comedy

The late-night smash from Sacred Fools comes to the Fringe!

Sparked by the death of his father and birth of his daughter, Comedian Bill Santiago goes in search of answers at the border of science and religion, exploring the comic nature of the cosmic quest for understanding existence, life and death (not necessarily in that order).

In this action-packed comedy, Lauren Van Kurin ("King of Kong: A Musical Parody") stars as a shy librarian recruited into the thrilling world of professional assassinations, international intrigue, and forbidden romance. **WINNER** Season Ten of "Serial Killers" at Sacred Fools Theater

A tragicomic one-man show that invites you to experience life, death, and all the scary stuff in between through the eyes of 12 people on the Metro Expo Line train. Come for the laughs. Stay for the tears. Leave with an annoying song stuck in your head.

Let us recruit your birthday suit! Coming off a successful April run in Studio City, we have an entertaining hour about body acceptance and naturism, with a twist: comics, actors AND audience will all be nude! Experience community without clothes...it might transform you! No cameras allowed.

Toiley T. Paper: Roll Model! is a hilarious 40 minutes of comedy, music, and foul mouthed puppets with an attitude that skewers the Hollywood fame machine. A must see!

A mesmerizing love story, overflowing with humor, understanding, poignant humanness and life.

Like children's theatre gone horribly wrong, "Fairy Tales Against Humanity" is a new half-scripted/half-improvised show mangling stories you fondly remember from your youth into hilarious, horrifying abominations. All based on suggestions from some truly special guests and—most importantly—YOU!

The true life story of his mother’s heartbreaking journey into dementia, confronting the inevitable truth of aging, and coming to terms with his own mortality. A beautifully moving story peppered with moments of absolute joy and humor. "★★★★!" - CBC "Masterful storyteller" - WFP

Dissecting Tendencies: Two Women's Battle Agains Fear of Greatness. A two-women show about young girls' struggle with finding love, courage and the strength to overcome the most crippling of all fears, fear of their own power.

Sean and Amy are a typical co-habitating, Catholic/Jewish couple who love each other and share common goals...sort of. Now, after four years, Amy wants to get married but Sean does not believe in the institution. The game is on! Don't miss this acclaimed, international hit romantic comedy!

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.

Annie Abbott (Transparent, Castle, Californication, 9 years on LA Law) wrote and performs Giving Up Is Hard To Do, an irreverent, funny take on the audacity and grit needed to be a working character actor and to survive the hurdles of online dating. Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) directs.

Mike Schlitt wants to restore your faith in American Democracy. He claims he can do it in just 47 minutes. Come celebrate American exceptionalism and limited attention spans, then activate your citizenship by joining the “Patriot Act Raucous Caucus”. Art! Advocacy! Action! (+ puppets)

"Matt & Ben" by comedy geniuses Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers follows the beautiful friendship of young Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as a mysterious script titled "Good Will Hunting" falls from the ceiling into Ben's apartment. Where did it come from? Hilarity erupts; chaos ensues.