COMEDY
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2010

EAT, PRAY, LAUGH!

comedy · Alicia Dattner · Ages 14+ · United States
Jewish princess seeks Indian guru for one LIFE stand: On a spiritual quest, Alicia travels to India, finds seductive French yogis, scary Indian toilets, an Italians with a Krishna fetish, pigeon-sized mosquitoes, Jews on the Ganges, the true meaning of mustaches and masala chai! aliciadattner.com
Jewish princess seeks Indian guru for one LIFE stand: On a spiritual quest, Alicia travels to India, finds seductive French yogis, scary Indian toilets, an Italians with a Krishna fetish, pigeon-sized mosquitoes, Jews on the Ganges, the true meaning of mustaches and masala chai! aliciadattner.com

ECO-FRIENDLY JIHAD

comedy · Abie Philbin Bowman · Ages 14+ · Ireland
Maybe we could reduce carbon emissions by joining Al Qaeda. Who else can save the planet from airlines, oil companies and overpopulation? “Way beyond superficial satire", “One of Ireland's most thought-provoking comedians". www.AbieLaughs.com
Maybe we could reduce carbon emissions by joining Al Qaeda. Who else can save the planet from airlines, oil companies and overpopulation? “Way beyond superficial satire", “One of Ireland's most thought-provoking comedians". www.AbieLaughs.com

ELEMENTARY: ONE MAN'S STORY OF DROP OFF LANES, INAPPROPRIATE BACKPACKS, AND SOMEONE ELSE'S LICE

comedy · Dwyer and friends · Ages 18+ · United States
In this show, Bil Dwyer wants you to know that it's very serious, this whole child-raising thing, and there is nothing more serious than every ridiculous little detail that involves your beautiful child's elementary school education.
In this show, Bil Dwyer wants you to know that it's very serious, this whole child-raising thing, and there is nothing more serious than every ridiculous little detail that involves your beautiful child's elementary school education.

EXISTENTIAL CRISES

comedy · the humanic species · Ages 13+ · United States
Could your idea of heaven be a disappointment? Do you "really" want to know your past lives? In Existential Crises, Chicago actors Mike Cherry and Matt Peterson (Second City, I.O. trained) explore many ironic questions of existence.
Could your idea of heaven be a disappointment? Do you "really" want to know your past lives? In Existential Crises, Chicago actors Mike Cherry and Matt Peterson (Second City, I.O. trained) explore many ironic questions of existence.

FAT, BALD & LOUD

comedy · Kingswell Productions · Ages 14+ · United States
Russian hookers, Medieval pimps, Japanese stand-ups, Chicago cops and Shakespearean advertising men; Craig Ricci Shaynak plays them all in this one man extravaganza featuring the ‘Giant Wheel of Accents’ which transforms audience suggestions into improvisational reality.
Russian hookers, Medieval pimps, Japanese stand-ups, Chicago cops and Shakespearean advertising men; Craig Ricci Shaynak plays them all in this one man extravaganza featuring the ‘Giant Wheel of Accents’ which transforms audience suggestions into improvisational reality.

FEMOIR: A ONE WOMAN SHOW

comedy · Briana Hansen · Ages 18+ · United States
Femoir is a high-energy sketch and interactive comedy show filled with music, memorable characters, and political satire. The show carefully blends current events and playful moments, held together with an infectious enthusiasm and excitement.
Femoir is a high-energy sketch and interactive comedy show filled with music, memorable characters, and political satire. The show carefully blends current events and playful moments, held together with an infectious enthusiasm and excitement.

FOUR CLOWNS

comedy · Four Clowns · Ages 15+ · United States
Multi-award-winning, nationally touring 4 Clowns is a physical, musical & emotional journey into what it is to be human. Follow 4 clowns - sad, mischievous, angry & nervous - as they tell their tales of woe & elation from childhood to adulthood we discover that they are all the same...and so are we.
Multi-award-winning, nationally touring 4 Clowns is a physical, musical & emotional journey into what it is to be human. Follow 4 clowns - sad, mischievous, angry & nervous - as they tell their tales of woe & elation from childhood to adulthood we discover that they are all the same...and so are we.

FRANKENMATT

comedy · The Second City · Ages 13+ · United States
FrankenMatt is a two-man sketch comedy ensemble starring Second City Chicago alumni Frank Caeti (MADtv, Reno 911) and Matt Craig (According to Jim, The Office). Critics have called FnM, "A+", “nothing short of amazing”, "genius", and “sketch comedy at its best.”
FrankenMatt is a two-man sketch comedy ensemble starring Second City Chicago alumni Frank Caeti (MADtv, Reno 911) and Matt Craig (According to Jim, The Office). Critics have called FnM, "A+", “nothing short of amazing”, "genius", and “sketch comedy at its best.”

GIRL OVERBOARD

comedy · Carla Snowden · · United States
When she took her dream job performing sketch comedy on a cruise ship, Carla knew she'd have the time of her life. She was wrong. A solo-play written and performed by Carla Snowden. Directed by Paul Stein.
When she took her dream job performing sketch comedy on a cruise ship, Carla knew she'd have the time of her life. She was wrong. A solo-play written and performed by Carla Snowden. Directed by Paul Stein.

I LAUGHED SO HARD....I CRIED.....

comedy · Dark Mark · Ages 18+ · United States
A one-man show by the only "Goth Comedian" Dark Mark He will make you laugh and be depressed at the same time.... He is giving comedy the Extreme Makeover it badly needs, tackling the topics few dare touch
A one-man show by the only "Goth Comedian" Dark Mark He will make you laugh and be depressed at the same time.... He is giving comedy the Extreme Makeover it badly needs, tackling the topics few dare touch

IMPROV @ THEATRE ASYLUM

comedy · Theatre Asylum - Various · Ages 16+ · United States
Theatre Asylum presents the finest comedic improv talent in Hollywood. Improvatorium (6/17,24 @8:30pm,6/19 @10pm), Jane Austen Unscripted (6/19,20,26,27 @4pm), Some Assembly Required(6/19 @10:30pm), TFN–Online Internet Show (Lab 6/17,24 @8:30pm).Tickets $12. Additional info at theatreasylum-la.com.
Theatre Asylum presents the finest comedic improv talent in Hollywood. Improvatorium (6/17,24 @8:30pm,6/19 @10pm), Jane Austen Unscripted (6/19,20,26,27 @4pm), Some Assembly Required(6/19 @10:30pm), TFN–Online Internet Show (Lab 6/17,24 @8:30pm).Tickets $12. Additional info at theatreasylum-la.com.

JESUS: THE GUANTANAMO YEARS

comedy · Abie Philbin Bowman · Ages 14+ · Ireland
Jesus Christ returns to earth, but doesn't get through US immigration, because He's a bearded, Middle-Eastern guy, prepared to die as a martyr. 'Miraculous. A fringe favourite' *****. SOLD OUT: Ireland & Edinburgh Fringe. TOURED: UK, USA & Pakistan.
Jesus Christ returns to earth, but doesn't get through US immigration, because He's a bearded, Middle-Eastern guy, prepared to die as a martyr. 'Miraculous. A fringe favourite' *****. SOLD OUT: Ireland & Edinburgh Fringe. TOURED: UK, USA & Pakistan.
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