The Elysian Theater
The Elysian is an independent comedy theater and non-profit based in the Elysian Valley of Los Angeles. At the Elysian, they believe all great work comes out of experimentation and they’re far more interested in the artist’s process than their finished product. The Elysian's goal is to foster a supportive space, audience, and community that allows artists to enact their unique creative vision.
The non-profit was originally founded in 2018 when a group of emerging performers and comedians came together at The Lyric Hyperion Theater in Silverlake, CA. Informed by the ethos of clowns, they embraced an approach of devising new works live in front of audiences, risking vulnerability and failure as a means of discovering gold. The theater became a destination for those seeking innovative, original live comedy that was unexpected, transgressive, participatory, and communal. A creative culture grew that offered artists of all disciplines a place to experiment and test boundaries away from the influence of the local entertainment industry and develop shows that would go on to tour the world and win festivals.
- Website: https://www.elysiantheater.com/
- Address: 1944 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA90039
- Contact: hello@elysiantheater.com
- Yelp Rating: 4.5/5
- Price: $0-30
