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The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 266: Bri Pruett & Building the Hr. in 2025

August 20, 2025

bri pruett, los angeles comedy, stand up comedy

Building an hour of stand-up, especially the first time you do it, is already hard enough with having no experience doing so. In 2025, with the ways of the world, both actual and of comedy, the consideration and craft that has to be put into an bonafide great first hour of stand-up comedy can feel near infinite. That’s why we chatted all about this very process with the endlessly funny Bri Pruett who is shaping up what should be an amazing first hour.

Follow Bri @bripruett across platforms and get tix to Bri Pruett: Pleasure Champion @ Lyric Hyperion 8/22 here.

Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and Jake Kroeger

Pick of the Day: Crane’s Comedy 7 Year Anniversary (in LA) 3/15

March 10, 2023

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Once just a hidden gem of a bar guarded by a bank vault door (we’re not kidding about that), Crane’s Bar in DTLA has become a fixture of great comedy in DTLA. They’ve carried a torch for 7 years making a neighborhood-y feeling basement a great spot to watch many of LA’s finest, both famous and on-the-rise, take the mic in a setting that’s pretty much as intimate as it can get.

By “they”, we do mean the splendid team that currently consists of Trish Hadley, Bri Pruett, Aston Wallace, and Trevor Smith. Come Wed. Mar. 15th at 8PM, they’re going to mark their 7 year anniversary with a damn fine line-up of Candice Thompson, Sean Grant, Derrick C. Brown, and Madison Shepard.

Don’t miss out on one of the only comedy shows in LA that makes it worth going downstairs from ground level and go get your tickets at $10 a pop right here right now.

Pick of the Day: Ghost Detective Live! (near LA) 10/17

October 3, 2022

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We are officially in October and there are plenty of things lined up all over the place to keep the next four weeks as spooky as can be, all leading up to Halloween itself. With that said, you don’t necessarily need to bury yourself in horror movies or source the scariest haunted houses to get those creepy thrills. Finding out why someone got ghosted by a comedian at a live show ought to be another great way to get some goosebumps (as well as some hearty guffaws too).

Kari Assad and James Hilmer will be serving up that very experience with a live recording of their podcast Ghost Detective that will double as a stand-up show and comic investigation of why someone in the audience might have been ghosted by someone when things “seemed” to be have going fine. Assad has lined up a wonderful handful of great LA comics perfect for this job with Bri Pruett, Mike Falzone, Rachel Scanlon, and Monique Moreau.

All the chills and thrills and laughs for this live edition of Ghost Detective is set for Mon. Oct. 17th at 8PM at The Glendale Room. Tickets are just $10 and you better snatch them up here.

Pick of the Day: R. U. Afraid of the 90’s? (near LA) 10/21

September 29, 2022

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90s, alex song xia, bri pruett, brodie reed, budd diaz, charles gould, dana donnelly, danielle perez, eli olsberg, halloween, Kat Toledo, Liz Magee, los angeles comedy, madison shepard, public displays of altadena, teresa lee, will weldon

If you’re already trying to make plans to keep all of October spooky, know that there’s plenty of comedy that can (and very much should fill your schedule). It’ll range from anything where comedians will dress up from comedians of yesteryear to scary storytelling to revisiting the sort of nostalgia that gives you the thing that was the cornerstone of R.L. Stine’s legacy, goosebumps.

On Friday, October 21st at 8:30PM, Teresa Lee will actually lead such a creepy journey back to the cringiest things from over 20 years ago with many of LA’s funniest folks at a new LA venue that’s both literally and figuratively “out there”, Altadena’s Public Displays of Altadena.

So far, Alex Song-Xia, Brodie Reed, Bri Pruett, Budd Diaz, Charles Gould, Danielle Perez, Dana Donnelly, Eli Olsberg, Kat Toledo, Liz Magee, Madison Shepard, and Will Weldon dare to be on this bill.

It ought to be a collective night of spooking yourself over how you might have possibly convinced that JNCO jeans were ever a good idea.

Also, if you show up in costume, you’ll get a free drink, and there might just be a 90s dance party following the show.

All of this show will only run you $10 per ticket. So go get ’em here.

Please Enjoy Sara June’s Short “Bathroom Time”

April 7, 2022

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anna seregina, bri pruett, christine medrano, sara june, short film, sketch comedy, steph tolev

It’s unfortunate that the scarcity mentality that so many of us live under extend to every bit of our lives. We center our lives on how much money or power or water we have left. We especially anxiously ration time to go the bathroom while at work. That’s a very powerful stressor in an economy of scarcity.

Thus, comedian/filmmaker Sara June made a hilariously morbid short film, Bathroom Time, that captures this ever present feeling many of us have with pitch perfect performances from Anna Seregina, Christine Medrano, Steph Tolev, and Bri Pruett.

It recently got to be a Vimeo Staff Pick and we fully co-sign their pick. Enjoy June’s timely short satire here.

Pick of the Day: I Never Get to Wear This (in LA) 11/20

November 16, 2021

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bri pruett, clint coley, felicia folkes, giulia rozzi, los angeles comedy, puterbaugh sisters, sammy mowrey

If you’re the sort of person that wishes your comedy shows has a lot more style and flair to them and not just any old mix of denim, leather, hoodies, and whatever t-shirts are clean, there might be a show now just for you.

I Never Get To Wear This is a carefully curated live comedy show that not only picks the line-up for how great their comedic stylings are, but is also incredibly discerning about which comedians can turn a look. Of course, a show like this has a theme for the performers to inspire an iconic ensemble.

This month will be “Thanksgiving finery” and the line-up of Giulia Rozzi, The Puterbaugh Sisters, Felicia Folkes, Clint Coley, and Sammy Mowrey will undoubtedly put together the best Thanksgiving Day parade of jokes accented by the perfect set of accessories.

This edition of I Never Get To Wear This is set for Sat. Nov. 20th at 8PM PT at Third Wheel Studios. Tickets are $10-$20 (sliding scale) and you really ought to get tickets here.

Pick of the Day: Faded 7/9 (in LA)

June 24, 2021

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bri pruett, david gborie, faded comedy, la comedy, mike mulloy, sean jordan, zak toscani

When it came to Friday nights in LA, one of the best spots to be for live stand-up comedy was tucked away through several hallways at an acting studio on Melrose. That was where Faded Comedy had finally made their new home and was packing in crowds with truly many of the city’s best stand-ups (and whoever was great that happen to be in town). The Faded Comedy gang of Mike Mulloy, David Gborie, Sean Jordan, Zak Toscani, and Bri Pruett corralled a great weekly stand-up show no matter where it was (originally at an art supply store, then a belly dancing studio).

Now, they’re back at the Lounge on Melrose right where they left off from March 2020 and they’re doing limited capacity with proof of vaccination upon their return, scheduled for Fri. July 9th. Tickets are $15 and are being sold in pairs or groups of four. Thus, you should go get your tickets right when then go on sale this Fri., Jun. 25th at 12PM PT.

Pick of the Day: High Priestess Austin’s Safe Alliance Benefit 2/26

February 23, 2021

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bri pruett, daniel rugg webb, madison shepard, maggie maye, sara june, vanessa gonzalez

As Texas is coming out of its gruesome winter crisis that left millions without power to fend for themselves, there is more than plenty of fallout and aftermath to deal with on the road to recovery. So, in short, they’re going to need more aid.

That’s why the wondrous and magical comedy variety show, High Priestess, is doing a very special live-stream show in support of Austin’s Safe Alliance that is providing much needed resources to Texans in dire need right now (in addition to be an org in service of abuse survivors). Hosts/Priestesses Bri Pruett and Sara June have assembled some grand comics that have their hearts with Texas including Maggie Maye, Daniel Rugg Webb, Vanessa Gonzalez, and Madison Shepard. Stand-up, tarot, weed, and a damn good time for a great cause is all set for this edition of High Priestess on Fri. Feb. 26th at 6:30PM PT/9:30PM ET.

RSVP/support/donate here.

Pick of the Day: High Priestess in Cyberspace 5/27

May 25, 2020

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bri giger, bri pruett, casey ley, daniel rugg webb, sara june, tarot reading, tessa skara

For most months, High Priestess has served up LA a bewitching offering of live comedy, weed, and tarot. Hosts Bri Pruett and Sara June always brought together a beautiful line-up of LA’s best and presented their show in intimate, enchanting spaces.

LA’s still on lockdown, so that can’t necessarily get you to those intimate spaces yet or provide you with weed through the screen, but High Priestess is still aiming to bring you a great witchy comedy experience via live-stream. High Priestess in Cyberspace, their first live-stream show, will have a grand line-up of Casey Ley, Daniel Rugg Webb, Tessa Skara, and Bri Giger and live tarot as well all over Zoom on Wed. May 27th at 8PM PT/11PM ET.

So, you can (and very much should) RSVP for High Priestess in Cyberspace here.

January 7, 2020

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bri pruett, comedy show, david gborie, faded, los angeles, mike mulloy, sean jordan, stand up comedy, zak toscani

Faded, one of LA’s favorite indie stand-up shows, especially on Fridays, is back for 2020 with a whole new location. They started in the supply room of an art supplies story, then moved to a belly dancing studio, and now, are moving to their most “conventional” venue thus far, the speakeasy-ish The Lounge on Melrose (7551 Melrose Ave.).

So, join Mike Mulloy, David Gborie, Sean Jordan, Bri Pruett, and Zak Toscani and their always stacked secret line-ups for a nice price of $5 in advance (limited quantities available) and their normal cost of $10.

The first Faded @ The Lounge on Melrose will be this Fri. Jan. 10th at 8PM (doors at 7:30PM). Go get tickets here.

October 15, 2018

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bri pruett, comedy show, echo park, los angeles, solo show

Ever since Bri Pruett arrived in LA, her comedy and infectious upbeat energy has really charmed us (and the LA scene as well).

That’s why we’re excited to hear that she’ll be doing a run of her own show, STELLAR, as part of The Bootleg Theater’s 2nd Solo Queens Fest. It’ll be a funny evening full of body positivity, sex positivity, and more as related to relationships/dating all underscored with a “Sade-heavy soundtrack.”

The show has multiple dates between Oct. 26th-Nov. 18th and tickets are $15-$20. Go find specific times and get your tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

March 11, 2018

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bri pruett, comedy show, dtla, free comedy, free show, laurie kilmartin, los angeles, sean grant, sklar brothers, stand up, wynchester

For two years, Corbin Recke, Harry Moroz, Trevor Smith, and Trish Hadley have been running a lovely monthly show at Crane’s Bar in DTLA.

Come celebrate their two year mark with a brilliant line-up. Also, per usual, the show is FREE to attend.

Get more details here.

February 9, 2018

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bri pruett, daniel rugg webb, doug mellard, drennon davis, echo publishing, free comedy, free show, live animation, lizzy cooperman, los angeles, maggie maye, rainbow brainskull hour, ramin nazer, stand up

Ramin Nazer’s occasional magical comedy and animation extravaganza all housed within the humble walls of Alternate Universe comics will be returning once again this Saturday night.

The show is at 9:30PM sharp and FREE to attend, so please, please don’t miss out. Oh yeah, we should mention that the line-up is pretty damn good as well.

Get more details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

September 6, 2017

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adam conover, andrew polk, asif ali, bri pruett, chase bernstein, comedy show, free comedy, los angeles, stand up, west adams

Early evening this Saturday in Los Angeles, should be quite lovely (and explicitly not at all hot), making, perhaps for wonderful conditions to see a free comedy show in a garden at someone’s home.

So, if that’s up your alley, you should definitely go to the latest edition of Garden Party, hosted by Rachele Friedland and Robyn Morrison.

Get more details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.