LA Comedy Festival

11/16/2018

CALENDAR

Happy Friday! We hope to see you tonight for the LA Comedy Festival. Follow the link below for tickets.

LA Comedy Fest presents SHORTS PROGRAM 2
Crossover: The Story of Laurence Moses Bryant • Delivery • Fairy Tail • Holly Goes to Therapy • Homecoming • Man with Beard • Nerd Cool 120 mins

LA Comedy Fest presents POP-POP IS DEAD
Fri Nov 16th 9:30pm - 10:30pm

The southern comedy tells the story of millennial couple Layla Bailey (Holly) and Desi West (Forde) as they return to Layla’s hometown of Gaffney, South Carolina to mourn the loss of family patriarch “Pop Pop.” As the couple struggles to survive three days with Layla’s dysfunctional Southern family they quickly come to learn that funerals ain’t fun y’all. With Catherine Dee Holly, Fray Forde, Madison Rigger Hatfield, Gunner Willis, Megan Poole, Jonothan Mitchell, Caleb Hoffman. Directed by Catherine Dee Holly & Fray Forde. West Coast Premiere. 60 mins.

http://www.theactorscompanyla.com/calendar/

There’s a lot happening at The Actors Company! Check out our calendar page for all of our current classes, workshops, performances and screenings. We also offer self-taping services seven days a week!

05/18/2018

Event Guide | LA Comedy Fest

Need an event for the weekend? Come get your laughter on at the LA Comedy Festival.

http://www.lacomedyfest.com/event-guide/

George nervously waits for Lori to show up for their date, an engagement ring sitting heavily in his pocket. But when she arrives with news that she’s found a time machine that allows them to travel 10 minutes back in time, their imaginations run wild with how they can put it to use. When they [.....

05/30/2017

The Actors Company

The Actors Company

It's festival time!! We hope to see you for some of the many shows at our venues this year.

Preview
THURSDAY JUNE 01 2017, 7:00 PM | 50 MINS
Actors Company (LET LIVE THEATER) 916 N.Formosa Ave

For ticket details and further information follow the link below.

05/30/2017

The Actors Company

The Actors Company

MARTHA WASHINGTON KILLED A REDCOAT

FRIDAY JUNE 02 2017, 7:00 PM | 35 MINS
preview
Actors Company (OTHER SPACE THEATER) 916 N.Formosa Ave

For ticket details and further information follow the link below.

05/30/2017

The Actors Company

The Actors Company

THE IMP AND THE TROLL

preview
THURSDAY JUNE 01 2017, 8:30 PM | 1HR
Actors Company (OTHER SPACE THEATER) 916 N.Formosa Ave

For ticket information and more details follow the link below.

09/02/2016

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH

20TH LACF – SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
We are currently accepting screenplay submissions for our 19th LA Comedy Festival – Screenplay Competition in the following categories:
Feature Screenplay (max. 130 pages)
Short Screenplay (1-32 pages)
TV Pilot (max. 32 pages)

03/02/2016

SKETCH COMEDY with GUY STEVENSON

Listen up Comedy Enthusiasts!!

Back again by popular demand, we are hosting a ridiculously awesome SKETCH COMEDY CLASS with MAD TV writer/producer and GROUNDLINGS senior instructor GUY STEVENSON. The class is an EIGHT week course AND you get a SHOW! Class will be on WEDNESDAY nights, starting MARCH 9th, from 7pm-10pm. The PERFORMANCE date is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27th.

You will learn the process of creating live, sketch comedy. From the first idea, to the writing process, to the ex*****on of the performance. Get skills in writing material for yourself! All of this for the bargain price of $325. So what's stopping you? Click the link below to sign up, now. Spaces go fast!

Groundlings instructor GUY STEVENSON, will guide you through the process of creating unique live sketches. Guy loves sketch comedy and was additionally a writer/producer on MAD TV. This 8 week course ends with a performance in our beautiful LET LIVE THEATRE.

For more Details CLICK HERE FEW SPOTS LEFT

DATES: Class: 8 WEDNESDAYS - March 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20

Performance: WEDNESDAY, April 27th
COST: $325 + $4 processing fee

We are hosting a ridiculously awesome SKETCH COMEDY CLASS with GROUNDLINGS instructor GUY STEVENSON. The class is a EIGHT week course AND you get a SHOW! You will learn the process of creating live, sketch comedy. From the first idea, to the writing process, to the ex*****on of the performance. Ge…

01/30/2016

19th LACF - Comedy Acts | LA Comedy Fest

We are currently accepting live comedy act submissions for our 19th LA Comedy Festival. You may enter as many times as you wish. However, each entry must be mailed separately with a separate entry form and non-refundable application processing fee.

Along with the application, you will need to submit your work. You have the option or either providing a URL link on the application or by mailing a non-returnable DVD. In both cases this should be a “Best Of” live performance: 10 minutes for stand up or 20 minutes for groups and solo shows. This should be recent material.
All DVDs and checks need to be postmarked by deadline.

There are EIGHT Award Categories for Comedy Acts:
Best of Fest, Best Group, Best Solo, Best Duo, Best Writing, Best Sketch Comedy, Best Improv, Best Stand up


$45
February 19th
Late

We are currently accepting live comedy act submissions for our 19th LA Comedy Festival. You may enter as many times as you wish. However, each entry must be mailed separately with a separate entry form and non-refundable application processing fee.

11/19/2015

Tickets | LA Comedy Fest

Hey comedy fans, come see Perv tonight at 7pm, followed by Killing Poe 9pm.

11/19/2015

18th L.A. Comedy Film Festival Trailer

A quick trailer of our upcoming film festival this week.

http://www.lacomedyfest.com/tickets/

Hilarious films from all around the world come together for the LA Comedy Film Fest! Features, Shorts, Music Videos, Web Series and more! Join us at www.laco...

11/19/2015

Tickets | LA Comedy Fest

We have two feature films premiering tomorrow night. Join us!! Follow the link below for ticket information.
-Perv-
-Killing Poe-

11/18/2015

“Getting On” and Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None”

Comedy is Deep. Come out this weekend to support the next Aziz at the #LACOMEDYFESTIVAL

Two comedies discover humor in vulnerability.

11/18/2015

KILLING POE | LA Comedy Fest

Come laugh with @LAComedyFest Thursday as we host the west coast premiere of #KillingPoe Tickets here:http://www.lacomedyfest.com/killing-poe/

Killing Poe is a hilarious comedy with a macabre twist. Five college students find themselves in the most infuriating class on Edgar Allan Poe ever. After weeks of abuse from their professor – and a ’shroom-fueled trip with a beat-boxing groundskeeper and a TV horror host – the group plots their rev…

11/16/2015

Event Guide | LA Comedy Fest

Hi Folks! It's the beginning of the week, but the laughs are still rolling in here at the LA Comedy Festival. Come on down and joins in "discovering" a new comedic generation!

When Stanley Franks visits his doctor he’s told he only has 1500 words left to live. What will he say next? Are some words more important than others? How will he break the news to his girlfriend? 1500 Words is the dark comedic tale of one man’s struggle to keep himself and his relationship alive [……

11/04/2015

Event Guide | LA Comedy Fest

Take a look at our schedule of events below. There is something for everyone.

When Stanley Franks visits his doctor he’s told he only has 1500 words left to live. What will he say next? Are some words more important than others? How will he break the news to his girlfriend? 1500 Words is the dark comedic tale of one man’s struggle to keep himself and his relationship alive [……

09/28/2015

We're baaaccckkkkk!!! Get your tickets now for LA Comedy Fest this Nov 12th-22nd.

09/02/2015

SKETCH COMEDY with GUY STEVENSON

Listen up Comedy Enthusiasts!!

Back again by popular demand, we are hosting a ridiculously awesome SKETCH COMEDY CLASS with MAD TV writer/producer and GROUNDLINGS instructor GUY STEVENSON.

The class is a EIGHT week course AND you get a SHOW! Class will be on WEDNESDAY nights, starting September 9th, from 7pm-10pm. The PERFORMANCE date is Wednesday, October 28th. You will learn the process of creating live, sketch comedy. From the first idea, to the writing process, to the ex*****on of the performance. Get skills in writing material for yourself! All of this for the bargain price of $325. So what's stopping you? Click the link below to sign up, now.

Groundlings instructor GUY STEVENSON, will guide you through the process of creating unique live sketches. Guy loves sketch comedy and was additionally a writer/producer on MAD TV. This 8 week course ends with a performance in our beautiful LET LIVE THEATRE.

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT
DATES: Class: 8 WEDNESDAYS - September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21 @ 7:00pm Performance: WEDNESDAY, October 28th
COST: $325 + $4 processing fee
THIS CLASS SELLS OUT SO GET YOUR SPOT EARLY!
Make it Happen!

We are hosting a ridiculously awesome SKETCH COMEDY CLASS with GROUNDLINGS instructor GUY STEVENSON. The class is a EIGHT week course AND you get a SHOW! You will learn the process of creating live, sketch comedy. From the first idea, to the writing process, to the ex*****on of the performance. Ge…

08/24/2015

18th LA COMEDY FESTIVAL - Film | LA Comedy Fest

We are currently accepting film submissions for our 18th LA COMEDY Festival in the following categories:

Features (31-120 min)
Short Shorts (1-10 min)
Shorts (11-30 min)
TV Pilots (11-30 min)
Sketch Comedy (1-10 min)
Animation (1-30 min)
Music Video (1-30 min)
Web Series* (1-30 min)

You may enter as many times as you wish. However, each entry must be mailed separately with a separate entry form and non-refundable application processing fee. All DVD screeners and checks need to be postmarked by deadline.

*Web series may submit multiple episodes with a total combined episode running time of no more than 30 mins.

There are SIX Award Categories for Feature Films:
Best of Fest, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble

There are FIFTEEN Award Categories for all Films under 30 minutes:
Best of Fest, Best of Fest: Short Short, Best Foreign Film, Best Student Film, Audience Choice Award, Best Direction, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Ensemble, Best Animated Short, Best Music Video, Best Web Series-Episodic, Best Web Series-Non episodic, Best TV Pilot

DEADLINES & APPLICATION FEES
$60
September 4th
Late

Follow the link for application

You may enter as many times as you wish. However, each entry must be mailed separately with a separate entry form and non-refundable application processing fee. All DVD screeners and checks need to be postmarked by deadline.

08/19/2015

Los Angeles Comedy Festival Commercial

Los Angeles Comedy Festival Commercial

08/17/2015

18th LACF - Comedy Acts | LA Comedy Fest

We are currently accepting live comedy act submissions for our 18th LA Comedy Festival. You may enter as many times as you wish. However, each entry must be mailed separately with a separate entry form and non-refundable application processing fee.

Along with the application, you will need to submit your work. You have the option or either providing a URL link on the application or by mailing a non-returnable DVD. In both cases this should be a “Best Of” live performance: 10 minutes for stand up or 20 minutes for groups and solo shows. This should be recent material.
All DVDs and checks need to be postmarked by deadline.

There are EIGHT Award Categories for Comedy Acts:
Best of Fest, Best Group, Best Solo, Best Duo, Best Writing, Best Sketch Comedy, Best Improv, Best Stand up

Late deadline this week August 21
$45
http://www.lacomedyfest.com/submit/fall-12-comedy/

We are currently accepting live comedy act submissions for our 18th LA Comedy Festival. You may enter as many times as you wish. However, each entry must be mailed separately with a separate entry form and non-refundable application processing fee.

04/04/2015

The Actors Company (partner to the LA Comedy Festival) is looking for an office assistant to start immediately. Decent pay and workshop benefits. Please email resume to [email protected] if interested.
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The Actors Company is looking for a positive, pro-active office assistant with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have, at least, 1 year of office experience, preferably in the entertainment industry. Video production, graphic design or social media experience is a plus not a must. Interested in full and part time employees, please indicate your availability. Pay and workshop benefits (negotiable).
General Responsibilities:

-Spokesperson for the company and the services we offer. (i.e. Acting Classes, Improv/Sketch Classes, Casting Director Workshops, Agent/Manager Showcases, Theater Rentals, Taping Services for Auditions, Demo Reel Intensives, Voiceover Intensives, etc.)

-Manage the front desk area and the interns on staff (i.e. schedule interns for shifts, help to train new interns)

-Manage and update the daily, monthly and yearly calendar

-Schedule Agents, Managers and Casting Directors for workshops and showcases

-Insure class lists are up to date and receipts are sent out accordingly

-Create receipt templates for the services we offer

-Operate the camera for audition tapings - which requires excellent reading abilities

-Handle scheduling of festival parties and box/office concessions shifts for film and theater festivals that are held on the premise

-Give tours of the space to interested renters for performances, screening, readings, castings, etc.

07/19/2014

Hollywood Media Center

Hey all! Today is the LAST day to donate to our indiegogo campaign! If you haven't checked it out yet, please take a look and help fund the dream. Thank you!!

Hollywood Media Center will be a home where writers, directors, actors, comics and filmmakers will create their own content. A One Stop Shop.

07/07/2014

Hollywood Media Center Fundraising Party

Actors, Comedians, Writers , Directors and Industry peeps @HollywoodMediaCenter home of the @LAIndiefilmfest & @LaComedyfest is having a fundraising party Thurs. July 10th @7pm . Food, Drinks , Film Screenings, Music , Live acts, Great raffle prizes!!! ...R.S.V.P. to link below.

Calling all Actors, Writers, Directors, Comics, Filmmakers & Industry Peeps. Join us for a night of networking, entertainment and fun as we raise funds for our IndieGoGo campaign! Check out our three theatre venue, watch live acts and enjoy short film screenings. TIX: $10 - Includes one FREE dri…

07/01/2014

Don't forget to bring your short films, webisodes, and projects to the Hollywood Media Center Fundraising Party on the 10th! They will be screened in a 75 seat theater! Email [email protected] with your details.

06/23/2014

Check out this awesome event coming up! The Hollywood Media Center is a one stop shop for actors, writers, comics, filmmakers, directors, and industry peeps! Like our page to learn more and RSVP to our Fundraising Party on July 10th!

06/13/2014

Submit | LA Comedy Fest

Submission period is now open! Early bird deadline to submit your films, standup acts, and screenplays is July 11th!
See more info here:
http://www.lacomedyfest.com/submit/

You’ve put in the hours writing, editing, shooting, acting, and rehearsing your unique brand of comedy! Now is the chance to bring it to an audience and have some fun doing it. Submit your short, feature, live comedy act or screenplay to the 16th LA Comedy Fest for a chance to see and be seen.

06/11/2014

Hollywood Media Center

Need a venue to screen your #Film or have a party? projector & tech person incl. Seats 60 @HWMediaCenter #indiegogo Help Fund our dream! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hollywood-media-center

Hollywood Media Center will be a home where writers, directors, actors, comics and filmmakers will create their own content. A One Stop Shop.

06/08/2014

#SUNDAYFUNDAY what is everyone doing today???

06/07/2014

The First 3 Steps to Crowdfunding

Some tips on #crowdfunding via @Backstage
http://ow.ly/xGDmt

Crowdfunding platform Seed&Spark founder and CEO Emily Bets breaks down the first things to do before launching a campaign.

06/06/2014

Hollywood Media Center

#Actors want a Private #Acting Coaching with Joe Salazar @ActingTeacherLA donate $75. to @HWMediaCenter #indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hollywood-media-center #fundourDream

Hollywood Media Center will be a home where writers, directors, actors, comics and filmmakers will create their own content. A One Stop Shop.

06/05/2014

Hollywood Media Center

#Indiegogo right to a screening/show of ur choice @LAComedyFest or @LAIndiefest for $25 donation https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hollywood-media-center #OurDreamisYourDream

Hollywood Media Center will be a home where writers, directors, actors, comics and filmmakers will create their own content. A One Stop Shop.

06/04/2014

Love going to #Indie #film festivals? We have a festival pass to either @lacomedyfest or @LAIndiefilmfest for $75 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hollywood-media-center