The election may be over, but Russian meddling is still in full force in Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy, Sarah Gancher’s celebrated virtual play about Russian troll interference during the 2016 election. Due to popular demand and critical acclaim, TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared, in association with the Civilians, have announced that the production is extending to November 15th. Don’t miss your chance to view the show that Jesse Green of The New York Times called, “As good an argument as pandemic theater has yet produced for turning on your computer,” and buy tickets via the link below!
To celebrate the extension, Extended Play has compiled some of the best content surrounding Russian Troll Farm:
New York Times Review
Jesse Green called Russian Troll Farm, “urgent, smart, and chewy.” To read the full NYT Critic’s Pick review, click here.
NPR Report
Jeff Lunden interviews playwright Sarah Gancher and Co-Directors Jared Mezzocchi and Elizabeth Williamson about the creation and execution of the virtual comedy. To listen to the segment or read the full transcript, click here.
Time Out New York
Adam Feldman included Russian Troll Farm in a list of “political theater to help you process the election,” here.
The New Yorker
Elisabeth Vincentelli stated that Russian Troll Farm, “paints a chilling portrait of chaotic nihilism that is simultaneously farcical and demoralizing for anybody who still believes in democracy.” To read the full blurb, click here.
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