# Trepany House

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**Trepany House** is a 501(c)3 Arts Organization founded by Amit Itelman in 2012.[1][2] From its inception, it has been housed at [the Steve Allen Theater](/source/The_Steve_Allen_Theater) within the [Center for Inquiry](/source/Center_for_Inquiry), Los Angeles property.

## Founding

Amit Itelman was the founding artistic director for the newly built [Steve Allen Theater](/source/Steve_Allen_Theater) in 2003.[1] In 2012, Amit Itelman founded Trepany House as a 501(c)3 Arts Organization, using the same Steve Allen Theater from CFI Los Angeles for performances.[3] Underground Comic artist [Robert Crumb](/source/Robert_Crumb) designed the Trepany House logo.[2] Productions are a rotation of comedy, variety, music, magic, theatre, curiosities, and horror.[3][4] LA Weekly wrote that- “Trepany has been a hub for subversive ideas and performance”,[5] Time Out stated- “fantastic, oddball shows… A true gem”,[6] according to Boing Boing- “Trepany House consistently hosts the best performers and shows in Los Angeles”.[7]

Trepany House was in residence at [the Steve Allen Theater](/source/The_Steve_Allen_Theater) until 2017. Trepany House now exists as an Arts Organization without a permanent residence.[3][1]

[The Kids in the Hall](/source/The_Kids_in_the_Hall), 2HeadedDog, [Brendon Small](/source/Brendon_Small), [Ann Magnuson](/source/Ann_Magnuson), Re-Animator the Musical, Nevermore, [Kate Micucci](/source/Kate_Micucci), [Rob Zabrecky](/source/Rob_Zabrecky), Janet Klein, and [Ron Lynch](/source/Ron_Lynch_(comedian))’s Tomorrow! had Steve Allen Theater residences with Trepany House presenting.[3][2][6][8][9][10][11][12]

## Shows premiered and developed at Trepany House

*[Force Majeure](/source/Force_Majeure_(tour))* - [Eddie Izzard](/source/Eddie_Izzard)’s one man show, 11 show run. The tour went on to perform in 45 countries and all 50 U.S. States.[13][14]

*FleischerFest* - A full day of Fleischer cartoon’s, Fleischer themed performance, and a costume contest. Animation historian [Jerry Beck](/source/Jerry_Beck) interviewed Mark Fleischer, Janet Klein led a sing a long, and [Puddles Pity Party](/source/Puddles_Pity_Party) performed.[15][16][17]

*The Top Secret Brendon Small Experiment*. The show starring [Brendon Small](/source/Brendon_Small), is a staged sitcom, where every week is a different episode.[8]

*Re-Animator:The Musical* [18]

*The Birthday Boys* - Sketch Comedy show directed by [Bob Odenkirk](/source/Bob_Odenkirk) which was turned into a series on IFC.[2]

*Puppetzilla Puppet Slam* Puppetzilla- The LA Puppet Guild’s recurring Puppetslam which featured experimental puppet performances."[19]

*Mel Gordon Mondo Lectures* - University of California, Berkeley Professor Mel Gordon’s numerous lectures including Sex Magic and the Occult; [Erik Jan Hanussen](/source/Erik_Jan_Hanussen), Hitler’s Jewish Clairvoyant; Anita Berber, the Dancer of Depravity, and more.[20]

*With Bob and David* - Mr. Show reunion to workshop material for [Netflix](/source/Netflix)’s With Bob and Dave, featuring [Bob Odenkirk](/source/Bob_Odenkirk) and [David Cross](/source/David_Cross).[2](33)[3]

*Firesign Theatre’s 50th Anniversary* - With Firesign Theatre founders [David Ossman](/source/David_Ossman) and [Philip Proctor](/source/Philip_Proctor). (34)[21]

*Night Talk* - A sex positive talk show hosted by [Martin Starr](/source/Martin_Starr), with guests [Mike Judge](/source/Mike_Judge) and [Paul Scheer](/source/Paul_Scheer).[22]

*For Drummers Only* - Joe Wong’s Trap Set and [Fred Armisen](/source/Fred_Armisen)’s comedy show devoted to drumming. Guests included [Clem Burke](/source/Clem_Burke) from [Blondie](/source/Blondie_(band)) and [Jack Black](/source/Jack_Black).[23]

*The Secret History of Gwar* - Performance and presentation by [Hunter Jackson](/source/Hunter_Jackson), [Techno Destructo](/source/Techno_Destructo) from [Gwar](/source/Gwar).[24]

*The Occult Origins of Wonder Woman* - A multi media presentation exploring the mythology and occult references present in the Wonder Woman cannon, by Maja D’Oust and Ron Rege Jr.[25]

## Selected stand up comedy

[Bill Burr](/source/Bill_Burr), [Laura Kightlinger](/source/Laura_Kightlinger), and [Marc Maron](/source/Marc_Maron) developed material in many full-length show residences.[4][26] Maron also recorded [List of WTF with Marc Maron episodes](/source/List_of_WTF_with_Marc_Maron_episodes). [Jerrod Carmichael](/source/Jerrod_Carmichael) performed full-length shows, including the Carmichael Show live, performing alongside [Tiffany Haddish](/source/Tiffany_Haddish) and [David Alan Grier](/source/David_Alan_Grier).[27][28]

## Selected screenings

The Shining Backwards and Forwards, screening the Shining superimposed by the Shining running in reverse; conceived by John Fell Ryan.[29][30] The Nightmare with a sleep paralysis panel featuring director Rodney Ascher and Sleep Paralysis Expert Dr. Brian Sharpless;[31] Metropolis with a live score;[32] Eggshells & The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with the [Tobe Hooper](/source/Tobe_Hooper) Appreciation Panel featuring [Mick Garris](/source/Mick_Garris), [Stuart Gordon](/source/Stuart_Gordon), and [John Landis](/source/John_Landis).[33]

## References

1. ["The Eclectic Steve Allen Theater In Hollywood To Close In July"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171231035408/http://laist.com/2017/01/19/steve_allen_theater_cfi.php). *Laist.com*. Archived from [the original](http://laist.com/2017/01/19/steve_allen_theater_cfi.php) on 31 December 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Trepany House Is Hollywood's Best Kept Comedy Secret - KINDLAND"](https://www.thekindland.com/culture/trepany-house-is-hollywoods-best-kept-comedy-secret-1121). *Thekindland.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The Last Night of the Steve Allen Theater"](http://www.laweekly.com/event/the-last-night-of-the-steve-allen-theater-8808966). *L.A. Weekly*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The Steve Allen Theater/Center For Inquiry, Along with Trepany House, Will Be Torn Down This Summer"](http://www.thecomedybureau.com/post/157216386840/steve-allen-theater-torn-down-summer-trepany-house). *Thecomedybureau.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. Lecaro, Lina (22 September 2017). ["Los Feliz's Trepany House at Steve Allen Theater Is Being Demolished — But First, a Farewell"](http://www.laweekly.com/arts/los-felizs-trepany-house-at-steve-allen-theater-is-being-demolished-but-first-a-farewell-8676251). *Laweekly.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Steve Allen Theater"](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/theater/steve-allen-theater). *Time Out Los Angeles*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["In LA this Sunday, you can help stop Mad Clown Disease! / Boing Boing"](https://boingboing.net/2016/11/04/in-la-this-sunday-you-can-hel.html). *Boingboing.net*. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. D'Alessandro, Anthony (28 June 2013). ["An L.A. Cult Comedian's Insane Onstage Meta-Sitcom"](http://www.laweekly.com/arts/an-la-cult-comedians-insane-onstage-meta-sitcom-4184752). *Laweekly.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Ann Magnuson"](http://www.laweekly.com/event/ann-magnuson-8013281). *L.A. Weekly*. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. [""RE-ANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL" Revived in L.A. - FANGORIA®"](http://www.fangoria.com/new/re-animator-the-musical-revived-in-l-a). *Web.archive.com*. 5 September 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905121750/http://www.fangoria.com/new/re-animator-the-musical-revived-in-l-a) 5 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. Morris, Steven Leigh (25 October 2012). ["Theater to See in L.A. This Week, Including Jeff Goldblum as a Writing Teacher"](http://www.laweekly.com/arts/theater-to-see-in-la-this-week-including-jeff-goldblum-as-a-writing-teacher-2370503). *Laweekly*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Kate Micucci"](https://www.songkick.com/artists/866881-kate-micucci). *Songkick*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Eddie Izzard brings his 'Force Majeur' to the Hollywood Bowl"](http://www.scpr.org/programs/take-two/2015/04/28/42596/eddie-izzard-brings-his-force-majeur-to-the-hollyw/). *Scpr.org*. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. Cotner, David (13 December 2012). ["Go Eddie Go"](http://www.laweekly.com/arts/go-eddie-go-2612455). *Laweekly.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Los Angeles Arts and Culture News - L.A. Weekly"](http://www.laweekly.com/arts/fleischerfest-5343994). *L.A. Weekly*. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. Beck, Jerry (20 January 2015). ["This Weekend: "FLEISCHER-FEST" Cartoon/Music Marathon In Hollywood"](http://www.indiewire.com/2015/01/this-weekend-fleischer-fest-cartoonmusic-marathon-in-hollywood-123657/#). *Indiwwire.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. Kennedy, Gerrick D. (20 January 2015). ["Puddles: Sad clown, big voice"](http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-puddles-pity-party-clown-troubador-trepany-house-20150120-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. [""RE-ANIMATOR: THE MUSICAL" Revived in L.A. - FANGORIA®"](http://www.fangoria.com/new/re-animator-the-musical-revived-in-l-a/). 5 September 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905121750/http://www.fangoria.com/new/re-animator-the-musical-revived-in-l-a/) 5 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Weekend Planner: 20 Of The Coolest Events Happening In Los Angeles"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171113070301/http://laist.com/2017/10/05/weekend_planner_100517.php). *Laist.com*. Archived from [the original](http://laist.com/2017/10/05/weekend_planner_100517.php) on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. Molyneaux, Libby (21 June 2012). ["A Day of Weimar: Three Illustrated Lectures on Sex and the Occult in Pre-War Berlin"](http://www.laweekly.com/arts/a-day-of-weimar-three-illustrated-lectures-on-sex-and-the-occult-in-pre-war-berlin-2175474). *Laweekly.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. [\[1\]](https://web.archive.org/web/20241202044232/https://dola.com/events/2016/11/17/the-firesign-theatre-s-surprise-50th-birthday-party)

1. ["Night Talk with Martin Starr"](http://www.laweekly.com/event/night-talk-with-martin-starr-6451568). *L.A. Weekly*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The Trap Set Presents An Evening of Comedy and Drumming Starring Fred Armisen and Friends - Modern Drummer Magazine"](https://www.moderndrummer.com/2017/05/trap-set-presents-evening-comedy-drumming-starring-fred-armisen-friends/). *Moderndrummer.com*. 11 May 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Ticket Sales - Secret Origins of Gwar at Trepany House on Saturday, February 21, 2015"](https://m.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=718485). *m.tix.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The Occult Origins of Wonder Woman w/Ron Rege Jr & Maja D'Aoust - event - Los Angeles"](https://us.eventbu.com/los-angeles/occult-origins-of-wonder-woman-w-ron-rege-jr-maja-d-aoust/2829273). *Eventbu.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The best things to do in Los Feliz"](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-los-feliz). *Timeout.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Ticket Sales - An Evening of Stand Up with Jerrod Carmichael at Trepany House on Wednesday, August 28, 2013"](https://trepanyhouse.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=595749). *Trepanyhouse.tix.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Ticket Sales - Jerrod Carmichael and the cast of the Carmichael Show at Trepany House on Friday, January 27, 2017"](https://www.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=943354). *Tix.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The Shining Forwards and Backwards - Los Angeles Magazine"](http://www.lamag.com/event/the-shining-forwards-and-backwards/). *Lamag.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["The Shining Forwards and Backwards"](http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Amit-Itelman-The-Shining-Forwards-and-Backwards). *Wherevent.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. [\[2\]](http://dola.com/events/2015/9/9/the-nightmare) [dead link]

1. ["Metropolis"](http://losangeles.eventful.com/events/metropolis-/E0-001-103612604-0). *Eventful*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

1. ["Eggshells & Texas Chainsaw Massacre w/ Landis, Garris and Gordon - event"](https://us.eventbu.com/city/eggshells-texas-chainsaw-massacre-w-landis-garris-and-gordon/5986641). *Eventbu.com*. Retrieved 12 April 2018.

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