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Asylum Improv Jam with ImprovatoriumEvery Thursday starting at 8pm with short form by Improvatorium and artistic director Patrick Bristow, followed at 9:30pm with an open Jam. See performers from LA's top improv venues, plus students of all levels, as they present a free-wheeling long-form improv show. Theatre Asylum : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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ComedySportz LAIf you like Whose Line Is It Anyway?, then you'll love ComedySportz, a fun, fast-paced comedy show that's great for the whole family. Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot. The audience votes for the winners, a referee calls the fouls and they even play the national anthem before each match. The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Ryan James' Ponies - M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterThe New comedy performance collective in Los Angeles, Ryan James' Ponies, has just developed an innovative new show format weaving together Stand-up, Video and Improvisation with the most important element of all; You the Audience's Participation! M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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U.S.S. Rock-n-RollUSS Rock 'N Roll will take a single suggestion and then perform a play inspired by that suggestion. USS Rock 'N Roll is LA's #1 long-form improvisation party team. Every show is a party train and every audience gets a ticket to hop on board and ride the fun. USS has a very distinct brand of comedy that sews together strong emotional characters and hilarious comedic timing. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The Echo Theater Company Presents WIREHEADWirehead is a hilarious and provocative cautionary tale that contemplates the evolving synthesis of technology and humanity. Wires, chips and chargers designed to enhance the mind prove too good for the mind to handle. Short-circuited by resentment and jealousy in the hands of humans, too much intelligence now possessed by the non-human electronic elements has riotous and gruesome results. Stage 52 : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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April Fools - M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterApril's Fools is a comedy improvisation troupe of 14 eclectic and electric souls all concentrating on making people laugh. Just coming off their recent highly successful world tour throughout the South Bay area, Torrance, Hollywood, and Santa Monica, the Fools have entertained countless numbers of people (mainly because they forgot to keep track of the ticket receipts). M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Downtown Comedy Club Presents - Vicki Barbolak, Eleanor Kerrigan, Brian Holtzman, Cynthia LevinThe 2007 Winner of Nickelodeon's "Funniest Mom In America" hosted by Rosanne Barr is now touring major venues across America in her All Girl Comedy Show. A modern version of Phyllis Diller and Totie Fields, Vicki Barbolak had been called the next Major Headliner to carry on their legendary 'Live In Concert' shows. Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Armando Show - Live At iO West TheaterThe Armando Show is an hour-long improvised comedy show inspired by an audience suggestion, which the celebrity hosts interpret through a personal and truthful improvised monologue. Inspired by that monologue, a cast composed of veteran Chicago and Los Angeles alumni perform scenes that, in turn, inspire a response from Armando. This propels hilarious interchanges between Armando's monologues and the company's scenes. iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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iO-ld School & Wicked Fairytales and FriendsA Harold, long-form, old school, improvisation performed by 20 year veterans of the art form with iO, and Second City alumni. You’ve watched them all, on TV and movies for years… now come see them perform live. Performing with Wicked Fairytales and Friends! iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Patrick Ford's Comediaplex - M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterA night of comedy and multi-media humor featuring stand-up, video shorts and more! Hosted by Patrick Ford. Patrick took to the stage to do stand up comedy after enjoying a successful career as an entrepreneur and corporate executive producing interactive entertainment and video games. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Murray Meyer's: It's Criminal! The Comedy! - Getting People Off & Other Legal FantasiesCriminal Defense Attorney Murray Meyers' idiosyncratic travelogue through the criminal justice system. IT'S CRIMINAL recounts Meyers' courtroom adventures with needy, sometimes dangerous clients, loony judges, sexy DA's, and even his own neuroses. Santa Monica Playhouse : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Downtown Comedy Club Presents - Stuart PaapA rising comedy and hosting talent, Stuart Paap is the funny "boy-next-door" who keeps you laughing. A featured comedian in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots Competition, Stuart has performed at many Improv comedy clubs, and across the nation at colleges. In addition to stand up, Stuart hosts a LIVE, interactive, late night comedy talk show from the future called: LIVE! From the future... with Stuart Paap, a YouTube series I LOVE LA! and much more. Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Downtown Comedy Club Presents - Ernie G.Ernie G may be the hottest multi-talented, young Latino entertainer in the country today. He has been seen by millions of television viewers doing his comedy in shows such as Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star," Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh," BET's "ComicView," Mun2's "Loco Comedy Jam," Galavision's "Funny is Funny!" & "Que Locos!." Downtown Comedy Club : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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ComedySportz LA : U-sical - The Improvised Musical About YouU-sical is a full-length, improvised musical based on the life of an audience member! Audience members volunteer stories at the top of the show. Everybody votes for their favorite and we interview the winning storyteller. The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Quickies Too - Scenes from A BarYou thought things got crazy in the bedroom? Imagine what could happen in a bar! Another round of silly, sexy, and seriously funny ten-minute plays are on the way. Whitefire Theatre : Sherman Oaks, CAdates available: |
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ComedySportz Kidz, Laughed with Your kid lately?ComedySportz Kidz is created just for our youngest fans and their families! We know kids, and we know how to make them laugh! This unique improv comedy show is designed especially for them. The National Comedy Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Mission IMPROVable - The Award-Winning Improv ShowMission IMPROVable is the nation's #1 touring improv comedy group and they have now made their home in Santa Monica. The M.i. Show has performed to literally hundreds of thousands of fans all across the U.S. and overseas and have been seen performing with the cast of MadTV, SNL, Lollapalooza, on the main-stage of the Chicago Improv Festival and more! M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Stand-Up LA hosted by Kevin GarbeeThe Westside Comedy Presents Stand Up-LA. L.A's hottest new comedy show, hosted by Kevin Garbee! Stand-upLA features some of the hottest up-and-coming comics and headliners in Southern California. Westside Comedy Theatre : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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iO Rep PresentsThe iO Repertory is back again with their next incredible form: "The Subject". In this form (making it's west coast premiere), one member of the group becomes The Subject and, based on a suggestion from the audience, the rest of the iO Repertory ensemble takes us on a tour of The Subject's mind and life. iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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3rd Degree Burn - Stimulate Your Brain As Well As Your Funny BoneOn the February Trip, 3rd Degree Burn will take you on a ride to explore the deep mountains of North Georgia, travel back in time to visit Joseph and Mary, and take a fantastic voyage with some very optimistic pirates. A taste of the most-bizarre and adult subject to stimulate your brain as well as your funny bone. Write Act Repertory Theatre : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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The Ed Galvez Punk House @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterWeekly stand-up show hosted by Ed Galvez! Recently named by Variety as a top spot to scout talent in LA, we're committed to fostering a down-to-earth, supportive and professional environment for the talent we work with, and also to creating opportunities for our community of performers to gain exposure and further their careers. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Advance Harold Level 7 Grad Show - Marco! Polo!iO Seniors stun you with their Harold hijinks under the group name: Marco! Polo! Taught and coached by David Hill featuring Adam Bowers, Chris Fontakis, Silvana Gargione, Hep Jamieson, Erin Keegan, Chris Littler, Alexander Lusk, Brandy McKay, Zach Pizza, Deidre Scott, Chris Stathis and Shondalia White iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Calliope Rose - A Mythological Comedy"Calliope Rose" is termed "a mythological comedy" by its creator, Bill Sterritt. His protagonist, Calliope Rose Walker, is a follower of the ancient Greek gods and a proponent of the Greek Ideal, a code of conduct that is a prescription for correct civilized behavior. She's the keeper of the last manned (or womanned) lighthouse in the U.S., living isolated on island near the town of Beacon, Maine. In Greek mythology, Calliope is the oldest and wisest of the Muses, a small group of goddesses who are the inspiration for literature and the arts. Studio Stage : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Mom, I Made A Sketch In My Bed!From the guys who brought you the Associates of Awesome (Winners of the 2009 iO West Sketch Cage Match) comes a brand new sketch show! With some song and a handy projector, 'Mom, I made a sketch in my bed!' is sure to leave audiences wanting more than just an hour of stories! M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Jerk Circus & Serious V-NeckJerk Circus is a veteran group of improvisers who have been performing all over the country both individually and as a group for several years. Their creidts include, Madtv, Mission IMPROVable, Second City, People of Earth, BOOM Chicago and more! Serious V-Neck is an Improv comedy group whose performers can be seen on TV, Commercials and dive bars in LA. Each performer has had the honor of performing at the Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and IO west and now at M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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On The Air - An Original Murder Mystery Musical ComedyTune in to the golden age of Radio in Hollywood, 1939, filled with Drama, Music, Comedy, and Murder. That's right...MURDER! The top-rated show in the land is "Dark 'Til Morning" starring drunk classical stage actor, Walter Wicks, and overweight former starlet, Deirdra Banks. But things start to go awry when Walter is killed in the middle of a live broadcast and the sleazy money-grubbing station manager, Manny Lowmax, has a plan to cover it up... Whitefire Theatre : Sherman Oaks, CAdates available: |
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Freedom Snatch + Husands & PimpsThe improv and sketch comedy powerhouse that just completed a 46 week long nation wide record-breaking cagematch run at the legendary I.O.West theatre. A documentary titled A Laughing Matter was made about us as we chased down history and kicked her ass. iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Zionist Conspiracy & TremendosaurThe Zionest Conspiracy is a two person improv show featuring WCT favorites and season improv veterans; Sean Copeland an dAbby Schachner. Tremendosaur (Justin Michael and Jacob Reed) present a collection of new live and video sketches that you may or may not enjoy. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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The Princess And The Frog - LA Magazine's "Best Children’s Theatre in Los Angeles"There's plenty of adventure, laughs, songs and interactive fun in this play where a Prince becomes a frog, and the children of the audience join in dance numbers and attend a banquet at the castle with the Princess and the King and the magical fairy. Theatre West : Hollywood, CAdates available: |
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Falcon Nye Live - A Mild to Moderately Offensive Sketch ShowBad ass duo Sitara Falcon and Chris Nye return in their long-running, always-funny, mild to moderately-offensive sketch comedy show of parody and original characters and over the top guy's guy humor. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Tuskegee Experiment & NutrinoFor 40 years (1932-1972) the U.S. government deliberately deceived over 300 ill, black men in rural Alabama to use as test subjects to research the effects of their illness, the syphilis virus. They were given placebos and denied treatment until they died, as the most sought-after data came from their autopsies. This study is historically known as The Tuskegee Experiment. Not Funny. iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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Relationsh!t @ iO West TheaterRELATIONSH!T - The Talk Show about Love, Sex and Relationships! The audience asks questions anonymously via the stealthy "ballot box" while the panel of four "experts" provide answers.* iO West Theatre : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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The Waterbrains @ M.i.'s Westside Comedy TheaterUnpredictable comedy from the top players from all around Los Angeles, you never know what you'll see with the Waterbrains., Audience suggestions are given to as many as 20 players, who then create amazing scenarios using the "clap in" improv form. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |
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Ultimate X-ecution - Live @ iO West TheaterThe Search for LA’s Best Improvisor. iO and Ultimate Improv are putting together a city-wide improv tournament for the Networks. It is a 15 week show that is structured like American Idol. Each week the improvisors will perform in front of three judges for an hour and at the end of the show one person is eliminated until 1 performer remains. That performer will win $500 and meetings with the heads of casting from NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX. iO West Theater : Los Angeles, CAdates available: |
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LIMP - Live Improv Movie ProjectShot, scored, edited and screened live, a movie is created before the audience's eyes within the span of less than an hour. The movie features props provided by the audience, a title taken from the audience and even encourages audience participation. M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater : Santa Monica, CAdates available: |