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Pack Theater Moving Two Blocks Down Santa Monica Blvd to Broadwater (and Are Taking Submissions for Show Ideas)

December 20, 2022

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The ripple effects of the pandemic are still strongly reverberating and places and things are still closing despite making it through multiple years of having to stay closed or operating at fraction of their normal capacity (and income). The Complex on Santa Monica Blvd, which has provided a great point of access for small scale theatrical productions for several years now, is unfortunately closing its doors because of the unfortunate changing tides of real estate development in Los Angeles.

The Complex just happens to be the home of one of LA’s most fiercely independent theaters/troupes/schools/brands, The Pack Theater. Founded by legendary improviser Miles Stroth, The Pack has provided a stage for comedy folks seeking to do something between lines and disciplines within comedy and grown a community all unto itself over of the years because of that inclusive spirit.

Thankfully, The Pack Theater will not have to come to an end due to the closure of The Complex and will not even be relocating that far here in LA. In 2023, The Broadwater, which has its own collection of black box theaters, will be the new home of The Pack just two blocks away from The Pack’s original location. So, you’ll probably be aiming to get the same loading zone spots in trying to get to shows at The Pack next year.

This new era of The Pack is also taking submissions for live shows and have even made it quick and easy submission form here to fill out if you’re aiming to put something up there.

Pick of the Day: The Harold Experience (in LA) 4/25

April 14, 2022

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Nearly every improv team worth their salt has had their rounds doing this very time honored form of improv scene that challenge every one involved to have seemingly disparate scenes come together in an organic way at the end of a set. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays between UCB Franklin and UCB Sunset here in LA and just as much in UCB in NYC when all those were alive and kicking used to be dedicated to the specific long form improvisational form known as the Harold.

With theaters going dark because of COVID-19, there has been a stark absence of long form improv (and everything) of any kind, but definitely a large void where several routine Harold performances would happen at improv theaters across the country.

The Comedy Coop LA, much of which is comprised of former UCB/Second City/iO/Groundlings alums, is aiming to bringing that institution back with The Harold Experience. Over the course of four hours, 6 teams, including some original UCB house teams, will dive into the Harold once again and weave improv gold before your very eyes on Mon. Apr. 25th at The Broadwater Mainstage.

That’ll include:

7 PM SHOW – Griffith Park and Outside Dog

8:30 PM SHOW – YETI and The Producers

10 PM SHOW – The IT Factor and Santa Monica Pier

Some of those teams will be a mash-up of great improvisers such as Lyndsey Frank, Eli Gonzalez, Dayna LoBosco, Jenna Bryson, PJ McCormick, Leonard Smith Jr, Derrick Hackett, Greg Smith, Karen Baughn, Ted Asbaghi, Max Toretti, Colin McGurk, Genetra Tull, Paul Heredia, Carl Tart, Lilan Bowden, Ruha Taslimi, Santina Muha, Samat Turgunbaev, Mark Wilson, Adam Gottfried, Jorge Thomson, Bob Hsiao, Michael Roselle, Sarah Baggot, Monte Montepare, Andy Bustillos, Kelly Vrooman, Artin Sarkysian, David Luong, Sam Calpadi, Jesse Merrill, Zef Hussain, Kelly Hannah

Best of all, it’s the same price you’d pay for a Harold Night, $5. Go get your tickets right now right here.