Speedface, the post-apocalyptic character/bit showcase hosted by Dr. Time**** and his “time prisoner”, and show namesake, Speedface are making a triumphant return this Sunday, March 4th at 10:30PM at The Pack Theater.
It should be the perfect palate cleanser for whatever happens at The Oscars this year.
As with all Pack Theater shows, admission is pay what you can!
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
(we will say that props should be given to writer Eric Moneypenny, directors The Grimes Bros. and the cast: Josh Fadem (Twin Peaks, Better Call Saul, 30 Rock), Sam Brown (Whitest Kids U Know), Alex Walters, Luke Baldridge, Michael Gabriel, Jesse Arlen Klein, Alex Vaughan)
One of the hands-down, best sketch groups in town, The Midnight Show, for several years now, will be celebrating their 9th Anniversary this Saturday, August 5th at UCB Franklin at, of course, Midnight.
Get tickets for $5 as soon as you can before they sell out.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
AOK’s latest shows the dangers of when family dinners deviate from expectations, especially when it comes to the particular family in this sketch.
One of our all time favorite sketch groups, The Midnight Show, returns this Saturday at midnight for their long standing monthly residency at UCB Franklin.
Their very dark and very fast style just always hits the right nerve with us.
Tickets are $5 and still available, so get them right now, right here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
As you’re probably aware, Donald Trump has spoken well of Russian President Vladimir Putin much to the dismay of many Americans, especially at the time of this election.
So, AOK took it upon themselves to highlight how bad this mutual appreciation between these two loose cannons can really be with a very mutated version of the classic song Ebony & Ivory and an accompanying animated music video that’s almost as weird as that Japanese Trump ad.
Like all good art scenes, the LA comedy scene is always growing, changing, and evolving whether it be comedians moving up the ranks, new bookers shaking things up at some of the city’s most established clubs, or groups of like minded folks striking out on their own to do their thing.
The Pack Theater, which just opened up as full time comedy theater, looks to continue that pioneering spirit.
Founded by renowned improviser Miles Stroth, The Pack will have shows 7 nights a week that run the gamut of improv, sketch, stand-up, everything in between, and everything outside of that. There will even be opportunities for classes (taught by the likes of Stroth, Heather Anne Campbell, Eric Moneypenny, and Sam Brown just to a name a few of their faculty that are among the funniest in their comedic discipline) and open mics (that includes sketch open mics and improv jams as well as stand-up) to be inclusive for all levels of performers, an important aspect of existing as new comedy theater in Los Angeles.
For a few months, The Pack has already been putting on pretty swell shows with their aforementioned faculty, solid sketch and improv house teams, and some of the best all around comedians you get to know in LA. It really seems to echo the early, DIY, more rebellious days of UCB and, as you can probably guess, we’re excited to what else they’ve got cooking.
This Saturday, they’ve got a gigantic show to really kick off their opening called PackCon featuring the likes of Bob Odenkirk, Adam McKay, The Whitest Kids U Know, Ian Roberts, Matt Jones (Breaking Bad), Nick Thune, Ron Lynch, Maribeth Monroe (Workaholics), John Gemberling (Broad City), EpicLloyd (Epic Rap Battles of History), John Ennis (Mr. Show), Alison Rich (Party Over Here), Shelly Gossman (SNL), Josh Fadem, Brent Weinbach and way more. From 5PM to midnight or maybe even later, we have no doubt it’ll be a hell of a ride.
The Pack Theater is located in Hollywood at 6470 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA and you can get more info here, follow them on Twitter and Instagram @packtheater or on Facebook.
Best of all, all the shows will be pay-what-you-can for admission.
The Pack Theater, the newest upstart at The Complex on Santa Monica Blvd., has a nice, big ol’ variety show, comprised of several shows, on Sunday nights.
Called Big Sunday, they feature stand-up, sketch, improv, and anything else in between. This particular Big Sunday coming up should be one to catch as there line-up is as follows:
8:00PM
HEATHER & MILES
LA Weekly calls Heather & Miles, “Awesome. Intellectually nimble, character driven…beautiful chaos.” Eric Idle (Monty Python) says they’re “The next Nichols and May.” On the 4th Sunday of every month at TPT, Heather & Miles are performing their signature, multiple-character, fast and inspiring long-form improv set!
Performed by HEATHER ANNE CAMPBELL (SNL, Party Over Here, @midnight, Adult Swim) & MILES STROTH (The Family & founder of The Pack Theater).
8:45PM
LOOSEY GOOSEY is TPT’s flagship weekly variety show featuring stand-up, sketch, and whatever we want!
Hosted by SAM BROWN (Whitest Kids U Know), JOSH FADEM (30 Rock, Eagleheart, Better Caul Saul) and ERIC MONEYPENNY (FOX ADHD, The Midnight Show at UCB)
This week’s LOOSEY GOOSEY…
JESSE POPP (Conan writer, Comedy Central’s “The Half Hour”)
ERICA RHODES (A Prarie Home Companion, New Girl, @midnight)
IFY NWADIWE (@midnight, White Women)
DEBORAH ETTA ROBINSON (UCB)
HORACE (TPT Sketch)
100% STUFF (TPT Sketch)
10:00PM
BEAT THE MEAT: The Meat is a winner. Watch in amazement as The Meat battles comedians and audience members in challenges in a number of disciplines.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST COMPETITORS
JEFF SLONIKER (The Midnight Show, Parks and Rec, Silicon Valley)
SAM BROWN (Whitest Kids U Know)
KELLY VROOMAN (Tiny Muscles, Laurelly)
LYNDSAY HAILEY (iO Chicago, Second City Chicago)
KATIE MOLINARO (Haymaker, Nickelodeon)
DK REINEMER (100% Stuff)
KATHERINE COWELL (Dr. America)
CAMERON RICE (Tiny Muscles)
LILLIAN PENNYPACKER (TPT LHT)
and MORE! And YOU!!!
HOSTED BY:
JAMES PUMPHREY (Key & Peele, You’re The Worst)
& THE MEAT (Andrew Shrout)
Also, all the shows accept any donations that you can spare. So, you might want to check out Big Sunday this Sunday, May 22nd, starting at 8PM at The Pack Theater (6470 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA).
The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.
One of the best and longest running sketch shows at UCB here in LA is The Midnight Show. We just love how consistently dark and fast paced all of their sketches are and any of show of theirs is always worth catching.
Speaking of which, their May 2016 edition, May 7th, this Saturday at midnight, will have Chris Fairbanks hosting at UCB Franklin.
Get your tickets for $5 here.
The Midnight Show is written/performed by:
Heather Anne Campbell (FOX ADHD, Adult Swim, SNL)
Joe Chandler (American Dad, Napoleon Dynamite)
Stephen Hale (One Too Many Mornings, Californication)
Jeff Kauffmann (Welcome to The Jungle, American Dad)
Eric Moneypenny (FOX ADHD, Adult Swim)
Curtis Rainsberry (Key & Peele, Tosh.0, Jimmy Kimmel Live)
Hal Rudnick (Screenjunkies, Community)
Jeff Sloniker (Silicon Valley, Parks & Rec, TripTank)
Nic Wegener (American Dad, Napoleon Dynamite)
Executive Produced by The Midnight Show, LLC
Directed by Joe Wagner
Executive Assistant for Production/Announcer: Frank Howley
The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events and open mics along with corresponding maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.