Hoop

A visitor from another planet arrives.

A hoop alien, from Planet Hoop.

They have come to fix the hole.

The hoop alien struggles to communicate with humans, but they will have to try.

Or the hole may never be fixed.

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"Hoop" is a 45-minute solo clown piece built entirely around a hula hoop. Combining clown with elements of immersive theater, performance art, and improvisation, each show is different than the one before, built around audience participation. Fresh off its world premiere at Hollywood Fringe 2026, "Hoop" continues to evolve with every iteration.

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R.M. Aranda is a queer Latnix performer who has trained in clown and immersive theater with the Idiot Workshop, Natasha Mercado, Phil Burgers, Adam Smith, Eric Davis; improv/sketch with Upright Citizen’s Brigade; Meisner at Elizabeth Mestnik’s Acting Studio; and the theater department at UC Irvine. They had a successful run of their solo show “…and the hits just keep on coming!” at Hollywood Fringe 2025, and have enjoyed developing "Hoop" over the past year in theaters across the country.

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LOCATION: ELECTRIC LODGE / DANCE STUDIO

This performance is part of the Daredevil Arts Festival, a multi-weekend performing arts festival co-presented by Electric Lodge and Pacific Resident Theatre, celebrating bold voices and multidisciplinary storytelling in the Venice community.

Choose from over 50 performances running July 11–19 (with an Opening Night Party on July 10). Tickets are $15 per show or $125 for an All-Access Pass. View the full lineup at daredevilarts.org/shows

Parking: Parking availability is fairly limited at Electric Lodge, so it is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes early to find street parking in the neighborhood. Be mindful of local street signs and courteous to neighbors when parking.

Media Consent: Please note, by attending this event, you consent to being photographed and recorded. Photos and videos may be used for educational or promotional purposes for the artist, festival and theater organization's websites, social media pages, and other publications.