What began as an outlet during the pandemic for two comedy veterans, who performed this topical comedy in backyards around Los Angeles, is now moving indoors for five performances at the Fringe before heading to New York in the fall. The play, written by Jay Martel, is about two lifelong friends whose relationship starts to unravel because of an impending installation of a speed bump on their street. It’s an adult coming-of-age story about the literal and figurative barriers that currently divide our neighborhoods, our city, and our country. Is the safety of the community more important than the freedom of the individual? Who's more self-involved: People who have kids, or people who don't? And: Is an adult who collects vintage toys really sad or really cool? Speed Bump is an illuminating look at both sides of all these contentious questions, and no matter where you stand, the conclusion will surprise you.
Performed by:
Jay Martel - Emmy®, Peabody®, WGA®, and American Comedy Award winner for his work writing and producing for television, stage, and film. Regular contributor to The New Yorker.
John Lehr - Veteran comedic performer, writer and producer working in television, film, and theater. The original Geico caveman.
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The Double V
International City Theatre (8/21 - 9/8)
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Vance Joy
Hollywood Bowl (9/8 - 9/8) | |
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'A Night in November'
The Pico (9/5 - 9/8)
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Jazz on Tap at the Bowl
Hollywood Bowl (9/11 - 9/11) | |
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Fireworks Finale: Boyz II Men
Hollywood Bowl (9/15 - 9/15) | |
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The Civility of Albert Cashier
The Colony Theatre (8/31 - 9/22) NEW MUSICAL | |
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Dudamel and the Stars of Opera
Hollywood Bowl (9/12 - 9/12) | |
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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Hollywood Bowl (9/20 - 9/20) | |
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Hollywood Bowl (9/21 - 9/21) | |
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Dudamel Leads Beethoven 9
Hollywood Bowl (9/10 - 9/10) | |
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Gruesome Playground Injuries
The Davidson/Valentini Theatre - LA LGBT Center (9/19 - 9/29)
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Natalia Lafourcade and Gustavo Dudamel
Hollywood Bowl (9/6 - 9/7) | |
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Cumbia at the Bowl!
Hollywood Bowl (9/22 - 9/22) | |
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Rodrigo y Gabriela
Hollywood Bowl (9/18 - 9/18) | |
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Misery
Westchester Playhouse (9/14 - 10/5) | |
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MURDER AFTER HOURS (The Hollow)
Lonny Chapman Theatre (8/2 - 9/8) | |
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Annie
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall (2/18 - 2/23) | |
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Music @The Playhouse: Wild Up
Sierra Madre Playhouse (9/9 - 9/9) | |
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Tartuffe: Born Again
Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum (7/13 - 10/13) | |
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