Theatre Updates
♫♬…It’s beginning to look a lot like… theater, everywhere we go…♫♬
We’ve just installed the seating in our main ArtSpace and we’re proud to say, there’s not a bad seat in the house.
When we open our doors, we look forward to welcoming our audiences with general admission seating, but we also make it a priority to ensure that any audience member requiring special seating has the access and time needed to get to their most comfortable spot. Another way we create Brave Spaces for All.
We’re still looking for volunteers to assist with the opening and beyond! Please hit the volunteer button and someone will contact you shortly!
We’re still looking for volunteers to assist with the opening and beyond! Please hit the volunteer button and someone will contact you shortly!
Scripted Updates
Zakiya Urbi Young’s SUBURBAN BLACK GIRL directed by Jacole Kitchen.
April 19 – May 13, 2025
Zakiya Young: poster child for racial reconciliation. She code switches with lightning speed. White sorority? Like, no prob. A Black and Latine church with a White pastor? She’ll praise God in Spanish! Broadway? Is it color blind casting or an all-Black show? Yes, she can do it all because this Suburban Black Girl has mastered the art of being ‘non-threatening.’ But when the new political regime begins criminalizing “otherness”, will she remain safe in her glass house of assimilation? Or will current events raze that house into shards of nonconformity?
Roger Q Mason’s CALIFORNIA STORY directed by Michael Alvarez
May 9 – June 3, 2025
Outside In will be producing California Story, the first play in the Califas Trilogy. The play will be produced offsite at Los Angeles City College – Caminito Theater
This genre-defying historical drama explores the complex journey of California’s last Mexican governor, Pío Pico, whose pursuit of the American Dream forces him to sacrifice his family, identity, and integrity. The play takes audiences on a journey between California’s past and a dystopian water-world future, confronting the costs of ambition, race, and privilege in America. At its heart, the play follows Pío Pico, whose sacrifices reflect the cost of clinging to the American dream during California’s transition into statehood in the 1800s.
The Califas Trilogy is made in partnership with Skylight Theatre and Roots and Wings Project, all the plays in the trilogy will be presented throughout May & June.
There will also be a series of talkbacks in May. Click on the image for more information.
Unscripted Updates
AUSTENSIBLY JANE
May 2 – June 27, 2025
Dearest Reader,
You are cordially invited to join us for an entirely improvised play in the style of Jane Austen – at Outside In Theatre.
With as much wit and heart as an actual Austen novel, Austensibly Jane blends regency-era charm with modern sensibilities to create a delightful love story over the course of two acts!
Featuring fierce heroines, amiable suiters, and dashing gentle-thems, audiences will swoon as they experience all the classic elements of Jane as modern love stories unfold before their eyes.
Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Bridgerton, and Mary & George.
THE INCUBATOR
1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays at 7:30pm
Do you have an idea that is still under construction? The Incubator is the space to test it out in front of a supportive audience!
We’re looking for a variety of ideas that are driven by an interesting concept. That means it does not need to be specifically comedy nor does it need to be strictly improv. So bring out your movement pieces, sketches, scripted scenes, digital shorts, music, and everything in-between!
If you don’t have an idea but want to be a part of the Incubator as an individual or a group, please sign-up to be to be a part of the Improv R&D Team, an improv set where we will give you the format/performance-concept right before the show starts. It’s max experimentation and max fun!
The Incubator is the perfect show to come watch as well. We’re looking to create a space to experiment, inspire, and be inspired. So even if you don’t have an idea yet, please come out and support your fellow performers!
Got questions? Email alquetz.improv@gmail.com
IMPROV DROP-IN – Sundays 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Come explore unscripted theatre—no script, no blocking, just play. 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. With rotating instructors bringing fresh perspectives and their own brand of spontaneous storytelling, every session is a new experience.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds. All levels welcome—just bring yourself!
Digital Updates
THE FROGS
Have you been listening to Outside In’s podcast The Frogs? Created & Hosted by Tobie Windham and Alex Ubukodum. With six episodes up now to listen to: Will Power, Eric Berryman, Stacy Amma Osei-Kuffour, Hamish Linklater, Daisuke Tsuji and the newest episode with Sophina Brown, actor and creator of the theatre service organization: Support Black Theatre
Hop onto the lily pad with Tobie & Alex as they get into all things Theatre and Culture.
The Frogs is a VIBE!
Community Updates
COUNTY ARTS INTERSHIP FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Outside In is thrilled to announce that we are part of the Los Angeles County Arts Paid Internship Program this year. The program offers current or just graduated (within a year) college students a chance to work with a Los Angeles arts company full time for up to 400 hours over the course of the year.
Outside In is offering a Technical Intern position this summer that will participate in the running of the technical side of our theatre, including but not limited to, working on the technical aspects of specific theatre projects, participating in the technical side of our digital programming and assisting and learning from our Technical Director.
A more detailed description and applications are available at the LA County Arts Department website. Applications are only accepted through the LA County website as this intern program is administered through the County. Do not email us directly.
The County Intern program is a great way to get to know the Los Angeles Arts scene, check it out today! Applications are being accepted for the next 4 weeks.