With a history that spans over 700 live shows, the Waterbrains, (formerly of the Empty Stage), perform improv comedy Friday nights at the Westside Eclectic Theater in Santa Monica and selected Saturdays at the Fanatic Salon. Conceived by director Stan Wells, the clap-in form of improv comedy has been the Waterbrains' trademark since the group's inception. No Harolds or games. Just our own signature long form , which generally works up into a comedy frenzy by the end of the show. It's a time-tested funnier breed of improvisation.
Over 10 Years in LA with original performers!
You may recognize a few faces from film and TV. And if you don't watch TV, we'll lay claim to many roles you've missed. Trust us. But our alumni does include Kristen Wiig, some more Groundlings, including Sunday company folks, and players from Acme, IO and other realms. And that's the truth...so far as you know.
There are indeed quite a lot of us compared to most improv groups. At any given show, you may see six, or you may see all 16. Hell, we can't necessarily even count ourselves. That's math. We're better at comedy.
For deliciously extreme, inappropriate, wild, amazing improv, you don't want to miss the Waterbrains. Experience counts.
Awards
Prior participants in LA Comedy Festival, Chicago Improv Festival and Austin's Big Stinkin.
CURRENT PLAYERS:
Kim Blish
Mason Brown
Arthur Bullock
Kay Donmyer
Dan Ewen
Andrew Hawtrey
Scott Hennelly
Matt Knudsen
Jeff Lewis
Jamy Myatt
Jen Parker
Eddie Repanich
Mick Stinchon
Sara Shea
Tanya Scheer
Colleen Tate
Alumni:
Kristen Wiig
Annie Sertich
Michelle Durnell
Bill Johnson
Mickey Hawtrey
Felicia Day
Eric Soto
Deke Black
Debby Dodds
Shanee Edwards
Jennifer Lazo
Sara Mattison
Mira Wilder
Chris Hutson
Lincoln Myerson
Terry Hart
Paige Baxter
GUESTS:
J Keith Van Straaten
David Koff
The Transformers
