Comedy

Best Comedy Award Hff16**** Lamprey is having trouble with her husband at home, her partner was just murdered, Internal Affairs is riding her ass, and a homicidal killer is gunning for her. This might just be the best day of her life!

LPNSImprov's MAKIN' A MOVIE is an improvised comedy show starring The MaD JaCKRaTS. Using audience suggestions, they will create complete stories, 100% on the fly, that showcase hilarious characters in crazy situations! Come laugh with us! Directed by Lauren Patrice Nadler www.LPNSImprov.com

SLIGHTLY DRAMATIC, a semi-autobiographical cabaret about one woman’s semi-triumphant rise to semi-stardom! Besides, a li'l drama never hurt anyone. Starring Emily Clark & co-written by Ryan Scott Oliver.

Dark comic exploration of sexuality (and lack thereof) through the lens of a confused girl growing up in religiously conservative Mexico, where her chief romantic outlet is a giant stuffed teddy bear. Vanessa Lua hilariously illustrates that virginity can, in fact, survive marriage.

The Wheel of Invention is a peek inside the mind of the 20th century's most troubled themed entertainment visionary, Herman J. Weintraub. Spin The Wheel to travel through the next century and see what's in store! Plus: Join us for a guided tour of Herman's theme park, Weintraubsylvania!

Full-length musicals too filling? Operettas leave you bloated? Juke-box song cycles too saccharine? We’ve got just the thing! A FEAST OF SNACKS! That’s right, four bite-sized musicals guaranteed to please your palate, created by Michael Gordon Shapiro! Whet your appetite and join us for the show!

****WINNER - BEST SOLO SHOW HFF16!**** Some people don't know when to quit. Especially THIS guy.

When 3 iconic female characters escape the traditional narratives that bind them, they finally become the subjects of, rather than objects in, their own stories. Together they discover what it means to have an autonomous voice. Devised by an ensemble of 3 women. TW: discussion of abuse and suicide.

**TOP OF THE FRINGE - NOMINEE** *STAGE RAW TOP TEN* Two strangers’ road trip unravels when they decide to try to extort money from a DMV bribery scheme. A blistering dark comedy starring HFF award-winners Ben Moroski and Michael Shaw Fisher.

Schachner Vs. Schachner the feel-bad comedy about family, identity and attempted murder is BACK! "Tragic" "Hilarious" "Heartbreaking" Saturday, October 8th, 8:30pm Friday, October 28th, 7pm Studio C 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. Feel the Love!

Seven years ago, Michael Leahy went missing. The only glimmer of hope his family is left with is the mysterious phone calls on his birthday each year. This dark comedy follows his sister, Johnny May, stuck with her estranged and dysfunctional family as they gather once more to wait for Michael.

This veteran character actor and beloved "movie-dad" of Julia Roberts, Hilary Swank, Molly Ringwald, Helen Hunt and many more, shares with you his 60 year career, and his lifelong love of comedy. Mostly funny, often touching, this one man show explores the ways life imitates art and vice versa.

A hysterical one woman comedy featuring 30 characters in pretty Awkward situations that make Missy question her body,her love life,& life in general. A host of characters will have you laughing, crying, & a few you will want to kick in the teeth.Come embrace Your Awkward & Find Your Fab!

Studio C Artists is proud to present the next in their one act “room” series… IN THE GARAGE. This collection of 8 brand new short plays, presented in two alternating shows, all take place in a garage setting. See schedule for show details. $20 GA ($15 w/ “earlybird” code 24 hrs. in advance).

Joe Hernandez-Kolski & Joshua Silverstein: comedy, spoken word, beatboxing, rap and revealing storytelling creating a fun show! Stan Lathan (HBO's Def Poetry & Def Comedy Jam) says, "Joe & Joshua are an amazing team! Hilarious and outrageous, driven by provocative writing and strong performances."