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Improv Live Comedy Drive In: Stephen Rannazzisi with Alonzo Bodden and Jade Catta-Preta
Sat, 20 Mar, 7:00 PM PDT
Doors open
5:00 PM PDT
Irvine Improv
527 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
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EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Experience live comedy like never before! Head to the Irvine Spectrum Center, top of Regal Parking Deck (5 Freeway side) to enjoy the nostalgia of a drive-in movie plus the hilarity of a live comedy show, all from the comfort of your own vehicle. Irvine Improv is bringing some of the biggest names in comedy-- right into your car stereo. Your favorite comedians will be larger than life, as their real-time performance is projected onto a 50-foot screen.
RULES & GUIDELINES: (If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to leave.)
You must wear a mask when outside your vehicle as well as when visiting the restroom, restaurants, and retailers within Irvine Spectrum Center.
You must view the comedy show from within your vehicle or the bed of your truck.
You must always practice physical distancing.
Event staff will be wearing personal protective equipment as required by CDC guidelines.
Restrooms will be available onsite (lower level of the parking structure).
No outside alcohol, marijuana, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons or animals (except service animals) are allowed.
All vehicles are subject to search.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE, IN ADVANCE:
In order to promote a contactless environment, there will be no onsite ticket sales or box office. All tickets need to be purchased in advance and can only be purchased online.
Tickets will be scanned when entering the parking structure. Please have tickets ready to scan.
Each ticket is valid for ONE car. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of safety belts/seats in your vehicle.
All tickets are first-come, first-parked and will not be assigned prior to arrival. Parking attendants will direct each driver to a parking space upon arrival.
Early arrival suggested.
MISCELLANOUS:
Concessions will be available for purchase. No alcohol will be served.
The audio will be broadcast through professional grade FM transmitter (radio.) If you do not have an FM radio in your car, please bring a battery powered, portable one with you.
Improv and Irvine Spectrum Center assume no responsibility of injury, situations beyond our control or property damage. Please use common courtesy so everyone can enjoy the shows. Please follow all guidelines. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are gathered. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. People over the age of 65 and those with underlying medical conditions are considered high-risk. By attending Improv Live Comedy Drive-In you voluntarily assume ALL risks associated with COVID-19. Please follow social distancing, wash/sanitize your hands, and wear a mask to help protect yourself and others. Please stay home if you are experiencing fever, cough or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, as detailed by the Centers for Disease Control.
Event Information
Age Limit
18+
Accessibility Information
Stand-up
Steve Rannazzisi
Steve Rannazzisi
Stand-up
For over 13 years, from the stage to the silver screen, Steve Rannazzisi has made audiences laugh. Currently, Rannazzisi stars and writes alongside Katie Aselton, Mark Duplass, Nick Kroll, Jonathan Lajoie, and Paul Scheer on the critically acclaimed FX Network comedy series, The League, which is produced by Jeff and Jackie Schaffer. Steve plays “Kevin McArthur,” the fantasy football league commissioner on the show, which will premiere its 7th and final season on Wednesday, September 9th on FXX, FX’s sister station.
Rannazzisi recently filmed his second, one-hour comedy special, Breaking Dad, at the historic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. The special premieres September 19th on Comedy Central and follows Rannazzisi’s 2013 critically acclaimed Comedy Central special “Steve Rannazzisi:
Manchild.” Earlier this year, Rannazzisi wrapped up his national Strawberry Blonde Ambition comedy tour and he is currently the spokesman for the sports restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings.
Rannazzisi emerged on the scene in Los Angeles after leaving a desk job in New York where he grew up. The Long Island native graduated from the State University of New York at Purchase, majoring in Theater and Film. Pursuing his dream, Rannazzisi moved to Los Angeles and began performing at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. where he honed his skills amongst comedy veterans such as Eddie Griffin, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Dice Clay. He quickly caught the attention of Ashton Kutcher and got his first taste of television as a cast member on MTV’s Punk’d in 2003.
After his success on Punk’d, he was cast as a series regular on the ABC sitcom, Big Day, opposite Krysten Ritter. Further proving his comedic acting ability, ABC again cast Steve in See Jayne
Run, where he costarred Heather Locklear. Rannazzisi has also appeared on Kitchen
Confidential alongside Bradley Cooper, Samantha Who? with Christina Applegate and additional shows such as State of Romance, Love Bites, Trust Me,Outsourced and his own web series Daddy Knows Best.
Along with his flourishing career in television, Rannazzisi is also a prolific standup comedian. His standup has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and is featured in the standup special Pauly Shore & Friends.
On the silver screen, Rannazzisi appeared in the 2009 blockbuster comedy smash hit Paul Blart: Mall Cop alongside Kevin James and Jayma Mays. He also appeared in the family
comedy, Imagine That,with Eddie Murphy in 2009, and For Your Consideration, a comedy set in the mid-1940s with Catherine O’hara and Eugene Levy.
A diehard NY Giants, Yankees, Knicks & Rangers fan, Rannazzisi currently resides in New York and Los Angeles with his family.
Stand-up
Alonzo Bodden
Alonzo Bodden
Stand-up
An international headliner Alonzo has performed comedy worldwide including Just For Laughs in Montreal Kilkenny Ireland Comedy fest Sydney Australia Brighton Beach in the UK and he’s entertained the troops everywhere from Iraq to Greenland. His one-hour comedy special "Who's Paying Attention?" premiered on Showtime to rave reviews. Introduced to America on NBC’s Last Comic Standing Alonzo Bodden was runner up on Season 2 and came back to win it all on Last Comic Standing Season 3 “The Best of the Best.” Since then he’s been a regular on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and a favorite guest on Adam Corolla’s radio show and podcast. While his movie career has consisted mainly of playing security guards he’s protected the best. Steve Martin and Queen Latifah in Bringing Down The House and Leslie Nielsen in Scary Movie 4. He’s hosted 101 Cars You must Drive on Speed Channel and America’s Worst Driver on The Travel Channel and the ITV show Inside the Vault.
Check out his weekly podcast at:
http://sideshownetwork.tv/category/podcasts/comedy/alonzo-bodden-whos-paying-attention/
Stand-up
Jade Catta-Preta
Jade Catta-Preta
Stand-up
"JADE CATTA-PRETA is a Brazilian-born comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York and Brazil. Prior to the pandemic, Jade hosted the iconic E! Network show, THE SOUP and is now the host of HULU’s brand new hit dating show, HOTTIES.
As a stand up, Jade performs all over the country both in English and Portuguese and can be seen regularly at comedy clubs in LA and New York. She was a series regular on MANHATTAN LOVE STORY (ABC) and has recurred on AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE (ABC), FUTURE MAN (Hulu), THOSE WHO CAN’T (TruTv), THE JOEY MAC PROJECT (PopTV) and CALIFORNICATION (Showtime).
She has guest starred in numerous television shows including LIFE IN PIECES (CBS), MODERN FAMILY (NBC) and 2 BROKE GIRLS (CBS). On the reality front, Jade was a series regular on GIRL CODE (MTV), PUNK’D (MTV), LADYLIKE (MTV), FLASHBACK FRIDAY (VH1) GREATEST EVER (TruTV), and competed on COMEDY KNOCKOUT (TruTV) and THE FUNNY DANCE SHOW (E!). She has appeared on @MIDNIGHT (Comedy Central), DAILY POP (E!) and has guest judged on COOKING WITH CANNABIS (Netflix) Jade has also been in over 40 national commercials."
Stand-up
Dave Williamson
Dave Williamson
Stand-up
Dave tours heavily. In addition to his own shows, he has been a support act on several of Bert Kreischer’s tours over the past few years, including the inaugural Fully Loaded Comedy Tour, the Hot Summer Nights tour, & the Berty Boy Relapse Tour. Those included stops at legendary venues like Red Rocks, The Greek, & The Grand Ol’ Opry. His second album, “Trying My Hardest” was released by Stand Up! Records and reached #1 in the iTunes Charts for Comedy. He is obsessed with BBQ, and hosts the popular podcast “Meat Dave”. Which is appropriate, since Dave is a storyteller that will remind you of that one dad who holds court on football Sunday while standing over a hot grill with a cold beer. Dave has also been a guest on The Adam Carolla Podcast, IDKAT w/ Jim Jeffries, & the Bertcast.
Shortly after being named “Best Comedian in Miami” by the Miami New Times, Dave packed up his family in a 25 foot travel trailer. They traveled with him while he performed all over North America, eventually settling in Los Angeles after 18 months of touring. This trip was documented in a series of shorts on Nickelodeon. He has excelled in almost every domestic Comedy Festival, making the finals or "Best of The Fest" in the World Series of Comedy, Boston Comedy Festival, San Francisco Comedy Competition, Big Sky Comedy Festival, the SLO Comedy Festival, and several others.