An Evening At the Beach: An Improv Comedy Show showcases a group of CSULB students as they perform short-form improv sketches. At the helm is the director Diego Parada, member of LA’s resident improv theater, The Groundlings. Each performance will also feature comedy locals, from campus alumni to seasoned LA improv veterans. 

NO TWO SHOWS ARE THE SAME

An Evening At the Beach: An Improv Comedy Show

Directed By: Diego Parada

September 12-14 & September 18-20 at 7:30pm

Saturday, September 21 at 2pm

University Theater

Brace yourself for a night of uproarious spontaneity with An Evening At the Beach: An Improv Comedy Show! Crafted by the quick-witted minds of CSULB students, this electrifying show is directed by Diego Parada, member of LA’s resident improv theater, The Groundlings. Parada will lead our fearless improv troupe as they generate a rollercoaster ride of hilarity where no scene is scripted, and every punchline is a surprise.

But wait, there's more! Each performance features special guest appearances from comedy locals who join in on the fun, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to the madness. From seasoned LA improv veterans to surprise campus alumni, you never know who might pop up on stage!

Join in the fun and witness the unpredictability of improvised comedy, making every night a brand-new show. This unique adventure is a blend of wit, talent, and pure, unfiltered hilarity.

Tickets for An Evening At the Beach: An Improv Comedy Show are now available for purchase here.

Don’t miss this theatrical experience where every night is different! What will happen during yours?

SHOW DATES: 

Thursday, September 12 at 7:30pm 

Opening Night Reception to Follow 

Friday, September 13 at 7:30pm 

Saturday, September 14 at 7:30pm 

Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30pm 

Thursday, September 19 at 7:30pm 

Friday, September 20 at 7:30pm 

Saturday, September 21 at 2:00pm 

TICKETS:  

General Admission: $25 

Students, Military & Seniors (55 and older): $23 

Please click here to visit the box office, purchase tickets, and find out more information. Note that there is a $2 processing fee for every purchase, regardless of cash or card payment. 

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR 

Diego Parada is a Mexican actor (a tall one, mind you) and playwright.  

He has appeared on ABC’s?Modern Family?and his voice can be heard on ADULT SWIMS’ TV show Mike Tyson Mysteries,?as well as in?a few mini-series on NETFLIX. In 2020 he was awarded the EMERGING CONTENT CREATOR Scholarship by NALIP. Diego has also appeared in several National Commercial Campaigns. In one of them, he met Jean Claude Van Damme (Not to anyone’s surprise, Diego is taller). 

Parada left his hometown of Tijuana, Mexico to get a B.A. in Theater and Film at CSULB. After graduating, he continued his training at THE GROUNDLINGS Theater. There he became a SUNDAY COMPANY cast member and now teaches there. 

Parada is a producer, writer, and director for web series and sketches. One of his most recent projects was featured in the?Hollywood Shorts Fest and the Mammoth Film Festival. 

DIRECTIONS 
The Studio Theater and University Theater is attached to the north side of the Theatre Arts Building, Accessible via 7th Street and East Campus Drive. Access a campus map here! 

Lot E8 is available for general parking Monday-Friday after 5:30pm & on weekends. 

 Paid parking is required and can be completed at any parking kiosk near the theater. 

If you would like to buy parking in advance for short-term (30-90 minutes) or a daily parking permit, you can do so through the ParkMobile App. Each parking area on CSULB campus has been assigned a specific ParkMobile zone number shown on the nearby signage and on the map within the ParkMobile App. Use this 4-digit number during your transaction and quickly complete your parking purchase without waiting in line at a pay station. Either go online to https://parkmobile.io or download the app, enter “Cal State Long Beach” as your desired location, look for parking nearby, and purchase your parking! 

CAL REP   

California Repertory Company (Cal Rep) is the producing arm of the Theatre Arts Department at CSULB. Over the past three decades, Cal Rep has a history of creating new work, devised theatre, and adaptations of classics.