Just To Be Close To You

Oh, hello there. Are you ready to get up close and personal with renowned lounge singer Carl Poteraychke? Join us for a night filled with sensational music, impeccable vibrations, and unforgettable memories... just for an hour.

Winner: Best in Fringe (2026 New Zealand Fringe).
Winner: Best of Fest, Outstanding Comedy, World Premier, Cultural Exchange, and Artists' Pick (2025 San Diego Fringe).
Nominated: Top of Fringe, Adelaide Exchange, and Daredevil Award (2025 Hollywood Fringe).

“Cam Poter’s needy lounge lizard turns crowd-work into a dopamine-fuelled masterclass” -Jo Laidlaw, The List ****

Created and performed by Cam Poter (America's Got Talent, Ecole Gaulier, HBO's Silicon Valley, @camonclown). Co-devised with Jeremy Poter. Directed by Paulyboy and Shawn Stoner.

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LOCATION: PACIFIC RESIDENT THEATRE / 705 WANDA'S

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: Free in the Pacific Resident Theatre lot (subject to availability). Please DO NOT park in SPARC-reserved spaces because they will tow!! Overflow parking is available on Venice Blvd and surrounding streets.

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.

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