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Pick of the Day: Super Horses, Wild Ego 4/19

April 9, 2021

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Alright, OK, well, well, well… two of the best improv groups in comedy history are coming together for a very, very special, exclusive virtual performance presented by the wondrous Dynasty Typewriter.

The improvised comedy powers of Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead) and Superego (Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, Mark McConville, and Paul F. Tompkins) that truly do represent so much of the crème de la crème of improv comedy are becoming the portmanteau of Super Horses, Wild Ego for this special night on Mon. Apr. 19th at 5PM PT/8PM ET.

No matter what platform or wherever this would be happening, this is most certainly a comedy event not to be missed. Fortunately, you’ll be able to live-stream this from the comfort of wherever you’re comfortably (hopefully) not gathering. Best of all, tickets are only $5-$10. Best go get’em here.

Pick of the Day: Wild Horses w/Naomi Ekperigin 1/16

January 15, 2021

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Not only are Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne are assembling virtually as one of the best improv groups that was ever formed in Wild Horses for their first live-stream of 2021, courtesy of Dynasty Typewriter, but they’re featuring one of our hands-down, all-time favorite comedians to watch, Naomi Ekperigin for this particular Jan. 2021 show.

For those unfamiliar (and we’re almost envious that you get to discover Wild Horses at this point), Lapkus, Holland, Whitehead, and Allynne check-in with each other in as good friends would at a bar or party along with their featured guest and then do their signature brilliant improv following that. Whether it be Largo, UCB, or wherever else they were playing, it was one of the improv shows we looked forward the most in the before times.

So, you best not miss your latest opportunity to catch them prance, gallop, etc. on Sat. Jan. 16th at 5PM PT/8PM ET for only $5. Get those tickets here.

Pick of the Day: Wild Horses with Special Guest Kate Moennig 12/5

November 5, 2020

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The ballots are still being counted and no matter who wins, Thanksgiving is very likely going to still be a turkey-scented nightmare this year (maybe more so than in 2016?). Overall, November is going to be a hell of a month to get through in an already hellish 2020.

That being said, at the top of December, a very special performance of Wild Horses, one of the best improv groups in existence thanks to its brilliant, inspiring, clever, honest, and hilarious members Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, and Erin Whitehead, awaits us all. Wild Horses will be doing an exclusive live-stream show via Dynasty Typewriter that will feature very special guest, Kate Moennig (The L Word) on Sat. Dec. 5th at 5PM PT/8PM ET.

Tickets are $5-$10 and you ought to go snag some in case they sell out (Wild Horses routinely sold out all their performances in the before times, FYI). Do so here.

Upcoming Book “Notes from the Bathroom Line” Has One of Hell of a Line-up of Contributors

If you’re looking for something way in the future to look forward as a way to potentially have something to get you through the end of the year all the way into 2021 when maybe, possibly, hopefully there will be a vaccine that we all can get for COVID-19, there will be a magnificent collection of essays, poetry, toons, short stories, art, and so much more for well over 100 of the best women in comedy (from all corners including stand-up, writing, sketch, acting, podcasting, musical comedy, and more) in Notes from the Bathroom Line: Humor, Art, and Low-grade Panic from 150 of the Funniest Women in Comedy.

Amy Solomon (producer on Silicon Valley, Barry) curated the incredibly impressive literary gathering for this book and we really can’t wait for Mar. 16th, 2021 when Notes from the Bathroom Line is set for release.

Thus far, slated to contribute are:

Lolly Adefope, Maria Bamford, Aisling Bea, Lake Bell, Rachel Bloom, Rhea Butcher, Nicole Byer, D’Arcy Carden, Aya Cash, Karen Chee, Margaret Cho, Mary H.K. Choi, Amanda Crew, Rachel Dratch, Beanie Feldstein, Jo Firestone, Briga Heelan, Samantha Irby, Emily V. Gordon, Patti Harrison, Mary Holland, Jen Kirkman, Lauren Lapkus, Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci, Natalie Morales, Aparna Nancherla, Yvonne Orji, Lennon Parham, Chelsea Peretti, Alexandra Petri, Natasha Rothwell, Amber Ruffin, Andrea Savage, Kristen Schaal, Megan Stalter, Beth Stelling, Cecily Strong, Sunita Mani, Geraldine Viswanathan, Michaela Watkins, Mo Welch, and Sasheer Zamata.

More contributors will be added down the line for a book that’s so much more promising than a lot of what 2020 has given us.

By the way, you can pre-order Notes from the Bathroom Line here.

Pick of the Day: Wild Horses 5/29

May 26, 2020

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It pretty much goes without saying that Mary Holland, Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne comprise one of the best improv groups in the country with Wild Horses. Maintaining residencies at both Largo and UCB here in LA as well as doing one-offs whenever their individually busy tours would allow, the long form improv experience of Wild Horses, often done as “The Perspective” (long form improv done after a check-in with all of the team and a guest), was so high in demand leaving their shows often sold out well in advance.

Now that UCB is picking up their live-stream schedule, Wild Horses rides again, albeit virtually, for your enjoyment during quarantine. Tune in Fri. May 29th at 7PM PT/10pM ET at UCB’s YouTube channel for FREE to catch this special live-stream performance.

You Can (and Should) Binge All of “Robbie”

May 12, 2020

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In the comedic tradition of seeing idiots not getting what they want, Rory Scovel revels in his starring role in Robbie. Akin to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the schemes of Scovel’s Robbie seem to be doomed from the start and the inevitable approach of his consequential failure is pretty damn ridiculous and fun. Also, Scovel and company (Stu Jenkins, Scott Moran, and Anthony King) have really showcased how fun it can be to watch someone who deserves to lose do so at every turn.

In fact, Robbie has the uncanny ability to screw things up just when they couldn’t be screwed up any further with Sasheer Zamata, who plays his co-parent Ava, and especially Beau Bridges who plays his dad, Robbie Sr./Coach. If you’ve ever seen Scovel do stand-up and go into one of his myriad of wild characters, we picture Robbie as a glorious, extended version of that.

We’d like to note that the hilariously offbeat-ness of the dialogue and timing shine here (accented perfectly by the jazzy, single note theme song). Several scenes get heightened in their absurdity as a result, especially whenever Robbie is arguing with his girlfriend Janie (Mary Holland) who always seems to be having a slightly different conversation than the one being actually had.

Robbie dropped online last weekend in its entirety and Comedy Central was even nice enough to let the whole series stream on YouTube here allowing you to binge all 8 episodes in one fell swoop.

The Las Culturistas podcast is coming back to LA for an early holiday gift! It’s another edition of I Don’t Think So, Honey! Live at The Regent Theater in DTLA. Dozens of LA’s best at throwing shade will get to put up a minute of their best rants on anything in culture. It’s honestly kind of a life changing experience.

In short, you better not miss this.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $22 at the door and you best snag your tickets up quick right here.

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

Mary Holland Lands Series Regular Opposite Rory Scovel in Comedy Central Pilot ‘Robbie’ and Role in Indie Film Soccer Mom Comedy ‘Greener Grass’

August 30, 2018

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Mary Holland Lands Series Regular Opposite Rory Scovel in Comedy Central Pilot ‘Robbie’ and Role in Indie Film Soccer Mom Comedy ‘Greener Grass’

Well, America, if you’re not familiar with Mary Holland yet because you haven’t seen her in many of her hysterical roles in several TV shows (Veep and Mr. Neighbor’s House to name a few) over the years or on stage with her fantastic improv group Wild Horses, it would seem like you’re going to thankfully get more acquainted with Holland’s exquisite comedy stylings very soon.

Holland being cast opposite of Rory Scovel in the Comedy Central pilot is just an exciting thing to imagine and, for the movie Greener Grass, we love that Mary’s role is described as, “Kim Ann, a sweet, bubbly, optimist who loves being divorced and wants everyone to know it.”

Obviously, we’re excited to see all of this whenever it comes out.

September 29, 2017

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Toasty is half real cocktail party, half fictional cocktail party with a bunch of characters giving toasts from folks that are, shall we say, not quite well-adjusted. It also happens to be one of our, hands down, favorite things ever.

The line-up would be stellar for a normal comedy show, but, as this is a slightly otherworldly show, it’s even more special.

Please get your tickets as soon as you can because space is limited. They’re $20 (includes free drinks and snacks) and you can get them here.

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

August 14, 2017

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Wild Horses (that’s Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne, and Lauren Lapkus) are absolutely one of the best improv teams around. So, any chance you get see them “prance” is one you should take.

Their show on Thursday at UCB Sunset has been sold out for sometime and just happens to feature Matt Besser, one of the UCB 4, as the special guest.

If you still want to go, you might just be in luck as we’ve got tickets that you can win.

Enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

We’ve Got a Doozy of a Batch of New Ticket Giveaways

August 3, 2017

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We’ve Got a Doozy of a Batch of New Ticket Giveaways

We’re talking Harmontown live, Wild Horses presents The Perspective (which is sold out by the way), The Adventures of Danny & Mike Presents (attention to Pete & Pete fans), Comedy Sucks 1 Year Anniversary, and more.

If you like any or all of that, we’ve got tickets that you could win right here.

Conan O’Brien at Comic Con 2017 Opens with Conan on Themyscira

July 20, 2017

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Taking a cue from Chris Pine stumbling into Themyscira in Wonder Woman, Conan O’Brien kicked off his week at the San Diego Comic Con in similar fashion with the ladies of Wild Horses (Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead, and Lauren Lapkus) and Ego Nwodim.

As Team Coco is currently responsible for some of the best sketches in late night, they don’t disappoint with this opening. Enjoy it here.

February 12, 2017

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UCB has gathered some of their best, that just happen to be a couple of some sort (married, dating, team partners, etc.), for a special Valentine’s Day show at UCB Sunset. If you’re not into the concept of Valentine’s because you see it as a corporate cash-in, take note that all proceeds from this show will go to Planned Parenthood.

So, you can (and should) get your tickets for UCB’s Planned Parenthood Valentine’s Day Bonanza here.

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

Please Enjoy This Dark Comedy Short from Stephanie Allynne “The Fun Company”

January 24, 2017

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Stephanie Allynne’s particular brand of dark comedy is great because of a certain grounded reality that it operates in. This way, the humor seems even a bit darker, in a good way of course.

You can see for yourself in Stephanie’s latest short, The Fun Company, which you could think of as a sort of slightly more sinister version of Don’t Think Twice from the point of Mike Birbiglia’s character Miles.

September 4, 2016

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Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne, and Erin Whitehead take their hit show Wild Horses from UCB to Largo for a night. They’ll be having a “candid, daytime-talk-show” style conversation, then improv off of that with special guest Amanda Peet.

You can (and should) get your tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

More details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows/events as well as open mics and maps are embedded at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Watch a Trailer for a Feminist Dark Comedy Short “The Fun Company” from Stephanie Allynne

March 7, 2016

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For many years, we’ve enjoyed seeing Stephanie Allynne hone her darkly humorous, yet grounded comedic sensibilities. In an ever-growing field of dramatic comedy, she manages to stand out.

Now, she’s written and directed a short, The Fun Company, that will be coming out in April and features the likes of Mary Holland, Tig Notaro, and Lauren Lapkus.

From the looks of this gloriously rant-centric trailer, Allynne might have something special (that might also tangle with your idea of feminism is) with The Fun Company.

Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne, and Erin Whitehead) Do Their Best to Try to Start a Legal Meeting with Judge Jenna Elfman

February 5, 2016

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This is what probably happens in all judges chambers between all prosecution and defense teams.

Also, if you’re not following what comedy super group Wild Horses with Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne, and Erin Whitehead are up to, please start doing so now.

“Wild Horses” Planning a Heist Might Be More Fun Than The Actual Heist

February 25, 2015

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The great comedy group Wild Horses (Lauren Lapkus, Stephanie Allynne, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead) show us all that the best thing about a bank heist may not be the big life-changing pay day at the end, but, rather, it’s planning it with your best friends.

Watch their “heist” here.

Ed Begley Jr., Mary Holland, More Join “Blunt Talk”

February 24, 2015

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One of this upcoming TV season’s most intriguing new shows is Showtime’s Blunt Talk. Not only does it have Seth MacFarlane and Jonathan Ames coming together to make a show about a Brit trying to take on American cable news, but Patrick Stewart is starring.

To make matters more intriguing, the entire cast will now include Jackie Weaver, Ed Begley Jr., Adian Scarborough, Mary Holland, Romany Malco, and Karan Soni.

There are so many different elements at work here, with the fantastic people in front of and behind the camera, but this could very well be a “Veep” of cable news.

We Hope More Police Stakeouts Are Like This One From Wild Horses

January 19, 2015

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When police do a stakeout, a lot of waiting is involved. It’s almost too much waiting. You’d wonder what they would do after all that waiting beyond having the stereotypical existential conversations in movies and television.

Well, Wild Horses (Stephanie Allynne, Lauren Lapkus, Mary Holland, Erin Whitehead) has a pretty good idea of how to answer that query. Watch their version of a stakeout here.

Look How Much Fun You Could Be Having With Paul F. Tompkins’ Dead Authors Podcast

November 15, 2014

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For quite some time now, Paul F. Tompkins has been playing the role of the late author H.G. Wells in a live show called Dead Authors that is performed live once a month at UCB Franklin. As the show is called Dead Authors, there is another comedian that plays another dead author that has, through Wells’ fictionalized time machine, been brought to the present day to chat with Wells in a front an audience at a comedy theater. In short, it’s one hell of a good time.

Also, Dead Authors is now anachronistically a podcast as well that you should most certainly subscribe too.

Just take a look how much fun Paul and Mary Holland who is in the role of Virginia Woolf are having just trying to promote a single episode.