Comedy

Porter he was and Porter he remains even though the world around him has changed for better or worse. Through movement, A'Capella music and Shakespeare's text Porter's Macbeth episodically examines the events of the original play through the eyes of the loneliest man known to Scotland.

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

Come and laugh at the most cringe worthy musical extravaganza ever to be staged! Australian Comedian and musical virtuoso Jackie Loeb puts her vocal chops and reputation on the line to perform some of histories most appalling and pathetic excuses for songs. “One of the top 5 comics.”

A one woman musical following the lives of six women in a NYC house of domination the night of the 2008 presidential election. They laugh, they cry, they rollerskate and hula hoop.

If you like donuts- you'll love Veronica! This 10 character one woman show about a busty, bubbly, binge-eating actress who moves from San Francisco to Tinseltown in search of stardom will resonate with you for weeks. Hilarious, fast-paced, musical, raunchy and poignant- it's a must see!

Variety comedian Brian Howard starts with some props, a few tricks and a quick wit and ends up wherever the audience takes him. "In between a card trick, impressive juggling and some fire eating Brian made quick Dennis Miller-esque asides...he was legitimately funny." Joel Stein, LA Times

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

This one-man show tells the autobiographical story of Majd Murad as he comes out to his Catholic Iraqi family. Funny and bittersweet, this show is sure to educate and inspire its audience. Tickets $15.00

Sweet Nothings: One Act Comedies+Music will enlighten you and answer many of your most pressing questions like: What is my date thinking? and Why can't I have a two minute orgasm? Directed by Scott Bloom, Written by Raegan Payne, Music by Trey Green.

He doesn’t believe in anything and rejects all that’s good and holy. He’s the most famous living nihilist of this century. June 24 and 25 at the Neon Venus Theater at 8, 7023 Melrose. Limited seating, so make reservations now.

BLINK is a humorous look back at Larry Blum’s personal journey in show business. Sharing engaging stories, rare clips and photos from his long and varied career, Larry illustrates the unique opportunity he has had to experience celebrity up close and personal. LA Weekly – “Clever, funny”

You loved them as kids! Now join the cast of the hit TV show "Pancakes, ah YES!" for their 10-Year Reunion, a fun-filled weekend of nostalgia, one-upmanship, relapses, and maybe even redemption. Growing up is hard!

Tüte Voller Kinder, Seizure No. 1 is the pilot for an independent experimental webseries produced by Silence Chooses Animal and Shameless Redhead Productions. A blitzkrieg guerrilla variety show, it combines satire, social commentary, and experimental film in an unabashed onrush of the ridiculous.

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)

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, John Patrick Shanley's second play, is a fairy tale for the damned set in a Bronx bar with two battered, bruised, and violent, lonely souls yearning for a connection. Written by : John Patrick Shanley Starring: Alison Quinn & Tyler Brooks Directed By: Kevin Quinn