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I love acting. I always have.
That lead me to fall in love with improvisation.

Over the years I’ve had the chance to study with incredible improv teachers: Jo McGinley, Dan O’Connor, Tracy Burns, David Razowsky, Gunner Rohrbacher, Karen Maruyama, Cynthia Szigeti and many others. Every one of them shaped me as an artist.

Then the pandemic happened. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t learning alongside other artists. I missed it more than I realized.

Years ago, a brilliant artist told me: “Improv is like love. You have to give it away.”

When we opened Outside In Theatre, I knew what I wanted to do. Share the things I love most about improv: story, character, relationships, and the way people connect.

I love noir. The longing, the danger, the loneliness, the people trapped by their own desires. I wanted to push the genre forward. A future soaked in ugly neon and acid rain. A future where technology evolved faster than people did. A future where it’s easier to talk to a machine than another human.

And underneath all of it, one question: What makes us human?

Dark Metropolis throws itself into that space.
We may not always like what we find there. I wouldn’t expect a happy ending.

But if you have some time in early June, come join us somewhere in the neon shadows of Los Angeles.
I can promise you safe passage through the front door. After that, be careful who you talk to.

In Dark Metropolis, every connection is dangerous.

Directed by Paul Hungerford

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ykdu2r88
Dates: June 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14 at 8pm

I love acting. I always have.
That lead me to fall in love with improvisation.

Over the years I’ve had the chance to study with incredible improv teachers: Jo McGinley, Dan O’Connor, Tracy Burns, David Razowsky, Gunner Rohrbacher, Karen Maruyama, Cynthia Szigeti and many others. Every one of them shaped me as an artist.

Then the pandemic happened. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t learning alongside other artists. I missed it more than I realized.

Years ago, a brilliant artist told me: “Improv is like love. You have to give it away.”

When we opened Outside In Theatre, I knew what I wanted to do. Share the things I love most about improv: story, character, relationships, and the way people connect.

I love noir. The longing, the danger, the loneliness, the people trapped by their own desires. I wanted to push the genre forward. A future soaked in ugly neon and acid rain. A future where technology evolved faster than people did. A future where it’s easier to talk to a machine than another human.

And underneath all of it, one question: What makes us human?

Dark Metropolis throws itself into that space.
We may not always like what we find there. I wouldn’t expect a happy ending.

But if you have some time in early June, come join us somewhere in the neon shadows of Los Angeles.
I can promise you safe passage through the front door. After that, be careful who you talk to.

In Dark Metropolis, every connection is dangerous.

Directed by Paul Hungerford

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ykdu2r88
Dates: June 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14 at 8pm

I love acting. I always have.
That lead me to fall in love with improvisation.

Over the years I’ve had the chance to study with incredible improv teachers: Jo McGinley, Dan O’Connor, Tracy Burns, David Razowsky, Gunner Rohrbacher, Karen Maruyama, Cynthia Szigeti and many others. Every one of them shaped me as an artist.

Then the pandemic happened. For the first time in a long time, I wasn’t learning alongside other artists. I missed it more than I realized.

Years ago, a brilliant artist told me: “Improv is like love. You have to give it away.”

When we opened Outside In Theatre, I knew what I wanted to do. Share the things I love most about improv: story, character, relationships, and the way people connect.

I love noir. The longing, the danger, the loneliness, the people trapped by their own desires. I wanted to push the genre forward. A future soaked in ugly neon and acid rain. A future where technology evolved faster than people did. A future where it’s easier to talk to a machine than another human.

And underneath all of it, one question: What makes us human?

Dark Metropolis throws itself into that space.
We may not always like what we find there. I wouldn’t expect a happy ending.

But if you have some time in early June, come join us somewhere in the neon shadows of Los Angeles.
I can promise you safe passage through the front door. After that, be careful who you talk to.

In Dark Metropolis, every connection is dangerous.

Directed by Paul Hungerford

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ykdu2r88
Dates: June 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 14 at 8pm

Improvised Cyber Noir, yes please. Come check out this very cool show at a very cool theatre. Swipe for info. Tic link in my bio.

@outsideinthtr @emilylouisekugel @kevin.bohleber @ke7in11 @mikevillanu @sillyjillymarie @mr_funnyq @danielleweeks111 @tislizlanier @meganmakesbubbles

Directed by: @improvisingpaul
Photo cred: @lauraparagano

Improvised Cyber Noir, yes please. Come check out this very cool show at a very cool theatre. Swipe for info. Tic link in my bio.

@outsideinthtr @emilylouisekugel @kevin.bohleber @ke7in11 @mikevillanu @sillyjillymarie @mr_funnyq @danielleweeks111 @tislizlanier @meganmakesbubbles

Directed by: @improvisingpaul
Photo cred: @lauraparagano

I have come to realize one of the most joyous things I get to do in this life, is build community. It takes patience, listening and space.

You try something and it fails. So you try something else and all the sudden everyone wants to know more. A show as simple as ‘Short & Long of It’ has done just that inspired our community to come out and play, make each other laugh, connect and just enjoy each other’s company.

Friday night at 9:30 is another show and I hope you can come out and spend time with this brilliant burgeoning community. Join us, come watch snd come play. We need you here. #comedy #improv #theatre #lathtr

@noneactplay returns to @outsideinthtr Saturday 5/2 at 7:30pm.


Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously.

The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?


*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

I promise you FUN! Whether you're brand new to improv, jumping back in, or looking to stretch your creative muscles, this drop-in is a space to take risks, have fun, and surprise yourself. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All levels welcome—just bring yourself!

SPECIAL GUEST JILL HOFFMAN!!!

None-Act Play returns to @outsideinthtr Friday 4/17 at 7:30pm.


Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously!


The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?


*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

None-Act Play! Friday 4/17 7:30pm at Outside In Theatre

Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously!

The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?

*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

None-Act Play! Friday 4/17 7:30pm at Outside In Theatre

Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously!

The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?

*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

None-Act Play! Friday 4/17 7:30pm at Outside In Theatre

Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously!

The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?

*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

None-Act Play! Friday 4/17 7:30pm at Outside In Theatre

Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously!

The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?

*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

None-Act Play! Friday 4/17 7:30pm at Outside In Theatre

Serious thespians perform serious work they take very seriously!

The playwrights are unknown! The genres are ridiculous! The scripts are blank! What could go wrong?

*Disclaimer: This show is fully scripted and is in no way improvised

Weird Tuxedo

Long-running improv duos WeirDass (Bob Dassie and Stephnie Weir) and Orange Tuxedo
(Carla and Craig Cackowski) team up to bring you an hour of character-based comedy!

Starring
Carla Cackowski
Craig Cackowski
Bob Dassie
Stephanie Weir

With Special Guest:

Heyday!
Chris Alvarado
Amanda Blake Davis
Matt Cavedon

April is National #Volunteer Month. 💫

We're so grateful for our volunteers at #OutsideInTheatre! Your support helps us create a space where everyone feels welcomed and seen.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community.

💜 If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the link in our bio to learn more! ⤴️

📸: @alexleetakesphotos

#outsidein #losangeles
#nationalvolunteermonth

April is National #Volunteer Month. 💫

We're so grateful for our volunteers at #OutsideInTheatre! Your support helps us create a space where everyone feels welcomed and seen.

Thank you for being such an important part of our community.

💜 If you are interested in volunteering, please visit the link in our bio to learn more! ⤴️

📸: @alexleetakesphotos

#outsidein #losangeles
#nationalvolunteermonth

They got the call. They showed up. The rest? Nobody knows, and that’s exactly the point.

For THE PICK-UP SHOW I brought together some of LA’s most fearless improvisors for a night of scenes, stories, and comedic chaos, none of it planned, all of it electric. Directed by yours truly, Paul Hungerford

No script. No safety net. Just magic made live, right in front of you.

The only thing planned is your ticket!