This theater is ok. I enjoyed the show, its maybe I was not so in tuned with the genre of this…read moreplace. I am barely learning theater art, so I will look for clicks and ways to appreciate it. Talented actors and fun here Id come back and see other plays.

I've been going to theater asylum productions for several years now, and I've always had a great…read moretime. The shows are wonderful, the venues are comfortable and all the performers look like they're having as good a time as the audience! Thanks to Matt Quinn, the crews and the venues are putting together these great seasons!

Great 49 seat community friendly theater. I frequent it often to see my favorite sketch team The…read moreTunnel Rats perform. Due to the last 2 yrs of Covid it's hit a hard patch and might be closing its doors December 31st. It would be a shame. Come out and support! Tunnel Rats perform this coming Saturday the 10th.

Had the pleasure of attending the One Act Festival 2018 watching my daughter in series B…read moreSafedate.com. Wonderful one acts tonight! This is a very small quaint theater located near Hollywood. Very comfortable seating maybe 30-35 guests. Not a bad seat in the theater! You can purchase snacks and drinks as well. Very friendly staff! Must come back!

Happy International Trans Visibility Day!…read more I recently had an amazing revist to Highways Performances Space after well over a decade. This queer owned and queer focused safe space for visual, performing and creative arts has been doing the work for over 36 years in the city of Santa Monica, Los Angeles. California. From live theater to an great art gallery, lobby, multiple restrooms, a fair amount of parking, great acoustics, lighting and the list goes on. The staff here is wonderful though I will say with larger events such as the one I attended with friends to support friends they did run out and low of certain beverages and snacks, which are a little more than good expect, but well worth supporting this small business with an incredible space. Attending the Los Angeles Leather Pride Contest where a Mr. LA Leather 2026 was crowned was a true gift. Highly recommend this venue and space for a variety of your creative needs, including screenings, art shows, etc. Stellar outdoor open patio space as well as various buildings. Perfect lighting, inside and out. They've definitely put tlc into this space over the years.

Inviting and friendly space and staff! There's a story about every inch of the space. Best drinks…read more(hi diet coke), great energy and many unique events and performances you won't see anywhere else.

I've been going here on and off for years for plays. One of the things I like about seeing a…read moreproduction here is that they have a designated parking lot as well as plenty of street parking without any restrictions. As for the theatre itself, it is a decent size and any seat in the house is great! There's a large waiting area outside of the venue and separate bldg for restrooms. It appears that the bldg next to it is mixed use as many women were walking in with yoga mats.

We watched the COLD TOFU and the entire night's non-stop laughter! If you don't know who they are,…read moreCOLD TOFU is the nation's first Asian American improv & comedy group, founded in 1981. check out their website https://www.coldtofu.com/

Dynasty Typewriter hosts a variety of live show types from comedy stand up to podcast tapings to…read moresmall concerts. The building is old school opened in 1926 as a Vaudeville house so it's always been entertaining. It's had different iterations over the years, most recently the Hayworth Theatre. Then in 2018 it officially became Dynasty Typerwriter Now the theater is in Westlake, right next to MacArthur Park where many of Los Angeles' unhomed population lives. So yes you can search and find street parking, but if you have a nicer car it may be better to just not risk it and park in the nearby parking garage - 611 S Carondelet Street. Rideshare is ideal though. It's a small theater (200 seats) so if you are hoping for a close up seat to see better or get in on some crowd work, you should arrive when doors open. I am quite the opposite and enjoy a good view, but sitting far outside of the crowd-work arena! Give me a good seat on the side back a few rows and I'm happy. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE crowdwork, just not aimed at me. I've seen Tig Notaro and Marc Maron here - obviously both great shows and I enjoyed them! When you sit in the seat, prepare for a little trip. They glide! haha It's kind of weird but kind of fun that they slide a bit but I see it shocking everyone when they first sit down so prepare yourself. They are the kind of seats that start hurting after sitting for an hour so my fellow ADHD peoples, prepare to do a lot of shifting in your seat. They have good canned beer options, including a couple of NA which is nice. Also full concession stand for snacks, including their special popcorn. Staff is friendly and I always enjoy this venue! I will absolutely be back.

I'm hooked on Michael Ausiello's show…read more It's hysterical and I look forward to seeing it at dynasty typewriter. I've been another time for bad drag race and that was fun too. Comfy feeling theater, the chairs are interesting recliners but it works for the vibe. Popcorn and snacks are great. Everyone seems happy to be there. Especially after laughing at Michael's show! Bravo!

Caught the play "Guac" this weekend at Kirk Douglas Theatre and had such a great experience. The…read moretheatre itself provides a very intimate audience experience and every seat feels close to the action, which made the performance feel really immersive. The staff was friendly and organized, and getting in and seated was smooth even with a full house. The Center Theatre Group hooked us up with a pair of second row tickets for this play when we were at the LA Times Festival of Books, and we purchased an additional pair for friends to join us for the show. Guac was a hilarious, creative, and heartfelt production. What amazed me was how the star of the show managed to pull off such a spectacular performance as a one-man band. His energy combined with the excellent crowd work on the audience made the whole night feel surreal. Without giving away too much of the plot, I can tell you that this play is very much on the nose for today's social climate and the timing couldn't be more perfect with upcoming elections. You can tell this theatre really supports bold, original productions instead of just playing it safe. Also appreciated how clean and well-maintained the venue was, plus there are plenty of good spots nearby to grab food or drinks before the show, like ramen at Ippudo or Mensho Tokyo. They also validate parking for an additional two hours if you park at City Hall, so I recommend taking advantage of this. The recommended attire is more on the casual side compared to Broadway shows you'd catch at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, so leave the suits at home and pack a comfy outfit instead. Already looking forward to coming back for another production!

PRO-TIP: You can get free parking at City Hall across the street and they validate up to 3 hours…read more(1st hour is free). The ticket validation scanner is in the lobby area and staff are there to assist if need be. Came here to see the "Enormous Crocodile" with some other fellow adults. Probably one of the few groups here without children. For some strange reason, after purchasing my tickets, it said to pick them up from the box office, but that was no issue and we were able to get physical tickets ASAP, around 20 minutes before the musical. There's concession where you can get snacks (must finish before entering the theater) or drinks (can bring inside). They had some specials for the season and some specials for the showing, which we got both of. I really liked the non-alcoholic Swamp Water, very refreshing and fruity and the little palm tree umbrella was very cute and on theme. My bro and his friend shared the Croc Cooler, which was made with vodka, blue curacao, orange juice and bitters, and sprite and a stick of cinnamon. Very strong, had to water this down with the Swamp Water, but overall, definitely much more affordable than the spirits at the Ahmanson theater. There's also complimentary water. For the families there, there was a table for coloring and craft making, a wall to share your artwork, a nook of books recommended by the Croc, and a small table selling merchandise. For concession and merch, it was cashless only! It's a smaller theater but it uses the space pretty well, some seats to the side, and some balcony seats too. The stage is at ground level meaning you can walk in from the first row of seats (some parents had to reel in their toddlers from doing this). We were in the 3rd row from the front and the sound was nice and crisp, lighting was great, and it was nice from where we were at to see the details in the set, costume, and puppetry. Overall a fun experience and a good theater.

First time going to a sketch comedy show…read more My girlfriend wanted something to do and it was cheap. That being said we are in our early 20s and we were the youngest people there. Everyone else was a milenial, 35+. Some of the bits were funny and you definitely get what you pay for. I went to the restroom in between sketches, and when I was coming back the host was grilling one of the guys. He said he went 35 mins over and spilt milk all over the stage. He then asked him if he even read the email. After the 11 PM show, most of the audience had left, I assume many of them were friends or family of the actors. Then it was mainly actors from previous showings in the crowd and my girlfriend and I. Overall a pretty weird experience. We shared a few laughs though, and I did find it inspiring that all these people were chasing after their dreams. What they do seems hard, and I respect that. Mixed bag, probably will not be going back here ever again. Side note: Their website is out of date, and borderline false advertising. All the photos on there are from their old venue and it was much nicer. Their new venue on Vermont Ave is pretty run down and not as comfortable seats and a rinky dink new venue all around.

Saw a play here a couple of weekends ago and it was advertised under another name from the venue I…read morebought the tickets from. This appears to be a common theme out here in LA so I am assuming it's kinda like a "pop up" name depending upon the producers/production company. In any case, I feel like I had been here before (under a different name, or perhaps in the same area) but I do not recall the entrance being so heightened on a platform with chunky steps and also a handicap bridge (which was difficult to enter and exit on). Once inside, the theater was fine (but old) and seating was not comfortable (I sat on a folding chair). Stage was easy to see from any seat in the house. Unfortunately, the production was rather grim so we left during intermission. Not sure if I'd come to another production here; I guess it all depends on what it is.

I attended their Clifton's Canteen 1940's USO tribute show over the Independence Day weekend in…read moreDowntown Los Angeles. As a amateur cosplayer/dapper day enthusiast I hardly ever get a chance to use my vintage threads because there aren't many venues which allow you to wear your swing era fashion. However from the moment I approached the Clifton's Canteen, I was immediately greeted by an array of 1940's classic cars and a red carpet marking the venue.It was awe-inspiring to see all the players dressed to the tens both guys and dames in classic Navy, Army, MP military uniforms. As you walk through the beautiful entrance way you are transported into the sights, sounds, smells of a 1940's canteen military ballroom. Golden standards fill the air, friendly patrons dressed in classic formal gowns, gent in suits, A-line dresses, tuxedos, sweater sets, zoot suits,bobby sockers and dapper gents move about the 3-story building in the cafeteria, lounge, two bars, conservatory, ballroom dancefloor, live music stage, various seating lounges and numerous photo op displays. The Creating Arts Studios crew are real professional who engage and immerse you in the era of the event. They stayed in character both on stage and most importantly off when they were engaging with the guest. The host channeling Bing Crosby was the best portraying smooth charisma, saucy wit, high class and swoon worthy voice. The Andrew sisters performance was a definite show stopper having everyone sing along and they could really harmonize. The young lady singer, Patty Page, I think was so great and loved her sultry romantic ballads. My favorite by far way the two MP solider singers who literally had people in tears with the songs they sang and the great performances to boot. If you ask nicely with a big smile the male actors might dance with you when they aren't on stage....talk about worth it lol. Plus they weren't too hard on the eyes, if you get my drift ladies. This type of classy, timeless and fun event is exactly the type of venue others like myself having been yearning for years. I want to thank all the crew, singers, band, the Clifton's cafeteria workers (who also were in character by the way which thought was great touch) for making this a magical experience for me. Without a doubt in my mind this company and these events will be become even bigger success in the very near future. Oh yeah by the way their performance end at ticket time but DO NOT book it for the door. The secondary fun begins after the show when the swing era dj puts on lively swing hits and classic slow dances of the time fulling up the upstairs ballroom with dancers of all ages and levels. I saw older couples slow dancing, young people lindy hopping, a foxtrot and tons of cool people grabbing a drink and laughing with friends. Thanks Creating Arts studios for a night I could only dream up and next time I will definitely be bringing along as many people as I could gather to these awesome events.

My boyfriend and I have seen two shows at this small and intimate performance venue on the east…read moreside of Santa Monica. We have seen both "The Experiment" and "Chicabarent" which we just saw on Friday evening, May 20th, 2016. Chicabarent was a combination show of Chicago, Cabaret and Rent. I really am not going to go into a great and lengthy description, because you can't describe these shows accurately in a Yelp review. You must see them for yourselves. The shows are amazing, though provoking, entertaining and lots of audience interaction (which we love). The cast of both shows have been absolutely stunning! Please see a show here. It is simply a great experience. How could you not love this place?