The WPA
2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
2026-07-16 19:00, 2026-08-20 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.

Dylan Brody's Thinking Aloud
2026-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning humorist, author, playwright and independent film-maker Dylan Brody brings music in his latest solo show, THINKING ALLOWED, turning story-telling and song into a cohesive evening of laughter and, ultimately, hope for a brighter future. What starts as a promised evening of soothing comedy builds to an impassioned call for an intellectual renaissance that might bring about a swift end to a dark age and the introduction of a new enlightenment.

“Dylan is funny in ways that don’t remind me of anyone.” — David Sedaris

“I love this dude’s comedy.” — Margaret Cho

“His writing is brilliant.” — Robin Williams

$20 with reservation
$23 at the door

Improv Drop-In with Jeff Michalski
2026-07-18 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

Trans4merz, Feat. Bucket of Snakes
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00 | 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
2026-07-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Improv comedy and performance art by The Funny Twins, Medley Mashup, Space Heater, and Coca-Lolash w/music by Branson NeJame!
Recess welcomes a delightful duo, The Funny Twins, to join us for a night of improv and stuff!
Branson NeJame accompanying on keyboard 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 – The Funny Twins – James Heaney and Morgan Christensen are so similar you can’t tell them apart. And good gravy are they funny!
8:30pm – Medley Mashup – Musical improv with return performers: James Heaney, Mary Hynes, Vickie Hayley, Katrina Lofgren and Cody Saunders w/Branson on keys!
==Intermission==
9:00pm – Space Heater – Back to heat up an already hot Culver City night!
9:30pm – Coca-Lolash – Cody and Ash bring movement and sound to beautiful music by our guest musical director Branson NeJame.
==Tickets==
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, July 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 July 22, 2026.

Kathryn Schorr's Saturday Night Comedy Club
2026-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Stand Up Featuring
Karen Forman
Liz Sale
Rebecca Josefa
Justin Herman
Danna Kiel
Roz Browne
Brian Kiley
and
Kathryn Schorr

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

Generations of Improv
2026-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
$15

Comedy For Your Brain
2026-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Jeff Michalski workshops together with Russ Gooberman workshops
8pm
$15

Recess Improv & Stuff
2026-08-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess Improv and Stuff
Improv comedy w/cast from a Chris Alvarado class, live music by Daisy Spanks, and performance art by Coca-Lola w/music by Branson NeJame!!
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. Liquor store right next door!
==LINEUP==
8:00pm – Requiem for a Class – Revising this form with 10+ class players. Several scenes performed as independent short pieces inspired by music.
8:30pm – Class Mashup – We will do 2 separate shorter group montage style improv performances w/Branson providing a musical score!
==Intermission==
9:00pm – Daisy Spanks – Live music from Daisy Spanks!
9:30pm – Coca-Lola – Cody and Ash bring movement and sound to beautiful music by Branson NeJame.
DID I MENTION THE MUSIC!?
==Tickets==
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, August 14. 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 August 12, 2026.

2026-08-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
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

WePolak
2026-08-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
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 message 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 $20 per person.

$20
