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The Electric Lodge was conceived and created by Dr. Joel Shapiro,
a performer and physician. After dancing and acting on stage for 14 years
(and off for over 30!) he wanted to build a home for fellow artists to work
and "paint" their personal and societal joys, angst, confusions, defeats and
victories onto the canvas of a stage. Joel also recognized the innate design of
the space could house the exhibition of paintings and sculpture and serve as a
studio for still photographers.

With the addition of a commercial kitchen, the Lodge is also a gathering place
for seminars and benefits of all types…… Joel's desire to encourage the goal
of a sustainable Earthly environment, has led him to convert the Lodge to a solar
powered venue and invite environmental activists to take advantage of the capacity
of the Lodge.

Thus, he and the entire Lodge family welcome you to join the many spirits roaming
the Lodge, in continuing to create an epicenter of change, gathering and artistic
expression in the heart of Venice.

The Electric Lodge is a multi-purpose arts facility, fully licensed and designed for a variety
of uses such as theatrical productions, including:
· Dance
· Performance Art
· Music
· Traditional & Experimental Theatre
· Corporate Seminars
· Still Photography & Video Taping
· Catered Functions and Receptions
· Yoga, martial arts, dance, acting & writing workshops
· Art Exhibitions
· Film Screenings


The Electric Lodge has the luxury of:
· Free on-site parking
· Licensed commercial kitchen
· 1,100 sq. foot dance/reception Studio
· 1,500 sq. foot (99 seat) Theatre space
· Handicap lift to 2nd floor (Theatre level)
· Dressing rooms and shower

The Lodge currently plays host to numerous classes and workshops including
· Body Weather Laboratory
· Brazilian Dance
. Body Prayer
. Tango
· HathaYoga
· Tae Kwon Do
· Acting Workshops
. Numerous classes for children including:
       Moo Moo Musica, Boogie Mamas (and Babies too!), Mad Hot Ballroom, Dance-O-Rama

Recent Performers Include:
. Oguri & Body Weather Laboratory: "Caddy! Caddy! Caddy!"
. Tier 4 Productions: "King Lear"
. The Other Venice Film Festival
. Apartment A: "An Evening in Defense of Delight"
. Adam Rudolph: "GO Organic Orchestra"
. Sarah Elgart: "Bound"
. Rosanna Gamson/World Wide: "Terra Nova II"
. Ensemble Studio Theatre - LA: "Headless"
· Michelle Krusiec: “Made in Taiwan”
· Shakti Dance Company: “Dance Yatra”
· blue13 dance company: “Bollywood-Tech”
. Dandelion Dancetheatre: "The Undressed Fest"
· Padua Playwrights: “Vagrant”
. “Princess Bean’s Messy World”
. John Densmore and Tribaljazz in concert

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Venice, CA 90291
Tel: (310) 306-1854
Fax: (310) 306-1117