Bats n' vehicles chasing other vehicles!
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.
