About the Project
Michael Zimmer and Sofia Sullivan are Dog People. The show dives snout first into our complex relationship with dogs in an hour of sketches, characters, and videos. From pet psychics to vet logistics, new tricks, and old treats, Dog People explores the comedy of the day to day odd behaviors that come with being the best friends to man’s best friend, with all the absurdity, chaos, and love. Woof.
After a sold out run in Portland, OR, they’re excited to bring the show to Los Angeles, the city of little four legged angels!
A portion of all ticketing will go towards local rescue Dogs Without Borders
“One big inside joke for dog people. Smart and surprising.”
- Michelle Kicherer, Willamette Week
“Collaboration of two strong performers with different styles. Fun. Silly. Weird.”
- Sergio Cilli, writer/director “Will AI Replace Us”
“This show is f***ing fantastic, and anyone with any sense should go see it”
- Simon Max Hill, SMH Casting
Written and performed by Michael Zimmer and Sofia Sullivan
Directed by Jason Rouse
Follow @dogpeopleshow
Dogs Without Borders is a foster-based rescue in Los Angeles, pulling small breed dogs from LA area shelters, as well as working with international rescue partners to re-home dogs in need.
Michael Zimmer is an actor/writer/director and serves as the programming manager at Kickstand Comedy in Portland, OR. He’s performed and directed hundreds of sketch and improv shows across Portland and at festivals across the US and Canada. He appears in the final season of Hulu’s Shrill as George opposite Aidy Bryant. He’s sad to say he recently had to say goodbye to his dear Australian Shepherd, Bella, but has no problem spreading that love to every dog he encounters.
Instagram: @holdforrebranding
Sofia Sullivan is a writer and actor well known for her hyper-absurd characters on TikTok and Instagram. She recently performed in Duce Night at the Elysian Theater in LA. She is a member of the Portland sketch group Dirty Shirley, and is currently developing a solo show about being a wedding planner. She can be seen in commercials and walking her 110 lb Great Pyrenees, Maggie, who is also her biological daughter.
TikTok/Instagram: @subarulabubu
Jason Rouse (Director) is an actor/director/teacher who spent seven years as an announcer and writer for PRI’s Live Wire with Luke Burbank. With the sketch comedy groups The 3rd Floor and SWEAT, he’s performed around the country and headlined festivals in Portland, Chicago, and New York. He lives happily with his wife Jessica, and the smallest dog in the world, Goldie.
Learn More at michaelzimmer.net/dog-people
Production Team
