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When Carla volunteered at a convent, the sisters assumed she wanted to become a nun. She did not correct them. In fact, she lied. "Sister Mary Liar" is a solo-play about a woman trying to overcome a mountain of misunderstandings between herself and God. Written and performed by Carla Snowden.

2010 Hollywood Fringe Best in Physical Theater Award Winning troupe Four Clowns is back with their adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy of love & vengeance. “Daring & energetic, weird & wonderful.”–Huffington Post “his cast is gifted, GO!”–LA Weekly “skilled and true.”–Backstage www.fourclowns.org

In a world where we find love online and solidify friendships on Facebook, comedy group Stupid Time Machine asks, has human contact become obsolete? This satirical sketch revue salutes Nintendos, Zack-Morris-Cell-Phones, Grandma and everything else we once loved but have no current use for.

The hilarious and over-the-top story of a 20 year high school reunion. This is a staged reading (with live music) of an original screenplay.

Is Jewish eroticism an oxymoron? You decide. Howard Lieberman, the star of 2010's Hollywood Fringe hit "55 Minutes of Sex, Drugs and Audience Particpation" (...a storytelling tour de force..."-Paul Birchall, LA Weekly) is back with an all new, totally irreverent improv show.

'IF ONLY I LIKED STRIPPERS,' 'The PeniFesto,' and the rollicking 'TRANNY IN A TREE.' With original songs and monologues such as these, Sex and the Modern Man is at a crisis point. What is to be done? Sing original, bluesy pop songs, and share a few warped stories from the trenches of Guyville.

A mostly funny exploration on being kind of a mess.

Martini & Olive are a tragically unhip 70s comedy lounge duo that perform a hilariously cheesy 60 minute variety show. “You’ll howl with delight as this happy faced duo launches into absurd medleys... a delightfully god-awful lounge act riotously over the top.” - LA Weekly

Benny & Mary have been touring the Vaudeville circuit to great success with their "Dumb Dora" sketch, Benny always being the smart one, Mary being (don't tell her) the slightly dim one. A sharp, satiric reimagining of a vintage Vaudeville "two-act" with modern undertones.

Join us as we celebrate the life of Mr. Bryan J Burgess with the ultimate honor in comedy: A full-on roast. Anyone who has known, loved, fought, or dined with Bryan is welcome to attend, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Bring your stories, your smile, and your PBR.

It’s Manhattan 1825 and the Hog Catcher is making his rounds. The Common Council has ordered him to rid the streets of the free-roaming swinish multitude. Armed with sticks, rocks, and pails of scalding water, a group of fiery young slaughterhouse girls fight for their rights- and their hogs!

LOLlywood Kidz Comedy Show features Hollywood's funniest teens performing improv, sketch comedy and stand-up. These kids will have you LOL'ing all the way to the Justin Bieber concert! Directed by Ray Chao. LOLlywood is a Know Laughing Matter Production (www.knowlaughingmatter.org)

A Horse is improvised Shakespeare with a modern twist! An outrageous, fast paced show that incorporates the Bard's language in modern day situations. "The play is the thing" and the players are Jimmy Mac, Amanda Barnes, Rollin Perry and Julian Clark. A Horse is coached by the divine Jaime Moyer.

FIVE UNEASY PIECES is an outrageous collection of unsettling character sketches. It’s a richly comic look at several exotic personalities as they face crucial moments in their lives, each with a hilarious and disturbing story. Leave your expectations at home. Performed with live jazz accompaniment.

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