'Tis the Season for the Undead in Holiday Spoof Zombie Holiday Special
Theatre Asylum (6320 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038)
- Full Price:
- $15.00
- Our Price:
- $7.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Zombie Holiday Special have expired.
The last date listed for Zombie Holiday Special was Saturday January 8, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Improvatorium's Pure Improv: Scenes, Songs and Games
- Full Price:
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- Our Price:
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Improvatorium, the company that brought you Zombience and Hitchcocked, brings you Pure Improv, a hilarious short-form improv show at Theatre Asylum. With long-form improv currently in fashion, Improvatorium returns to improvised scenes, songs, extended scenes, and traditional improv games that are now almost considered retro. The show is directed by Patrick Bristow (Ellen, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Who's Line is it Anyway?) and stars a rotating cast with a new special guest each show. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Casual and relaxed
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The show runs about 1 hour and it is really funny.
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Goldstar Member on Other
Be ready to get involved the more you do the more fun you'll have.
14 Goldstar Member Reviews
jleq
We went mostly because my wife's teenage son was in town. Neither my wife/myself were overwhlmed with the thought of the 'undead'. And, while he likes the concept, my wife's son was less than impressed.Written on Dec 20 2010
But, since it's largely improv, the show's "direction" may be different when you attend
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My son who is 13 is fascinated by the undead. We thought to give this play a try, not knowing what to expect. From the moment that we went in the theater the members where in character. It's a small venue but, perfect for this type of improvisational play. You are more likely to get involved. The audience needs not to be shy and come with their wits since ultimately they control the direction the play takes. I would not encourage anybody younger than 13 as they could be some foul language but, nothing he was not able to handle. Overall, it was a great evening we both enjoyed it and we would highly recommend it if you are interested in some chuckles.Written on Nov 23 2010
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Goldstar Member
Great improve stage play! Had a lot of laughs with this one. The actors work together very well and Holly the zombie is the cutest zombie I've ever seen!Written on Dec 08 2010
A small theater room (in the play the actors referred to it as converted garage - that's about right).
Good seats and the actors interact with the audience during the play.
Bring something 'interesting' for the play to borrow for the show (really funny).
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Brian
I don't really "get" the current zombie, vampire, undead craze. Also, living in L.A., there is an overabundance of local "improv troupes" plying their trade on any given night. This combo didn't make for a highly anticipated evening.Written on Nov 22 2010
However, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. From the moment I picked up my Goldstar-purchased ticket, the performance was on.
A group of very talented actors portray a family in a typical holiday-type television broadcast. Except with zombies. And dysfunction galore.
They do take suggestions from the audience (once again - this conceit starts from your first moments at the box office) and once they integrate them into the show, it's impossible to tell what is scripted and what is improvised. There was a moment that I was convinced was a scripted part of the show that I found out later was improvised. It's seamless and very impressive.
All the stereotypical elements of an extended family are in place, as well as a special guest from Israel who is rather dumbfounded by all the "Christian love" directed his way.
The cast is extremely strong, with several standouts, among them Alison Monk as Grandma, Vanessa Whitney as the put upon, neglected daughter and Peggy Etra as Mom. The director, Patrick Bristow, stepped into this particular performance to cover an absent actor and stole every moment that he was in.
Leslee Harman's characterization was fully realized and very funny.
Oh, and did I mention it's a musical?
GO SEE IT!
You'll laugh your decaying body parts off
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More Information About Zombie Holiday Special
Website
http://www.theatreasylum-la.com/
Quotes & Highlights
- Read Goldstar members reviews of Zombience: the Improvised Zombie Musical.
Description
Zombie attacks got you down? You are cordially invited to join America's favorite singing family, The Wallaces, who are still doing their annual holiday TV special in spite of the recent plague!
Join the fun for a semi improvised holiday TV special with the Wallace Family, who, in the spirit of the season, have decided to include all of their family members, even those who have recently become undead. Let the Wallace Family entertain you with songs, recipes, stories of the season, nostalgia and the distinct potential for some mayhem and eating of flesh.
The hour long show is a perfect length for busy holiday revelers to get some quality entertainment and still be able to make an appearance at your sister-in-law's obligatory holiday party afterwards.
It's the season of forgiveness, tolerance and renewal. Even for zombies.
About the Ticket Supplier: Combined Artform/Theatre Asylum
Founded in 1998, C.A.F.E. (Combined Artform Entertainment) is on a mission to develop and combine all art forms to pioneer the "arts of the future," as well as be an active and supporting member of the San Francisco--and now Los Angeles--performance production scene. Created by Producing Artistic Director Matthew Quinn, and joined by Steve Kahn in 1999, C.A.F.E. has collaborated with actors, singers, filmmakers, sketch comedy groups, musicians, improvisers and fine artists in more than 100 shows, including Santaland Diaries, Eavesdropper (SF), Monday Night Improv Jam (SF), Thursday Night Improv Jam (LA), PAPA (at the Eureka with Open Fist), Tilted Frame Improv and the SF Solo Festival.