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Tuesday Thomas opens doors for trans comics in the L.A. comedy scene at the Pack Theater

LA Times , March 17, 2022

“Tuesday Thomas knows that when booking an all-trans comic lineup, the last thing she wants is the same perspective and punch lines rehashed by every performer on stage. Instead, Trans Hilarious, debuting tonight at the Pack Theater, aims to avoid tokenism by changing things up and showing that there are as many ways to be trans as there are to be funny.” Read More

Historic Hollywood Complex Theaters Could Close As Owners Plan To Sell

LAist, Sep 1, 2022

“Shockley got his start performing in the Pack Theater at the Complex, describing it as “my first theater home that I’ve ever had.” The large number of spaces within the Complex are a big advantage for independent performers, according to Shockley. “[It’s hard] trying to find somewhere where, oh, there’s a stage we can rehearse at, and it’s not someone’s backyard, or someone’s living room,”” Read More

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The Best Improv Twitch Channels Right Now

MP3s & NPCs, October 9, 2020

“Based out of Los Angeles, The Pack Theater has been unveiling a slew of fresh content weekly. Some of their most popular shows include The Animal Crossing Improv Show, Mornin' Norm, and Power Selling 101 LIVE with Michael DeWitt. Aside from live programming, they've been offering classes in improv and sketch comedy.” Read More

The Pack comedy theater opens 7 nights a week, gives other LA theaters a run for their funny

TimeOutLA, July 13 2016

“The theater—which grew out of the Miles Stroth Workshop, focused on advanced training for improv comedians—has one rule for every show: don't be boring. We'd say this seems like a no-brainer, but a lot of improv in this city has been resting on its "famous people trained here a decade ago!" laurels. At the Pack, players, teachers and students embrace the belief that comedy must constantly evolve to remain fresh, surprising and relevant.” Read More

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Ahead of The Pack, the new theater rocking LA's comedy scene

LAist, July 31, 2016

“Rejoice, Angelenos! The Golden Age of comedy is upon us — actually it's been upon us for the last few years. Between all the improv troupes, classes, performance spaces and online platforms that serve as farm leagues for aspiring funny types to hone their material before they're called up to the majors, the Comedy Industrial Complex is a-boomin'. And Los Angeles is at the center of it.” Read More