Shows At The Hobgoblin Playhouse

Mitch is a washed up novelist trying to claw his way back to the NYT best seller list. His quest for a quiet writer's retreat leads him to the mysterious, decrepit Hotel Belladonna, a desert oasis full of dangerous secrets.

Step into classic noir at SleuthFest with a screening of D.O.A. (1950). A man reports his own murder—and races against time to solve it. Shadowy streets, fatal secrets, and one unforgettable final investigation.

A SECRET lurks in Boyle Heights: an eerie blood-soaked warehouse that leaves guests numb from horror. Is it immersive theatre as advertised, or a front for a SHADOWY CULT? Larry’s sleuthing uncovers a conspiracy to re-make his stalled life…but in whose image? A true story reminiscent of "Westworld".

FRANK is a storytelling show with no theme (in a stand-up presentation style). Five invited storytellers share a 7 minute story of their choice. There are also three 5 minute open mic slots for audience members who put their names in 'the bucket'. The event is hosted by Glen Dunzweiler.

Sometimes you just want to get back that private thing that's yours.

This 60-minute All Female version of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar creates a high-tension atmosphere, focusing on the swift rise and fall of authority.

This is the true story of a hit-and-run, two brain surgeries, six failed marriage proposals, a psychic investigator and a wayward Rabbi. Marcus is still alive, but the real mystery is why, and why are any of us here? "Imagine ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Fiddler on the Roof’" - LA Jewish Journal

Step into mystery with six sharp, 10-minute plays packed with secrets, suspects, and surprise twists. A fast-paced evening of intrigue, thrills, and occasional laughs that proves every clue counts and no case stays cold for long. 🕵️‍♀️🎭

When a car bomb rocks the U.S.–Mexico border in Touch of Evil, a righteous Mexican agent clashes with a corrupt American cop. As evidence is planted and lies pile up, exposing the truth puts him—and his new bride—in deadly danger. A blistering noir classic.

Improv and sketch comedy from LA's best and brightest!