Critic's Pick - "The first new full-length play I’ve seen since theater moved online that is rewarding"

- New York Times

"High-octane, in your face play, which is so well-suited to the screen"

- The Westfield News

"Its urgency is hard to miss, and turned a well-turned tale of romance, revenge and ruling classes into a world-shaking scream."

- Hartford Courant

"Charming moments of humor, rich dramaturgy, and engaging performances"

- The Reviews Hub

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM

Written By: Sarah Gancher

Co-Directed By: Jared Mezzocchi & Elizabeth Williamson

Produced By: TheatreSquared, TheaterWorks Hartford, in association with The Civilians

A LIVE, SITE-SPECIFIC PLAY…for the internet.

At the infamous (real-life!) Internet Research Agency, professional internet trolls work for days at a time to influence American popular opinion, creating the illusion of consensus—or conflict. There are floors for Twitter, for Facebook, memes, fake news, and comments sections.

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy imagines the daily lives of these workers as they invent characters, stage conflicts, and create conspiracies. What happens to your grasp on the truth when your whole job is lying? How does your identity shift when you impersonate Americans for a living? Does anybody want Thai food? From Thai Palace or Thai Pavillion?

TheatreSquared, TheaterWorks Hartford in association with The Civilians

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM

Written By: Sarah Gancher

 

Cast:

Danielle Slavik – Masha

Mia Katigbak – Ljuba, Ensemble

Haskell King – Egor

Ian Lassiter – Steve

Greg Keller – Nikolai

 

Co-Directors: Jared Mezzochi & Elizabeth Williamson

Costume Design: Brenda Abbandolo

Sound Design: Andrew Pluess

Lighting Design: Amith Chandrahaker

 

The New York Times – Critic’s Pick ‘Russian Troll Farm’ Review: Clock In, Undermine Democracy, Clock Out

DC Theater Scene – Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy. Funny and freaking frightening

The Reviews Hub – Russian Troll Farm – Online

Journal Inquirer – ‘Russian Troll Farm’ is the play we need right now

The Westfield News – ‘Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy’ streams from TheaterWorks