Dynasty Typewriter vs Westside Comedy Theater.

Dynasty Typewriter and Westside Comedy Theater both live outside the mainstream comedy club world, but in different ways. Dynasty in Westlake hosts alt-comedy, podcasts, and variety shows — it's a performance space more than a traditional club. Westside Comedy Theater on Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade focuses on improv and sketch — collaborative, ensemble-driven comedy. Dynasty leans toward the stand-up-adjacent and podcast world. Westside leans toward theatrical and improvisational comedy. Together they represent LA's rich alternative comedy landscape beyond the headliner clubs.