Star-Studded Improv: Gary Austin and Friends Live 2
The Groundlings Theatre, Between Poinsettia and Fuller (7307 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046)
- Full Price:
- $20.00 - $25.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00 - $12.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Gary Austin and Friends Live 2 have expired.
The last date listed for Gary Austin and Friends Live 2 was Monday January 30, 2012 / 8:00pm.
Currently at The Groundlings Theatre:
The Groundlings Presents The Completely Different Late Show
- Full Price:
- $13.00
- Our Price:
- $6.50
The Groundlings presents The Completely Different Late Show, a wild improv explosion by the cast of the Groundlings' Main Company. Audience suggestions are taken throughout the night for improvised scenes to be performed by the best in the business. It's also a testing ground for brand new material that may be headed for the Groundlings' main show. Famous alumni include Jon Lovitz, Phil Hartman, Pat Morita, Lisa Kudrow and Paul Reubens, who created his Pee-wee Herman character there. You never know -- every week, it's an all-new comedy experience. Learn More
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
I had no idea there was Valet parking! that would have made all the difference
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davetastic on Where to Park
There is valet parking, but if you look around, you can find free street parking.
3 Goldstar Member Reviews
davetastic
The show was a real treat. Gary Austin's improv shows are top-notch. It was great seeing established stars sharing the stage with equally, if not more, talented lesser known actors. The free wine and beer during intermission was an added bonus. I will definitely go again!Written on Aug 27 2011
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It was a fabulous show and very funny in the historical groundlings theatre. Great night out!Written on Jan 31 2012
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Goldstar Member
I LOVED it! the only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I had to leave at intermission because I could only find a 2 hour parking spot. So come early enough to find parking!Written on Jan 31 2012
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More Information About Gary Austin and Friends Live 2
Website
http://groundlings.com/shows/show-details.aspx?showID=129
Description
For guests age 21 and older, there will be complimentary wine and beer available at intermission and after the show.
Gary Austin
Gary Austin is the founder and original director of The Groundlings, Los Angeles' premier character-based improv company, which began in 1974. Many of Saturday Night Live's actors and writers have come from The Groundlings. He began his professional career as a performing member of San Francisco's famed improv company, The Committee, where he worked with Second City's Del Close. Gary holds a BA Degree in Theatre from San Francisco State University. He is the Producer and Artistic Director of The Gary Austin Workshops.
Gary conducts workshops and develops projects with actors and writers in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Chicago. Colorado and Washington DC. He's a frequent guest-instructor at The Pit in New York, at Artistic New Directions in New York, and at Second City in Chicago and New York. He also co-teaches with his wife, Wenndy MacKenzie, the highly regarded vocal coach.
Gary is developing theatre projects in New York, Seattle, Washington DC and Los Angeles, some of which are currently in production. He directs Works In Progress for Artistic New Directions in New York. "My purpose in presenting these original works is to help people develop projects of their own." Gary directs his improvisational company Austin's Dog Bread at the Groundling Theatre in Los Angeles.
Gary has performed his solo shows, "Church," and "OIL" in New York, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Seattle, Washington DC, Woodstock, New York and Fort Collins, Colorado.
His students work throughout the world of entertainment as actors, singers, comedians, writers, directors and producers. Some notable artists to come from The Groundlings are Lisa Kudrow, Will Ferrell, Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman), Laraine Newman, Kathy Griffin, Cheryl Hines, Jon Lovitz, Chris Kattan, Cheri Oteri, Maya Rudolph, Julia Sweeney, Phil LaMarr, Ana Gasteyer, Mindy Sterling, Wil Forte, Jennifer Coolidge, and the late Phil Hartman.
Gary's students include Oscar winner Helen Hunt, Jennifer Grey, Helen Slater, Lindsay Crouse (Oscar nominee), Tony winner Lillias White, the late Pat Morita (Oscar nominee), the late Jack Soo (Barney Miller), Donna Summer, Loretta DeVine, Keith David, Mark Dacascos (Iron Chef America), Robert David Hall (CSI), Danielle Panabaker (Shark, Mr. Brooks), Kay Panabaker (No Ordinary Family), and Casey Wilson (Saturday Night Live).
Gary and his work have been featured on NPR's "Fresh Air," in major trades, and in several books, including "Acting Teachers of America" by Ronald Rand, "The Actors Guide to Qualified Acting Coaches" (both LA and NY) by Larry Silverberg, and "The Funniest One in the Room - The Lives and Legends of Del Close" by Kim "Howard" Johnson.