**THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED**

We held auditions this past week, and got a lot of good players. But there were also a lot of players who couldn’t make it to the Tuesday audition. So, we have scheduled one more audition on a Sunday, to make it easier.
So, if you missed your chance, here’s one more.

Audition for TheatreSports: the first and most popular format created by legendary improv guru Keith Johnstone. TheatreSports combines the thrill of sports with the creativity of theater. Two teams of improvisers compete to win the show, aided by a referee and three judges.

The Funhouse Lounge has just acquired the license for this internationally-renowned improv format, and we will be forming a brand new troupe to perform it.

*Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00pm, and performances will be Fridays at 10:00pm. In addition, you will have the opportunity to play in other Funhouse improv shows.

*Audition time: POSTPONED TEMPORARILY

Please email  andy@funhouselounge.com  to reserve a spot in the audition. Previous improv experience is definitely a plus.

18+ please

Jake Silberman is recording his debut album, and it’s 100% crowd work! No written material, all improvised and never to be repeated again!

Jake Silberman is a Portland based stand up known for his razor sharp wit and impromptu style. He was voted “Portland’s Funniest Person” by the Willamette Week in 2018. He is a regular feature at Helium and Harvey’s comedy clubs, where he has opened for Norm Macdonald, Mark Normand and Kyle Kinane, amongst others. He has also featured at the Liquid Laughs Comedy Club in Boise, ID, and performed on the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. When not performing, he worries about why he’s not performing.

Location: Funhouse Lounge
Two shows: 7:30 (18+), 10:00 (21+ ONLY)
Tickets are $5 online OR $10 at the door

**APRIL’S SHOW IS POSTPONED**

$8 cover | 21+ | 10pm-2am | show at midnight

You showed up for us at our January resurrection in a BIG way, so this thing is quarterly now, folks! If you were there, YOU DID THAT! If you weren’t, LET’S DO THIS!

Strapped In is a queer party for the rest of us.

The world is a divisive, hard place to live right now — and queer spaces aren’t immune. Strapped In is about creating a culture of welcome through queer nightlife — consider it a love letter, written by and for all who show up.

(More about what Strapped In stands for at the end of this post!)

Dancing all night, queer af drag show at midnight!

Throw on whatever makes you feel happy, sexy, and free (Your thigh highs and jockstrap….your harness and lace…your t-shirt and jeans… you decide!) and meet us at Funhouse Lounge!

Host: Sugarpill

Performances from:
– Nightmare Ada
– Jaxin Ryan
– Mona Chrome

Gogos:
– Viper
– Joni
– Jo
– Carly

Design: Zepheur

Photography: Austin Mckee

** Strapped In strives to be a body-positive, sex-positive, all-gender space working to minimize oppressive forces of racism, misogyny, transphobia, and the like. We need your help with that! Please keep yourself and others accountable. Consent is mandatory—ask before touching, and only yes means yes. Reach out to a member of the Funhouse Lounge staff or someone involved in the event if you need help or feel unsafe!

Venue is ADA Accessible, though it may be difficult to navigate hallways/doorways with some mobility devices. Please reach out to Funhouse Lounge first with specific questions (they know the venue best!), but don’t hesitate to contact Sugarpill!

STRAPPED IN IS…

QUEER
All of us who produce, perform in, DJ, and gogo at Strapped In are queer as fuck. Most of us are trans. We’re creating the world we want to live in.

KIND
The world is a hard place. The queer community isn’t immune to that, but it shouldn’t be that way. It’s difficult enough for people like us, so don’t treat each other like shit. We welcome each other, and together we respect the night.

SEXY
We say it often, and we mean it — kindness is sexy. Queer sexuality shouldn’t be taboo. Several folks have told us that Strapped In is one of the queerest nights in town, and the first public event they felt comfortable wearing a jockstrap to. Our bodies — all of them — are beautiful. Our love — all of it — is beautiful. We — all of us — are beautiful.

IN PROGRESS
This night exists because there’s something missing from queer nightlife. We don’t claim to know exactly what that is. We provide easy opportunities for feedback and are ready to grow with you.

OPEN AUDITIONS!

“USS IMPROVISE: The Next Generation, the musical” is holding open auditions for the 2020 run of the show at Funhouse Lounge!

The crew of the USS Improvise brings to life the characters from the classic (and arguably, best) Star Trek series: Star Trek: The Next Generation in a never before seen episode. What mission does this plucky crew set forth into strange new worlds with? How does this universally diverse crew solve the problems of the cosmos? Oh, and did we mention it is a musical?!

The casting call is open to all race, sex, & gender, plus everything in between. We take the iconic crew members (and some never before seen) on new adventures. If this sounds like you, then you should audition!

Audition Details:
Location – Funhouse Lounge (2432 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214)
When – Saturday, December 7th, 1-3pm (plan to attend for the whole time as this is a group audition)
What to bring – YOURSELF! As this show is an improvised musical, be prepared to improvise and to sing. No need to bring a headshot/resume, but if you would like to you can. You can also email one (to save paper & cost) to the below email address.

NOTE – there is not a specific requirement that you have Star Trek knowledge or the ability to sing improvisationally. Those are things we are certainly looking for, and this is a musical after all….

Show details –
This show runs Jan 9th – Feb 1st, Thursday, Friday, Saturday – 6pm call times, 7pm go, done by 9pm.

Compensation – Actors are provided shift drink/bite and an even split of tips per show.

Questions, comments, concerns – email ussimprovise@gmail.com with the subject line: AUDITIONS

Hope to see you there!

The time has come once again to learn about Queer History from a collection of Portland’s most intoxicated drag performers! Now hosted at the Funhouse Lounge, Drunk Herstory aims to teach you about the wonders of the queer community while throwing back one or five shots and taking a nice rip of the bong.

We have our fabulous Shawoman Ida Summer Garden, Emcee Shandi Evans and ASL Interpretations courtesy of Fingers Crossed Interpreting to guide us through this wonderful journey!

Tipsy Tales provided by:
Lisa Limbaugh
Coco Jem Holiday and Donatella Mysecrets
Mona Chrome
and Sue E. Psydoll

DDs and Resident Performers:
Betty Poops
Kisses Ash
and Loretta Good Lordchild

Drunk Herstory Episode 3 will be on February 9th at the Funhouse Lounge. Doors open at 6 with showtime at 7.

Tickets are $6 online presale (link below), $9 at the door and VIP Booths for $40.

For any questions or concerns please contact drunkdragperformers@gmail.com

https://drunkherstory.brownpapertickets.com/

Sunday December 8th. Doors 6:00, showtime 7:00

ADA Accessible. Please email the Funhouse Lounge info@funhouselounge.com for specific ADA needs.

21+ ONLY

Ticketing Prices:
$6 Online Presale
$9 at the Door
$40 VIP Booths available, maximum of 5 people and the cost covers everyone sitting at the booth

Contact wesabdi@gmail.com or message Shandi Evans on FB with any questions!

Genrescope Productions presents Homecoming: an improvised comedic theater experience!

10 years after the mysterious and tragic death of Enrique Cortez Sr, witnesses receive anonymous letters inviting them back to the Cortez Mansion for the opening of the family vault. No-one really knows what’s inside but they all are looking for answers. Was it really the family curse? Was he murdered?

Money, revenge, redemption- everyone is promised something, but will anyone find out the truth in the end?

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, November 14-23.

7:00 pm, doors at 6:30

All ages welcome