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What is the purpose of the Outlaugh Comedy Festival?
Outlaugh is America’s National Queer Comedy Festival promoting all forms of queer comedy.
How can I get booked for future Outlaughs?
Please see submissions page.
How many Outlaughs have there been?
Outlaugh 2012 was number 5.
When was the first Outlaugh?
The first Outlaugh was in June 2005 and ran four nights. Mike Player collaborated with Leo Garcia, Artistic Director at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica. It was hosted by Lea DeLaria. There was a film “Outlaugh!” made of the event.
When was the second Outlaugh?
The second Outlaugh was in October 2006 at the Renberg Theater in Hollywood. Outlaugh 2006 was hosted by Margaret Cho and was made into an 8-episode TV series, “The Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack” for MTV’s LOGO network. The series aired continuously for 3 years.
When was the third Outlaugh?
The third Outlaugh was in March 2009. Outlaugh 2009 was held in 3 U.S. cities simultaneously (LA, NYC, and Lake Tahoe) Mike Player collaborated with Bob Montgomery at Gotham Comedy Club, Erin Foley at the Hollywood Improv, and Kevin Ray at Lake Tahoe WinterFest. There is no film of ’09. It was solely a live event. It is remembered in legends.
When was the fourth Outlaugh?
The fourth Outlaugh was held in June 2011. Sponsored by the West Hollywood Marketing and Visitors Bureau and by the City of West Hollywood, Outlaugh 2011 ran for 3 nights in the main room of the famed Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip. The first Outlaugh Comedy Award was given to Robin Tyler.
When was the fifth Outlaugh?
The fifth Outlaugh was held in June 2012 and featured an opening two-night gala at the Macha Theatre in West Hollywood and seven nights of performances as part of The Hollywood Fringe Festival. Outlaugh 2012 was sponsored by The West Hollywood Marketing and Visitor's Bureau and by Inbrook Entertainment. A portion of the gala proceeds were donated to The Lavender Effect. The Second Outlaugh Comedy Award was given to Tom Ammiano.
ABOUT INBROOK
Inbrook is a co-producer of Outlaugh 2012 with over 15 years experience guiding participants and entire festivals through the choppy waters of international performing arts. It has produced festivals of all genres, guided troupes and artists to awards and global tours, and implemented press campaigns that turned the unknown into the well-known. Inbrook is Winner of the Richard Pryor Award, Nominee of the Spirit of the Fringe Edinburgh Comedy Awards and Nominee of the Malcom Hardee Cunning Stunt Award. Full info at www.inbrook.com
ABOUT THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MARKETING & VISITORS BUREAU
The West Hollywood Marketing & Visitors Bureau is a 501(c) non-profit organization dedicated to marketing the City of West Hollywood as a “living forward” visitor destination to business and leisure travelers by promoting awareness of the city’s unique location, image, businesses and industries and by providing support for the city’s economic development efforts. For more information on West Hollywood’s cutting edge businesses or to plan the ultimate getaway, please visit www.visitwesthollywood.com The Bureau has also designed a site with information specifically geared toward gay travelers at www.gogaywesthollywood.com For the latest offers and tips on living like a West Hollywood insider, including exclusive deals and shopping incentives, visit www.westhollwoodinsider.com
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