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Trepany House

Trepany House is a 501(c)3 Arts Organization founded by Amit Itelman in 2012.[1][2] From its inception, it has been housed at the Steve Allen Theater within the Center for Inquiry, Los Angeles property.

Trepany House
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AddressFormerly at 4773 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
 United States
Opened2012
Years active2012-Current
Website
trepanyhouse.org

Founding

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Amit Itelman was the founding artistic director for the newly built Steve Allen Theater in 2003.[1] In 2012, Amit Itelman founded Trepany House as a 501(c)3 Arts Organization, using the same Steve Allen Theater from CFI Los Angeles for performances.[3] Underground Comic artist Robert Crumb designed the Trepany House logo.[2] Productions are a rotation of comedy, variety, music, magic, theatre, curiosities, and horror.[3][4] LA Weekly wrote that- “Trepany has been a hub for subversive ideas and performance”,[5] Time Out stated- “fantastic, oddball shows… A true gem”,[6] according to Boing Boing- “Trepany House consistently hosts the best performers and shows in Los Angeles”.[7]

Trepany House was in residence at the Steve Allen Theater until 2017. Trepany House now exists as an Arts Organization without a permanent residence.[3][1]

The Kids in the Hall, 2HeadedDog, Brendon Small, Ann Magnuson, Re-Animator the Musical, Nevermore, Kate Micucci, Rob Zabrecky, Janet Klein, and Ron Lynch’s Tomorrow! had Steve Allen Theater residences with Trepany House presenting.[3][2][6][8][9][10][11][12]

Shows premiered and developed at Trepany House

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Force Majeure - Eddie Izzard’s one man show, 11 show run. The tour went on to perform in 45 countries and all 50 U.S. States.[13][14]

FleischerFest - A full day of Fleischer cartoon’s, Fleischer themed performance, and a costume contest. Animation historian Jerry Beck interviewed Mark Fleischer, Janet Klein led a sing a long, and Puddles Pity Party performed.[15][16][17]

The Top Secret Brendon Small Experiment. The show starring Brendon Small, is a staged sitcom, where every week is a different episode.[8]

Re-Animator:The Musical [18]

The Birthday Boys - Sketch Comedy show directed by Bob Odenkirk which was turned into a series on IFC.[2]

Puppetzilla Puppet Slam Puppetzilla- The LA Puppet Guild’s recurring Puppetslam which featured experimental puppet performances."[19]

Mel Gordon Mondo Lectures - University of California, Berkeley Professor Mel Gordon’s numerous lectures including Sex Magic and the Occult; Erik Jan Hanussen, Hitler’s Jewish Clairvoyant; Anita Berber, the Dancer of Depravity, and more.[20]

With Bob and David - Mr. Show reunion to workshop material for Netflix’s With Bob and Dave, featuring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross.[2](33)[3]

Firesign Theatre’s 50th Anniversary - With Firesign Theatre founders David Ossman and Philip Proctor. (34)[21]

Night Talk - A sex positive talk show hosted by Martin Starr, with guests Mike Judge and Paul Scheer.[22]

For Drummers Only - Joe Wong’s Trap Set and Fred Armisen’s comedy show devoted to drumming. Guests included Clem Burke from Blondie and Jack Black.[23]

The Secret History of Gwar - Performance and presentation by Hunter Jackson, Techno Destructo from Gwar.[24]

The Occult Origins of Wonder Woman - A multi media presentation exploring the mythology and occult references present in the Wonder Woman cannon, by Maja D’Oust and Ron Rege Jr.[25]

Selected stand up comedy

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Bill Burr, Laura Kightlinger, and Marc Maron developed material in many full-length show residences.[4][26] Maron also recorded List of WTF with Marc Maron episodes. Jerrod Carmichael performed full-length shows, including the Carmichael Show live, performing alongside Tiffany Haddish and David Alan Grier.[27][28]

Selected screenings

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The Shining Backwards and Forwards, screening the Shining superimposed by the Shining running in reverse; conceived by John Fell Ryan.[29][30] The Nightmare with a sleep paralysis panel featuring director Rodney Ascher and Sleep Paralysis Expert Dr. Brian Sharpless;[31] Metropolis with a live score;[32] Eggshells & The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with the Tobe Hooper Appreciation Panel featuring Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, and John Landis.[33]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Eclectic Steve Allen Theater In Hollywood To Close In July". Laist.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Trepany House Is Hollywood's Best Kept Comedy Secret - KINDLAND". Thekindland.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e "The Last Night of the Steve Allen Theater". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  4. ^ a b "The Steve Allen Theater/Center For Inquiry, Along with Trepany House, Will Be Torn Down This Summer". Thecomedybureau.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  5. ^ Lecaro, Lina (22 September 2017). "Los Feliz's Trepany House at Steve Allen Theater Is Being Demolished — But First, a Farewell". Laweekly.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Steve Allen Theater". Time Out Los Angeles. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  7. ^ "In LA this Sunday, you can help stop Mad Clown Disease! / Boing Boing". Boingboing.net. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  8. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (28 June 2013). "An L.A. Cult Comedian's Insane Onstage Meta-Sitcom". Laweekly.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Ann Magnuson". L.A. Weekly. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  10. ^ ""RE-ANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL" Revived in L.A. - FANGORIA®". Web.archive.com. 5 September 2015. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ^ Morris, Steven Leigh (25 October 2012). "Theater to See in L.A. This Week, Including Jeff Goldblum as a Writing Teacher". Laweekly. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Kate Micucci". Songkick. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  13. ^ "Eddie Izzard brings his 'Force Majeur' to the Hollywood Bowl". Scpr.org. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  14. ^ Cotner, David (13 December 2012). "Go Eddie Go". Laweekly.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  15. ^ "Los Angeles Arts and Culture News - L.A. Weekly". L.A. Weekly. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  16. ^ Beck, Jerry (20 January 2015). "This Weekend: "FLEISCHER-FEST" Cartoon/Music Marathon In Hollywood". Indiwwire.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  17. ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (20 January 2015). "Puddles: Sad clown, big voice". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  18. ^ ""RE-ANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL" Revived in L.A. - FANGORIA®". 5 September 2015. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  19. ^ "Weekend Planner: 20 Of The Coolest Events Happening In Los Angeles". Laist.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  20. ^ Molyneaux, Libby (21 June 2012). "A Day of Weimar: Three Illustrated Lectures on Sex and the Occult in Pre-War Berlin". Laweekly.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  21. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  22. ^ "Night Talk with Martin Starr". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  23. ^ "The Trap Set Presents An Evening of Comedy and Drumming Starring Fred Armisen and Friends - Modern Drummer Magazine". Moderndrummer.com. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  24. ^ "Ticket Sales - Secret Origins of Gwar at Trepany House on Saturday, February 21, 2015". m.tix.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  25. ^ "The Occult Origins of Wonder Woman w/Ron Rege Jr & Maja D'Aoust - event - Los Angeles". Eventbu.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  26. ^ "The best things to do in Los Feliz". Timeout.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  27. ^ "Ticket Sales - An Evening of Stand Up with Jerrod Carmichael at Trepany House on Wednesday, August 28, 2013". Trepanyhouse.tix.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  28. ^ "Ticket Sales - Jerrod Carmichael and the cast of the Carmichael Show at Trepany House on Friday, January 27, 2017". Tix.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  29. ^ "The Shining Forwards and Backwards - Los Angeles Magazine". Lamag.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  30. ^ "The Shining Forwards and Backwards". Wherevent.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  31. ^ [2] [dead link‍]
  32. ^ "Metropolis". Eventful. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  33. ^ "Eggshells & Texas Chainsaw Massacre w/ Landis, Garris and Gordon - event". Eventbu.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

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