Continuing tales of ne'er-do-wells and comics shunned by the
comics code of yesteryear is Crime Story Confidential by Captured Aural
Phantasy Theater. This is part of their Seduction of the Innocent series, shows
on a monthly basis remarked as too vile for little kids. It commemorates the 60th
anniversary of the Senate hearings of April 21, 1954, which ended much of the violence party for comics of that time. Crime Story Confidential covers mid-century crime comic books in that old time radio style with comedy acts, prizes and live music. Be there or be sent up the river.
On the El Cid Patio, before the performances, check out the Phantasy Faire, a source for all think geeky to get before the show.
Sunday, May 4
7:30 pm doors open and dinner seating
begins
8:30
pm show starts
El Cid
4212 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
$10 at the door or at www.capturedauralphantasy.com
or
captcrime2014.brownpapertickets.com or
even elcidla.com
press release
CAPTURED AURAL PHANTASY THEATER presents
Crime Story Confidential
comic book crimes they didn’t want you to see
Witness tales from the brutal
pages of vintage crime comic books – exposed! – uncensored and LIVE! Captured
Aural Phantasy Theater presents the CRIME
STORY CONFIDENTIAL show at the historic El Cid for 1 night only Sunday, May 4! We will be showcasing live performances
of stories pulled from classic, mid-century crime comic books presented in our
signature variety show/ old radio show style. These aren’t heart-warming tales
– these are the bloody comic book crime stories that were burned in the 40’s
and banned in the 50’s for being too hard-boiled, too violent and too much! Along
with multi-media comic book performances, the evening includes comedic acts,
prizes and the finest live music. Spend the evening with Captured Aural
Phantasy Theater for naughty, uncensored entertainment!
The CRIME STORY CONFIDENTIAL show is another in our new Seduction
of the Innocent series, monthly shows that highlight comics once deemed
harmful to kids. The series commemorates the 60th anniversary of the
Senate hearings of April 21, 1954, which damned the comic book industry. We
will be re-staging this historic event with a special theatrical performance later
in the spring. In the meantime, get the backstory and enjoy our “bad influence”
at El Cid. All the cool kids are doin’ it.
Where: El Cid
4212 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
When: Sunday, May 4
7:30 pm doors open and dinner seating
begins
8:30
pm show starts
Cost: $10
at the door or at www.capturedauralphantasy.com
or captcrime2014.brownpapertickets.com or
even elcidla.com
NEW this season – shop before the show at our Phantasy
Faire! Join local vendors on the El Cid patio and puruse everything
geek and chic in our version of a nerdy farmer’s market. The CRIME STORY CONFIDENTIAL show is the newest in our 5th
Anniversary Season and the next installment in our monthly residency at El Cid. We always start the show at 8:30pm, but doors open
at 7:30 so audiences can begin with El Cid’s brand new tapas menu and
superb cocktails. Enjoy a variety show, music and booze!
• "Park your time
machine on Sunset and join these retro revivalists for a unique variety show
that's sure to impress funny book fans of every era."
-Geek Chic Daily
• “An intoxicating mix of
pre-Lichtenstein comic book stories…an evening that fueled me, resuscitated me
when I was a mere flat line…”
-Eye Spy LA
