Searching for Robert Hennessey
2025-08-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Michael-Shaun Hennessey’s true story begins with a simple question: “Are you my daddy?”
A true story of search, surprise and discovery.
What if the person you’ve spent decades searching for…isn’t who you think they are?
Join award-winning performer, Michael-Shaun Hennessey in this captivating one-man show about his decades-long search for his father – a journey filled with false leads, near misses, and an absolutely mind blowing twist that will leave you speechless.
For over three decades, Michael-Shaun searched for his father, a truck driver named Robert Hennessey, following every possible clue. He changed his own last name to Hennessey, called every Robert in the phone book, and even created viral videos in hopes of finding the Father he had never met.
Join Michael-Shaun as he takes you on his journey through childhood doorbell dashes, (“Are you my daddy?”), curious coincidences in leather bars, mailbox stakeouts and DNA disappointments – all leading to a Father’s Day revelation that will upend everything you thought you knew about his search.
This extraordinary true story demonstrates that our most heartfelt requests can lead to remarkable destinations we’ve never imagined. It’s all about the power of persistence, the beauty of coincidence, and the family connections that might be hiding right under our noses – possibly even just a mile from where Michael-Shaun grew up.
Prepare to laugh, cry and gasp in disbelief as Michael-Shaun’s quest unfolds with incredible synchronicities that seem too perfect to be real. An 11:11 connection? A phone number coincidence? School classmates, who turn out to be more than just friends? This show has it all!
Featuring uncanny coincidences, near-misses, and a conclusion so perfect it seems scripted by fate itself, this show reminds us all to remain open to life’s unexpected possibilities and to let fate work it’s magic.
Don’t miss this emotional roller coaster that culminates in a revelation that will renew your faith in life’s surprising possibilities.

In Search of Black People
2025-08-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Directed by Jane Morris, this comedic exploration promises to deliver Browne’s signature wit and unique perspective on a timely and thought-provoking topic.
Roz Browne, known for her appearances on shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Baskets, This Fool, Bob Hearts Abishola, and The View, will embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural commentary in her latest solo endeavor. “In Search of Black People” delves into the comedian’s observations and experiences, filtered through her sharp comedic lens.

$20

Kathryn Schorr's Saturday Night Comedy Club
2025-08-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Stand Up Featuring
Karen Forman
Julie Weidmann
Katherine Hybein Yoon
Allison Dyen
Daniel Robaire
Sam Orson
and
Kathryn Schorr

8pm
$15
Free parking, free wine and snacks, Party on the patio!

Comedy n Chill
2025-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Fanatic Salon & Comedy n’ Chill presents:
A night of stand up
Hosted by Maria Bruggere

Featuring

Chris Waiatkus
Hugo Galaxy
Jessie ‘Jetski’ Johnson
Opey Olagbaju
Gabby Lamb
Matt Coffern

Hosted by Maria Bruggere

$15
Doors 7:30, show 8:00

Off the Wall's 50th Pre-Anniversary Show
2025-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Off the Wall and Mostly Organic with Carol Weiss on the piano.

$15

All-Star Variety Show
2025-09-24 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Hosted by Jenny McNulty

Just like the name says, this show features the very best entertainers from around the
country doing what they do best. AND, then those All Stars take the stage together for
improv, games and more in a show that’s very unique and wildly fun. Watching your
favorites light up the stage while (for some) being just a little bit out of their comfort zone is
an experience you don’t want to miss!

Formerly called the “Vegan Variety Hour.” Now, Jennie has opened up the stage to include
even more amazing performers while still keeping the same light-hearted, progressive and
intelligent vibe. (And, some of the crowd favorites, like “The VegAliens” will still be around to
tickle your plant-based funny bones.

Spend the last Wednesday of every month with us at the Fanatic Salon in Culver City.

Backyard Improv & Recess Variety Show
2025-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Backyard Improv and Recess Variety Show

Hey hey, it’s improv and stuff. Music, performance art, comedy. Super excited for Katrina’s solo music set! Come check it out!
Recess presents great improv and performance art, with musical accompaniment by Ray Selinidis.
Doors @ 7:45pm with refreshments served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.

LINEUP

8:00pm – Engulfed in RAGE – 3 of the original amazing Westside Residency cast pair with Ash and Laura to let out some RAGE!
8:30pm – Saucia – Bryan Saunders and Al Garcia bring another amazing duo performance.

Intermission
9:00pm – Reflections: Katrina Sings – Katrina Lofgren performs original solo music!
9:30pm – Coca-Lola-AhAhAh – Cody, Lala and Ash will present movement and voice guided by music from Ray Selinidis.
Tickets
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, Sept 26. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.

FIRST TIME BUYERS
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of Sept 24, 2025.

$15

Kathryn Schorr's Saturday Night Comedy Club
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Stand Up Featuring
Karen Forman
Brianne Bonner
Roz Browne
Rene Lancaster
Meghan Scibona
Stacy Dymalski
and
Kathryn Schorr

8pm
$15
Free parking, free wine and snacks, Party on the patio!

Trans4merz feat. Bucket o' Snakes, Waterbrains and Mr. Johnson
2025-10-18 20:00, 2025-11-08 20:00, 2025-12-06 20:00, 2026-02-28 20:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
This month The Trans4merz (along with Bucket O’ Snakes, Waterbrains and Mr. Johnson) are part of The California Longform Improv Festival at The Fanatic Salon. If you want to be assured of a seat, the best thing to do is to call The Fanatic Salon theater at (310) 622-2046 and leave a messge as to how many tickets you need and your name and you can pay for them at the door when you arrive. The tickets are still just $15. Friends of the four groups – and those not associated with the festival – will get priority (if necessary) before the festival folks. But you need to be there by 8pm AND (depending on attendance) have tickets.

$15

Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess Improv & Stuff

Two new-to-us improv groups, musical improv, & experimental performance art! Branson NeJame scores the entire night & Ray Selinidis joins!
Recess presents great improv and performance art, with musical accompaniment by Branson NeJame & Ray Selinidis.
Doors @ 7:45pm with refreshments served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.

LINEUP

8:00pm – Knapsack improv – They’ve been performing for a while around town, and now we get to see them at our show!
8:30pm – Singing in the Range – Our monoscene musical improv group accompanied by Branson NeJame!
Intermission
9:00pm – Funny Practice – A new duo group with Andie Sloane and Rolland Lopez!
9:30pm – Coca-Lolash – Cody & Ash will present movement and voice guided by music from Branson NeJame & Ray Selinidis.
Tickets
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, Oct 24. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.

FIRST TIME BUYERS
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of Oct 22, 2025.

$15

Off the Wall and Mostly Organic
2025-10-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Off the Wall and Mostly Organic with Carol Weiss on the piano.

With Special Guest, Mitch Silpa

$15

ESL Ethnic Super Laughs Comedy
2025-11-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Grammar Optimal, Laughter Guaranteed!

Featuring:
John Lu
Kiki Yeung
Nithenya
Frank Traynor

$22

Comedy n Chill
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Fanatic Salon & Comedy n’ Chill presents:
A night of stand up
Hosted by Maria Bruggere

Featuring

Matthew Coe
Omid Singh
Brittany Ross
Char Ramtin
Ethan Victor
and
Blake Rosier

Hosted by Maria Bruggere

$15
Doors 7:30, show 8:00

Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess

Improv, musical improv, more improv & experimental performance art!
Recess presents new-to-us group Meat Cute, musical improv from Singing in the Range, our favorite friends Space Heater plus the performance art of Coca-Lola, with musical accompaniment by Branson NeJame all night long!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
LINEUP
8:00pm – Meat Cute – This new group includes my pal Bryan Saunders and other very talented and funny improvisers!
8:30pm – Singing in the Range – Our monoscene musical improv group accompanied by Branson NeJame!
Intermission
9:00pm – Space Heater – This wonderful improv group has been heating up the stage since we’ve started!
9:30pm – Coca-Lola – Cody & Laura will present movement and voice guided by music from Branson NeJame.
Tickets
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, Dec 12. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of Dec 10, 2025.

$15

Off the Wall and Mostly Organic End of Year Celebration
2025-12-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States

The WPA
2025-12-24 19:00 - 21:00
Write it. Hone it. Perform it. From page to stage. Jane Morris conducts a solo performance workshop that takes your work from idea to staging, to performing. The class works with actors and writers at any level of the process, whether you’re just getting started, or you feel almost ready to mount a whole solo show. Look at your work from various angles, as a personal story, as satire, as action, as dialogue.
Stop waiting to perform. Start working right now! The workshop, now in its third year, has produced 9 original shows. Every participant has finished work and taken their work to venues around Los Angeles. Our shows have traveled the country and won awards. Your performance can be next!
You’ll have the opportunity to rehearse and perform your work at the fanaticSalon whenever you’re ready!
Click here to see a list of successful productions spawned by WPA

Thursday Open Mic with Maria Bruggere
2025-12-25 19:00
Our critically acclaimed Open Mic is a welcoming atmosphere for comics new and seasoned. Sign in format. $5 for everyone! Every Thursday. 6:00 PM sign up, 7:00 PM show time.

Improv Drop-In with Jeff Michalski
2025-12-27 11:00 - 14:00
Move. Read. Play. Jeff Michalski is forwarding improv and acting to the next evolutionary level.
Jeff Michalski has taught all forms of improvisation for over twenty years, as well as developed his own long-form techniques. He has performed across the United States, Canada, and Ireland in theatres and nightclubs and has directed Second City companies in Chicago, Los Angeles, Kilkenny, and Toronto. Founder of the Second City ETC, he also helped create the Second City Training Program in Chicago and Los Angeles.
As a producer, director and performer, he has worked with Dan Castellaneta, Chris Farley, Amy Sedaris, Mike Meyer, Steven Colbert, Ryan Stiles, and many more.
$30

Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2026-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess

https://www.facebook.com/events/881101984501873
Improv, musical improv, more improv & experimental performance art! Branson NeJame scores the entire night & Ray Selinidis joins Coca-Lola!
We are back with our second show of the year, and our very first show for Medley Mashup, a musical improv group hand crafted for this night only!
Recess presents Meat Cute, musical improv with Medley Mashup, returning favorites The Gordons, plus the performance art of Coca-Lola
Musical accompaniment by Branson NeJame all night long and Ray Selinidis joining for Coca-Lola!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
LINEUP
8:00pm – Meat Cute – Ready to butcher your heart and carve you a new funny bone.
8:30pm – Medley Mashup – We’ve got an amazing lineup featuring Leah Knauer, Holly Brown, Jon Baum, and fake cousins Bryan & Cody Saunders, for a very fun musical improv performance!
Intermission
9:00pm – The Gordons – Formed in 2017 in Los Angeles, CA. The Gordons have been performing since they were hand selected at iO West (RIP) to form a comedy bond that has now made them family. Character driven with a mix of emotion and play, each show is fun and unexpected.
9:30pm – Coca-Lola – Cody & Laura will present movement and voice guided by music from Ray Selinidis and Branson NeJame.
Tickets
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, Jan 23. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of January 21, 2026.

$15

Kathryn Schorr's Saturday Night Comedy Club
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Stand Up Featuring
Karen Forman
Danna Kiel
Roz Browne
Ben Thompson
Meghan Scibona
Stacy Dymalski
and
Kathryn Schorr

8pm
$15
Free parking, free wine and snacks, Party on the patio!

Off the Wall and Mostly Organic
2026-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Off the Wall and Mostly Organic with Carol Weiss on the piano.

With Special Guest, Jim Staahl

$15

Kathryn Schorr's Stand Up and Tell a Story
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Stand Up Featuring
Roz Browne
Lauri Fraser
Liz Sale
Bernadette Birkett
Miyo Yamaguchi
Sister Mary Martha
hosted by
Danna Kiel

8pm
$15
Free parking, free wine and snacks, Party on the patio!

Generations of Improv
2026-02-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Off the Wall and Mostly Organic with Jeff Urband on piano.

With Special Guest, Lance Kinsey

$15

Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2026-02-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess

Recess Improv & Stuff
Improv, musical improv, clown & experimental performance art! Branson NeJame scores the entire night!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
==LINEUP==
8:00pm – Top 40 – This new-to-me improv group is full of known-to-me great improvisers! Come get to know them!
8:30pm – Medley Mashup – Final lineup to be announced, but already we got John Baum, Mary Hynes, and Cody Saunders. Plus the brilliance of Branson NeJame on keys!
==Intermission==
9:00pm – Clown House – Clown house is for sale.. but first, they’re throwing a show. Expect big characters, escalating nonsense, and beautifully committed chaos. Open house? Yes. Safe house? Absolutely not.
9:30pm – Coca-Lolash – Cody & Ash will present movement and voice guided by music from Branson NeJame. We probably will wear silly outfits and have some sort of props, but maybe we will just sit on the stage and croak.
==Tickets==
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, Feb 27. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.
==FIRST TIME BUYERS==
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of February 25, 2026.

$15

You Say What? Hosted by Miyo.
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Because the truth is weirder than fiction.
Featuring:
Alex Stein
Frank Traynor
Lauri Fraser
Roz Browne
Vicki Juditz
and
Host: Miyo

Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess
Recess presents a rare duo group, musical improv with Medley Mashup, Space Heater, and the performance art of Coca-Lolash featuring Ray!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
==LINEUP==
8:00pm – This felt right earlier… – Grace Harryman and Jeremy Weinrich give us a rare treat with this duo to start up our night!
8:30pm – Medley Mashup – We’ve got another fun lineup with Jon, Cody, and others TBD! Ray Selinidis accompanies!
==Intermission==
9:00pm – Space Heater – Among the founding group for our regular shows here at fanaticSalon, and ready to heat up the stage once again!
9:30pm – Coca-Lolash – Ash and Cody will present movement and voice guided by music from Ray Selinidis.
==Tickets==
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, April 10. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.
==FIRST TIME BUYERS==
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of April 8, 2026.

==FIRST TIME BUYERS==
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of February 25, 2026.

$15
