Outside In Theatre

07/25/2024

Got a wild show idea but not sure if it’ll work? Want to try out a fresh format with your group? Want to get stage time in a supportive, fun, and safe environment? Submit to the Incubator show, running at 7:30 PM Saturdays in August!

For more info: https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

Submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDt1nJiaYskzHy1bqNbuyAxBuUpXxMvPDgpA0lMTMnXCAC3w/viewform

Got questions? Email us at [email protected]

07/08/2024

WE GOT THE GRANT!! We are so excited and deeply grateful to the LA County Board of Supervisors and the LA Department of Arts & Culture for awarding us our first OGP Grant!!
We are thrilled to be included in the vibrant Los Angeles Arts community supported by the Department's programming.

06/22/2024

We have great improv happening all weekend!

6/21 8:30 PM
FINAL GIRL: A Fully Improvised Stage Play In The Style Of Awesome 80’s Horror Movies!

6/22 7:30 PM
Carter & Razowsky: Comedy Duo

6/23 7:30 PM
EXPERIENCE: The Art of Acting (LIVE Directed By Alfonzo Grey)

For tickets and more information go to https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets

06/21/2024

We are excited to check out Roger Q. Mason's Night Cities, a reading of a new play about Q***r civil rights activist Bayard Rusin, presented as part of the Not a Moment, But a Movement Festival with Center Theatre Group in collaboration with The Fire This Time Festival and Watts Village Theater Company. The reading, directed by Nancy Keystone, will take place on Sunday, June 23 at 7pm at the Kirk Douglas Theatre (9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232). Tickets ($15) are available for advance purchase at www.centertheatregroup.org.
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06/01/2024

It's an exciting weekend at Outside In and we hope to see you there.

Tickets and info are available on our website.
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

05/31/2024

PARDON OUR MESS and THANK YOU for your patience as we repair and improve the sidewalk around our spaces.

*If you have access needs or feel you may need some additional assistance during this time, please email us at [email protected].

05/24/2024

Come check out what Outside In Theatre has going on this weekend!

Ticket Links & Info in Bio!
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

05/13/2024

🎭 Join us for an immersive journey at Chung King Road! 🌟 Experience "rasgos asiáticos," a performance installation exploring the rich tapestry of Chinese communities in Mexico and along the US-MX border. 🌏

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🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in our bio!
🔗 Website: www.atododarproductions.com/
✨ Featuring creations by &
🎶 Sound by Daniel Gower
💡 Lighting by Scott Bolman

Dive into fragmented memories, hidden histories, and the fluidity of identities in this unique exploration of migration legacies. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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05/10/2024

Don't miss what's going on at Outside In Theatre this weekend...

Tickets, Registration & Info are available on our website!
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

05/03/2024

Tumblewoods Cove: An Improvised Soap Opera Class Performance: An improvised soap opera in the style of your favorite daytime television show OPENS TONIGHT!

Tickets available at outsideintheatre.org
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

CAST:

05/03/2024

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🎭 Join us for an immersive journey at Chung King Road! 🌟 Experience "rasgos asiáticos," a performance installation exploring the rich tapestry of Chinese communities in Mexico and along the US-MX border. 🌏

From

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in our bio!
🔗 Website: www.atododarproductions.com/
✨ Featuring creations by &
🎶 Sound by Daniel Gower
💡 Lighting by Scott Bolman

Dive into fragmented memories, hidden histories, and the fluidity of identities in this unique exploration of migration legacies. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

04/26/2024

🎭 Join us for an immersive journey at Chung King Road! 🌟 Experience "rasgos asiáticos," a performance installation exploring the rich tapestry of Chinese communities in Mexico and along the US-MX border. 🌏

From

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at the link in our bio!
🔗 Website: www.atododarproductions.com/
✨ Featuring creations by &
🎶 Sound by Daniel Gower
💡 Lighting by Scott Bolman

Dive into fragmented memories, hidden histories, and the fluidity of identities in this unique exploration of migration legacies. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

04/26/2024

Outside In Theatre & Bottle Tree Theatre are thrilled to announce production details for the world premiere of I Sell Windows by Kacie Rogers, a young black woman’s existential journey through a sudden loss, navigating the intricate interplay of grief, identity, and newfound purpose, all while being a window salesman.

Tickets available at outsideintheatre.org

04/25/2024

Shows this weekend at Outside In Theatre...

https://ow.ly/JH9q50RoxYQ

04/25/2024

Here is a clip from last Tuesday with The Last Acting Studio's Conversations on Craft series with two-time Oscar winner, Mahershala Ali. He joins studio founder Desean K. Terry as they talk about the craft of acting and insights into Mahershala's breathtaking career and what guides him as an artist.

Thank you to Desean, The Last Acting Studio and Mahershala Ali for letting Outside In Theatre be part of this awesome event. Check out the full interview by following the link in our bio or by going to our website outsideintheatre.org.

04/15/2024

Friday, April 26th @ 8:30PM
With MAKE ROOM, the Ripleys ask the audience a series of suggestions to uncover our play's set design, creating the physical environment that will inspire that evening's play, performed only once, and seen by only one audience!

https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

The Ripley's and special guest Marilet Martinez!
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04/14/2024

This week's construction photos at Outside In.

04/13/2024

Are you looking to sharpen your improv skills? Join us on Sundays from 4:30 - 6:30 PM in our Artbox space for the OI Improv Drop-In.

Follow the link for dates and registration.
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

04/13/2024

SATURDAY, APRIL 13th
7:30PM
3 Story Walk-Up | Improvised Modern Chekhov

9:00PM
LOST FICTION | Presented by the Bearded Company

Ticket Link:
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

Photo Credit: Laura Paragano

Cast:

04/13/2024

Congratulations to the cast of 3 Story Walk-Up on a successful opening this past weekend. Here are just a few beautiful moments captured from this last show. Catch another improvised Chekovian story with a modern twist this Saturday at 7:30 PM.

Photo Credit: Laura Paragano

Ticket Link:
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

Cast:

04/12/2024

Join Gabe & Ryder as they take us down the dark and hilarious alleyways in an improvised film noir in TVunscripted's Everyone Dies at the End. This weekend kicks off our Sunday improv series with shows starting at 7:30PM each week.

Ticket Link:
https://ow.ly/fR6Z50ReOCK
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04/12/2024

Only a few spots are available for the Feminist Workshop happening next weekend. Join Gina in a series of experiments to determine if an acting class's form and content can be made intersectionality feminist.

All genders and all levels of experience are warmly invited to join us for two days of paradigm-shifting, idea-sharing, monologue work, and collaborative scene study— April 20 & 21 at Outside In Theatre's ArtBox.
(Participants should be available for both days.)

Sign-Up Link:
https://ow.ly/2eZw50ReObg

04/10/2024

On Tuesday, April 16th at 8 PM, Outside In Theatre is excited to host The Last Acting Studio and their Conversations on Craft series with two-time Oscar winner, Mahershala Ali, as he joins studio founder Desean K. Terry. Join this free conversation as they talk all things acting and craft. Get insight into Mahershala's breathtaking career and what guides him as an artist.

To register follow this link:
https://www.thelastactingstudio.com/event-details/conversations-on-craft-with-mahershala-ali

04/10/2024

Tickets are now on sale for 3 STORY WALK-UP! Join us as we step into this fully improvised modern Chekhovian world filled with dreams, love, disillusionment, and the unpredictability of life's next moment. PWYC ticket link in bio.

https://ow.ly/fucj50R7eY3

CAST:

04/06/2024

Saturday Night Lineup...
7:30 PM - Opening night of 3 Story Walk-Up
9:00 PM - Bearded Company's LOST FICTION

PWYC Ticket Link in Bio.
https://outsideintheatre.org/tickets/

04/04/2024

Breaking Improv Barriers as BIPOC Women & Femmes
4/28 | Noon - 3 PM

Ratas de Dos Patas are proud to present this workshop for BIPOC Women and Femmes in improv to have a brave space where they are uplifted, celebrated, and rejoiced. We will explore the difficulties we face as BIPOC women and femmes in improv, work on exercises that highlight the power we bring to the stages, and learn skills on how to break the barriers we face in our art form. We will have deep moments of vulnerability while honing in the individual and collective strengths we possess as talented improvisers. Comfortable clothing and footwear is encouraged. Ratas de Dos Patas will make modifications of exercises to meet people’s physical abilities and comfort. Follow Marilet on Instagram .tias.productions

https://ow.ly/Lm9y50R6fOS

04/03/2024

Big shout out to the cast of Downtown Menagerie for a packed house and a wonderful show this past weekend in the OI Artbox. We look forward to your next performance of improvised Tennessee Williams later this month.

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04/03/2024

Creating Characters in Improv
4/27 | Noon - 3 PM

Ratas de Dos Patas designed this workshop to help improvisors of all levels learn how to create
distinct characters in their improv. We will assess our individual voices through classic and unique improv exercises. Then we will take things to the next level with vocal and physical explorations to find an array of characters we can bring on stage. Comfortable clothing and footwear are encouraged. Ratas de Dos Patas will make modifications to exercises to meet people’s physical abilities and comfort. Follow Marilet on Instagram .tias.productions

https://ow.ly/2NeI50R6fKZ

04/02/2024

OPENING WEEKEND!
Directed by Paul Hungerford, 3 Story Walk-Up is an improvised play set in a modern Chekhovian world filled with dreams, love, disillusionment, and the unpredictability of life's next moment. Ticket link in bio.

https://ow.ly/LJg450R6etA

04/02/2024

Outside In Theatre is excited to present our newest guest teaching artist Marilet Martinez from Ratas de Dos Patas! She will be teaching 2 workshops at the end of this month.

4/27 | Noon - 3PM | Creating Characters in Improv
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-characters-in-improv-tickets-875636912577?aff=oddtdtcreator

4/28 | Noon - 3PM | Breaking Improv Barriers as BIPOC Women & Femmes
https://ow.ly/p8Je50R6e3b

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born and raised in San Francisco, Marilet Martinez (she/they) is a q***r, bilingual, multi disciplinary theatre artist, Leo Sun & Moon Scorpio rising, bruja homegirl. As an empowerment focused, student-centered educator, she has developed national programming for community wellness through arts intervention for over 15 years. They are a co-founder and co-artistic director of the nationally renowned, award winning, Latine comedy collective Ratas De Dos Patas based in Chicago. Marilet is also half of Tus Tias Productions, whose sketch comedy cabaret show The Invocation of Selena has been featured at La Jolla Playhouse Latinx New Play Festival and the Latinx Theatre Commons Comedy Carnaval. As an actor, Marilet has originated roles in over 10 world premieres with envelope pushing companies in the Bay Area such as the Magic Theatre, the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Crowded Fire, Cutting Ball, Impact Theatre, Shotgun Players and more. Most recently, Marilet has relocated from Chicago back to her native California, where she is the Director of Youth and Community Arts and directs mainstage and outreach productions for PCPA Theatre. As an improviser, Marilet has performed as a company member at ComedySportz Chicago, Leela Improv’s Armando Company, the all-female Harold team Sorry Not Sorry and her Latina duo Pura Pocha. Follow her on Instagram .tias.productions