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HA-HACIENDA
written & directed by Marz Richards

He who Laughs... lasts.

2 Episodes
Original Run: 1 Ep, 12/13/14
Playoffs Run: 1 Ep, 4/11/2015

EPISODE ONE (12/13/14)

SUMMARY:  On the 55th day of the trial of the Joker for repeated attacks on Gotham, he is freed on a technicality due to lack of testimony from the Batman. The Joker tells reporter Barnabas Bixby that Batman is not an urban legend because he's had his teeth knocked out by Batman multiple times and has the dental records to prove it. As he leaves to prepare for the opening night of his new nightclub, the Ha-Hacienda, the creepy Junior, son of the Joker and Harley Quinn, stalks Barnabas, intending to kill him.  Meanwhile, at the Ha-Hacienda, Harley Quinn, tired of the Joker neglecting and devaluing her, announces that she's leaving him to make it on her own.  But after a duet on "Wrecking Ball," the Joker claims to have realized just how much he needs her; he'd die without her in his little family.  Harley is overjoyed, and leaves to start preparing for the club's debut.  As the Joker's goons tell him that was really sweet, the Joker - with a smile, as always - suddenly shoots them both dead.  As he cackles insanely, he announces that it's time to book an opening act for the club...

TV reporter Barnabas Bixby (Michael Lanahan) interviews The Joker (Marz Richards). Harley Quinn (Elizabeth Deo) is also on hand, as The Joker announces his new nightclub to the world. Harley plans to call it quits, as their various goons look on. (Back row, L-R: Heather Schmidt, Natalie Rose, Will McMichael & Scot Shamblin) Harley's song-and-dance.

Photos by Scott Golden

EPISODE TWO (4/11/15) - PLAYOFFS ROUND 1!

SUMMARY:  The Joker is in therapy with Dr. Hugo Strange - a condition of his continued release from Arkham Asylum.  Strange role-plays as Batman, which causes the Joker to enter a musical reverie featuring sexy dancing versions of Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Batwoman, the Penguin and Riddler.  When the Joker emerges from his reverie, he says that he's had a breakthrough - and he'll finally be able to kill the Batman.

Dr. Hugo Strange (Brendan Broms) tries some strange therapy on the Joker. The Joker sings out his issues. Batdance. (L-R: Monica Greene as "Batwoman," Matt Valle as "Riddler," Marz Richards as "Joker," Scott Golden as "Penguin," Cj Merriman as "Batgirl" and Aaron Mendelson as "Batman") The Joker tells Hugo he's had a breakthrough.

Photos by Aaron Francis

CAST

Michael Lanahan

Barabas Bixby (Ep. 1)

Marz Richards

The Joker (Eps. 1-2)

Elizabeth Deo

Harley Quinn (Ep. 1)

Natalie Rose

Queen of Clubs (Ep. 1)

Heather Schmidt

Queen of Diamonds (Ep. 1)
Robin (Ep. 2)

Scot Shamblin

Groucho (Ep. 1)

Will McMichael

Party Hat (Ep. 1)

Colin Willkie

Junior (Ep. 1)

David Mayes

Weasel (Ep. 1)

Brendan Broms

Dr. Hugo Strange (Ep. 2)

Monica Greene

Batwoman (Ep. 2)

Cj Merriman

Batgirl (Ep. 2)

Aaron Mendelson

Batman (Ep. 2)

Scott Golden

Penguin (Ep. 2)

Matt Valle

Riddler (Ep. 2)