Worth Considering
“An Immigrant’s Guide to America” is an intimate look into a Russian immigrant’s intercultural confusion, embarrassment and sweet moments of success. The one-man show features three simple ingredients: a mic, a guitar and Sufian Zhemukhov’s stories. Each show is different, and the Aug. 3 afternoon performance was about “flirting like an American”. Zhemukhov playfully pulls many laughs from the audience with his smart writing and relatable anecdotes. Although the performance is rough around the edges with its unpolished delivery, Zhemukhov comes across as your endearing immigrant uncle playing guitar and detailing his awkward first years in the U.S.
Presented by Sufian Zhemukhov at Open Eye Theatre; 7 p.m. Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 10 p.m. Aug. 9
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The Minnesota Fringe Festival is presenting nearly 100 hourlong stage acts from July 31 through Aug. 10 around Minneapolis. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org for ticket and show information.
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