Happy CornDaugust!
This Week at Dynasty! Kyle Mooney! Beth Stelling! Lily Wachowski! Mickey R. Mahoney! Doug Benson! Nick Rutheford! Vanessa Gonzales! Corn Daugust!
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Some hay for horsethought
This Week at Dynasty! EDI PATTERSON! DAN O’CONNOR! TONY SOTO! KIM CHI! DREW DROEGE! DARBY LYNN CARTWRIGHT! CHUCK TINGLE! SHANE McANALLY!
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!JULY! CARAMBA
This Week at Dynasty! Will Forte! Patton Oswalt! Beth Stelling! Robert Smigel! Sasquatch! Marc Maron! Ramona Young! PFT! Natasha Rothwell! More!
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Photo Recap: Mountain Time Live!
The offseason arrived at Dynasty Typewriter as Sasquatch premiered Mountain Time Live, an all-new live show starring Jack Quaid, Danny Jolles, and Nick Williams.
The offseason arrived at Dynasty Typewriter as Sasquatch premiered Mountain Time Live, an all-new live show set in the fictional mountain town of Jenkins, Colorado. Jack Quaid, Danny Jolles, and Nick Williams brought the town to life as Dale, Irwin, and Cooper, delivering local news, neighborhood gossip, missing cat bulletins, and plenty of absurd small-town happenings.
Marking Sasquatch’s first new live show concept in years, the evening introduced audiences to the quieter—but no less ridiculous—side of Jenkins, where the ski crowds have disappeared but the stories are just getting started.
Photos by Andrew Max Levy | @JustOffTheSix
A whole new meaning to tummy time!
This Week at Dynasty! DRUNK HAMILTON! COLLIDER LADIES NIGHT! JURY DUTY/COMPANY RETREAT! JAMIE LEE! KEVIN MCDONALD! MORE!
Good afternoon GoodDarlings,
Did you go buck wild on yesterday’s Summer Solstice? It’s finally summer, speaking astronomically. Meteorogically, on the other hand, it’s the middle of summer. We’d love to lean one way or the other, but we’ve been at too many courtside meteorologist v. astronomer games to think there’s a consensus coming our way any time soon. Whichever side of the aisle you’re on, it’s at least FIRMLY bikini season now, THANK FLARPIN’ GOD. Strings, triangles, halters, french cut, high waisted, ruched, it’s never too late to find Your BikiniStyle™ and both sensationalize andnormalize your human body at your workplace. People got a problem with it! GROW UP! 👙
We write you as our fleshed, tanned buns get goosepimples at this very air conditioned Starbucks Reserve, where we do some of our best thinking. Where do you do your best BikiniThinking?
Now, time to throw on a two-person big t-shirt and make our way to the theater, the one place we DON’T wear our bikinis, ironically. We find it distracts patrons who start seeing us as delectable humanoid meat slices instead of respectable humanoid proprietors. We, respectably, have a delightful summer of shows for you to soak up, and we’d like to tell you more about them. Which we’ll do just riiiight down there ⬇️.
Lovingly,
VanJam
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UPCOMING SHOWS
MONDAY 06/22 at 7pm SOLD OUT!
Collider Ladies Night
For the very first time, Collider Ladies Night comes to Los Angeles for a live event hosted by Perri Nemiroff! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the women shaping entertainment, storytelling, and fandom. Perri brings the acclaimed interview series from the screen to the stage for a live conversation packed with candid stories, career insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of surprises. With special guests Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, and Marisha Ray of Critical Role, coming together for an exclusive discussion you won't hear anywhere else.
TUESDAY 06/23 at 7pm SOLD OUT! LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE!
Drunk Hamilton: Act 1
What happens when one brave performer takes a few drinks and attempts to recount the entire first act of Hamilton from memory? Chaos, confusion, and comedy. Part tribute, part parody, and part spectacular train wreck, Drunk Hamilton lovingly dismantles a cultural phenomenon one increasingly questionable recollection at a time.
TUESDAY 06/23 at 9:30pm LIVE & LIVESTREAMED!
Drunk Hamilton: Act 2
What happens when one brave performer takes a few drinks and attempts to recount the entire first act of Hamilton from memory? Chaos, confusion, and comedy. Part tribute, part parody, and part spectacular train wreck, Drunk Hamilton lovingly dismantles a cultural phenomenon one increasingly questionable recollection at a time.
WEDNESDAY 06/24 at 7pm LIVE & LIVESTREAMED!
JURY DUTY: Two Seasons, One Show
Cast members from both seasons of Jury Duty come together for a night of stand-up and improv. Featuring Alan Barinholtz, Susan Berger, David Brown, Ben Seaward, and Ron Song from Season 1, alongside Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur, Alex Bonifer, Erica Hernandez, Stephanie Hodge, Jim Woods, Ryan Perez, Emily Pendergast, and Rachel Hein from Season 2. Plus special guests from Company Retreat.
THURSDAY 06/25 at 7pm
Jamie Lee’s My Friend Katy
2x Emmy-winning comedian Jamie Lee brings her true crime-inspired hour My Friend Katy to the stage following its acclaimed debut at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. After the sudden, mysterious death of her best friend in 2004, Jamie spent 20 years trying to ignore the unanswered questions… until she launched an amateur investigation and turned the results into a hilarious, gripping, and deeply personal stand-up show
FRIDAY 06/26 at 7:30pm LIVE & LIVESTREAMED
The Ultimate Improv Show w/ Chloe Cherry
Dan Black presents THE ULTIMATE IMPROV SHOW! An all-star cast of improvisers perform the best, funniest and ultimate-est improv show of all time! (Ultimate-est is a word!) Each show will feature a celebrity guest monologist who will tell impromptu stories based off of a random suggestion from the audience. These stories will inspire the funniest improvised comedy scenes you've ever seen, like ever! Featuring: Dan Black, Mary Holland, Carl Tart, Jon Gabrus, Paul Welsh, Tim Baltz, Brandon Scott Jones, and Andrew Dismukes. With guest monologist: Chloe Cherry (Euphoria).
SATURDAY 06/27 at 12pm
Sketch From Improv
Watch comedy take shape in real time as performers transform improvised scenes into fully realized sketch comedy. Beginning with audience suggestions and spontaneous improvisation, the cast builds characters, premises, and stories that evolve into polished sketches before your eyes. Part improv show, part sketch showcase, and part peek behind the curtain of the writing process.
SATURDAY 06/27 at 7pm
Kevin McDonald Tells Stories of The Kids in the Hall
Founding Kids in the Hall member Kevin McDonald shares stories from the legendary sketch comedy troupe’s four-decade career. From the group’s early days in Canada to television success, cult-favorite characters, and behind-the-scenes moments, McDonald offers an evening of comedy, memories, and audience Q&A with one of sketch comedy’s most influential performers.
SATURDAY 06/27 at 10pm
Bad Drag Race
The city’s crunchiest drag competition! Watch legendary queens, kings, and THINGS return once again to compete for the oh-so-not-coveted Bad Drag Race crown.
SUNDAY 06/28 at 7pm
Hosted by Kevin McDonald, One Line Premise challenges comedians and writers to build brand-new sketches, characters, and comedy concepts from simple audience-submitted ideas. Part writing experiment, part variety show, and part comedy workshop, it’s a chance to watch creative minds transform a single sentence into something completely unexpected.
SUNDAY 06/28 at 7pm
The Sam Sander Show — Live!
The ‘90s are having a moment: the clothes, the music, the pop culture. It’s everywhere, but what’s the BEST the ‘90s had to offer? Join Sam Sanders, Eliot Glazer (New Girl, Broad City), and Traci Thomas (The Stacks, NPR’s Here & Now) for a live taping of The Sam Sanders Show as they debate the best of the decade in a live ‘90s Nostalgia Bracket showdown. Furbies, slap bracelets, Cross Colours, and more — 32 pieces of ‘90s iconography will enter the bracket, but only one can win.
TUESDAY 06/30 at 7pm
Varietyville
Varietyville is more than just another variety show, it’s an entertainment collective made up of passionate performers and eager artisans. Formed by comedian/writer Austin Laine Walker’s undying obsession with television variety shows of yesteryear, Varietyville has been described as “a small town encapsulated in a snow globe, where every day is a variety special.” Each performance is an entirely unique trip to this fictional utopia, which is to say, the show you see will never to be seen again! So punch your ticket for the one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit Varietyville!
622 Ways to Spice Up Your Summer! 👄☀️
This Week at Dynasty! Kate Berlant! Tig Notaro! Will Abeles! Sasquatch! TJ! Lou Wilson! Collider! 90 Day Bae! Emma Vernon! More!
Darlings,
Hey, what's up?! Any big summer plans? We ask because it's the last week of Spring. Yep, this coming Sunday is the Summer Solstice. 🌞 So, yeah. Time to get those plans together! Maybe a vacation? 🏖️ Staycation? 🏠 Sleepaway camp? Day camp? Camping? 🏕️ Camptown races? 🐎 Summer school? 📚 Summer job? 🍟 Summer squash? Dive into a new hobby? 🤿 Let a new hobby dive into you?🧴Bowl? 🎳 Bawl? 😭 Brawl? 🤺 Go to a local watering hole? 🕳️ Go to a distant watering hole? 🕳️ Fall in love? 😻 Go to the movies? 🍿 Fall in love with the movies? 🎥 Look up at the stars? 🌌 Try some new nootropics? 💊 Get retro with some vintage oldtropics? 🌴 Listen to animals making sounds from their bodies? 🦭Fuck with some new salad recipes? 🥗 Diversify your portfolio? 💼 Undiversify your portfolio? Unify portfolios? 📊 Deconstruct the word “portfolio?” 🔠 If that is indeed your plan, let us save you some time: Portfolio comes from the Italian word portafoglio, which combines portare (meaning "to carry") and foglio (meaning "sheet" or "leaf" of paper). Cool! And now you can scratch that off your summer to-do list! You’re welcome! Now THAT'S The Dynasty Difference!™
With all your summer planning now out of the way, we implore you to use that planning time to join us for amazing shows this week in our 100-year-old theater! Shows with the likes of: 90 Day Bae, Tig Notaro, Kate Berlant, Will and Friends, TJ!, Emma Vernon, Lou Wilson, Collider Ladies Night, and Sasquatch! Yes, THAT Sasquatch!
We promise that attending one or all of these shows will make your body feel really good. If not, DynaPop🍿 is on us!•
Lovingly,
VanJam
*You must complete some paperwork 📋 and prove your case. ⚖️
UPCOMING SHOWS
MONDAY 06/15 at 7pm LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Nicole Byer and Marcy Jarreau bring their hit podcast to Dynasty Typewriter for a live celebration of all the romance, chaos, and questionable decisions of the 90 Day Fiancé universe. What began as a series of text messages between friends has become one of reality television’s funniest recap podcasts. Join Nicole and Marcy for an evening of commentary, stories, surprises, and passionate discussion about one of television’s most endlessly fascinating franchises. With special guest Matt Marr from Reality Gays with Mattie and Poodle.
TUESDAY 06/16 at 7pm LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Sasquatch Presents: Off Season
Welcome to Jenkins, Colorado—a mountain town where the tourists have gone home, the billionaires have disappeared, and the local news has become delightfully strange. Join Dale (Jack Quaid), Irwin (Danny Jolles), and Cooper (Nick Williams) as they report on the town’s latest happenings, from community bulletins and local gossip to missing cats and whatever else emerges during the offseason. Sasquatch returns with a brand-new live comedy concept set in a world where the smallest stories become the biggest news.
WEDNESDAY 06/17 at 7pm SOLD OUT!
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro returns to Dynasty Typewriter for an evening of stand-up. Known for her distinctive deadpan delivery and ability to find comedy in life’s most unexpected corners, Notaro has become one of the most respected and influential performers working today. Expect an evening of smart, personal, and wonderfully understated comedy from a true original.
THURSDAY 06/18 at 7pm ALMOST SOLD OUT!
One of comedy’s most original and unpredictable performers, Kate Berlant returns to Dynasty Typewriter for an evening of stand-up, characters, and brilliantly off-kilter observations. Whether appearing on stage, screen, or in her acclaimed theatrical work, Berlant consistently finds surprising ways to turn everyday interactions into something strange, insightful, and hilarious. Expect the unexpected.
FRIDAY 06/19 at 7pm
Haitian-born comedian TJ brings his sharp, worldly perspective to Dynasty Typewriter. Drawing from his experiences as an immigrant, traveler, and keen observer of everyday life, TJ delivers smart, conversational stand-up that effortlessly blends personal stories with broader cultural observations. A regular at New York’s top comedy clubs, he’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting rising voices in stand-up.
FRIDAY 06/19 at 9:30pm
Comedian and musician Will Abeles hosts an evening of comedy, music, and unexpected collaborations featuring a lineup of special guests and friends. Known for combining sharp humor with genuine musical talent, Abeles creates a loose and joyful variety-show atmosphere where anything can happen. Expect stand-up, songs, surprises, and a celebration of the creative community surrounding one of Los Angeles comedy’s most versatile performers.
SATURDAY 06/20 at 7pm
What if your next great romance was determined by scent? Created by comedian, matchmaker, and perfume expert Emma Vernon, Smells Like Love is a dating show where chemistry is measured a little differently. Contestants compete for a chance at love through fragrance, pheromones, first impressions, and instinct, creating a hilarious and surprisingly revealing exploration of attraction. Plus, perfume giveaways and unexpected romantic twists.
SUNDAY 06/21 at 7pm SOLD OUT! LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Lou Wilson hosts a delightfully ridiculous game show where guests are presented with magical bargains, impossible wishes, and absurd hypothetical dilemmas, then forced to decide which wish they’d actually choose. Blending improv, storytelling, debate, and fast-paced comedy, every answer leads to stranger questions. Featuring special guest Ally Beardsley.
MONDAY 06/22 at 7pm
Collider Ladies NightFor the very first time, Collider Ladies Night comes to Los Angeles for a live event hosted by Perri Nemiroff! Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the women shaping entertainment, storytelling, and fandom. Perri brings the acclaimed interview series from the screen to the stage for a live conversation packed with candid stories, career insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and plenty of surprises. With special guests Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, and Marisha Ray of Critical Role, coming together for an exclusive discussion you won't hear anywhere else.
No parent traps for butterflies :(
This Week at Dynasty! Bill Burr! Lauren Lapkus! Maria Bamford! Margaret Cho! SUPEREGO! Jeremy Culhane! Yaqiao Yang! Sam Pancake! Nicole Byer!
Dear Darlings,
Hello Junebuggies! We be lovin’ you all the time. This second week of June [Bugs] at Dynasty is emerging from its chrysalis and it’s… MULTIPLE BUTTERFLIES. Wait- Can butterflies have twins? Hold on. Ok, back from the research lab! Update: Butterflies can NOT have twins. Caterpillar eggs carry but a single rider. The “research” we did (google) suggests that while they cannot be twins, butterflies can hatch together by making chrysalis’ next to each other on the same plant. That is definitely cool but sadly it is NOTHING LIKE BEING TWINS. Listen, contrary to popular belief, Van and Jam are not twins so we don’t have that lived twin experience. And while we do know the experience of being zodiac twins 🦂🦂, we also know it just ain’t the same thang. Anyway, this metaphorical chrysalis we described is REALLY a wonder because it’s hatching sextuplets!
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 And they’re shockingly fraternal. BILL BURR! MARGARET CHO! SAM PANCAKE! SAM OH! and so much more. Fly, little ones, FLY! Also in this metaphor, the theater is a huge native-plant pollinator garden where the butterflies flock and get that sweet, sweet nectar of your love and our ‘corn. 🍿
🌽Speaking of corn (all, in unison: “We’re all ears!”): We’ve begun updating the Dynasty Souvenir Emporium into a (very small) MALL. Introducing Mall, Dynasty! Next time you’re at the theater, stop by Mall, Dynasty! to get a variety of corn themed products, some mini games, incense, odd candles, and MORE. (all, in unison: “What’s more?!” ) Why, thanks fer asking! We have the beginnings of SludgeZone! a Sludgy The Bear (Our Plumbassador) focused shop. By “shop” we mean about 18 inches of shelf. There are BEAUTIFUL bear and plumbing focused treasures including: Bear shaped honey lollipops! Poop shaped chocolate lollipops! Little toilet things that have sour candy in them. AND MORE. Wow. If you buy any of these wares (can we call them wares?) please write us. We’ll… honor you.
Speaking of honoring, (all, silent. Wondering what will come next.) We’re so excited to host and HONOR … SUPEREGO: 20th Anniversary Show! 20 years of some of the funniest fellas in the world. Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville, Paul F. Tompkins, and Andy Daly will bring a collection of eccentric characters, bizarre personalities, and improvised case studies to the stage for one night only. Live AND live-streamed, so you can honor joy where e’er you may be.
🦋It’s a twin thang,🦋
VanJam
THIS WEEK
MONDAY 06/08 at 7pm
The Unbearable Tightness of Being… GAY VIRGIN
Writer and performer Sam Oh brings his solo show to Dynasty Typewriter. Featuring special guest Margaret Cho, the evening combines comedy, music, and personal stories under the direction of Tyler Cunningham, with music direction by Sebastian Lee and Sterling Gavinski.
TUESDAY 06/09 at 7pm SOLD OUT!
One of the most influential stand-ups working today, Bill Burr comes to Dynasty Typewriter for a rare live appearance. Known for his fearless comedy, acclaimed stand-up specials, hit podcasting career, and standout work across film and television, Burr has built a devoted following through his sharp observations, unmistakable voice, and uncompromising perspective. Whether tackling everyday frustrations or larger cultural conversations, few comedians command a room quite like Bill Burr.
THURSDAY 06/11 at 7pm
Chinese-born stand-up comedian Yaqiao Yang has quickly become one of comedy’s most exciting new voices. Known for her viral clips and sharp observations on immigration, cultural differences, language, and modern life, Yang brings a confident and refreshingly original perspective to the stage. Fresh off earning a Golden Ticket on Kill Tony, she delivers an hour of smart, fearless stand-up from a rising star on the comedy scene.
FRIDAY 06/12 at 7:30pm SOLD OUT! LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Dan Black presents The Ultimate Improv Show, an all-star evening of completely unscripted comedy inspired by stories from special guest monologist Maria Bamford. Featuring Paul Welsh, Will Hines, Tim Baltz, Lauren Lapkus, Jeremy Culhane, and Andrew Dismukes, the cast transforms audience suggestions and personal anecdotes into scenes, characters, and stories that will never be seen again. Fast, inventive, and completely unpredictable.
SATURDAY 06/13 at 3pm
Sam Pancake: Self-Absorbed Man
A hilarious and heartbreaking journey through true crime, sitcoms, sobriety, grief, celebrity, therapy, and life as a working actor in Hollywood. Inspired by a shocking real-life encounter that ended in tragedy, Self-Absorbed Man weaves together personal stories, dark comedy, and astonishing coincidences into a deeply personal portrait of survival, self-discovery, and finding meaning amid chaos.
SATURDAY 06/13 at 7pm LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
SUPEREGO: 20th Anniversary Show!
Celebrate 20 years of the beloved and influential comedy podcast Superego with a rare live appearance from the Superego Clinic for Analytical Pscience™. Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville, Paul F. Tompkins, and Andy Daly bring a collection of eccentric characters, bizarre personalities, and improvised case studies to the stage for one night only. For longtime fans, it’s a rare opportunity to see the world of Superego come alive in person.
SUNDAY 06/14 at 4pm + 7pm
Step into the colorful, whimsical universe of Dilly’s World, where puppets, animation, music, and imagination collide. Dilly and her not-so-ordinary friends tackle big feelings and social-emotional challenges as she embarks on a quest to rediscover her spark and finish a painting that could save Dillytown. Featuring a screening of the pilot, live puppetry, original music performed by a full band, audience Q&A, raffle, surprises, and more, this family-friendly event offers a first look at the world Dilly and her collaborators are building.
MONDAY 06/15 at 7pm LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE
Nicole Byer and Marcy Jarreau bring their hit podcast to Dynasty Typewriter for a live celebration of all the romance, chaos, and questionable decisions of the 90 Day Fiancé universe. What began as a series of text messages between friends has become one of reality television’s funniest recap podcasts. Join Nicole and Marcy for an evening of commentary, stories, surprises, and passionate discussion about one of television’s most endlessly fascinating franchises.
We are BUGGED (in the cute sense!) 🐞
This Week at Dynasty! Bill Burr! Billy Eichner! Margaret Cho! D'Arcy Carden! Nicole Byer! Martha Kelly! Doug Benson! Syd & Olivia! Sam Oh! More!
Dear Darlings,
Welcome to 🐞JUNE BUGS 🐛at Dynasty Typewriter! A brand new month of shows and events featuring some our favorite specimens from the Hemiptera order in the Arthropoda phylum. Did this weekly newsletter from a famously air conditioned theater and popcorn restaurant 🍿🍽️ just turn into a full fledged flarpin' science class? 🔬 IT DID! Isn't that... interesting?! 🧐
Yes, we wanted to let you know that many people (including YOU!?) commonly refer to anything in the Insecta Class as a bug, but a "true bug" is a small creature that has mouth parts made for piercing or sucking. 🔥 (Ok Carl Linnaeus! 🫦) So we're talking cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, assassin bugs, bed bugs, shield bugs, pondskaters, and water boatmen. Can't speak for everyone, but for some of us native Angelenos who didn't grow up with "watering holes" and "hollers," pondskaters and water boatmensound absolutely enchanting. Like imagine a little bug dressed as an Italian gondolier! Who said Mondays couldn't be fun?! Lesson adjourned. 📕And incidentally, school's out for summer! 🔔 (That's the school bell.)
Anyhoo, we're very excited for this month at Dynasty which is chock full of incredible performers, featuring new shows and livestreams, as well as some comedy headliners we haven't seen on our stage in a while. Join us, k??
Love always and forever,
VanJam
THIS WEEK
TUESDAY 06/02 at 7pm
The Benson Movie Interruption
Doug Benson (Super High Me, @midnight) returns with his signature movie-riffing show, where audience members bring DVDs or Blu-rays and vote on which film gets the loving roast treatment. Once the winner is chosen, Benson and a panel of comedy guests provide live commentary throughout the screening. Featuring special guests Bryan Fuller, Dana Gould, Martha Kelly, and more.
WEDNESDAY 06/03 at 7:30pm
The Best One Yet LIVE!
The daily business podcast comes to the stage as hosts Nick Martell and Jack Crivici-Kramer break down the biggest business and pop culture stories of the day with the insight, humor, and chemistry that have made The Best One Yet a must-listen for millions. Expect live analysis, a special guest interview, audience participation, and plenty of opportunities for Yetis to join the fun.
THURSDAY 06/04 at 7pm
Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir Release Show!
Billy Eichner celebrates the release of Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir, an intimate and hilarious look at the life and career behind the creator of Billy on the Street. Through stories, clips, and conversation, Eichner reflects on growing up in Queens, finding his voice as a performer, creating a viral comedy phenomenon, and the personal experiences that shaped him along the way. Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and a closer look at the man behind the microphone.
FRIDAY 06/05 at 7pm
LIVE & LIVESTREAMED
Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t Live
Comedy duo Syd & Olivia bring their hit podcast to the stage for a night of friendship-fueled chaos, absurd observations, and unapologetic sh*t talking. Known for their fast-paced sketch comedy, sharp writing, and offbeat humor, the pair welcome audiences into the world of the podcast with stories, jokes, conversations, and whatever unexpected tangents arise along the way. Expect a loose, lively evening from two of comedy’s most distinctive voices.
SATURDAY 06/06 at 7pm
LIVE & LIVESTREAMED
Beth Wants the D
Writer and performer Beth May brings her acclaimed solo show to Dynasty Typewriter for an unflinching, funny, and deeply personal look at living with bipolar disorder. Blending comedy and storytelling, May reflects on her experiences with mental illness, suicidal ideation, and the unexpected challenges of choosing hope. Honest, darkly funny, and ultimately life-affirming, Beth Wants the D offers a unique voice from the co-star of the hit podcast Dungeons & Daddies.
SUNDAY 06/07 at 7pm
2 Cats on a Date
After acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and sold-out performances in New York and Seattle, Griffin Kelly brings her wildly inventive solo show back to Los Angeles. What begins as a romantic dinner between two cats spirals into a surreal, high-energy exploration of love, family, regret, and absurdity. Equal parts theatrical experiment, comedy spectacle, and feline fever dream, 2 Cats on a Date is as strange, chaotic, and unforgettable as its title promises.
MONDAY 06/08 at 7pm
The Unbearable Tightness of Being…GAY VIRGIN
Writer and performer Sam Oh brings his solo show to Dynasty Typewriter. Featuring special guest Margaret Cho, the evening combines comedy, music, and personal stories under the direction of Tyler Cunningham, with music direction by Sebastian Lee and Sterling Gavinski.
Photo Recap: Muppet Treasure Scriptland
The Muppet Script returned to Dynasty Typewriter with Muppet Treasure Scriptland, a live reading of Jerry Juhl’s take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s seafaring classic.
The Muppet Script returned to Dynasty Typewriter with Muppet Treasure Scriptland, a live reading of Jerry Juhl’s take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s seafaring classic. The evening featured performances by Brennan Lee Mulligan, Marc Evan Jackson, Nina West, Erika Ishii, Izzy Roland, Dante Basco, Janet Varney, Oscar Montoya, Hal Lublin, Mark Gagliardi, Demi Adejuyigbe, Kimia Behpoornia, Hannah Pilkes, Ruha Taslimi, Jiavani, D.J. Mausner, James Willems, Elyse Willems, Anna Rajo, Abigail Remaley, Brett Morris, Dana Wickens, Lucas Ross, Kirk Thatcher, and more. The event raised funds for California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, supporting its work advocating for immigrants in detention throughout California.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
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Darlings,
They say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. 🍎🌳 But "they" never came across an apple tree perched at the apex of a mountain so high that when the apples fall, they undoubtedly tumble for miles into the valley below, creating orchards so grand that the village folk all hail the tree as omnipotent. Yes, if "they" saw this apple tree and the vast ecosystem and economy of love and nourishment it created, one based on the very premise that the apple does in fact fall far from the tree, well, "they" would likely be sitting on a wooden bench in the village bakery, wiping the crumbs of the most delicious apple pie 🥧 from their face with a napkin, staring up at the tree up in the distance and muttering "touché, my sweet sacred friend, touché," then heading back to their own village to redact previous assertions they'd made about apples and the distance to which they land when they fall from their trees to their community.
Hi, I'm Ralgon Scorcher, amateur horticulturalist, a-MATURE student of life, and an aspiring professional in many arenas. In my life I have been both the apple and the tree. And the apple, decomposing. And, the revealed seed, finding purchase. You too, likely, have been as many forms of APPLE as there may be. All to say, It has been an honor to be given the opportunity to share this tale in the body of the socially revered and critically hailed Dynasty Typewriter newsletter; a tale about the value of humility. And apples. And mountains. And if you could see the wooden bench and napkins in the bakery where native villagers and travelers sit to eat pie and admire the tree, well then surely you'd know this is also a tale about well crafted wooden benches and crisp, lustrous napkins.
Anyways, I am simply obsessed with what they are doing at Dynasty Typewriter, as far as the shows and livestreams and events, and I am convinced that my tales are the perfect fit for the intelligent, big hearted, critical thinkers that make up the base of their audience. That's you! If this story resonated or you have any ideas for it, please let me know! I paid a lot of money to get this work-in-progress in here and I'd love any feedback as well. I am developing it as a one person show called "The Fall of The Apple" where I will play the tree, the pie, the pie shop owner, and a rakish raven🐦⬛ that flies between the tree and the village, giving a more holistic "eagle eye" view of the story. I wish I'd had more time to introduce the raven here as she is also a bit of a comic relief in an otherwise dark and intentionally hard to digest production. Maybe next week, if VanJam will have me back. :) Oh, and worth noting that the story takes place in Autumn, which gives "The Fall of the Apple" a little more of an angle. Because Autumn=Fall. 🍂
Have a great week and per my contract I encourage you to go to Dynasty Typewriter to see their wonderful programming this week. Mention my name for one free sticker. ;)
Mention my name often, just to keep us tethered energetically.
May I be your tree, sweet apple? ,
Ralgon
THIS WEEK AT DYNASTY !
WEDNESDAY 05/20 at 7:00pm
Danny Jolles and Rachel Bloom present 50/50. 50% seasoned improvisers and 50% actors and comedians who don't know how to do improv do an improv show together. What will happen... we don't know. THATS IMPROV! Featuring comics Drew Lynch, Adam Conover, Scott Rogowsky, Leah Rudick, and Melissa Villaseñor alongside improvisers Dan Gregor, Paul Welsh, Mano Agapion, and Casey Feigh.
WEDNESDAY 05/20 at 9:30pm
When Glenn's girlfriend leaves him for a bizarre cape-wearing hypnotist, Glenn knows it couldn't have been his fault — she must have been hypnotized. A live reading of a brand new off-the-wall comedy feature script from Joseph Elston and Matt Sydney about love, hypnosis, and Korean BBQ.
THURSDAY 05/21 at 7pm
A SECRET DROPOUT/BLACK LIST PROJECT
Dropout and The Black List team up for a brand-new (secret!) project. Hosted by Franklin Leonard and Anna Garcia, this live event will serve as a proof of concept for a potential new streaming series. Attendees must sign NDA’s, be comfortable with being filmed, and will be asked for feedback after the show to help us make this great!
FRIDAY 05/22 at 7:30pm LIVE & LIVESTREAMED
Dan Black presents The Ultimate Improv Show!
An all-star cast of improvisers performs the best, funniest, ultimate-est improv show of all time! Each show features celebrity guest monologists sharing impromptu stories inspired by a random audience suggestion, launching an unforgettable night of wildly funny improvised comedy scenes. Featuring Betsy Sodaro, Nicole Byer, Jon Gabrus, Neil Casey, Brandon Scott Jones, Paul Welsh, and Dan Black, with monologists Drew Gooden & Eddy Burback.
SATURDAY 05/23 at 7pm
HILOW WORLD PREMIERE + AFTER-PARTY
Be the first to watch episodes from the all-new season of HiLow, the hit series from Donut Media and Tubi where one car gets cheap upgrades and the other gets expensive ones — but is more expensive actually better? Stick around after the screening to meet the hosts, see the HiLow cars in person, grab a drink at the after-party, and experience a few surprises throughout the night.
SUNDAY 05/24 at 7:30pm LIVE & LIVESTREAMED
Which Wish with Lou Wilson with guest Zac Oyama
Lou Wilson (Dropout, Jimmy Kimmel Live!) is here to make your dreams come true — and also Zac Oyama's. Part reality show, part surreal magical experience, and all Lou Wilson's classic style of ambitious, hilarious delight. Get your wishes ready for a night of improv, music, and whatever it is that Zac Oyama wants most in the world.
MONDAY 05/25 at 7:00pm
Max Fleischer's Betty Boop is back on the big screen with a block of newly restored cartoons in 4K. Join us for a look at Betty's evolution from poodle to human, alongside friends Grampy and Pudgy, plus a special appearance by Cab Calloway. Bring the whole family to celebrate the Queen of the Animated Screen.
DYNASTY DARLING!™
“Batting 1.000” Tee
Some venues have ushers.
Some venues have security.
Some venues don’t identify as venues, because they understand they are more aptly categorized as transformative portals. Then they make a shirt with bats on it and tether it to a baseball metaphor that absolutely refuses to make sense.
This shirt honors all the batshit critters that make this portal possible.
Featuring a full back print of the official Dynasty Darling!™ bat squad in their natural habitat:
scanning tickets
distributing snacks
running tech
making magic
simply being darling
Front chest hit reads:
DYNASTY DARLING!
Back print reads:
“With Darlings Like These… Dynasty Is Batting 1.000!”
A shirt for staff, sweethearts, regulars, emotional support audience members, and anyone who has ever thought:
“Wow… these little freaks really care.”
Printed on a black tee
Soft yet strong enough to hold your torso gently