Infinite Dream: Mo Amer

Part of HANCHER’S 2026–2027 SEASON and INFINITE DREAM Presented by HANCHER AUDITORIUM

Official response and confirmed impact

Amer is a comedian whose humor is clear-eyed about challenges and transcends borders. Mo Amer was born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents.

When he was 9 years old, Amer, his mother, and two siblings fled Kuwait during the Gulf War and immigrated to the United States, settling in Houston, Texas.

As a refugee, Amer waited 20 years to become a naturalized citizen and obtain a passport — a serious situation he has transformed into comedic material.

His semi-autographical Netflix series Mo unpacks the hardship of refugee status with humor. So, too, does his incisive and hilarious stand-up comedy.

AUDIENCE ADVISORY: This performance will contain adult content, language, and themes.

"Amer exudes a sense of authenticity … He reaches the heart and soul of anybody who listens to him or watches him or works with him.” — New York Times

TICKETS Adults $45 Students & Youth $10 Additional ticket fees may apply; total ticket price listed on ticketing page