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Fakov in America aka The Russians Are Here!, a Hilarious Two-Man Show

Promenade Playhouse (1404 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401)
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Fakov in America, aka The Russians Are Here! is a comedy starring and written by Ilia Volok and David Laird Scott. This firecracker of a play is about a young Russian farmer named Ilia Pushkin Fakov (played by Volok) who comes to America pursuing the American Dream. Once in the U.S., he experiences a madcap variety of adventures. David Laird Scott plays the more than 15 characters Ilia encounters along the way.

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The two actors did a great job with what they had. Cute idea, a few cute jokes. However, most of the jokes were pretty silly and even juvenile at times - sexual double meanings, wordplay ("Fakav" was overused, etc.) Not as clever as I would have liked. My 14 year old son liked it..... I think the best audience for this is teenage boys. The young guys in the audience did most of the laughing.
Written on Jan 28 2008

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I laughed so much that my face hurt when I left the theatre! Both Ilia Volok and David Laird Scott are amazingly talented, and gave a wonderful, high energy performance.
Written on May 14 2007

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Good show
Should have offered it more often as I have a few friends that would have enjoyed the show
Written on Mar 31 2008

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Sure, the play had it's funny moment, but there were few and the story didn't really have a point. It was quite unorganized when we arrived, as well.
Written on Mar 31 2008

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More Information About Fakov in America aka The Russians Are Here!

Website

http://www.fakovinamerica.com/

Quotes & Highlights

  • " ...a wacky, warm-hearted parable, and both its talented stars are going places." --Los Angeles Times
  • "Hilarious!" --NoHo News
  • "A neatly performed love letter to the American Way."--Backstage West

Description

Fakov in America, aka The Russians Are Here! is a comedy starring and written by Ilia Volok and David Laird Scott. This firecracker of a play is about a young Russian farmer named Ilia Pushkin Fakov (played by Volok) who comes to America pursuing the American Dream. After a series of job failures, Ilia meets a young woman who helps procure his dream job of working at a zoo cleaning the cage of the world-famous Gorilla Bubbles. Mayhem ensues when Ilia sets Gorilla Bubbles free. His life takes many directions before he finally finds that the secret to success is closer to home than he thought. In this two-man, one-act play, David Laird Scott plays the more than 15 characters Ilia encounters along the way.