Roger Q. Mason’s CALIFORNIA STORY directed by Michael Alvarez
May 12 – June 3, 2025
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 3:00pm
— Talkbacks – May 12, 18, & 25 —
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.
FINAL 2 WEEKS OF SHOWS.
Zakiya Urbi Young’s SUBURBAN BLACK GIRL directed by Jacole Kitchen.
April 19 – May 13, 2025
Saturdays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 1:00pm
— Talkbacks – May 6 & 12 —
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?
Austensibly Jane
Fridays in May and June 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.
We had a sold out stellar first show and had to turn away people at the door. So don’t miss your invitation and buy your tickets now!
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
Ready to shake off the day and dive into something spontaneous? Our drop-in improv sessions are open to all—first-timers, longtime players, and everyone in between. There’s no script, no pressure, and nothing to memorize—just a welcoming space to experiment, connect, and rediscover the joy of play.
Step In. Let Go. Play.
Each week features a new instructor sharing their unique approach to improvised storytelling, so no two sessions are the same.
All are welcome. Just show up and say yes.
The Frogs
Newest episode features Larryjean Powell
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, Sophina Brown, Jerrie Johnson and most recently, Larryjean Powell, theatre artist and activist.
Hop onto the lily pad with Tobie & Alex as they get into all things Theatre and Culture.
The Frogs is a VIBE!
