Clowning
GOD VESSEL: A WORK-IN-PROGRESS BY CAMIRIN FARMER (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesWe are all vessels waiting to be filled. We gather energy like a vase gathers water. We get to choose what we fill ourselves with, and Camirin Farmer chooses God. Starts 10AM PT
HFF: FURiOZO: A Man Looking for Trouble (in LA)
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA punk-rock comedy show starring Furiozo: an aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. Police chases, petty theft, drugs, and longing for the greatest thrill of all: true love. A disturbing yet absurdly funny portrait of toxic masculinity. You will love him. You will hate him. You will experience the presence of the beast. As Furiozo would say: Live fast; Die. 6/10 @ 9PM PT 6/13 @ 10PM PT 6/14 @ 10:30PM PT 6/15 @ 12:30PM PT 6/16 @ 10:30PM PT
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
HFF: FURiOZO: A Man Looking for Trouble (in LA)
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA punk-rock comedy show starring Furiozo: an aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. Police chases, petty theft, drugs, and longing for the greatest thrill of all: true love. A disturbing yet absurdly funny portrait of toxic masculinity. You will love him. You will hate him. You will experience the presence of the beast. As Furiozo would say: Live fast; Die. 6/10 @ 9PM PT 6/13 @ 10PM PT 6/14 @ 10:30PM PT 6/15 @ 12:30PM PT 6/16 @ 10:30PM PT
HFF: FURiOZO: A Man Looking for Trouble (in LA)
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA punk-rock comedy show starring Furiozo: an aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. Police chases, petty theft, drugs, and longing for the greatest thrill of all: true love. A disturbing yet absurdly funny portrait of toxic masculinity. You will love him. You will hate him. You will experience the presence of the beast. As Furiozo would say: Live fast; Die. 6/10 @ 9PM PT 6/13 @ 10PM PT 6/14 @ 10:30PM PT 6/15 @ 12:30PM PT 6/16 @ 10:30PM PT
HFF: FURiOZO: A Man Looking for Trouble (in LA)
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA punk-rock comedy show starring Furiozo: an aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. Police chases, petty theft, drugs, and longing for the greatest thrill of all: true love. A disturbing yet absurdly funny portrait of toxic masculinity. You will love him. You will hate him. You will experience the presence of the beast. As Furiozo would say: Live fast; Die. 6/10 @ 9PM PT 6/13 @ 10PM PT 6/14 @ 10:30PM PT 6/15 @ 12:30PM PT 6/16 @ 10:30PM PT
Red Bastard w/ Eric Davis (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAfter fifteen 5-star reviews, this dangerous, seductive comedy-monster returns to The Elysian to unleash his critically-acclaimed juggernaut. Prepare yourself for a roller-coaster ride of raw conversation, traps/rewards and catch-22’s. “Top-5-shows in the UK”- LIST Mag. Starts 9PM PT
HFF: FURiOZO: A Man Looking for Trouble (in LA)
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA punk-rock comedy show starring Furiozo: an aggressive hooligan with a giant heart. Police chases, petty theft, drugs, and longing for the greatest thrill of all: true love. A disturbing yet absurdly funny portrait of toxic masculinity. You will love him. You will hate him. You will experience the presence of the beast. As Furiozo would say: Live fast; Die. 6/10 @ 9PM PT 6/13 @ 10PM PT 6/14 @ 10:30PM PT 6/15 @ 12:30PM PT 6/16 @ 10:30PM PT
HFF: Grape Culture (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA tragicomedy revealing grape culture, starring comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy and performance artist Sarah Buckner. The show will undress the consciousness of domination without consent while stripping back the predatory and pervasive programming that is choking us all. The thrusting energy of the show is comedy – penetrated by dance, film, storytelling, clowning, stand up, and skits. We can’t think our way out of trauma, we must feel our way through it. Toni and Sarah will pervert the pretty by unmasking the […]
Honorable Behavior (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe invite you to play with us in the sandbox of our unique ridiculousness. Where joy intersects pain, laughter intersects tears, and ecstasy intersects shame, is Honorable Behavior. Einstein said that everything is constantly evolving, so why are you doing the same thing. Aren’t you tired? This show says absolutely nothing at all and yet everything all at once. FEATURING: P. Chen, A. Freese, A. Friedman, O. Harlan, H. Hirsch, L. Jeffries, A. Jiang, R. Khoshbin, H. Levin, M. Rose, […]
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
Bizarre Bazaar (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesElysian’s monthly variety show with a rotating cast of LA’s best and weirdest comedians Hosted by: Ian Bratschie Tim Heidecker Courtney Pauroso Freak Nature Puppets Fanny The Musical Clowns of Color Live music from the Wharehouse Brass band! Starts 9:30PM PT
HFF: Grape Culture (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA tragicomedy revealing grape culture, starring comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy and performance artist Sarah Buckner. The show will undress the consciousness of domination without consent while stripping back the predatory and pervasive programming that is choking us all. The thrusting energy of the show is comedy – penetrated by dance, film, storytelling, clowning, stand up, and skits. We can’t think our way out of trauma, we must feel our way through it. Toni and Sarah will pervert the pretty by unmasking the […]
HFF: REVOLUTION WITH RAMÓN (in LA)
Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin queer, Puerto Rican Drag King Ramón for a LIVE taping of a socially conscious LATE NIGHT Comedy Show that tackles systemic oppression & what we can do about it! Through jokes, games, drag, and audience interaction, Ramón helps you process life and feel empowered as no host has before! Experience the exhilarating fusion of comedy and activism like never before with our live taping of a Late Night Comedy Show hosted by Queer, Puerto Rican drag king, Ramón! Get ready to laugh, cheer, and […]
HFF: REVOLUTION WITH RAMÓN (in LA)
Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin queer, Puerto Rican Drag King Ramón for a LIVE taping of a socially conscious LATE NIGHT Comedy Show that tackles systemic oppression & what we can do about it! Through jokes, games, drag, and audience interaction, Ramón helps you process life and feel empowered as no host has before! Experience the exhilarating fusion of comedy and activism like never before with our live taping of a Late Night Comedy Show hosted by Queer, Puerto Rican drag king, Ramón! Get ready to laugh, cheer, and […]
HFF: Piggy Time (in LA)
Three Clubs 1123 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Piggy Time Show This is a comedy show and maybe also a variety show. It’s a beautiful disaster. A wild time. A massive belly flop into a pool of extreme stupidity. It’s very bad. It’s very good. These are the funniest, weirdest, sexiest performers in Los Angeles. Piggy Time has been going on for years and you are allowed to buy a ticket and attend this show if you like. Lineup TBA Created by John Norris Starts 10:30PM PT
GOD VESSEL: A WORK-IN-PROGRESS BY CAMIRIN FARMER (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesWe are all vessels waiting to be filled. We gather energy like a vase gathers water. We get to choose what we fill ourselves with, and Camirin Farmer chooses God. Starts 10AM PT
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
HFF: Grape Culture (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA tragicomedy revealing grape culture, starring comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy and performance artist Sarah Buckner. The show will undress the consciousness of domination without consent while stripping back the predatory and pervasive programming that is choking us all. The thrusting energy of the show is comedy – penetrated by dance, film, storytelling, clowning, stand up, and skits. We can’t think our way out of trauma, we must feel our way through it. Toni and Sarah will pervert the pretty by unmasking the […]
HFF: Grape Culture (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA tragicomedy revealing grape culture, starring comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy and performance artist Sarah Buckner. The show will undress the consciousness of domination without consent while stripping back the predatory and pervasive programming that is choking us all. The thrusting energy of the show is comedy – penetrated by dance, film, storytelling, clowning, stand up, and skits. We can’t think our way out of trauma, we must feel our way through it. Toni and Sarah will pervert the pretty by unmasking the […]
HFF: REVOLUTION WITH RAMÓN (in LA)
Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin queer, Puerto Rican Drag King Ramón for a LIVE taping of a socially conscious LATE NIGHT Comedy Show that tackles systemic oppression & what we can do about it! Through jokes, games, drag, and audience interaction, Ramón helps you process life and feel empowered as no host has before! Experience the exhilarating fusion of comedy and activism like never before with our live taping of a Late Night Comedy Show hosted by Queer, Puerto Rican drag king, Ramón! Get ready to laugh, cheer, and […]
Three Sisters: Not By Chekhov (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA Work-in-Process: be a part of the early development of a new show! Three clowns attempt to finish a well-made play. Written by Jet Eveleth | Featuring Jet Eveleth, Grace Lusk, and Claire Woolner | Directed by Jacquelyn Landgraf. Starts 9PM PT
HFF: Grape Culture (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA tragicomedy revealing grape culture, starring comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy and performance artist Sarah Buckner. The show will undress the consciousness of domination without consent while stripping back the predatory and pervasive programming that is choking us all. The thrusting energy of the show is comedy – penetrated by dance, film, storytelling, clowning, stand up, and skits. We can’t think our way out of trauma, we must feel our way through it. Toni and Sarah will pervert the pretty by unmasking the […]
CLAIRE WOOLNER: A RETROSPECTION (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this intimately absurd hour, Claire Woolner attempts to perform a retrospective of her ‘greatest’ most ‘moving’ and ‘important’ pieces; work made up of surrealist clown bits and absurdist performance pieces punctuated with and interrupted by a maniacal voice of self-loathing. The show toes the line between what is intended and what is improvised, what is funny and what is not, bringing the audience on an exciting (and at times nerve wracking) ride of ego battle, failure, creativity and how […]
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
#1 Son with Natasha Mercado (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhy did god make me his sexiest son????? experience mass in the form of a work in progress clown solo show. repent the pursuit of purity & let Father Greg Orian rededicate your life. “I will not be mad if you watch this.” -God NATASHA MERCADO is an actress, director, & theatre arts educator— but always a clown. 6/4 @ 7:30PM PT 7/6 @ 9:30PM PT
LOSER LION PARTY BUS & LE BEAUTIFUL (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA titillating double-bill from LA-based absurdo comedic & musical performers, Jackie Skinner's "Le Beautiful" & Kym Priess's "The Loser Lion Party Bus". ONE HOUR. TWO SHOWS. Jackie and Kym take you on two very different rides of your life in one hour. *THE LOSER LION PARTY BUS* THE LOSER LION PARTY BUS Get ready to party on this rowdy, bawdy, clown synth-rock ride into absurdity led by failed Vegas wrestler, Jerry. “Put ‘em up, put ‘em up, put ‘em up,” […]
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
Chad Performs his WIP clown show (and Kyle Does a Few Things) (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesReckless Chad Reuben: XX is based on one of Chad’s most popular characters: Reckless Chad Reuben was once the most dangerous comic in America. A massive celebrity who said and did whatever he wanted – and dared the world to stop him. Eventually, they did. But losing everything was the best thing to ever happen to Reckless. This isn’t a comeback special – it’s a comedy manifesto on how to grow and change. Can Reckless find new ways to make people […]
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
straight acting (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSTRAIGHT ACTING is an exploration of what it means to be straight, by the gayest man anyone's ever seen. Through participation and punishment, the audience helps mold me into the straightest man as we explore the complex and dangerous landscape of heterosexuality through clown characters. The audience is encouraged to tell me when I'm being gay and they will be given weapon(s) to punish me as they see fit! Proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Palestine Children's Relief […]
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
Who Knows (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA psychedelic musical variety mashup straight from Las Vegas featuring LA’s best comics. Who knows is Las Vegas’s wildest late night fuck around featuring world class performers from the Las Vegas Strip paired with LA’s favorite comics brought to UCB LA for one night only! Hosted by renowned idiot Grace Lusk (Spiegelworld, Underbelly UK, and Cirque Du Solei) With a house band straight off of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Freestyle Love Supreme, you’re in for a real sweet treat of music, comedy, and […]
How To Be Not Dead (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United States"My 11 year-old cousin Arya said “I want to write a play.” So we sat down together and I typed out every word she said. This is that play. Nothing has been deleted or denied and I’ve cast my professional actor friends to bring her vision to life. This is the first time we’re sharing it!" - Reshma Meister Featuring a star studded cast from the LA Clown comedy scene: Reshma Meister Sarah Shtern Milan Patel Emily Maverick Elodie Azoulay […]
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
Jet & Anatasha Make Pretend – Benefit for Our Big Kitchen (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesJet Eveleth and Anatasha Blakely is an improv duo made up of Jet Eveleth and someone else. Jet takes her experience from the legendary ensemble The Reckoning to create fantastical worlds rich in character and emotion. Not afraid of the absurd these artists follow threads to unexpected places. Jet and the other person set out each night to push the boundaries of improv, clown, and surrealist theater. All proceeds go to Our Big Kitchen LA -https://www.obkla.org/ Starts 9PM PT
Playspace (Clown Open Mic) @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt’s The Elysian’s very own PLAYSPACE! A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. Playspace is not a show, it’s not a stand-up open mic. It’s a place where you get to hang out and go on stage and do that thing you do. Solo performers and ensembles welcome! Sign-up 5PM PT Starts 6PM PT Hosted by Rachel Ho, Paul Schlesinger, & friends Follow @__playspace__ on Instagram for updates.
A Few Words: A Clown Sketch Show (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesClown Boss Chad Damiani (STAND UP AND CLOWN) and silent sketch performer Ithamar Enriquez (ITHAMAR HAS NOTHING TO SAY) have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Along with their ensemble cast of clowns and sketch performers, Chad and Ithamar explore different ways to play games and tell stories -- breaking the fourth wall and including the audience in the fun. Few words are spoken, but we promise that the comedy will speak volumes. Featuring: Chad Damiani, Ithamar Enriquez, Sylvie Wang, Kevin Chu, Joshua […]
Maestro Macchiato (in LA)
Hype Photo & Video Studio Los Angeles Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe place on everyone's lips is MAESTRO MACCHIATO!! LA's hottest jazz clown extravaganza is BACK on August 17 at 8:30 pm at Hype Studios LA with a hot lineup of clowns and musicians ready to serve you an evening of elegantly stupid entertainment. Featuring ORIN CALCAGNE ANNA SEREGINA & KYLE MIZONO MIKE ROSE JAMONTE WILLIAMS RACHEL HO Music by JC AND GEREMY Hosted by KEVIN CHU Special guest host CAMIRIN FARMER Produced by JORDAN HULL Starts 8:30PM PT