It's turning into that dark time of year again. Of course, there's a lot to love about the dark.

In the shadows (pain, misery, heartbreak, shame, etc.) is where you find your deepest, most personal comedy. And in the act of finding it, shedding light on it, you spontaneously, alchemically convert your un-happiness into laughs (= levity = levitation = lightness), if not for your own good at least for the enjoyment of others.

Unhappiness-to-happiness conversion is just one of the bouncy ideas in Beth's awesome new show 100% Happy 88% of the Time (see it Nov. 7&8 in Santa Monica, CA., Dec. 13, 2008 in Palm Springs, CA.).

THE ART OF DARKNESS: Learn comedy and writing techniques for your own transformation (and fun and profit!) at the Un-Cab Lab Writing & Performance Workshop. Audit any class - just $10. More info: 323-993-3305.