PENGUIN IN YOUR EAR features Eliza Bent’s classic stew of jokes, puns, and uncanny accents. Philosophical stories and anecdotes center on new chapters, academia, relationship status, family, IBS, and America’s favorite narrative: Second Acts. This new, intrepid work lasts a mere 45 minutes because Bent believes “brevity is the Sol Lewitt.” Bent is a former NYC-based playwright turned Chicago stand-up who that Time Out New York once described as "immensely likable." PENGUIN IN YOUR EAR understands that comedy is tragedy plus time. That's Bentertainment!
Playwright and performer Eliza Bent is the love child between Lily Tomlin, Pee Wee Herman, and Mr. Peanut. Bent’s Bentertainments include solo-ish works (KAREN, I SAID, TOILET FIRE, and ALOHA, ALOHA, OR WHEN I WAS QUEEN), plays (Indeed, friend!, The Hotel Colors), adaptations (The Beyonce, She of the Voice), and hybrid affairs (Bonnie’s Last Flight, Real Talk / Kip Talk, Blue Wizard / Black Wizard, Pen Pals Meet). Bent’s shows have been developed, workshopped, commissioned, and produced at Abrons Arts Center, the New
Ohio, the Atlantic Theatre, the Bushwick Starr, the Exponential Festival, and New York
Theatre Workshop’s Next Door Series. Residencies: MacDowell, LMCC’s Workspace, SPACE on Ryder Farm, New Georges, Target Margin Institute Fellow, Casa Zia Lina, Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Ground Floor, Beach64, and Pilot Balloon. As an actor Bent has performed in pint-sized New York theatres, regionally in Omaha and Louisville, and internationally with the performance ensemble Half Straddle. BA in philosophy Boston College, MFA in playwriting Brooklyn College. Bent is currently a lecturer in the Radio TV & Film department at Northwestern University.
Becky Yamamoto is an LA based actress, comedian and writer. She co-produces a monthly show called "Like Comedy or Whatever." She taped a special with Grey DeLisle and Joseph Schles called "Thruple". TV/Film: Not Dead Yet (ABC/Hulu), Loot (Apple TV), Pretty Smart (Netflix), Younger (TV Land). She's been called "priceless" by the NY Times.
David Brownis an actor, comedian & filmmaker in Los Angeles. He was in the show Jury Duty on Amazon Freevee and the films The Year Between and I Used To Go Here. He performs on the shows Haters Club, Don't Break & The Hilarious Test, & in the sketch group The Shrimp Boys. He's on Instagram & Twitter.
Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 7:30 PM
Seating begins 15 minutes before showtime, there is NO LATE SEATING. Seats are assigned on a first come first served basis, from the front of the theatre to the back. If you want to sit closer, be sure to arrive earlier.
Shows start no later than 10 MINUTES after the scheduled show time.