I was in Los Angeles for the weekend looking for something fun, cheap, and entertaining for my partner and me, and we stumbled on this little gem. We watched Consensual Emu Comedy Improv, at this place. It's perfect for an early dinner date night in Burbank. There are plenty of great restaurants nearby, and you can even bring water bottles and sealed drinks (so they can't spill) into the venue to enjoy during the show. The comedy group was genuinely hilarious, taking prompts from the audience and turning them into a fully improvised musical comedy performance. They're incredibly creative and talented with on the spot humor. We were laughing throughout the entire show. One of my favorite moments was the impression of Teresa the Jersey Psychic woven into a skit. These performers can pull wild ideas straight out of their brains and instantly turn them into comedy gold. If you've ever been to Second City in Chicago or Vegas, or the Laugh Factory, this show is in that same spirit of fast, clever, character‑driven improv. And at only $8, it's an amazing date‑night option and a great way to support local performers. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area. read more

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Walked by the area after grabbing dinner and noticed a sign for Consensual Emu and decided to stop in. To my surprise, the show was terrific, the cast was absolutely hilarious. The format reminded me a ton of Whose Line Is It Anyway. Look forward to stopping by again, will definitely be bringing more people next time around. Highly recommend seeing one of their shows whether you're alone or with friends!! read more

LA Connection Comedy Theatre - Sign for improv show called Consensual Emu - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Burbank, California

Steve Pinto's Improv class is really beneficial. He's helped so many actors successfully advance their Improv skills. He's an experienced, skilled teacher, and his classes are friendly and supportive. I'm glad I found out about them. Classes are held on Monday nights at LAC Theater, 3435 W. Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank. There's an Open Class Audition October 20 and 27th. read more

I got to see an AMAZING out of body - giant cast ensemble performance of a modernized Midsummer Night's Dream and It was INCREDIBLE - each cast member was so passionate and beautiful in their own right completley transporting me and the theater guests into another realm of imagination - every actor was on another level/realm of talent - It was so cool to see a performance completely bend the perceptions of reality from modern day to Shakespearian times! I also take improv classes here and getting to see my teacher and other students/actors perform and do what they love was so inspiring and exciting - I felt proud to be a student here and grateful to witness so much talent under one roof at one time! The audience and I had so much fun! This theater and it's productions/energy ARE the Leading Edge! Make sure to escape reality and visit sometime for a class or for a show! Also parking is SO EASY lol ;) read more

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Attended for a night of witnessing Consensual Emu! It was a delightful comedy troupe that involved the audience with jokes and banter. They never spent TOO long on a bit and even had a fantastical improv musical portion at the end of the show! read more

Bravo! Cast of "Consensual Emu." Very funny troupe of 5 improv performers. Great chemistry. Spontaneous surprises. Lots of laughs. Intimate, interactive and very entertaining. Every other Saturday night. 8-930pm. Highly recommended. Will be back with friends! read more

We went to the Teen Comedy Improv Show on a Saturday and my daughter loved it so much that she joined the Kids Show If you've never been to LA Connection You're missing out on Pure Comedy read more

Love love love this small yet iconic and pretty much- historical theater! I heard about through friends that loved their teens improv shows then decided to take my 12-year old actor/daughter to their audition. And I'm SO glad I did! We went last night and auditioned with founder Kent. Such an inspiring experience! There were about 10 peoples ranging from 11 to about 30, and it was so cool to see them improvise and give their best. At the end, Kent spent time telling the story of the theatre's history and vision. He also gave very constructive feedback and tips on how to excel at improv, which was a great learning. I'm thrilled that my daughter Clémentine get the opportunity to joining their teen group on Saturdays! read more

LA Connection Comedy Theatre - Clémentine's audition night for the teen group! - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Burbank, California

Literally the best place to go for the price. 5 bucks for multiple hilarious shows. Some standouts are the impractical emus, russ, and of course the creater of it all, ken stone . read more

My wife and I have been coming to see Kent and his merry band of merrymakers since about 1995. We're always treated to a great show, and it's like seeing old friends (even though only Kent knows me by name and face). We regularly bring groups there and have been known to celebrate our birthdays there, too. We get involved with shouting out suggestions, and sometimes we even get to participate in the games, making it all the more fun. And you can't beat the cost. It's a great way to spend a Saturday night: laughing so hard that you cry. read more

Excellent show. The performers were very interactive and spoke with us before and after the show. Loved yelling out our ideas they used for improv skits....felt like part of the show! Fun night! Bring a large group and some drinks...you'll have a blast. read more

What a hidden gem! Came with my kids and they thoroughly enjoyed the improv style comedy. Would recommend. Easily found street parking and there is a Porto's within walking distance. read more

Always a good time, casual and comfy, bring your own goodies but most importantly very talented cast and alot of fun!!!

A perfectly unexpected comedic night on the town with Consensual Emu ! It felt so intimately nuanced and this team absolutely outdid themselves taking all the audience's suggestions and turning it into comedy magic ! read more

I've been a member of LA Connection Comedy Theater since March of this year on one of their JV teams. Thursday May 12th, my team and several other teams from LA Connection Comedy Theater performed at The Comedy Chateau in North Hollywood; this included the theater's teen troupe. Kent Skov, the theater's owner, hosted and performed with the teen group at this show. At one point during the show, Kent was doing an improv scene with a young, teenage girl. The scene's suggestion was fruit, and the girl initiated the scene by saying something along the lines of "I really like dragonfruit!" In response to this, Kent said "That makes me horny!" He then continued to say things during the scene that insinuated he was getting an erection. After this show I spoke to my coach and immediately quit the theater, as I do not want to pay money to, perform for, or associate with a theater that is owned by a person who thinks that type of behavior towards a child is appropriate. If you are considering sending your child here, or attending this theater in any capacity, I would think twice. There are a lot of other theaters in the LA comedy community that have zero tolerance policies towards this type of behavior, and aren't owned by someone who is willing to behave this way publicly towards a child. read more

Totally enjoyed the 8pm improv show on Saturday. My friends and I are still laughing. The cast was excellent and just so dang hilarious. The audience was great too. Can't wait to go back. And what a deal for $10!! read more

We went with another couple and had the best time. It was a rainy night, so a small audience, but this improv troupe gave it their all. Hilarious, inventive and so interactive with the audience. We're still giggling about it the next day. read more

Love Kent! Love LA Connection! My daughters has learned so much here and it's been a wonderful experience.

Not your roudy iOWest in Hollywood, but just as funny. Skip the crazy of Hollywood boulevard for improv that is on par and even more intimate. Came here with my wife on a random Sunday night to see "It Squirts" the venue's Sat night improv crew. They were great and played multiple improv games directly with the audience. They didn't perform a long form improv at this show. Really enjoyed the intimate venue and the less crazy crowds, would definitely come back! read more

LA Connection Comedy Theatre - Love the doors they enter in - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Burbank, California

Came here and watched an improv show for the first time on a Saturday. Watched the 9pm show and you're allowed to stay for the 10pm show. The first show featured performers who have obviously been doing this for a long time. The second show had some younger performers and they were equally good, delivering laughs more geared towards a younger crowd. They've got a great thing going on here. Check them out! Bring your own drinks and food (in a cooler if you're real serious!) but be careful when you choose to consume anything because you don't want to choke on it. That would be embarrassing. read more

LA Connection Comedy Theatre - Saturday 10pm show - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Burbank, California

Wow...the deal on yelp was awesome! 2 tickets for $10 on ANY day! So, I bought tickets that Saturday (12/03/12) and went with my BFF. I was a little apprehensive about going because the reviews were hit and miss but luckily the price of the ticket cost less than a movie. Yup, I'm a cheap-ass! LOL It's kinda cool that you can go to the 8pm show and stay for all three shows. We only made it to the 2nd and 3rd that night. It's all improv and they feed off audience suggestions. The second show group was an older group but a lot funnier than the 3rd show group. I would've thought the youngins (from the 3rd show) would've been a lot more funnier but I was mistaken. Oh, well! Also, they really do encourage you to bring your own food and alcohol. Next time I will bring the entourage in tow with food and drinks. It will be a more fun filled experience especially since the place is hardly full at all. I can't wait to come back and laugh it up. :) read more

This theater is close to my heart because I took my first year of improv classes here. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for improv comedy. The improv classes are a great value because you can perform up to once or twice a week even when you're just starting out. All of the other improv schools in LA are pretty restrictive with their stage time. Kent, the owner, also provides students multiple opportunities to perform at the main stage at the Comedy Store, which is the experience of a lifetime. The only thing I don't like about the classes is that there is a lot of turnover with students, so it is hard to find a group that you click with enough to have a successful show every time. Seeing a show here is also a blast. I appreciate comedy clubs that don't force a drink and food minimum or exorbitant ticket fees. The BYOB nature makes for a fun night of comedy. I wish they marketed this place a little bit better so that the house was always as packed as it deserves to be. And yes, parking on Ventura is always a bitch but you come to expect that in the area. Overall this is a true LA landmark. I definitely hope it is around for years to come, so I can enroll my kids in their children's improv classes. read more

Loved the Saturday night show. They are a very funny group and had the audience involved through the whole show. This is a great place to go with friends or family. read more

Well worth the entry fee. These actors did a great job keeping up the energy in the room and entertaining me through two shows. I would have stayed for more, but food was calling my name. I'll come back again for a later showing or when I've got snacks with me. read more

If your looking for a great place to take your date....come to this place. It's funny and fun. I brought my date here for our second get together. Parking is easy. I'm pretty sure someone I have seen on tv was performing. The actors were very good and kept me and my date entertained to the end. Love this place. read more

My husband found this theater on yelp so we attended the 10:30pm showing. I really appreciated the intimate atmosphere. The comedians were funny, very interactive, and really just a joy to watch. The set wasn't long so I'd recommend attending earlier showing and staying. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

The theater itself is in need of some upgrades and repairs as its on the older side and usually only one bathroom is working but the shows are top notch. We especially like the every other Saturday troupe "Consensual Emu". You have to check the theater for which Saturdays they perform but I highly recommend them. It's an 8-930 show and they have a live piano player and they always end with some form of musical parody. They don't serve food or drinks which is a shame but there are a couple of restaurants around them (like Porto's and a Poke place) and you can bring your own. You can bring the young kids but some of the comedy might go over their heads. I would defiantly say it's more appropriate for 17 and over! Your ticket price gets you in all night so you can come for the professional troupe and stay for the Rookies after if you want. "Consensual Emu" offers 5.00 discount tickets on their website which is a steal for a live show! All in all it's a fun night out! read more

Différent every show - actors and games. A nice break from normal options. If you've never experienced improvisational comedy, it's worth a show - my second in 3 weeks! read more

We did the Kids Improv show done by teens. We had a blast! Purchased our tickets through Goldstar at for $2.50 plus fees = $5.00 and we enjoyed every minute. My 7yr old had a blast! They greeted us wonderfully and I love that they incorporate the audience for the show. I'd do it again! We found parking down the street but honestly there's so much to see and do, a nice walk is always great! read more

LA Connection Comedy Theatre - These teens will make you laugh! Show was on Saturday 3/11/2017 - Comedy Clubs Near Me - Burbank, California

I didnt know what to expect when I came with my three kids ages 11,13 and 14. My 14 year old really wasn't wanting to go but I took him anyway went to the 5:30 pm Saturday evening show and paid $7 each at the front door. Gold star sells tickets for $5 but you need to buy them by 3 pm that day. I was surprised that my 14 year old couldn't stop laughing. It was a nice family night out as we arrived early and walked up and down magnolia thrift shopping then went to see the improv. read more

Four stars because it only cost me $7 bucks to get in (through Goldstar) Maybe I haven't gotten over this feeling of being ripped off from the Ice House last week, or maybe I was just surprised that it was so cheap! The location is really small- a little building with Christmas lights out front, looks shabby. The seating area can accomodate about fifty people. I went there on a Sat night for Improv comedy, which is what they're known for. It's kind of like Whose Line Is It Anyway? I was a bit disappointed that they don't serve drinks. In fact, they only have vending machines. But hey, BYOB! *No, really, that's what it says on the website. The show was SO funny, my cheeks hurt from laughing. You have to go there at least once. I loved it and am planning to get back soon. p.s. Small crowd. Very interactive show. Write your own lines and throw it in the basket, they use it during the show! read more

The LA Connection Theatre is guaranteed to please. We attended Saturday night January 8, 2011. My family caught the 8 and 9 PM show and would've loved to stay for th 10, but we had an hour ride home. I give the cast a great deal of credit for trying their best to keep the show family friendly. Improv is tough and this group manages to be very funny while not stepping too far over the line. The cast really went the extra mile to interact with us. The theater is great, clean and very intimate. Amazing that they can keep the place in such great shape since they allow you to bring in food and drinks from the outside (who does that anymore?). We will definitely be back again soon! read more

Went on a Friday to watch 2 Drink Minimum. At first I thought that meant I had to buy 2 drinks there, but it was just a parody of all the other expensive mainstream comedy clubs out there. You can bring your own snacks and drinks!! It's a very small theater with maybe about 60 seats total. Make sure you get involved with writing down their requests for topics before the show and yell out ideas for them. This made it so much more personal and entertaining. They actually picked out one of the topics that I wrote and used a lot of the topics I yelled out! I am glad I found LA Connection, and I plan on telling all my friends in the Valley about it! It sure beats watching a movie, and you can support your local arts! read more

The night we went was probably an off one...as almost everyone seemed to be on stage for the first time, or close to it. It is a small theater, with the front row no more than 5 feet away from the stage, which is pretty cool. The staff were all very friendly, the place seemed clean, parking was very easy. We will probably one day, try it again..but maybe check to make sure it is a night with 'regulars'. read more

We came for the 9PM All-Star show on a Saturday night. Arrived early but we were encouraged to go ahead and catch the end of the show already in progress. It was alright. Fast forward to 9PM-10:30... A full house. I got an ab workout from laughing so hard. It was seriously good stuff. Fast forward to 10:35. Only about 10% of the audience stayed to see the next show. It wasn't really funny. We left. But the 9PM cast was hee-hee-larious. Fo sho! And BYOB! How can you go wrong? read more

This is where Matthew Perry and I had a moment. Yes, it was the summer of 2013 and I was celebrating a friends birthday. As we were paying, TV's beloved Chandler walks in. He was greeted by the woman that was charging us and was able to get in for free. I said, "oh, we are with him." MP said, "yes, all these guys are with me." we all laughed... it was great. What I really, really enjoyed here (besides being able to bring your own drinks!! woooo hoo!) is the amazing comedy! Improv peeps amaze me with their quickness.. Many laughs were had and I truly appreciate the uniqueness of each skit since we all participated in it!! LA connection is a great hidden gem! read more

Held my baby girl's 4th bday here. What a fun and a hilarious way to spend a birthday for a young one. Ken is very accomodating and very good with the kids. Bring balloons, table linens, and party decors for the backroom where you will have the guests eat. We're thinking of doing it all over again for my teenage boy's birthday come November and watch the teenage comedy this time. read more

What a great time for kids on Sunday afternoon! Improv Performance by kids ranging in age from 8-13. My son and his friends (9 years old) had such a great time. Watching kids their own age was a blast for them, the performers are very funny also. If you have two hours or need to kill a Sunday afternoon I highly recommend taking your kids! Cost less than going to a movie too! read more

Made it to the 9pm Saturday show and had a blast. The entire cast was very talented and all equally hilarious. Love the fact that it's BYOB. Walking into the little theater with our wine glasses, my friend and I instantly got picked on. For the rest of the night, we were reffered to as the "winos." I got called on stage for the bell and buzzer bit made the entire experience more interactive and memorable. This was my first time at an improv show and I have every intention to come back! read more

This is the comfort food of improv comedy. The theater is unimposing and even a bit drab, the staff mellow, the obligatory self-celebratory posters ancient and hidden in shadow. I'm pretty sure their web site was the third or fourth ever created. We've been to two shows and the room was never more than half full, on a Friday night. We could make a reservation by leaving one person's first name, no advanced purchase required. Despite the modest trappings, the talent is top-notch, and the performances on par with anything I've seen at Groundlings, UCB, and other high end improv places around the country. The performers had the kind of boundless energy, instincts for cooperation, and quick mental reflexes that create a great improv show. They seemed to be genuinely having fun, and (as sometimes happens in Hollywood) didn't give you the sense that they'd rather be elsewhere. We've only been to one particular timeslot, so you mileage may vary if you see other acts than we did. But at $10 for "stay as long as you want" it's a great deal, and a welcome contrast to the overcrowded / self-important / good-luck-finding-parking vibe of Hollywood. read more