UNSAVORY
FELLOW
UNSAVORY
FELLOW
40 years of debauchery told in one night!
written & Performed by:
written & Performed by:
NICK JAMES
NICK JAMES
PRODUCED BY:
PRODUCED BY:
BECK BENNION &
JESS FAULSTICH
BECK BENNION &
JESS FAULSTICH
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR:
JIM BERNEKER
JIM BERNEKER
ABOUT THE SHOW
ABOUT THE SHOW
Nick aspired to be a lot of things — a supermodel, gigolo, actor — anything but what he really was. Unsavory Fellow, a true story, follows the path of most resistance— taken by clown and Hollywood dreamer, Nick James. Pulled in by the allure of the big screen, in the grips of drugs and alcohol, Nick takes us down the rabbit hole of his delusional yet hilarious quest to be a star.
THE CREATORS
THE CREATORS
NICK JAMES
actor & writer
Photo Credit: Ian Zandi, @zandimancam
Nick James charges life. It's the only way he knows how to live. A Californian by way of Cleveland, Nick maneuvers through the world like a sunkissed Tom Joad, leaving each person and project he tackles forever changed by his singular wit and wisdom. Nick, aka "NickyNik", was a trailblazer in the once untapped universe of YouTube in the early aughts. He became the 3rd most subscribed comedian on the platform garnering millions of views while performing regularly at The Comedy Store.
His early films have won awards and screened at Film Festivals around the world. His limitless curiosity and fearless approach towards his craft molded him into a raconteur of the purist variety... One with nothing to lose. Nick has been a valet parker, boxcar hobo, bartender, professional break dancer and even celebrated a stint as a Japanese Supermodel. All this to make his work uncompromisingly visceral. Drifting through the sunlight and examining the human spirit, Nick crafted his tales as only a true writer can, by living them. Nick lives with his wife and son in Santa Monica embodying a postcard version of the California dream.
BECK BENNION & JESS FAULSTICH
producers
Photo Credit: Ian Zandi, @zandimancam
Beck & Jess have been writing and producing partners since 2020. For their most recent project, “Outcasts”, they have won multiple festival awards, including the Grand Prize for Best TV Script at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival and Best Pilot Series at the Venice Under the Stars International Film Festival.
Beck Bennion is a Los-Angeles based actor, writer, and producer. She grew up on the stage, performing in plays and musicals, with her brother running lights and sound, and her mum making costumes. Beck can be found writing meta comedies or rom-coms, filming endless self tapes, or watching movies with her husband John and two tiny dogs.
Jess Faulstich is a midwestern born writer, performer, and aspiring showrunner. She has written for Weekly Humorist and contributed to The New Yorker’s “Tiny Shouts”. Jess can be found in Los Angeles writing, directing, and acting at the Ruskin Theater or at home with her husband and their three smoosh-faced cats.
JIM BERNEKER
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Photo Credit: Jim Berneker
Jim Berneker is a seasoned professional with an impressive four decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Jim has honed his skills and expertise, making significant contributions while collaborating with Nick James on such failures as the “Ultimate Man Show,” “We Gotta get Buscemi,” and this latest train wreck, “Unsavory Fellow”.
DYLAN JAMES
LIGHTing TECHNICIAN
Dylan James has been in front of or behind the camera helping his dad, with his sketch comedy videos since age 7. He played professional rugby for 4 years in the MLR, was a DIA athlete at the University of Utah, and a Coach for the Santa Monica Mens Rugby team. Dylan majored in Film/Media at the University of Utah and is currently pursuing a career as a Stunt Performer.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
“GO SEE THIS PLAY! ... THE HONESTY, THE PRESENCE, AND THE CANDOR BY WHICH CAN ONLY COME FROM A TRUE RECOVERED RAT. KUDOS NICK JAMES!”
Josh Brolin
“Has the calm breeze of your favorite hangout movie … the heartbreak & laughter of your favorite dark comedy”
Paul Walter Hauser
“I found myself uplifted and inspired by "Unsavory Fellow." Nick's storytelling was not only moving but downright funny! leaving the audience in stitches!…”
Jason Fordham
“Nick has crafted a magical journey into his past and present sharing it with us all. Nick gives one of the most charming and hysterical performances in his unforgettable show. If you can, don’t miss this magical night of theatre the way theatre can be. The journey Nick takes us for into his life and childhood will stay with you always...”
John Ruskin
Ruskin Group Theatre
LA Splash Magazine
“This is truly a laugh a minute, true to life, one man show.”
Valerie Summers
Southern California Guide
“Nick’s performance is funny, straightforward, and just mind blowing because everything he reveals is actually true…”
Rich Borowy
Accessibly Live
“[nick] has put together a truly remarkable one-man show that’s absolutely spellbinding & incredible...experience some magic.”
Nathan Waters
“Wow...this show is much more than a simple narrative. Nicks candid self-reflection and humble exploration of his acting career, cleverly disguised with humor, resonated deeply with the audience, forging an instant connection from the moment he began speaking.
I assure you that you will leave the theater not only pondering your own life but also reevaluating your approach to it. This show is a must-see, as it has the power to touch your heart and provoke introspection in a profound and meaningful way.”
Eric Smith-Gunn
