Overdressed Humans: A Work in Progress

In a world increasingly run by AI, algorithms, automation, and optimization… two middle-aged, overdressed women are fighting back the only way they know how: with sketches, dancing, big feelings, live comedy, and pure ridiculousness.

OVERDRESSED HUMANS: A WORK IN PROGRESS is a brand-new live comedy show that blends sketch comedy, physical comedy, character work, movement, theatrical bits, and beautifully inappropriate levels of glamour. Think Carol Burnett meets Cabaret meets SNL meets two women who absolutely refuse to dress appropriately for the apocalypse.

This is a work-in-progress night, which means the audience gets to be part of the process. You will see new material, new sketches, new characters, and possibly things that have never been performed in front of humans before. Some of it will be brilliant. Some of it will be unhinged. All of it will be very, very human.

THE SHOW EXPLORES:

• What AI can do

• What AI cannot do

• Why mistakes are important

• Why being human is messy

• Why being human is funny

• Why being overdressed is a lifestyle choice

• And why, if the world is ending, you should at least be wearing sequins

EXPECT:

• Live comedy sketches

• Dancing

• Characters

• Big theatrical moments

• Improvisation

• Audience interaction

• Glamour

• Absurdity

• Existential dread, but fun!

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

ALISHA GADDIS is an Emmy Award-winning actress, writer, and performer and a multi-Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter. She has worked across television, film, theater, and music, and is known for creating bold, funny, heartfelt work that blends comedy, storytelling, and theatricality. She performs nationally as a speaker and performer and is the creator of multiple live shows and creative projects spanning comedy, music, and theater.

ILANA COHN SULLIVAN is a writer, performer, and comedic actress known for her sharp character work, physical comedy, and fearless performance style. She has developed and performed original comedy and theater work in Los Angeles and beyond and specializes in character-driven comedy, ensemble work, and devising new material for the stage.

Together, Ilana and Alisha create character-driven, highly physical, theatrical comedy that celebrates big personalities, big feelings, and very committed outfits.

WHY YOU SHOULD COME

Because live comedy is different than scrolling.

Because humans being ridiculous in a room together still matters.

Because you deserve a night where you laugh.

Because this show will never exist in exactly this form again.

Because you should always support new work while it’s being built.

Because you want to say later, “I saw that when it was being created.”

WHO SHOULD COME

• Comedy lovers

• Theater lovers

• Sketch comedy fans

• SNL fans

• Character comedy fans

• People who like weird, smart, theatrical comedy

• People who feel slightly concerned about AI

• People who own something sequined

• People who used to do theater and miss it

• People who never did theater and want to sit near people who did
This is a one-night performance and seating is limited.

Come see the show.

Come support new work.

Come watch two overdressed humans try to save humanity with comedy.

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For Attendees requiring an Assisted Listening Device, you must submit a written request to venue operator 48 hours prior to listed show start.

FREE street parking on Lyric Ave and Griffith Park Blvd

At this time there are no additional safety regulations required of audiences - masking, etc. But if you do feel unwell please stay home. We continue to update our policies at times when health conditions change.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe, 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

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