comedy

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!"

Part slideshow, part keynote, free association at times, a tap from my consciousness. Tales of international travel, dating, animal attacks, hot air balloon crashes, radioactive journeys, celebrity encounters, drugs, world history and poor life choices are fancifed by images, animation and video.

A man experiencing a crisis of faith becomes obsessed with an enigmatic rock band. Solo performer Alex Knox takes us on a highly personal journey of self-discovery with stops at untamed beaches on Kauai, sweaty recording studios in L.A., and a tiny town in Israel that hides an earthshaking relic.

This two man one man show chronicles the trials and tribulations of a lonely loser named Tim, as told by the Left and Right sides of his brain. It just might change your life! Maybe.

*From the Winner Best Musical (DOOMSDAY CABARET): When a cash-strapped theatre troupe capitalizes on the 40th Anniversary THE EXORCIST with a hilarious rock parody, they unleash HELL! Heads will spin and demons will dance in The Rock Musical Event of 2013! THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!

After versions of Showgirls, Jurassic Park, Top Gun, Ghostbusters, Teen Witch, Home Alone, and Roadhouse, 30 MINUTE MUSICALS does it again with summer blockbuster, INDEPENDENCE DAY. Evil aliens invade the earth and get a lesson in good ole American ass-kicking in musical theatre fashion.

A one-man theatrical show about the journey of a young boy fighting against the negative draws of media while trying not to forget his roots.

Based on 15 years as a street performer,Andrew Potter presents a series of stories, songs and video about this unusual career.Stories include “Living in a Beer Tank”,his bizarre home, and “The 3rd Egg”,his first routine. Against this backdrop is the notion of pursuing a non-traditional career.

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 true story of a child's life as the sole interpreter for her deaf parents. WINNER! Best of Fringe Extensions! Official Selection NY International Fringe Festival! **(No sign language interpreters will be provided for these performances.)**

An upbeat comedy about sexual politics and dating as a group of friends examine their experiences. The result is a happy interaction of stories, sophisticated writing, and impeccable timing. Add a dance number and message – something about consideration and getting real – and we’re ready to rock

The team that brought you last year's fringe hit RED BASTARD comes back swinging. Butt Kapinski invites you to co-star in this filthy, funny film noir fantasy. Kick reality to the curb! Play in a make-believe city of dark dreams and bad similes! Oh, and there's been a horrible murder.

Georgia has literally lost her ability to laugh. Kyle is worried that whatever took his wife’s sense of humor is also erasing her personality. Enter Dr. Magdalena Popescu, a neurophysinarcissist with the solution - radical measures to recover their authentic selves.

“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.

WINNER: BEST INTERNATIONAL, NOMINEE: DUENDE DISTINCTION A sparkling new comedy about a middle-class Nigerian 3rd grader who dreams of becoming poor to win the heart of her popular classmate. A fresh glimpse of African life about a girl eager to reject herself in to order to feel like she belongs.