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As a young bomber develops feelings for his beautiful, secretive conspirator, he is torn between his duty and his heart. When his hipster neighbor accidentally gets caught up in the plans, circumstances spiral out of control.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Nov. 4, 2012.

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About Modern Terrorism

What Is the Story of Modern Terrorism?
Set in a dingy apartment in New York City, Modern Terrorism is the controversial story of three terrorists who plan to blow up the Empire State Building. Qala, the hardened leader of the group, builds a bomb that Rahim, a wide-eyed optimist with a penchant for Star Wars, will detonate in a suicide mission. The darkly funny comedy follows the hijinks of Qala, Rahim and Yalda, a widowed young Pakistani American, as they attempt to bring their horrifying plan to fruition. As Rahim prepares for his mission, he becomes increasingly nervous about his decision to end his own life. But when an important material for the bomb is accidentally delivered to the terrorists’ stoner neighbor Jerome, the trio must decide whether to leave New York City and abort the mission, include the stoner in their plans or kill him.

Jon Kern’s Heated New Comedy Modern Terrorism Opens Off-Broadway
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Jon Kern’s Heated New Comedy Modern Terrorism Opens Off-Broadway
Get a Closer Look at Off-Broadway's Outrageous New Comedy Modern Terrorism
Beyond Broadway
Get a Closer Look at Off-Broadway's Outrageous New Comedy Modern Terrorism
It’s Party Time for Utkarsh Ambudkar & the Cast of the Provocative Off-Broadway Comedy Modern Terrorism
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It’s Party Time for Utkarsh Ambudkar & the Cast of the Provocative Off-Broadway Comedy Modern Terrorism
Jon Kern Reveals the Dark Inspiration Behind His Controversial New Comedy, Modern Terrorism
First Person
Jon Kern Reveals the Dark Inspiration Behind His Controversial New Comedy, Modern Terrorism
Modern Terrorism Cancels Preview Performances and Delays Opening Night Due to Actor Illness
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Modern Terrorism Cancels Preview Performances and Delays Opening Night Due to Actor Illness
Get a Provocative First Look at the Dark Off-Broadway Comedy Modern Terrorism
First Look
Get a Provocative First Look at the Dark Off-Broadway Comedy Modern Terrorism
Tickets Now On Sale for Modern Terrorism at Off-Broadway’s Second Stage
Tickets On Sale
Tickets Now On Sale for Modern Terrorism at Off-Broadway’s Second Stage
Full Casting Announced for Modern Terrorism at Off-Broadway’s Second Stage
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Full Casting Announced for Modern Terrorism at Off-Broadway’s Second Stage
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