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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: ADAPTATION AND WORKSHOP

events & workshops · the l.a. troupe · Ages 6+ · United States
A show and a workshop! A pre-show workshop immerses children of all ages in Shakespeare's world, then they become groundlings as Shakespeare's characters come to life in a forty-five minute adaptation of one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM!
A show and a workshop! A pre-show workshop immerses children of all ages in Shakespeare's world, then they become groundlings as Shakespeare's characters come to life in a forty-five minute adaptation of one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM!

MAGNUM OPUS THEATRE PRESENTS

the magnum players · Ages 16+ · United States of America
Nominated BEST COMEDY! OVATION RECOMMENDED! "GO"-LA Weekly! Untrained writers send their screenplays to Hollywood studios every day. We perform the worst live on stage. Word for word. We didn't change a thing. Honest!
Nominated BEST COMEDY! OVATION RECOMMENDED! "GO"-LA Weekly! Untrained writers send their screenplays to Hollywood studios every day. We perform the worst live on stage. Word for word. We didn't change a thing. Honest!

DRUNK TANK: THE MUSICAL

musicals and operas · common good productions · Ages 16+ · United States
Set in an unnamed but all-too-familiar temporary holding cell, a cast of broken-down characters and misfit renegades fueled by booze are forced to put their real life journey on hold, for at least a brief moment… or forever…because it may just be the end of the world.
Set in an unnamed but all-too-familiar temporary holding cell, a cast of broken-down characters and misfit renegades fueled by booze are forced to put their real life journey on hold, for at least a brief moment… or forever…because it may just be the end of the world.

ZOMBIES FROM THE BEYOND

musicals and operas · the visceral company · Ages 8+ · United States
LA PREMIERE! This musical comedy sendup of 1950s sci-fi B-movies takes a satirical look at American ideals and foibles during the cold war and space race paranoia of the Eisenhower era. A unanimous hit with critics in its 1995 Off-Broadway premiere, this show now makes its long-awaited LA debut!
LA PREMIERE! This musical comedy sendup of 1950s sci-fi B-movies takes a satirical look at American ideals and foibles during the cold war and space race paranoia of the Eisenhower era. A unanimous hit with critics in its 1995 Off-Broadway premiere, this show now makes its long-awaited LA debut!

GOD OF ABRAHAM

ensemble theatre · the theatricians · Ages 14+ · United States
From the God who brought you the world’s biggest religions comes this high-energy, irreverent multimedia experience. Combining sketch comedy, puppets, and ‘70s self-help, critics are calling it the “don't miss” sacrilege of the year! Come see what the 4,000 years of religious strife is all about!
From the God who brought you the world’s biggest religions comes this high-energy, irreverent multimedia experience. Combining sketch comedy, puppets, and ‘70s self-help, critics are calling it the “don't miss” sacrilege of the year! Come see what the 4,000 years of religious strife is all about!

THE DIVINE TEAT

solo performance · thomas la barbera christensen · Ages 13+ · United States
German life coach and self-help guru Jürgen Liebedich has discovered The Divine Teat. He’ll teach you how to suck it and achieve über happiness and success in life! Join him in an evening of transcendent humor, singing and life changing self-help principles with 'ein' twist.
German life coach and self-help guru Jürgen Liebedich has discovered The Divine Teat. He’ll teach you how to suck it and achieve über happiness and success in life! Join him in an evening of transcendent humor, singing and life changing self-help principles with 'ein' twist.

SHOCK TREATMENT

comedy · io west · Ages 21+ · United States
Two old friends reconnect for drinks at The Kibitz Room at Canter's Deli in Hollywood. Things get weird when they strike up a drunken conversation with the very serious punk band consisting of three middle school boys that are playing at the bar.
Two old friends reconnect for drinks at The Kibitz Room at Canter's Deli in Hollywood. Things get weird when they strike up a drunken conversation with the very serious punk band consisting of three middle school boys that are playing at the bar.

SCAR FACE: THE MUSICAL (AN UNAUTHORIZED WORKSHOP BY THE RSC)

comedy · orbital jigsaw productions · Ages 18+ · United States
SCAR FACE: THE MUSICAL is a ridiculous idea. The fact it's being staged by Britain's Royal Shakespeare Corporation is even more insane. So thinks lauded theatre director Felicity Bigelow, given the task of turning "shit into gold".
SCAR FACE: THE MUSICAL is a ridiculous idea. The fact it's being staged by Britain's Royal Shakespeare Corporation is even more insane. So thinks lauded theatre director Felicity Bigelow, given the task of turning "shit into gold".

DOUBLE PLAY

comedy · double play players · Ages 14+ · United States
Two loners in their late 20s meet outside Yankee Stadium and forge what could be the first romantic relationship of their lives.
Two loners in their late 20s meet outside Yankee Stadium and forge what could be the first romantic relationship of their lives.

SNOW WHITE-THE MUSICAL

musicals and operas · the smiley face and the frown · Ages 1+ · Iceland
After a 16 week SOLD OUT performance at Vista Hermosa Park in 2012, The Smiley Face and The Frown is breathing new life into their family friendly musical, Snow White. Based on the original Grimm's Fairy-tale, Snow White and her friends come to life onstage like you have never seen them before.
After a 16 week SOLD OUT performance at Vista Hermosa Park in 2012, The Smiley Face and The Frown is breathing new life into their family friendly musical, Snow White. Based on the original Grimm's Fairy-tale, Snow White and her friends come to life onstage like you have never seen them before.

HAROLD & STELLA: LOVE LETTERS

comedy · stella! productions · Ages 13+ · United States
During WWII Stella Adler & Harold Clurman attempt to maintain a long-distance relationship through steady correspondence. Performed radio-play style, their letters paint a comical portrait of two theatrical luminaries living through creative, financial and romantic uncertainty
During WWII Stella Adler & Harold Clurman attempt to maintain a long-distance relationship through steady correspondence. Performed radio-play style, their letters paint a comical portrait of two theatrical luminaries living through creative, financial and romantic uncertainty

AND SHE BAKES, LIVE.

solo performance · and she bakes · Ages 12+ · United States
The Bakeress is taking her YouTube baking show to the stage and concocting the baking ride of a lifetime. Dance breaks, love advice, storytime and yummy treats included. Vegan and gluten-free.
The Bakeress is taking her YouTube baking show to the stage and concocting the baking ride of a lifetime. Dance breaks, love advice, storytime and yummy treats included. Vegan and gluten-free.

THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC

cabaret & variety · big guns big tobacco · Ages 16+ · United States
Five Chinese rings, one dancing Harriet Tubman. TOBM is the story of The Amazing Daisy and Sweet Bojanski Brown, two performers with more dreams than talent, and their struggle to get booked at the Moulin Rouge, Las Vegas’ first integrated casino. Set in 1955. TOBM is a work in progress.
Five Chinese rings, one dancing Harriet Tubman. TOBM is the story of The Amazing Daisy and Sweet Bojanski Brown, two performers with more dreams than talent, and their struggle to get booked at the Moulin Rouge, Las Vegas’ first integrated casino. Set in 1955. TOBM is a work in progress.

TWELFTH NIGHT, OR WHAT YOU WILL...

comedy · mine is yours · Ages 0+ · United States
6-actor, 1-musician, 90-minute Twelfth Night; Shakespeare's most complexly hilarious comedy - complete with gender-swapping, breakneck quick-changes, and live, original music! Not your grandma's Shakespeare.
6-actor, 1-musician, 90-minute Twelfth Night; Shakespeare's most complexly hilarious comedy - complete with gender-swapping, breakneck quick-changes, and live, original music! Not your grandma's Shakespeare.

GREASY GRIMEY GOPHER GUTS

ensemble theatre · chambers stevens · Ages 3+ · United States
A hilarious new teen show, written by Chambers Stevens and performed by some of LA's top young actors.
A hilarious new teen show, written by Chambers Stevens and performed by some of LA's top young actors.