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
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
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
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
Photo Recap: The Ultimate Improv Show w/ Oscar Nuñez
The Ultimate Improv show featuring Nicole Byer, Neil Casey, Mary Holland, Dan Black, and Paul Welsh, with Oscar Nuñez (The Office) as the guest monologist.
Dan Black brought together an all-star lineup for The Ultimate Improv Show — a night of fast, funny, and completely unscripted comedy. Each show features a celebrity guest monologist who tells stories based on random audience suggestions, which the cast then turns into improvised scenes. This edition included Nicole Byer, Neil Casey, Mary Holland, Dan Black, and Paul Welsh, with Oscar Nuñez (The Office) as the guest monologist. The group’s quick thinking and chemistry made for a night full of big laughs and unexpected moments.
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
Photo Recap: How I Met Your Masi Live Show
Award-winning comedic duo Arasha Lalani and Lily Abha Cratsley took the Dynasty stage with How I Met Your Masi—a smart, playful, and deeply personal show that reimagines the variety format.
Award-winning comedic duo Arasha Lalani and Lily Abha Cratsley took the Dynasty stage with How I Met Your Masi—a smart, playful, and deeply personal show that reimagines the variety format.
Through a series of flashbacks, Arasha and Lily shared the story of how their friendship transformed “from icy to spicy,” blending sketch, autobiography, and a wink toward the sitcom that inspired their title. With a mix of sharp writing, on-stage chemistry, and a parade of surprising guest stars, the pair built a world that challenged familiar narratives and put South Asian sisterhood at its center.
Calling their signature style “high-brown comedy,” Arasha and Lily delivered exactly that: a night that balanced sharp satire with heartfelt storytelling. The result was both hilarious and subversive, daring the audience to rethink how Indian-American women are represented on stage and screen.
And if the laughter, gasps, and cheers were any indication—the audience was fully along for the ride.
Featuring Rizwan Manji, Katie Marovitch, Anirudh Pisharody, JT Parr, James Tolbert, Francis C. Edemobi, Achintya Pandey, Matt Barrett Miller, Suni M!, Atul Singh, Fabian Mok, & Gabriella David
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: A Yubby Nubby Ewok Murder Party
The Star Wars Minute Podcast and The George Lucas Talk Show presented their seventh live reading, A Yubby Nubby Ewok Murder Party, featuring the original screenplay of Return of the Jedi.
The Star Wars Minute Podcast and The George Lucas Talk Show presented their seventh live reading, A Yubby Nubby Ewok Murder Party, featuring the original screenplay of Return of the Jedi.
The cast included Clancy Brown, Colton Dunn, Eric Edelstein, Hal Lublin, Haley Joel Osment, Isabella Henao, Jack Quaid, Jared Harris, Jessica Williams, JoJo Ginn, Jon Cryer, Kirk Thatcher, Laraine Newman, Lauren Holt, Mark McConville, Matt Gourley, Mike Mitchell, Rachel Pegram, Rich Sommer, Jeff Rosenstock, Patrick Cotnoir, Pete the Retailer, and Alex Robinson
Watch now on Dynasty.tv
Photos: Andrew Max Levy | @justoffthesix
BEHIND THE SCENES
Photo Recap: D(e)AD Premiere
Before it was released in theaters, we had a blast hosting the premiere of the film D(e)ad, written by and starring Isabella Roland.
Before it was released in theaters, we had a blast hosting the premiere of D(e)ad.
Written by and starring Isabella Roland (Dropout.tv, Sex Lives Of College Girls); and directed by and starring Isabella’s MOM, Claudia Lonow (CREATOR/SHOWRUNNER of How to Live With Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life, Accidentally on Purpose, Good Girls Don’t and Rude Awakening); and also starring the rest of their family.
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
Photo Recap: Ultimate Improv with Jack Quaid
Dan Black brought together an all-star crew for The Ultimate Improv Show with guest monologist Jack Quaid.
Dan Black brought together an all-star crew for The Ultimate Improv Show, and the title proved true. Paul Scheer, Andrew Dismukes, Lennon Parham, and Carl Tart joined Black on stage for a night of fearless, hilarious improv that kept the crowd roaring. The evening’s special twist came from guest monologist Jack Quaid, who delivered spontaneous stories sparked by audience suggestions. Wanna see want you missed? Watch is now on Dynasty.TV
Photos by: Jill Petracek | @JillPetracek
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