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THE SPOLIN PLAYERS

comedy · www.spolinplayers.com · Ages 8+ · United States
These Hollywood professionals perform an all-improvised show playing the theater games of Viola Spolin,"The High Priestess Of Improv." Cast credits include: SNL,SECOND CITY,THE SIMPSONS,FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF,REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER and so many more. Bring your imagination,you'll need it!
These Hollywood professionals perform an all-improvised show playing the theater games of Viola Spolin,"The High Priestess Of Improv." Cast credits include: SNL,SECOND CITY,THE SIMPSONS,FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF,REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER and so many more. Bring your imagination,you'll need it!

DEFINE: DIF-FER-ENT

solo performance · constant comet productions · Ages 15+ · United States
Keaton Talmadge (great granddaughter of Buster Keaton) drops the spotlight on a "straight" young woman who unexpectedly falls for- a woman. Preconceived notions, unpredictable love and a killer cat named Sneaky Creeps. Define: different examines what happens when you remove gender from love.
Keaton Talmadge (great granddaughter of Buster Keaton) drops the spotlight on a "straight" young woman who unexpectedly falls for- a woman. Preconceived notions, unpredictable love and a killer cat named Sneaky Creeps. Define: different examines what happens when you remove gender from love.

THE PURPOSE OF THEATER CRITICISM IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY

events & workshops · bitter lemons · Ages 16+ · United States
The Purpose of Theater Criticism in the Twenty First Century will be an irreverent yet substantive discussion, tapping the best minds in LA Theater. It will be entertaining, lively and enlightening with audience Q&A to follow.
The Purpose of Theater Criticism in the Twenty First Century will be an irreverent yet substantive discussion, tapping the best minds in LA Theater. It will be entertaining, lively and enlightening with audience Q&A to follow.

MY MEATLESS LIFE

solo performance · ieatgrassdotcom · Ages 13+ · United States
Actor, blogger and Celeb Chef Ayinde delivers a hilarious multimedia tale from his love life, being black and a life long vegan. Yes there will be snacks.
Actor, blogger and Celeb Chef Ayinde delivers a hilarious multimedia tale from his love life, being black and a life long vegan. Yes there will be snacks.

SHAKESPEARE'S "KING PHYCUS"

comedy · flynnsmen · Ages 18+ · United States
An Historical-Pastoral-Tragical-Comedy in Five Acts. All the plots of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Caesar, MacBeth, and Richard III combined in a whirlwind of iambic pentameter consisting of thousands of characters played by 6 actors. Written by Tom Willmorth. Directed by John Apicella.
An Historical-Pastoral-Tragical-Comedy in Five Acts. All the plots of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Caesar, MacBeth, and Richard III combined in a whirlwind of iambic pentameter consisting of thousands of characters played by 6 actors. Written by Tom Willmorth. Directed by John Apicella.

DELILAH DIX-AMERICAS SHOWGIRL

comedy · what a bunch of dix inc. · Ages 16+ · United States
Delilah Dix is in the slammer for smuggling an orphan in an endangered koala skin over state lines. In this 1 hour maniacal musical comedy, take a trip down memory lane with our biggest, brightest, currently disease free, America's Showgirl!
Delilah Dix is in the slammer for smuggling an orphan in an endangered koala skin over state lines. In this 1 hour maniacal musical comedy, take a trip down memory lane with our biggest, brightest, currently disease free, America's Showgirl!

WE ARE THE 0%

dance & physical theatre · clownma dell'arte · Ages 13+ · United States
“We Are The 0%” is a physical, musical, emotional journey delving into socio-political commentary inspired by the OCCUPY WALL-STREET phenomenon. This production is devised and performed entirely by our satirical silent clowns.
“We Are The 0%” is a physical, musical, emotional journey delving into socio-political commentary inspired by the OCCUPY WALL-STREET phenomenon. This production is devised and performed entirely by our satirical silent clowns.

UNTITLED: WE'RE DOING A PLAY

comedy · equal acts productions · Ages 14+ · United States
It's two weeks to opening night and there's no play, but who cares when love triangles, mistaken identities, and a hangman's noose are involved?! Come see what our moms are calling the "funniest play ever written!"
It's two weeks to opening night and there's no play, but who cares when love triangles, mistaken identities, and a hangman's noose are involved?! Come see what our moms are calling the "funniest play ever written!"

25 PLAYS PER HOUR

theatre unleashed · Ages 13+ · United States of America
2012 Backstage Critics' Pick! TU presents 25 NEW original short plays featuring a handful of the company’s top actors playing over 50 characters in just one hour. Fusing comedy, drama and everything in between, it's a complete theatrical journey in 60 minutes! Speed theatre at its best!
2012 Backstage Critics' Pick! TU presents 25 NEW original short plays featuring a handful of the company’s top actors playing over 50 characters in just one hour. Fusing comedy, drama and everything in between, it's a complete theatrical journey in 60 minutes! Speed theatre at its best!

THE SHOW

comedy · wild thing radio theatre · Ages 10+ · United States
“The Show” Written and Directed by: Max Oken Is a new radio theatre comedy focused around the absurdity of social media in everyday life. This "Goon Show" stylized play uses stream of consciousness and satire to explore what it means to be an American in the form of a 40's radio mystery.
“The Show” Written and Directed by: Max Oken Is a new radio theatre comedy focused around the absurdity of social media in everyday life. This "Goon Show" stylized play uses stream of consciousness and satire to explore what it means to be an American in the form of a 40's radio mystery.

DARK MONDAYS

ensemble theatre · cre8tive differences · Ages 12+ · United States
"2 actors walk into a theatre..." So begins Dark Mondays, an original comedy by AJ Ruiz and Dave Wright. Join them (and their alter egos) on this rollicking romp through the pitfalls of performing live theatre - when all they planned to do was clear out their dressing room.
"2 actors walk into a theatre..." So begins Dark Mondays, an original comedy by AJ Ruiz and Dave Wright. Join them (and their alter egos) on this rollicking romp through the pitfalls of performing live theatre - when all they planned to do was clear out their dressing room.

I'M DOING THE BEST I CAN

comedy · phoebe ventouras · Ages 18+ · United States
Phoebe wants to put on a great show. She really does. Armed with wit, critical thinking, and a tube of lip-gloss, she can conquer anything. Except maybe her own attention span. What happens when a bookish little girl grows up to crave the spotlight? This one-woman comedy show.
Phoebe wants to put on a great show. She really does. Armed with wit, critical thinking, and a tube of lip-gloss, she can conquer anything. Except maybe her own attention span. What happens when a bookish little girl grows up to crave the spotlight? This one-woman comedy show.

BALDY

solo performance · yokko · Ages 13+ · Japan
A young Japanese woman discovers her father's love for her only after she loses her hair and skin. Nearly a dozen characters are brought to life in this revealing, fearless and funny journey of survival and the power of dream.
A young Japanese woman discovers her father's love for her only after she loses her hair and skin. Nearly a dozen characters are brought to life in this revealing, fearless and funny journey of survival and the power of dream.

DAVID AND LEEMAN: HOW TO CONVINCINGLY FAKE HONESTY

cabaret & variety · david and leeman · Ages 16+ · United States
Comedy Festival and returning Top 10 Show of Hollywood Fringe Festival 2012. David and Leeman return to fascinate, fool, and whip you into a flummoxed frenzy. Theirs is magic at its finest and funniest. LA's Filthy Liars will have your arms flailing in delight.
Comedy Festival and returning Top 10 Show of Hollywood Fringe Festival 2012. David and Leeman return to fascinate, fool, and whip you into a flummoxed frenzy. Theirs is magic at its finest and funniest. LA's Filthy Liars will have your arms flailing in delight.

DICK & JAYNE GET A LIFE

ensemble theatre · three peas productions, lazlo vidor productions · Ages 18+ · United States
Dick is an un-funny comedian. Jayne’s a pregnant, self-proclaimed f*ck-up. Together, Dick & Jayne Get A Life. Written by Peppur Chambers, directed by Les Wieder, two weirdos find solace in this quirky, 1hr sorta romantic sorta comedy. Presented by Lazlo Vidor Productions & Three Peas Productions.
Dick is an un-funny comedian. Jayne’s a pregnant, self-proclaimed f*ck-up. Together, Dick & Jayne Get A Life. Written by Peppur Chambers, directed by Les Wieder, two weirdos find solace in this quirky, 1hr sorta romantic sorta comedy. Presented by Lazlo Vidor Productions & Three Peas Productions.