Buttfur & Rat Bones XO
This Week at Dynasty: MOSHE KASHER! JON GABRUS! FELICIA FOLKES! NORI REED! and MOOOOORE!
Dynasty Dyrlings,
Two weeks ago (“a fortnight”, for the ancient among us) we started a "WILDLY POPULAR" and "DIVISIVE!" new concept for these weekly Dynasty emails in where we share a certain number (4) of ENCHANTING THINGS. And we’ve gotten MIXED reviews on this. There were some email reviews with *EXTREMELY* HIGH PRAISE. Which we received with much humility. It’s just… who we are. ☺️ There were also SOME unsubscribes… which, one of our businesspeople (we know many) told us is “actually a compliment.” Because it implies our voice is SO pure it upsets the soulless. Well, haters are just fans we haven’t kissed yet. 💋 Or people with HORRIBLE taste. If you’re hating, it’s totally fine but also a real waste of your life force.. Four Enchanting Things, Volume III.
Enchanting Thing #1: WE HAVE A NEW TEE IN THE SHOP ✨ It’s a beautiful blue soft tee-shirt, designed and printed right here in Los Angeles. And it clearly promotes the theater by having the theater’s logo about .2 inches big at the bottom of the design. Here at Dynasty, we don’t believe that merch needs to actually be so on the nose, ya know? This shirt features the famous Dynasty morning cartoon characters, The TÁSTBÜDZ, cheerily reminding us all that after the rain comes the rainbow you slide down with your BEST popcorn-toppin’ edible friends, screaming “FLAVENTURE AWAITS!” GET IT HERE!
Enchanting Thing #2: 🦃 THIS WEDNESDAY 🦃 is Thanksgiving Eve, and what better way to celebrate than the traditional, 11th annual, HIGH & MIGHTY Thanksgiving Eve Power Hour?! 6 friends. 60 minutes. 60 shots of beer. (Woof!) JON GABRUS will be joined by: special guests, GILLI NISSIM, BETSY SODARO, IFY NWADIWE, OSCAR MONTOYA, NICK WIGER, and more! Plus: It will be livestreamed!!! Watch it ANYWHERE!
Enchanting Thing #3: 🤩 DYNASTY TONIGHT! 😮 This Saturday, with gravy still coursing through your bloodstreams, leave your leftovers behind and get thee to Dynasty for a very amazing Dynasty Tonight! Our semi-regular show/celebration of the human experience/ sometimes we give away stuff from the lost and found.
Featuring:
REGGIE WATTS (COMEDY BANG! BANG!)
MOSHE KASHER (THE ENDLESS HONEYMOON PODCAST)
NORI REED (COMEDIANS YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW)
BRENT WEINBACH (DRESS UP GANG)
FELICIA FOLKES (COMEDY CENTRAL)
And music by our very nasty house band, The DyNasties!
Hosted by JAMIE FLAM, objectively one of the most wonderful people on the planet (he didn’t write this. If he DID he would lose that ranking. But maybe that’s messed up. Maybe he should know and REVEL in his wonder!? At what point does self-love become unpleasant?) (Jamie is copyediting and straight up blushing at this description and believes he is currently PLEASANTLY REVELING! Sentiment right back atcha, Vanessa!)
This may be cRaZy but if you buy a ticket for this show TODAY and get 50% off! Just use code MONDAY at check-out! Your future you will be so grateful you did it! And that’s what this whole flarpin’ season is all about! ;)
Enchanting Thing #4: 🦇 BATSHIT FRIDAY 🦇 sale starts now!?
For a short, mystic window, take a RIVETING 10% OFF items in the Dynasty Souvenir Emporium! 10% is the kind of discount that reminds you we are a small business, admits that we have a very small profit margin, and still gives you the thrill of a seductive human in a trench coat. For a limited time (now until we remember to turn discount off… probably Saturday?) Totes, hats, shirts, custom adornments, and a few miniature rat bone terrariums made with ethical child labor. (The children are IN the Dynasty family and they LOVE digging for rat bones.)
Our code writer beautifully crafted the discount word: BUTTFUR. Use it and be EMPOWERED.
✨🦇 🐀 🍿 ,
VanJam
PS - There are so many kinds of monkeys!!!
This Week’s Show
MONDAY 11/24 at 7:30PM
Micro Budget LA Premiere + Q&A
Celebrate the LA premiere of Micro Budget with a special screening and Q&A featuring Patrick Noth, Emilea Wilson, Maria Bamford, Chris Parnell, Jon Gabrus, Nichole Sakura, Kate Flannery, Neil Casey, Don Fanelli, and Nate Fernald. A hilarious indie comedy made with heart, hustle, and very little cash.
TUESDAY 11/25 at 7:30PM
Anne Marie Scheffler in MILF LIfe Crisis
A hilarious and heartfelt one-woman comedy about starting over after divorce, this show follows one mom’s journey from wife to full-fledged “MILF” (Mothers are Incredible, Lovely, and Fantastic). Navigating dating apps, old flames, and self-discovery, it’s a candid, laugh-out-loud celebration of love, resilience, and reinvention.
WEDNESDAY 11/26 at 7:30PM
High and Mighty Thanksgiving Weekend Power Hour
A beloved Thanksgiving Eve tradition returns! Join Jon Gabrus and friends for the High and Mighty Thanksgiving Weekend Power Hour—a raucous live and livestreamed event where the crew takes a shot every minute for an hour. Chaos, comedy, and camaraderie guaranteed. Bring your buzz and your holiday spirit.
SATURDAY 11/29 at 4PM
D(e)ad Digital Premiere with Post-Show Conversation!
Writer + Director Izzy Roland premieres her debut film.. After her charismatic but alcoholic father dies, his ghost begins haunting every family member except Tillie. As her loved ones enlist a reform rabbi to exorcize him, chaos and comedy collide. Starring Isabella Roland, Craig Bierko, Vic Michaelis, Claudia Lonow, Mark Lonow, Joanne Astrow, Jonathan Schmock, Nick Marini, and Eddie Peppitone.
SATURDAY 11/29 at 7:30PM
Dynasty Tonight!
Our long-running, one-of-a-kind variety extravaganza at LA’s most magical theater, hosted by Jamie Flam and packed with comedy, music, and spontaneous surprises like games, manifestations, fashion shows, auctions, puppet bits, and conga lines, all backed by live band The Dynasties. The night often features major drop-ins, and this week’s guests include Reggie Watts, Moshe Kasher, Felicia Folkes, Nori Reed, Brent Weinbach, and more—making each show a joyful, unpredictable ritual audiences return to again and again.
SUNDAY 11/30 at 3PM
Scriptnotes LIVE! The Official Book Launch
Join hosts John August (Big Fish, Corpse Bride) and Craig Mazin (The Last of Us, Chernobyl) for a live celebration of Scriptnotes: The Book, based on their acclaimed podcast about screenwriting—and everything that’s interesting to screenwriters. Featuring special guests and plenty of insider stories.
SUNDAY 11/30 at 7:30PM
Marcy’s Podcast Mashup Bday Party!
It’s Marcy’s birthday and the ultimate podcast crossover! Join Marcy Jarreau, Nicole Byer, Betsy Sodaro, and Jessica Jean Jardine for a live mega-podcast packed with reality TV talk, spooky stories, and slumber party chaos. Expect gossip, games, and plenty of laughs—no bra is safe.
MONDAY 12/01 at 7:30PM
THE BENSON MOVIE INTERRUPTION: YOUR CHOICE is a show where comedian Doug Benson (SUPER HIGH ME, @midnight) invites some of his comedy friends to sit in the front row of the theater with mics, cracking wise during a screening of a movie that YOU choose. That’s right, audience members are encouraged to bring a dvd/blu ray of a film they would like to see ripped apart (lovingly) and a vote will be held to determine which one we watch.
Punching Shrimp, Fusing Bones, and a Throbbing Thorax!
This Week at Dynasty! Tig Notaro! Marc Maron! Maria Bamford! Paul F. Tompkins! DREAD! Hayley Kiyoko! Tin Can Bros! Chris Parnell! Cameron Esposito!
Dynasty Dyrlings,
Last week we started a "FABULOUS!" and "BREATHTAKING!" new concept for these weekly Dynasty emails in where we share a certain number (4) of ENCHANTING THINGS. The purpose: use this important marketing real estate as a place not only to share exciting up and coming events at Dynasty, but also as a place to educate and inspire our hot and highly intelligent audience who LUSTS for knowledge almost as much as they LUST to SUCK the marrow out of life. The response to this format was overwhelmingly positive! One person called it "FABULOUS!" and another person called it "BREATHTAKING!" We were like, “OKAY!!!” And so to show you that we’re listening, we're doing it again. Please enjoy Four Enchanting Things, Volume II.
Enchanting Thing #1: Dynasty Celestial Birthday Convergence™ Today is November 17th and the stars are ABUZZ. It’s Vanessa’s (VAN) birthday! Happy birthday, Vanessa! To celebrate she's getting her new pup Cabbage fixed in "The Spay Capital of SoCal," Long Beach! It's also Poppa Flam’s birthday! Today, Frank "Jack" Flam is 77 years... young?? Sure! This is a rare double-spark in the cosmos. But wait! It's also comedian and long time friend Hugh Moore's birthday today too? And Jamie's (JAM) birthday was on the 2nd, exactly 15 days ago? WEIRD! And WOW! 🦂A classic cosmic cluster of scorpion celebrations!🦂And maybe even an anniversary in the mix? Sure! Are you a Scorpio Dynasty Darling? Send us a note and we'll write back with something special! (Pls attach a copy of your birth certificate. 🙏 Or be really trustworthy.)
Enchanting Thing #2: Dynasty Marvelous Morphing Fact™ Humans begin life as babies with little collections of over 300 bones, or as we at Dynasty like to call them, "tiny instruments in the orchestra of the body." We're like always saying that. Anyway, as we grow, some of our bones join forces, fusing together into… stronger harmonies. By adulthood, we’re down to 206 bones, perfectly tuned for the big symphony encore! (To fact check: Do symphonies do encores?) So yeah, close to 100 of our bones fuse together throughout our life. Isn't that... enchanting??
Enchanting Thing #3: Dynasty Spectral Cinema Alert™ On November 29th at 6pm PST we will be digitally premiering a film on live.dynastytypewriter.com! That film is called D(E)AD! It is a movie written by and starring Dynasty Darling Izzy Roland! It's a classic tale of a ghost appearing in mirrors to haunt everyone in a family but one person whose name is Tillie. You can pre-order here!
Enchanting Thing #4: Dynasty Delightful Ocean Truths™: Deep beneath the waves lurks the mantis shrimp. And this shrimp can… PUNCH THINGS?! According to multiple internet sources that are all powered by AI now, YES! Apparently this shrimp's punch moves so fast that it briefly boils the water around it! That fact is unverified, but can you even imagine?! But truly, it punches at about 50 miles per hour unleashing a 1,500-newton wallop that is strong enough to crack shells. A human driving 50 mph on the 101 when there's no traffic ANGERS us! 😡 But a shrimp punching anything at all at 50 mph DELIGHTS us! 😊 Life is funny like that, ain’t it?
*BONUS* Enchanting Thing: This week’s lineup of shows at Dynasty is unreal! We highly endorse you putting together a 7-show streak. Commit to the full run, and boom: bottomless DynaPop!™ on the house. Now THAT'S The Dynasty Difference!™
✨🦴 🎥 🦐 🍿 ,
VanJam
PS - When you drive a car, use a blinker, k?
This Week’s Shows
MONDAY 11/17 at 7:30PM
The War On Cars: Life After Cars
The hosts of The War on Cars podcast team up with Streets For All for a live conversation on building cities that prioritize people over vehicles. With humor and insight, they’ll discuss their upcoming book Life After Cars and explore how transportation, housing, and climate intersect for a more livable future.
TUESDAY 11/18 at 7:30PM
A monthly free Netflix stand-up showcase spotlighting some of comedy’s hottest rising voices. Hosted by Nate Jackson, this fast-paced night of laughs features Frederick White, Lucas Zelnick, Marlena Rodriguez, Nicole Becannon, Trenton Cotten, and Will Pepper. RSVP does not guarantee entry—seating is first come, first served.
WEDNESDAY 11/19 at 7PM
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro brings her sharp, understated humor to Dynasty. Known for fearless honesty and singular storytelling, Tig has released acclaimed specials, hosts Don’t Ask Tig, co-hosts Handsome, and remains one of comedy’s most unique, masterful voices.
THURSDAY 11/20 at 7:30PM
A live variety show and podcast that breaks down the week’s politics and pop culture news with sketches, games, jokes that literally never miss, and everyone’s favorite: nuanced analysis. Join Jon Lovett and an all-star lineup of comedians, journalists, and more. With Special Guest Hayley Kiyoko and Pat Regan!
FRIDAY 11/21 at 7:30PM
Smosh Presents: We’re All Gonna Die
A team of improvisers battles for survival as their Game Master guides them through the eerie town of Maw Meadows in this horror-comedy anthology from Smosh, George Primavera, and Jon Matteson. Using the TTRPG system Dread, each episode unravels new mysteries—this one, a chilling tale from the watching woods.
SATURDAY 11/22 at 4PM
Intelligent Life: A Tin Can Bros Pilot Reading
In a last-ditch mission to save humanity, a crew of scientists and explorers journeys to a new planet—but one traveler’s ex has secretly come along for the ride. From Tin Can Bros (Wayward Guide, Spies Are Forever), this sharp sci-fi comedy stars Brendan Scannell, Vinny Thomas, Vic Michaelis, Arasha, Oscar Montoya, and Jacquis Neal.
SATURDAY 11/22 at 7:30
Legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron comes to Dynasty with his sharp, unflinching stand-up. His latest HBO special, Panicked, premiered in August 2025, following From Bleak to Dark and End Times Fun. A fearless voice, Maron brings insight and laughs.
SUNDAY 11/23 at 4PM
A one-time-only matinee performance from Cameron Esposito—appearing onstage nine months pregnant. Maybe labor starts, maybe it’s just killer comedy. Fresh off a celebrated run at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre and the hit 2024 special Dropout Presents: FOUR PILLS, this is a show you’ll want to say you witnessed live.
SUNDAY 11/23 at 7:30PM
Spontaneantion with Paul F. Tompkins
A completely improvised show from monologue to sketch, Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins returns for a 10th anniversary celebration! Join Paul, accompanist Eban Schletter, and guest improvisers Anna Garcia, Vic Michaelis, and Zac Oyama for an hour of spontaneous stories, characters, and laughs that no one sees coming.
MONDAY 11/24 at 7:30PM
Micro Budget LA Premiere + Q&A
Celebrate the LA premiere of Micro Budget with a special screening and Q&A featuring Patrick Noth, Emilea Wilson, Maria Bamford, Chris Parnell, Jon Gabrus, Nichole Sakura, Kate Flannery, Neil Casey, Don Fanelli, and Nate Fernald. A hilarious indie comedy made with heart, hustle, and very little cash.
Photo Recap: Dead From Dynasty
Dynasty Typewriter transformed into the mythical Guano Guano Club this Halloween for DEAD FROM DYNASTY!, a wildly imaginative variety show and party hosted by VANJAM!
Dynasty Typewriter transformed into the mythical Guano Guano Club this Halloween for DEAD FROM DYNASTY!, a wildly imaginative variety show and party hosted by Jamie Flam and Vanessa Ragland (aka VANJAM). The night was a vibrant mix of the spooky and the absurd — complete with music, dancers, a séance, and even a fish coffin ceremony of release.
The stage came alive with unforgettable performances from Brent Weinbach, Tony Sam, Becky Poole, Michael Serwich, Rasputin’s Marionettes, and more, while the audience joined in for the beloved Dynasty costume contest and talent showcase. Games, prizes, and surreal surprises rounded out the night, making it equal parts show, celebration, and otherworldly ritual.
From start to finish, DEAD FROM DYNASTY! was a Halloween fever dream — a magical, joyous, and delightfully batty night at the Guano Guano Club.
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
This Week at Dynasty! COURTNEY MICHELLE! GARETH REYNOLDS, JOSH MALINE AND MAE MARTIN join DOUG BENSON! REUBEN SOLO! DANIEL WEINGARTEN! and MORE!
Dear Dynasty Darlings,
Lights up on:
💡 🤩 SHOWVEMBER, BABY! 🤩💡
It’s like “November” but showier. Appropriate, as this month’s calendar is bustin’ at the seams like Faddle G. Dynasty’s pants after “Full-Town Buffet Day ‘72.” (There would be no more Buffet Days after this 😔. Faddle’s voracity ruined it for the rest of us. Faddle’s voracity ruined a lot of things. Ah, Faddle.)
We’re very excited to be entering this month, which appropriately and officially (clock wise) began as we (Jamie and Vanessa) were on stage in humanoid bat costumes, writhing in The Guano Guano Club’s inaugural seance held just this Halloween. We had an amazing time, thanks to all who joined us! We took everyone there on a journey from LA to a mystical island called The Wylds and entered a bat cave in a mountain where we puppeted, played, danced, had a costume contest, witnessed magical things, and did it all in front of a beautiful set, built for us by the same Australian man who built huge bird sculptures in Jamie’s yard that then decorated the Burning Man’s playa. Batshit delight! Missed the show? Don’t worry! The Guano Guano Club will be back next year, bigger and weirder than ever!
We hope to see you around the theater this month, and every month. We love you and are so grateful to have a magical gathering place to offer you (and ourselves) in these times. Let’s continue to rename months, eat DynaPop!, watch inspiring and absurd things, and build unstoppable ceremonies to buoy us in the e’er turning waters of life.
🍿 But wait! Don’t forget about this week’s off-site, in-city ENJOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! This Saturday, November 8th, Dynasty is participating in a very exciting event at LA’s enchanting Union Station. Engineered by Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances for “Late Night Train of Thought,” it’s a free evening celebrating the vibrant arts scene that connects Angelenos across music, comedy, poetry, and conversation. The night will feature a roundtable conversation about art (with our very own Vanessaat the table!), spoken word performance interludes from Da Poetry Lounge, a musical set by Open Mike Eagle, and we will be curating an improv set with some of our Dynasty Darlings including Lauren Lapkus, Colton Dunn, Sasheer Zamata, Eugene Cordero, Ify Nwadiwe, and Gil Ozeri! There will be sweets from Little Tokyo’s iconic Fugetsu-Do Confectionery (while supplies last) and bites available for purchase from the Kogi BBQ food truck. The event is FREE and open to the public and you can RSVP here! More info below!
Mystical Mysticism,
VanJam
THIS WEEK AT DYNASTY
MONDAY 11/03 at 7:30PM
A hilarious multimedia comedy about the whirlwind of girlhood, following Courtney through the plights and wonders of growing up girl. Packed with millennial nostalgia and sharp humor that resonates across generations, this energetic show stars an electric cast led by Courtney Michelle.
TUESDAY 11/04 at 7:30PM
A movie screening and comedy show in one, where Doug Benson and friends crack jokes live during a film chosen by the audience. Bring a DVD or Blu-ray for consideration, vote on what to watch, and enjoy the hilarious commentary featuring Gareth Reynolds, Josh Malina, and Mae Martin!
WEDNESDAY 11/05 at 7:30PM
Reuben Solo: Someone In This Crowd Will Betray Me
A darkly funny, self-aware comedy about failure, delusion, and the fine line between confidence and collapse. Through sharp storytelling and surreal honesty, this performer unpacks what it means to bomb spectacularly—and keep going anyway. None of it’s about that dream. Probably.
THURSDAY 11/06 at 7:30PM
COMPLETELY, GIRL!
With the help of some very special guests Marty Miller, Missy McIntosh, Golden Girl, and Special Guy explore what it means to be COMPLETELY, GIRL! Standup, music, sketch and more will have you feeling completely awesome from the top of your head to the bottom of your tiny toes. Let's go vroom, girl. Let's vroom!
FRIDAY 11/07 at 9:30PM
A dating sketch show about the chaos of being without a plus one—this special Feeld-presented edition features actress and podcaster Sienna Lorraine and stand-up guest Tatyana “Guchi” Komaguchi. With brand-new sketches inspired by real dating stories, this month’s show promises laughter, heart, and maybe a little flirtation.
SATURDAY 11/08 at 7:30PM
I Need Your Love | West Coast Premiere
A wild and unfiltered musical comedy about clawing your way to pop stardom past sleazy producers, vengeful Swifties, and self-sabotage. Based on the real-life chaos of singer Camille Trust, it’s raw, funny, and fearless—followed by a live performance from Camille herself.
SUNDAY 11/09 at 6:30PM + 9PM
Daniel Weingarten I Live Special Taping
Be part of a special night as this dynamic comic—seen on Netflix’s Gentefied, Comedy Central, and HBO Latino—records his debut hour at Dynasty Typewriter. A mix of sharp storytelling, heart, and hilarity, this one-night-only taping captures a career milestone in the making
Edi Patterson: Playgirl Vol. 3
Actor/improviser/writer Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) presents her wild-ass show, Playgirl
Actor/improviser/writer Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) presents her wild-ass show, Playgirl- a completely improvised play based on audience suggestions where she plays all of the characters.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
Bats n' vehicles chasing other vehicles!
This Week at Dynasty! HALLOWEEN NIGHT! EDI PATTERSON! JAY JURDEN! HARI KONDABOLU! MYQ KAPLAN! ILIZA! STEPH TOLEV! COURTNEY MICHELLE! MORE!
Dear Dynasty Darlings,
We're gonna CUT TO THE CHASE this week as we've got two really magical events coming up that we just gotta tell you about! But first! Did you know that "cutting to the chase" came from early Hollywood silent films where the filmmakers would cut from some boring-ass character development scene to a more exciting scene with a 🚗 CAR CHASE 🚓 (or maybe another type of chase? couldn’t possibly research any deeper) in order to liven things up? We never knew that! All these years! Did you know that? In either case, you're so cool!! (Did this diversion into the origin of the phrase "cutting to the chase" completely invalidate our attempt to… cut to the chase? Probably! IRONY! Ha!)
Ok, 🚗 THE CHASE! 🚓:
THIS Friday is Halloween night and YOU are invited to get all dressed up and join us as Dynasty Typewriter transforms into the mythical Guano Guano Club - a tropical, spooky, batshit cabaret where ghosts, creatures, Dynasty legends, and YOU come to play again! FYI, WE ARE BUILDING A BIG, FANCY SET FOR THIS! It will be a night of comedy, music, ritual, revelry, and release ON THIS BIG, FANCY SET, featuring:
A Variety Show with stand-up, music, dancers, puppets, games, prizes, and more!
A Séance to commune with The Spirits of The Stage (or whatever else shows up!)
Dynasty’s Classic Costume Contest + Talent Showcase!
A Fish Coffin Ceremony of Release!
Incredible photo opportunities!
Bring your friends and loved ones and come dressed to impress! (costumes! masks! suits! dresses! sweats! whatever makes you feel comfortable and/or alive!) This isn’t just a show, it’s a full-blown ceremony of enchantment, weirdness, and joy. So yeah, dress for THAT.
It will all be hosted by JAMIE FLAM & VANESSA RAGLAND (US!) with a spoooooky tropicalia house band led by the enchanting ELIANA ATHAYDE and featuring performances from BRENT WEINBACH, TONY SAM, BECKY POOLE, MICHAEL SERWICH, RASPUTIN’S MARIONETTES, DADDY LONGLEGS, VIA L'ONCE + More Mystical Guests to Be Summoned!
Doors: 9:00 PM | Show: 10:00 PM | Ages: 18+
Tickets: $35 Early Bird / $40 GA
(Prices rise soon — get yours now!)
🚕 THE CHASE PART 2! 🏎️
On Saturday, November 8th, Dynasty was asked to participate in an exciting event at LA's very enchanting Union Station. AND WE SAID YES! We will be joining Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square, and Grand Performances for “Late Night Train of Thought,” a free evening celebrating the vibrant arts scene that connects Angelenos across music, comedy, poetry, and conversation. The night will feature a roundtable conversation about art (with our very own Vanessa at the table!), spoken word performance interludes from Da Poetry Lounge, a musical set by Open Mike Eagle, and we will be curating an improv set with some of our Dynasty Darlings including Lauren Lapkus, Colton Dunn, Sasheer Zamata, Eugene Cordero, Ify Nwadiwe, and Gil Ozeri! There will be sweets from Little Tokyo’s iconic Fugetsu-Do Confectionery (while supplies last) and bites available for purchase from the Kogi BBQ food truck. The event is FREE and open to the public and you can RSVP here! More info below!
🐎 See you Friday night!! 🛵
VanJam
THIS WEEK’S SHOWS!
MONDAY 27/10 at 7:30PM Sold Out! Livestream Available!
Playgirl w/ Edi Patterson
Join Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) for Playgirl, a completely improvised one-woman play. In this fearless performance, Patterson invents every character on the spot, weaving them into a full theatrical story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. A master of character work and improv, she delivers a one-of-a-kind show that can never be repeated.
TUESDAY 10/28 at 7:30PM
Smosh Presents: We’re All Gonna Die
From the creators of Dread comes We’re All Gonna Die, set in the cursed town of Maw Meadows. In Episode 5, All Spirals Bind, improvisers face grudges, secrets, and spiraling allegiances. Terrifying and hilarious, it’s live horror-comedy at its best.
WEDNESDAY 10/29 at 7:30PM
Join us for an evening with Jay Jurden, the New York–based comedian, writer, and actor named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. With TV credits from Fallon to Colbert and a #1 comedy album, Jay brings wit and charm.
THURSDAY 10/30 at 7:30PM
Lovett or Leave It: Live in LA
Lovett or Leave It is the live podcast and variety show breaking down the week’s politics and pop culture with sketches, games, and sharp analysis. Hosted by Jon Lovett, this edition features Iliza, and Steph Tolev.
FRIDAY 10/31 at 7:30PM
A magical Halloween variety show and party with some of your favorite performers! Come in your costume for music, dancers, and so much more! Including: A seance! A fish coffin ceremony of release! A classic Dynasty costume contest/talent showcase. Plus games, prizes, and lots of other fun surprises! Hosted by Jamie Flam and Vanessa Ragland (VANJAM) and featuring Brent Weinbach, Tony Sam, Becky Poole, Michael Serwich, Rasputin’s Marionettes, Daddy Longlegs and Via L’Once, with music by Eliana Athayde.
SUNDAY 11/02 at 4PM
Myq Kaplan
Comedian and word wizard Myq Kaplan brings his brilliantly fast, funny brain to Dynasty! Seen on The Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, and more, Myq’s latest special Live From The Universe is streaming on Dry Bar, and his album A.K.A. debuted at #1. He also hosts the podcasts The Faucet and Broccoli and Ice Cream. With special guest comedian, artist, and cosmic thinker Ramin Nazer.
SUNDAY 11/02 at 7:30PM
Hari Kondabolu
Called “one of the most exciting political comics in stand-up today” by The New York Times, Hari’s known for sharp, hilarious takes on culture and identity. His specials Warn Your Relatives (Netflix) and Vacation Baby (Hulu) earned widespread acclaim, and you’ve seen him on Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!, Snack vs. Chef, and more. Don’t miss this night with a true comedy powerhouse.
SUNDAY 11/03 at 7:30PM
Courtney Michelle Presents GIRLWIND
A live comedy show about the whirlwind of girlhood. This hilarious multimedia performance follows Courtney in the all-too-familiar plights and wonders of growing up girl. Full of millennial nostalgia but relatable for any generation old enough to hear F-bombs. Starring an electric cast led by Courtney Michelle.
Photo Recap: A Dynastyland Halloween Party
On Halloween night 2022, Dynasty Typewriter transformed into a century-old haunt brimming with eerie delight.
On Halloween night 2022, Dynasty Typewriter transformed into a century-old haunt brimming with eerie delight. Guests danced on the legendary stage, snacked on popcorn while “firk’ing or treating,” and tested their luck in parlor games—all to the tune of our “living dead” house band. The evening’s highlights included a spirited costume contest, three active Ouija zones for communing with the beyond, and a conga line that summoned more laughter than ghosts. Between “boo-verages,” mystical surprises, and a rumored secret séance, it was the Halloween party people were dying to get into—metaphorically, of course.
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: Edi Patterson Vol. 2
Actor/improviser/writer Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) presents her wild-ass show, Playgirl.
Actor/improviser/writer Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) presents her wild-ass show, Playgirl- a completely improvised play based on audience suggestions where she plays all of the characters.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
He didn’t know what killed his cattle.
This Week at Dynasty! EDI PATTERSON! REGGIE WATTS! MUPPETS IN NEW YORK! ASTROLOGERS AND MEDIUMS IN LA! IMPROV! MUSICALS!
Darlings,
Clocktober is tick tick ticking away, and Halloween is drawing niiiigh! Nigh we say! (“Neigh!” a gorgeous black stallion screeches in the distance, trying to back us up by joining in the “nigh” vibes but his vocal chords don’t really support the long “I” sound so it seems like he’s dissenting. But he’s not. He’s UNDERSCORING. It’s a little raspy and not like perfect, but it’s adorable in its imperfection. This beautiful stallion just wants to be part of something. And now… he is. It’s HOT. 🔥 #horsethrobstrong)
ANYHOO! We’re very excited for Halloween because… 🍬 CANDY! 🍭 (All the dentists reading are like, “CHA-CHING!” Sorry. That’s out-dated dental humor. We KNOW 👊 dentists have integrity and wish only the best for our teeth 🙏.
🔥 #dentiststrong) But the more pertinent reason we’re excited for Halloween is that we are having a BIG OL’ DYNASTY event and YOU’RE invited. 🦇 Dead From Dynasty 🦇brought to you by the ancient n’ batshit Guano Guano Club. Halloween night at Dynasty is going to have it all! Specifically: Music, comedy, marionettes, ghosts, seance, costume contest, ceremony, surprises, and maybe… CANDY!!! (All the dentists are like, “please be responsible with your teeth! Avoid gummy candies and floss with coco flosswhich is just objectively, the best floss. You will get over the texture! Actually, you come to long for the texture.” 🔥 #dentiststrong) 😝
*DEAD FROM DYNASTY Tickets will go fast, so get yours ASAP!*
Meanwhile, the stage is full of treats regardless of the holiday season. Why, this week alone we have a sold-out Playgirl by EDI PATTERSON tonight (Livestream still available!), madness from the 30 Minute Musical folks, mystical mediumship with JESS PERLMAN on Wednesday and so much more, including one of our FAVORITE astrologers (and fellow Scorpio 👊 🦂) EVAN NATHANIEL GRIM coming this weekend!) And MORE! Which you can read about if ya’d just scroll down. Won’t ya scroll down, daddy? Won’t ya? Come awwwwn, Daddy! It’ll be fun! (This is intended to be read in a sad southern accent, with the energy a young girl pleading her grief stricken Pa [his beloved cattle recently died] to get off the farm just for one night. After all, The Banjo Man is comin’ to town, and it only happens but once every 7 fortnights!)
✨MINDBENDING NOTE:✨ This is the SAME farm that homes the beautiful black stallion referenced above, who hasn’t been ridden in far too long…) Your welcome for the 🔥🐴escape we’ve provided here. Now THAT's The Dynasty Difference!™
Come to our Halloween event, k?! Here’s the vibe:
Come awwwn, Daddy!
VanJam
THIS WEEK AT DYNASTY
MONDAY 20/10 at 7:30PM Sold Out! Livestream Available!
Playgirl w/ Edi Patterson
Join Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) for Playgirl, a completely improvised one-woman play. In this fearless performance, Patterson invents every character on the spot, weaving them into a full theatrical story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. A master of character work and improv, she delivers a one-of-a-kind show that can never be repeated.
TUESDAY 21/10 at 7:30PM
30MM’s Back To The Future Live + Livestreamed!
The hit musical comedy show gets 30 Minute Musicals takes your favorite films and transforms them into fully improvised musicals. In this special edition, the cast reimagines the Back To The Future Trilogy. Fast, funny, and full of surprises, it’s movie magic like you’ve never seen before— all set to music.
WEDNESDAY 22/10 at 7:30PM Live + Livestreamed!
To The Hollow w/Jess Perlman
As the veil thins for All Hallows’ Eve, Jess Perlman invites you to The Hollow—a one-night ritual of music, improv, and contact with the other side. The evening opens with a mystery musical invocation before Jess channels live messages from beyond, followed by a coven of improvisers transforming the revelations into comedy. With Ruha Taslimi, Oscar Montoya, Lyndsey Frank, Nina Concepcion, Nnamdi Ngwe, Corin Wells, Kimia Behpoornia, and more, this spellbinding night blends laughter, spirit, and seasonal magic.
THURSDAY 23/10 at 7:30PM
Lovett or Leave It: Live in LA
Lovett or Leave It is a live variety show and podcast that breaks down the week’s politics and pop culture news with sketches, games, jokes that literally never miss, and everyone’s favorite: nuanced analysis. Join Jon Lovett and an all-star lineup of comedians, journalists, and other amazing guests — including Allison Tolman, Alex Wagner, & Michael Shannon!
FRIDAY 24/10 at 4PM Livestream Only
The Muppets Take Scripthattan
The Muppet Script returns with The Muppets Take Scripthattan, streaming live from The Bell House in Brooklyn. This staged reading of the Broadway-bound tale marked Frank Oz’s solo directorial debut, with music by Jeff Moss and Ralph Burns, and celebrates the magic that begins on the page before it hits the screen. Produced and directed by Matt Wilkie, the performance raises funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, supporting life-saving care and resources nationwide.
FRIDAY 24/10 at 7:30PM
The Ultimate Improv Show Live + Livestreamed!
Join Dan Black and an all-star cast for a night of top-tier improv inspired by stories from a celebrity guest monologist. Fueled by audience suggestions and sheer comedic chaos, this unscripted and unhinged show delivers big laughs and unforgettable moments every time. Featuring: Monologist : Reggie Watts with Neil Casey, Nicole Byer, Dan Black, Paul Welsh, Jon Gabrus, and Angela Giarratana.
SATURDAY 25/10 at 7:30PM
Astrology Time w/ Evan Nathaniel Grim
Step into the stars with renowned astrologer Evan Nathaniel Grim for an afternoon of cosmic insight and connection during the most spiritually potent time of year, Halloween. Evan will bring his signature style—known for its clarity, depth, and striking accuracy—to the stage, interpreting the birth chart and destiny of audience participants.
SUNDAY 26/10 at 3:00PM
Tales from the Crypt: Theater of Mystery
Captured Aural Phantasy Theater brings vintage Tales from the Cryptstories to life in a retro Halloween stage show. Experience live readings of classic 1950s comics alongside projected art, eerie music, a touch of magic, and haunting songs from their ethereal chanteuse.
SUNDAY 26/10 at 7:30PM
Clean Plate Club Live + Livestreamed!
Get ready for a night of delectable improv and culinary chaos with Bobby Moynihan and friends. Clean Plate Club serves up unscripted comedy alongside live cooking on stage from Chris Ying (Dinner Time Live). It’s a feast of laughter, food, and surprises that proves comedy is best enjoyed with a side of flavor. With Special Guests: Vic Michaelis, Rich Sommer, Tim Baltz, Lily Sullivan, and Eugene Cordero.
MONDAY 27/10 at 7:30PM
Playgirl with Edi Patterson Livestream + Livestreamed!
Join Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Knives Out) for Playgirl, a completely improvised one-woman play. In this fearless performance, Patterson invents every character on the spot, weaving them into a full theatrical story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. A master of character work and improv, she delivers a one-of-a-kind show that can never be repeated.
Photo Recap: The Scripted Muppet Caper
This spring, The Muppet Script returned to Dynasty Typewriter with The Scripted Muppet Caper!
When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on the written page. Before returning to the big screen, the Muppets returned to the writers’ room. Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl was joined this time by Tom Pratchett, Jack Rose, and Jay Tarses to take the gang overseas to jolly old England, in Jim Henson’s directorial debut. With music by Joe Raposo, The Great Muppet Caper is a true delight — a fizzy, self-aware romp that captures everything we love about Henson’s world.
This spring, The Muppet Script returned to Dynasty Typewriter with The Scripted Muppet Caper! Some returning favorites, some new faces, and, of course, the same old jokes — all performed live for a packed house and a worldwide livestream audience.
The evening featured an incredible cast including Marc Evan Jackson as Kermit the Frog, Nina West as Miss Piggy, Paul Scheer as Fozzie Bear, Bobby Moynihan as Gonzo, Mark Gagliardi as Statler, Hal Lublin as Waldorf, Janet Varney as Janice, Dana Wickens as Animal, Scott Passarella as Dr. Teeth, Brett Morris as Floyd Pepper, Taylor Plenn as Zoot, Ross Bryant as Scooter, Jiavani as Rowlf, Jordan Myrick as Sam Eagle, Katie Marovitch as Beaker, Nina Concepción as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Ruha Taslimi as Lew Zealand, Oscar Montoya as Beauregard, Anna Garcia as Sweetums and The Swedish Chef, and Lucas Ross as Louis Kazzager. Special appearances included James Willems, Elyse Willems, Veronica Fernandez, London Villamayor, and Mallery Jenna Robinson, rounding out a cast that perfectly captured the Muppets’ chaotic charm.
Music was performed by Brett Morris, Micah O’Konis, Scott Passarella, Taylor Plenn, Lucas Ross, Marnina Schon, and Dana Wickens, with narration by Anna Rajo and Abigail Remaley, musical direction by Scott Passarella, and production and direction by Matt Wilkie.
The performance also served as a fundraiser for The TransLatin@ Coalition, a Los Angeles-based organization founded in 2009 by Transgender, Gender Expansive, and Intersex (TGI) immigrant women. The Coalition continues to serve and empower TGI Latin@ immigrants through advocacy, community building, and direct support — a mission that beautifully reflects the inclusive, joyful spirit of the Muppets themselves.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
