The Playful Stage:
Upcoming Performances & Jams

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  • Promotional flyer for a comedy improv show featuring Asian comedians, with a background of rice and fortune cookies, and a ticket to a free event at The Wicked Wolf, Long Beach, CA.

    Dim Sum Crazy Asians

    Tuesday, May 19, 2026
    7pm
    Free

    Dim Sum Crazy Asians is an all AAPI improv show created by students of The Playful Stage, blending fast-paced short form games with a vibrant celebration of AAPI heritage and culture. Expect bold characters, playful storytelling, and moments inspired by lived experiences, cultural touchstones, and pure comedic joy.

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  • A colorful comedy show poster titled 'The Ulcer of Our Lives' featuring a cartoon illustration of a smiling stomach with a fire inside and a facial expression of distress. The poster provides event details, including date, time, ticket price, location, a list of performers, and the show's director.

    The Ulcer Of Our Lives

    Saturday, May 30, 2026
    7:30pm

    The Ulcer of Our Lives is a bold, character-driven long form improv show where seemingly small moments reveal deeper tensions, relationships, and truths. What begins as something sweet may slowly unravel, as each clap-in adds new layers to a world shaped by connection, conflict, and unexpected turns.

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  • Event poster for 'The Third Act: The Playful Stage's Anniversary Show' featuring a collage of diverse, joyful performers with colorful backgrounds, event date June 6, 2026, ticket price $15, at The Playful Stage in Long Beach, CA.

    The Third Act

    Saturday, June 6, 2026
    7:30pm

    Celebrate three years of The Playful Stage with a high-energy night of Long Beach Improv. Featuring bold characters, grounded and comedic scenes, and unforgettable laughs, join us for a one-night-only celebration of comedy, connection, and community, and the stories that got us here.

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  • Poster for Pride and Pettiness: A Queeriosity Variety Show featuring improv, sketch, music, and chaos, with performers Amar, Mike Chung, Joshua Johnson, Junbug, Richard J. Martinez, Tom Merz, Agron J. Moore, Eric Price, DeRod Taylor, and CJ Zamorano. Shows on June 14, 2026, at The Playful Stage, with doors at 4:30 PM and show at 5 PM, tickets are $15. Location: 4651 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804.

    Pride and Pettiness: A Queeriosity Variety Show

    Sunday, June 14, 2026
    5pm

    Pride & Pettiness: A Queeriosity Variety Show is a bold night of Long Beach Improv, music, dance, and original sketch comedy. Celebrate queer joy, sharp wit, and playful drama as a vibrant cast delivers unforgettable performances full of heart, humor, and just the right amount of delicious pettiness.




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  • Poster for 'The Juneteenth Show' with colorful text and a graphic of four fists in a circle, symbolizing unity, with a background featuring red, yellow, green, and black horizontal stripes. It lists performers and event details including date, time, venue, and ticket price.

    The Juneteenth Show by The Notorious Black Improv Group

    Friday, June 19, 2026
    7pm

    The Juneteenth Show by The Notorious Black Improv Group is a powerful night of Long Beach Improv and original sketch comedy honoring Black joy, culture, and resilience. Experience bold storytelling, sharp humor, and unforgettable performances that celebrate freedom, history, and community.

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