Damien Burke

When “Pulp Shakespeare” had its west coast premiere at the Hollywood Fringe it played to sold-out audiences, was critically acclaimed, and awarded Best of Fringe.

Now Her Majesty’s Secret Players are bringing it back for a limited run: October 14 through November 13, Friday and Saturday’s at 8pm and Sunday’s at 2pm at the Theatre Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood CA 90038.

In addition to stage-managing I am part of the producing team for this run and I know it’s something I can be proud of and I hope you will be there.

Tickets are available now at Plays 411 plays411.net/pulp. For more information visit our website.

Saturday was the inaugural performance of the iEvolve Theater Group; “Black Stars & Doves,” an outdoor afternoon of poetry.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this new theater company. Thank you to my fellow performers for their wonderful work and supportive environment. And thank you to Langston Hughes who provided the marvelous text for me to perform.

For more information about the iEvolve Theater Group visit their website: www.iEvolveProductions.com.

Come see me in “Velma and Manny,” one of the one-act plays in “Waking from the Dream” running for the next two weeks at Write Act Repertory.

“Velma and Manny” is a quirky and very funny piece about Velma’s first date, and the doll she brings along.

The rest of the pieces explore living with delusions in various ways. Come early for the art show, Japanese treats and tea, and a different pre-show every night.

“Waking from the Dream” at the Write Act Repertory Theater, 7:30pm June 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Tickets are $15. Call (323) 469-3113 for reservations.

I will be stage-managing “Pulp Shakespeare” when it opens tomorrow to a sold-out house at the Actor’s Circle Theatre. Ten-dollar preview tickets are still available for Sunday at 7pm, after that tickets go up to $15. Buy your tickets now before they sell out.

There is also time to become a patron of Her Majesty’s Secret Players and earn the prestige and swag that patrons of the arts deserve.

“Pulp Shakespeare” at the Actor’s Circle Theatre, 7313 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046. June 11th at 8pm, June 12 at 7pm, June 18 at 11pm, June 10 at 7pm, June 24 at 7pm, June 25 at 11pm, and June 26 at 3pm. Tickets available at the Hollywood Fringe website.

I am really excited to be performing in “Waking from the Dream,” a series of one-acts by Rochelle Perry. Barika A. Croom and I star in the comedy, “Velma and Manny.”

Come see us June 8-22nd, Monday through Wednesdays at 7:30pm at the Write Act Repertory Theatre 6128 Yucca St. Hollywood Blvd 90028. (Free parking one block south at 6125 Carlos Ave.)

I’m still a little dazed, but it’s actually over. “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright” had it’s last performance yesterday. It’s been a marvelous journey. Thank you to the cast, crew, and everyone who came out to see us.

A very kind review from RS Bailey on Curve Wire.

“‘Tiger Tiger Burning Bright’ is well-written and intelligent play with a genuine feel for the underside of life and the everyday people it affects. Sam Nickens has directed it with a natural fluidity and brought forth some monumental performances from his cast.”

“Damien Burke brings a dark internal lure to Clarence.”

Come see for yourself, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8, Sundays at 3 at the Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets and information go to plays411.net/tiger or call 323-960-7740.

Richard Reliford shot and edited this promo video introducing our cast.

I (obviously) didn’t know what to say at the time. I would have liked to say more about my character, Clarence Morris; also known as tiger cat, the man of the house, the most handsome man around New Orleans, Mama’s beautiful dream, Mr. Book Man, Mama’s most important pretend, shadow, hustler, thief, hustling thief, thieving hustler, lover boy of the world, storybook child, candyman, and twilight.

I’m happy to announce I have been cast as the lead in Peter Feibleman’s “Tiger Tiger Burning Bright.”

We will be at the Stella Adler Theatre (6773 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028) Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm from April 14 through May 22.

Tickets and more information can be had at plays411.com/tiger or by calling 323-960-7740.

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Don’t forget, my very first improv comedy show is coming up this Sunday. See me at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater, 5919 Franklin Ave, Hollywood CA 90028, May 23 at 3:00 pm.

This could be a really awesome show, and I’m certain it’ll be even better if you are there.