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Thursday, January 16
 

7:30pm PST

Gaysian AF
Thursday January 16, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
GAYSIAN AF is the premier glitter-dowsed, hammer-wielding showcase for LGBT Asian American entertainment. Come see the best stand-up, music, and improv this side of Proposition 8 (topical reference!?). Originally born from the hit variety show Asian AF, GAYSIAN AF returns after a year-long hiatus bigger, better, stronger, and gayer. Hosted by queer icons Chris Renfro ("Queer as Folk," "The L Word: Generation Q") and Jiavani ("Between Two Ferns," "Dropout").
Artists
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Jiavani

LA based and German-born, Jiavani (she/him) can be seen on Netflix in "Dead to Me" and "Between Two Ferns: The Movie." You can also catch Jiavani in "Reno 911: Defunded," voicing various characters on "We Baby Bears" and "Digman," and streaming improv comedy across many shows on... Read More →
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Chris Renfro

Chris Renfro is an Asian-American actor, writer and comedian from  Los Angeles, CA. They’ve starred in "Queer as Folk" (Peacock), "Good Trouble" (Freeform), "The L Word: Generation Q" (Showtime), "Tom Swift" (The CW/MAX) and the MTV original comedy, "Pretty Stoned."You can catch... Read More →

Thursday January 16, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Variety + Game Shows
 
Friday, January 17
 

7:00pm PST

The Groundlings: Cookin' with GAS
Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Since 1992, The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni, and Sunday Companies have played together in the all-improv explosion that has become almost as much of an institution as the Groundlings Theatre itself! Based entirely on audience suggestions, the comic daredevils invent custom-made satire and song. With Groundlings favorites and a special guest TBA!

Artists
avatar for Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns recently wrapped a recurring role on Amazon Freevee’s "Jury Duty." TV/FILM credits include "Grand Crew," "This Is Us," "I Feel Bad," "Suburbicon," "Mighty Med," "Go On," "Whitney," "Mike Tyson Mysteries" and more. She has landed TV development deals with Warner Bros... Read More →
avatar for David Crabb

David Crabb

David Crabb is a writer, performer & creator of the solo show “Bad Kid” (New York Times Critics’ Pick) and writer of the memoir “Bad Kid" (Harper Perennial). His upcoming credits include “Sex Lives of College Girls,” & “Rambler” with Owen Wilson. You can hear him playing... Read More →
avatar for H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner is an actor/writer based in Los Angeles, obviously. Currently he can be seen in "The Last OG" and as the voice of JP in "Craig of the Creek." Other credits include "Good Girls," "The Happytime Murders," "Mom," "What Would Diplo Do," "Mary and Jane," "Review," "Clipped... Read More →
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Peggy Guggenheim

Patty Guggenheim appeared as Madisynn King on Marvel’s “ She-Hulk" series. She also recently played Delray Donna in “The Binge 2" on HULU and a variety of other messes on “Killing It,” “Mr. Mayor,” “Reno 911,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Superstore,” “Modern... Read More →
avatar for Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy is an actor, writer, and (current) director of the Groundlings Sunday Company. He recently made a standout debut with Rogue Machine in the critically acclaimed “Human Error" at the Matrix Theater with his great bud, Lauren Burns. You can catch Kiel in the upcoming film... Read More →
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Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis is from New Orleans, LA and you may have seen her on: "AP Bio," "Baskets," "Drunk History" seasons 4 and 5, "MadTV," "The Gaggle," "Brooklyn Nine Nine," "Gay Skit Happens," and all sorts of other fun things!
avatar for Chase Rosenberg

Chase Rosenberg

Chase was born and raised in Los Angeles, but holds the title of New Yorker Emeritus for their four years' time living in Brooklyn during an unprecedented global pandemic, the likes of which modern history had never before witnessed. They earned a BA in English (Creative Writing... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch

9:30pm PST

The Groundlings: Cookin' with GAS
Friday January 17, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Since 1992, The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni, and Sunday Companies have played together in the all-improv explosion that has become almost as much of an institution as the Groundlings Theatre itself! Based entirely on audience suggestions, the comic daredevils invent custom-made satire and song. With Groundlings favorites and a special guest TBA!
Artists
avatar for Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns recently wrapped a recurring role on Amazon Freevee’s "Jury Duty." TV/FILM credits include "Grand Crew," "This Is Us," "I Feel Bad," "Suburbicon," "Mighty Med," "Go On," "Whitney," "Mike Tyson Mysteries" and more. She has landed TV development deals with Warner Bros... Read More →
avatar for David Crabb

David Crabb

David Crabb is a writer, performer & creator of the solo show “Bad Kid” (New York Times Critics’ Pick) and writer of the memoir “Bad Kid" (Harper Perennial). His upcoming credits include “Sex Lives of College Girls,” & “Rambler” with Owen Wilson. You can hear him playing... Read More →
avatar for H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner

H Michael Croner is an actor/writer based in Los Angeles, obviously. Currently he can be seen in "The Last OG" and as the voice of JP in "Craig of the Creek." Other credits include "Good Girls," "The Happytime Murders," "Mom," "What Would Diplo Do," "Mary and Jane," "Review," "Clipped... Read More →
avatar for Peggy Guggenheim

Peggy Guggenheim

Patty Guggenheim appeared as Madisynn King on Marvel’s “ She-Hulk" series. She also recently played Delray Donna in “The Binge 2" on HULU and a variety of other messes on “Killing It,” “Mr. Mayor,” “Reno 911,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Superstore,” “Modern... Read More →
avatar for Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy

Kiel Kennedy is an actor, writer, and (current) director of the Groundlings Sunday Company. He recently made a standout debut with Rogue Machine in the critically acclaimed “Human Error" at the Matrix Theater with his great bud, Lauren Burns. You can catch Kiel in the upcoming film... Read More →
avatar for Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis

Lyric Lewis is from New Orleans, LA and you may have seen her on: "AP Bio," "Baskets," "Drunk History" seasons 4 and 5, "MadTV," "The Gaggle," "Brooklyn Nine Nine," "Gay Skit Happens," and all sorts of other fun things!
avatar for Chase Rosenberg

Chase Rosenberg

Chase was born and raised in Los Angeles, but holds the title of New Yorker Emeritus for their four years' time living in Brooklyn during an unprecedented global pandemic, the likes of which modern history had never before witnessed. They earned a BA in English (Creative Writing... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch
 
Saturday, January 18
 

4:00pm PST

Hey Riddle Riddle
Saturday January 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Riddles! Puzzles! WhoDunnits! Adal Rifai, Erin Keif and JPC try and solve a few of these every episode while discussing and dissecting along the way. You can play along while listening but can you solve the questions before we do?? (You absolutely will.)
Artists
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Adal Rifai

Adal Rifai is an improviser, podcaster, producer and writer in Chicago. Adal teaches improv at University of Illinois at Chicago, is the creator and co-host of the podcast "Hey Riddle Riddle", co-hosts the podcast "Hello From the Magic Tavern" as Chunt the shapeshifter and is the... Read More →
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Erin Keif

Erin Keif is originally from Massachusetts and now lives in Los Angeles where she does live performance and podcasting. She has two podcasts on the Headgum network– "Hey Riddle Riddle", a comedy podcast, and "SitcomD&D", a Dungeons and Dragons podcast. She is also a regular on "Hello... Read More →
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John Patrick "JPC" Coan

John Patrick Coan is a Chicago-based improviser, podcaster, and streamer. You can find him on stage at iO Chicago performing with Whirled News Tonight and Devil's Daughter, on-screen Thursday nights at twitch.tv/OneShotRPG, in your ears on the "Campaign" podcast, and on Twitter @jpsofly... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows

7:00pm PST

Business Casual: Cowboys
Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
The place? The Wild West. The year… The Wild West. Come see as comedy trio Business Casual presents with their new show: COWBOYS!

Business Casual (@businesscasualcomedy) is a sketch comedy trio hailing from Los Angeles. The group consists of Jeremy Elder (@jeremyelderr), Cory Peter Lane (@corypeterlane), and Hunter Saling (@idealstepdad), all graduates from the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. The trio embody a unique blend of physicality, absurdist sketch comedy, and clown. Or as one drunken woman in Louisville titled it: comedy rock n’ roll. 

Critics have called their previous works “physical comedy perfection” (Three Weeks), “beautifully absurd” (Radio Haha),  “sheer Fringe genius” (The Scotsman), and “an evening of stupidity you’ll be sure to remember” (Broadway World). 

COWBOYS most recently completed a limited Off-Broadway run at Asylum NYC. Previously, the show was presented as part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival and Moontower Comedy Festival, both to sold out audiences. Their previous show FERAL has been featured at the Moontower Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketch Fest, and the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (produced under the Stamptown banner).

The show tells the story of a gunslinging cowboy seeking revenge on the three men who killed his family. He must assemble a posse and set out on the journey of a lifetime. Along the way, the group encounter gold miners, snake oil salesman, and just about every Western trope you could think of. If you do think of a trope that they don’t mention, Business Casual kindly invites you to “keep it to yourself!”

Yeehaw pardner! Snake in my boot! Big pot of gold! 

PRAISE FOR COWBOYS:

“Business Casual are all going to be world famous in a few years and you are going to feel very cool about being able to say you saw them do a bizarre cowboy themed comedy show.” — Chris Gethard

“I love these boys with all of my heart.” — Natalie Palamides

With an opening set from Las Vegas' TSTMRKT
Artists
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Business Casual

Business Casual is a comedy best-friendship from Los Angeles, California. The group is currently based in NY, performing a brand of comedy that blends both sketch, improvisation, and clowning. They have been featured at the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketch Fest, and the Edinburgh... Read More →
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TSTMRKT

TSTMRKT is a random act of cheap theatrics that incorporates time, minimalism, absurd theater, film, and audio collage. Each show is formulated and prepared with no regard for audience reaction. The set is constructed through sound, and the sound is pre-recorded in "real time." This... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch

9:30pm PST

Gays vs. Straights: A Game Show Death Match!
Saturday January 18, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Gays and Straights battle it out in a comedy war of attrition! Get ready for a hilarious battle of wits and stereotypes as Gays take on Straights in a comedy showdown! Who will come out on top? Who will bottom live on stage? Find out at Gays VS Straights: A Gene Show Death Match! Hosted by Vic Michaelis ("Very Important People") and Chris Renfro ("Queer as Folk").

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Chris Renfro

Chris Renfro is an Asian-American actor, writer and comedian from  Los Angeles, CA. They’ve starred in "Queer as Folk" (Peacock), "Good Trouble" (Freeform), "The L Word: Generation Q" (Showtime), "Tom Swift" (The CW/MAX) and the MTV original comedy, "Pretty Stoned."You can catch... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Variety + Game Shows
 
Sunday, January 19
 

1:00pm PST

Filipino AF
Sunday January 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Filipino AF is a comedy variety show featuring the best Filipino American talent around. Improv, sketch, standup, and even some music and dance. (It's Filipinos after all!) The show started in LA, and we are STOKED to bring it to the bay!

With Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano and more.
Artists
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Allyn Pintal

Allyn Pintal is a writer and performer based in Los Angeles. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She co-hosts/co-produces "The Dial-Up Show," a monthly improv and storytelling show at UCB. She is currently on the UCB Harold team "Vulture" and the UCB Maude team "Thirst Trap... Read More →
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Joy Regullano

Joy Regullano is a writer / actor / comedian based in LA who most recently wrote on the animated show "Monsters At Work" on Disney Plus. Previously, she wrote on "Jelly," "Ben," and "Pogo" (a PBS Kids web series), "Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knight" (Netflix / Dreamworks), the Netflix... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Variety + Game Shows

4:00pm PST

Go Fact Yourself
Sunday January 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Go Fact Yourself is a pop culture trivia show hosted by J. Keith van Straaten ("Ask Me Another" Senior Writer) and Helen Hong ("Wait-Wait- Don't Tell Me" recurring panelist), and running as a podcast on the Maximum Fun network and as a radio show on NPR station LAist 89.3. Each week, van Straaten and Hong test celebrity guests on their self-proclaimed areas of expertise in front of a live audience, then bring on a surprise expert in the topic. Previous guests have included everyone from actor Keegan-Michael Key to author Amy Tan to DJ Jazzy Jeff. More info and episodes at gofactyourpod.com
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Helen Hong

Helen Hong - A fan favorite on the hit NPR podcast "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me", Helen's acting credits include roles on "Never Have I Ever", "Silicon Valley", the Jennifer Garner Christmas movie "Family Switch", and five seasons of "The Thundermans" on Nickelodeon.A long-time touring... Read More →
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J. Keith van Straaten

J. Keith van Straaten (Host/Co-Creator/Executive Producer/Writer) is a content producer/writer for TV game shows, including "The Hustler", "Master Minds", "In the USA Today", and "Funny You Should Ask". He's written trivia questions for everyone from local restaurants to regional... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows

7:00pm PST

The Sit and Chat Podcast
Sunday January 19, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
The Sit and Chat is a loosely structured, conversational podcast from two former co-stars who grew up working together in entertainment. Each week, Bradley Steven Perry and Jake Short sit *and chat* with each other or interview their guest about the journey of following ones dreams and the folly that comes with it. Like most podcasts, they enjoy talking about life's trivial aspects. Each episode aims to make audiences and guests laugh alike because life isn't that serious - at least not on The Sit and Chat.
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Bradley Steven Perry

Bradley Steven Perry is an actor, director, and podcast host. You may know Bradley from his time on Disney Channel sitcoms "Good Luck Charlie," "Mighty Med," "Lab Rats: Elite Force," ABC’s "Schooled," or from his podcast "The Sit and Chat" with his friend Jake Short. Bradley is... Read More →
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Jake Short

Jake Short is an Actor who started his career with Disney on shows "Ant Farm" and "Mighty Med." Since, he has gone on to lead several independent movies, star in the BBC2 comedy "The First Team" (from creators of "Inbetweeners"), and most recently appeared in a guest spot on "Lessons... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows
 
Tuesday, January 21
 

7:30pm PST

Battle of the Magicians
Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Five Magicians battle to the (magical) death in this no holds-barred showdown. Produced by SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician, Robert Strong.

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Robert Strong

Robert Strong was three times voted San Francisco's 'Best Magician' and twice voted San Francisco's 'Best Comedian' by the Bay Guardian. He has performed in 45 countries, in all 50 states, and twice at the White House. His biggest honor is being SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician... Read More →

Tuesday January 21, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Variety + Game Shows
 
Wednesday, January 22
 

7:30pm PST

The Bay Area Pun-Off
Wednesday January 22, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Some say it's an affliction; we're gonna go ahead and call it "comedy..."

SF Sketchfest, in reluctant association with Worldwide Puns, proudly invites you to celebrate the contagious power of the pun: the lowest form of comedy, the highest form of intellect! Worldwide Puns are the incorrigible idiots responsible for six years of sold-out, critically acclaimed shows in San Francisco and Seattle and we are *cringe* proud to bring you The Bay Area Pun-Off, Sketchfest Edition! Hosted by Jonah Spear and Brady Gill, with special guests John Beard, Colin Braun, K. Cheng, and more!
Artists
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Jonah Spear

Jonah Spear launched the Bay Area Pun-Off in 2016, in a livingroom in Oakland, after enjoying a strong debut at the O Henry Pun-Off in Austin, Texas. Jonah is a lifelong performer and proud member of the short lived San Francisco based improv company, Six out of Five (2016). He is... Read More →
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Brady Gill

Brady Gill is a writer, performer, MC, wedding officiant, summer camp director, sci-fi reader, very good friend, dog dad who prefers hikes with little to no uphill. He recently published a book poetry entitled, "After The Sidewalk Ends," and self produced and starred in the animated... Read More →
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John Beard

John Beard sprouted in Louisiana, grew in Ohio, and now wilts in San Francisco, California, where he does standup comedy. He tells short jokes. His one redeeming quality is brevity.
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Colin Braun

Born in the arctic wasteland of Boston, Colin Braun started performing standup in sunny Portland, Oregon in 2018. Colin has a credit score in the triple digits, and lives in San Francisco with his dog and mental illnesses.
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K. Cheng

K. Cheng has appeared at the Comedy Cellar, the Comedy Store, and Gotham’s Comedy Club… not to perform, he’s just appeared there.He has, however, performed at NBC Stand Up for Diversity, EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival), and San Francisco Sketchfest. He’s the producer of Cra... Read More →

Wednesday January 22, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Variety + Game Shows
 
Thursday, January 23
 

7:30pm PST

Climate Town Town Hall
Thursday January 23, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Climate Town makes deeply researched comedy videos about the climate crisis for their 600,000 YouTube subscribers. Now, after four years and millions of views, they're bringing that same climate change comedy to the stage, where you can see it the way it has never before been seen: LIVE AT SF SKETCHFEST. With Rollie Williams and Matt Nelsen.


Thursday January 23, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows
 
Friday, January 24
 

7:00pm PST

Workjuice Improv
Friday January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
The WorkJuice Improvisers are delighted to make their return to SF Sketchfest! The cast of perennial favorites from The Thrilling Adventure Hour will take to the stage, sans scripts, and improvise a show based on monologues by a special guest. The players have mesmerized audiences around the world and will bring their incredible wit and hilarity to San Francisco for one show only. This is long form improv at its best!

With Craig Cackowski, Jonathan Dinerstein, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney and more.
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avatar for Craig Cackowski

Craig Cackowski

Craig Cackowski is an actor, improvisor and teacher based in Los Angeles. As an actor, he has been seen in recurring roles on such shows as "Community", "Veep", "Drunk History", and "Sex Lives Of College Girls". Look for him in the new shows "Hysteria!" on "Peacock" and "The Pitt... Read More →
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Jonathan Dinerstein

Jonathan Dinerstein is a versatile composer of music for film and television. His recent credits include scores for Audible's star-studded audio drama "Slayers: A Buffyverse Story", Alan Tudyk's TV comedy series "Con Man", and many feature films. He's also written music for countless... Read More →
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Mark Gagliardi

You may know me as the original and frequent narrator of Comedy Central's Emmy-winning "Drunk History" or as Croach The Tracker in the star-studded Largo hit "The Thrilling Adventure Hour. "We may have met at a Comic-Con or two. You may have been among our 2 million downloads... Read More →
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Marc Evan Jackson

Marc Evan Jackson is best known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Place, The Baby-Sitters Club, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Kong: Skull Island, and was mostly recently seen in Apple TV's Lessons in Chemistry. More importantly, Marc is the co-founder of The Detroit... Read More →
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Annie Savage

Annie Savage has performed on stage in numerous sketch and improv shows, most notably as a Conservatory Grad from Second City, L.A. She was a troupe member on “National Lampoon’s National Sketch Show Tour” and wrote, produced and starred in the sketch show, “Stupid Annie... Read More →
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Hal Lubin

The co-host of both “We Got This with Mark and Hal” and “Tights and Fights” podcasts on the Maximum Fun Network and “Good Morning Night Vale” for the Night Vale Presents network, Hal Lublin is an accomplished actor and improviser. Best known for his work as one of the... Read More →
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Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins is a comedian, improvisor and actor.He hosts the stage variety show "Varietopia" and co-hosts the "Threedom" podcast with Scott Aukerman & Lauren Lapkus, and the "Stay F. Homekins" podcast with his wife, Janie Haddad Tompkins.For a full list of Mr. Tompkins’ stage... Read More →
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Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. She can be heard as the voice of Korra on "The Legend of Korra" on Netflix, where she can also be seen as Summer in the comedy series "Country Comfort". On HULU, she fights dark forces starring opposite John C... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch

9:30pm PST

Riffapalooza
Friday January 24, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Join some of riff-history's best and brightest when vets from "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and "RiffTrax" come together to improvise movie riffs to some terrible B-Movie you likely haven't seen and will probably wish you never had! With Frank Conniff, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, Mary Jo Pehl, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney.

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Frank Conniff

Frank Conniff is a comedy writer and performer who began his TV career writing for the Peabody award-winning Comedy Central series "Mystery Science Theater 3000," where he also played “TV’s Frank”, the bumbling yet lovable mad scientist sidekick. He then went on to be a writer... Read More →
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Bill Corbett

Bill Corbett is a former writer and actor for the cult TV show "Mystery Science Theater 3000," playing the robot Crow and the alien Brain Guy. He's now a principal performer, writer, and producer for RiffTrax.com. Corbett's voice was heard as a regular cast member on Adult Swim's... Read More →
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Kevin Murphy

Next to his work for Rifftrax.com, Kevin Murphy is perhaps best known for portraying the stout red robot Tom Servo on the TV series "Mystery Science Theater" for nine seasons. He’s also the author of the HarperCollins book "A Year at the Movies: One Man’s Filmgoing Odyssey." Kevin... Read More →
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Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl was a writer and actor on the television show "Mystery Science Theater 3000", and was featured as the beloved arch-nemesis Pearl Forrester. She currently teams with Bridget Nelson making hilarious movie commentary on RiffTrax. Mary Jo currently writes, produces, and stars... Read More →
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Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton is the co-founder of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, a month-long annual event highlighting the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, TV and film comedy, which celebrates its twenty-first year in January 2024. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and... Read More →
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Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. She can be heard as the voice of Korra on "The Legend of Korra" on Netflix, where she can also be seen as Summer in the comedy series "Country Comfort". On HULU, she fights dark forces starring opposite John C... Read More →

Friday January 24, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Cinema + Television
 
Saturday, January 25
 

4:00pm PST

Time to Kill
Saturday January 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Like phoenixes rising from the ashes of the successful writers' strike, writers, producers, and comedians who work at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more, come together for their iconic sketch show Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show. Time Out NY rec'd the show as "one of the best things to do in NYC!" and the NY Times just rec'd the show as "What to Do in NYC in October 2023."

Created by Rachael Burke and produced by Rachael Burke/Scott Hercman, the show features sketches, musical numbers, celebrity impressions, and more! If "I Think You Should Leave"’s Tim Robinson had septuplets, it would be the cast of “Time to Kill." The show features America's sweethearts, Lily Blumkin ("The Daily Show"), Rachael Burke ("The Tonight Show"), Scott Hercman ("The Daily Show"), Josh Nasser (Comedy Central), Sila Puhl ("The Daily Show"), Nick Reichheld (NBC's "Bring the Funny"), Channing Tookes (The Armory), and more! One thing they all have in common? They KILL it onstage.

The team has performed together in monthly shows since 2018 to sold-out audiences in NYC and around the country at SF Sketchfest, Flyover Comedy Festival, Portland Sketch Fest, Charleston Comedy Festival, Austin Sketch Fest, NY Comedy Festival, and more, and a few performed their original sketch comedy on NBC’s Bring the Funny with Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen, Jeff Foxworthy, and Amanda Seales!

With A Million Shetland Ponies, hosted by Connor Lonsdale.
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Time to Kill

Writers and producers at The Daily Show, The Tonight Show, and more of the best comedians in NYC come together with the best comedians in NYC for Time to Kill: A Sketch Comedy Show — with each performance packed with sketches, musical numbers, celebrity impressions, and more!If... Read More →
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A Million Shetland Ponies

A Million Shetland Ponies is a two-man musical comedy duo from Los Angeles! They're a live act specializing in genre parody whose music can be heard on Spotify, Apple Music, and the hills of Prospect Park on lonely, cloudless nights.A Million Shetland Ponies is like if Flight of the... Read More →
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Connor Lonsdale

Connor Lonsdale is a white male comedian but he’s different from the other white male comedians because he has a stupid haircut. His irreverent and conversational style of humor has captivated audiences of all demographics and intellectual capabilities. He has performed in festivals... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch

7:00pm PST

That's a Bad Idea
Saturday January 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
That's a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from different corners of the US, Curry Barker and Cooper Tomlinson converged in LA, creating a dynamic force redefining online sketch comedy. Drawing inspiration from iconic shows like "I Think You Should Leave" and "Key & Peele", they craft sketches that feel like TV classics. Their humor spans genres, from uproarious comedy to spine-tingling horror, showcasing remarkable versatility. They are more than just TikTokers; they are content creators who seamlessly incorporate brands into their sketches, always maintaining the brand's tone and identity. Their remarkable chemistry is a testament to genuine friendship and creative synergy, resulting in the creation of viral videos that set new standards in digital comedy.

That's a Bad Idea is actively working on a range of exciting feature films and television projects. They are on a mission to bring their unique brand of comedy to the big screen and beyond. Stay tuned for more hilarious sketches and a promising future with That's a Bad Idea on TikTok @thats.a.bad.idea!

TikTok - 1 million
Instagram - 486k
YouTube - 616k
PRIVATELY INVESTIGATED Ep 1

With an opening set from Tori Piskin.
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That's a Bad Idea

That’s a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from... Read More →
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Curry Barker

That's a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from... Read More →
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Cooper Tomlinson

That's a Bad Idea is the comedy duo making waves in digital entertainment. With an impressive fanbase of 1 million on TikTok, 616k on YouTube and 486k on Instagram, they've garnered over 100 million views across all platforms combined, captivating audiences worldwide. Hailing from... Read More →
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Tori Piskin

Tori Piskin was born and raised in New York and is an actor, comedian, and writer now based in Los Angeles. As a stand up comedian, Tori Piskin was in the 2019 New York Comedy Festival - TBS Presents: Comics to Watch, where she was one out of ten performers picked from submission... Read More →

Saturday January 25, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch

9:30pm PST

Pass That Blunt
Saturday January 25, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Join Jacquis Neal as he brings an amazing cast of some of the best Black comedians as they light up backstage (and likely on stage) and perform an hour of improv post blaze based off high stories. 

With Ronnie Adrian, Phil Jackson, Corin Wells and more.
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Ronnie Adrian

Originally from South Carolina, Ronnie Adrian is now a performer based out of Los Angeles. He performs in cities all around the country and you can often catch him with his various groups, most notably The Dragons and THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women). He does other things besides comedy... Read More →
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Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson is a performer, writer, and musician originally from Yardley, Pennsylvania. His writing credits include Comedy Central's "Key & Peele," "Survivor's Remorse" on the Starz Network, Fox's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and most recently, Co-Executive Producer on HBO's "Insecure."Phil... Read More →
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Jacquis Neal

Jacquis Neal is a tv/film and voice actor, host, comedian and podcaster. He plays Damion on NBC's "Grand Crew" and has been on shows like "Physical," "How I Met Your Father," "Liza on Demand," and ABC's "Bless This Mess." He performs comedy around Los Angeles, including hosting his... Read More →
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Corin Wells

Corin Wells is a veteran performer of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and long time member of the NYC Improv community. She is a co-founder of The Squirrel Theatre and She currently writes for "The Amber Ruffin Show." 

Saturday January 25, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch
 
Sunday, January 26
 

10:00am PST

Kevin McDonald Workshop: From Improv to Sketch
Sunday January 26, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Work with sketch comedy legend Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall to develop sketch writing from improvised scenes. From concept and character creation through building and finessing the final product, this intimate class creates an amazing setting for crafting comedy with skills you’ll take from the workshop into the future of your comedic endeavors!
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Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring... Read More →

Sunday January 26, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Workshop

4:00pm PST

The Neighborhood Listen
Sunday January 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Join Burnt Millipede (Paul F. Tompkins), Joan Pedestrian (Nicole Parker) and Doug (Brett Morris) as they explore their hometown of Dignity Falls via posts from a certain neighborhood social networking app and interview the town's most intriguing residents!
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Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins is a comedian, improvisor and actor.He hosts the stage variety show "Varietopia" and co-hosts the "Threedom" podcast with Scott Aukerman & Lauren Lapkus, and the "Stay F. Homekins" podcast with his wife, Janie Haddad Tompkins.For a full list of Mr. Tompkins’ stage... Read More →
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Nicole Parker

Nicole Parker played Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway hit "Titanique" in New York this past summer. She appeared opposite Martin Short in her Broadway debut in "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me." Also on Broadway, she was seen in "The People in the Picture" with Donna Murphy, and played... Read More →
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Brett Morris

Brett Morris is an audio engineer, producer, musician, and more. He is currently the executive producer at Comedy Bang! Bang! World.

Sunday January 26, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows

7:00pm PST

Wrong Answers Only
Sunday January 26, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Three comedians. One expert. So many ridiculously wrong answers. Wrong Answers Only is a hilarious, interactive live show that features celebrity guests, a scientific expert, and audience members learning about exciting research through games and quizzes. Hosted by Chris Duffy and Keri Stoever, with guests Samm Levine, Aparna Nancherla and more! Presented by LabX, a program of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Chris Duffy

Chris Duffy is a comedian, television writer, and radio/podcast host. Chris currently hosts the hit podcast "How to Be a Better Human." Chris wrote for both seasons of "Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas" on HBO, executive produced by John Oliver. Chris is both a former fifth grade teacher... Read More →
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Samm Levine

Samm Levine is best known for his roles in 'Freaks and Geeks,' 'Inglourious Basterds,' and 'Wet Hot American Summer.' The journeyman actor has appeared on over 75 different television series in his three decade career. He also produced and co-hosted the award winning podcast, 'Kevin... Read More →
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Aparna Nancherla

Aparna Nancherla is an acclaimed comedian, writer, and actor. Praised by critics and fans alike for her distinctive dry, existential, and whimsical sense of humor, Aparna has toured her standup comedy extensively around the U.S. and the world. A true multi-hyphenate, Aparna's work... Read More →

Sunday January 26, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows
 
Wednesday, January 29
 

7:30pm PST

Killing My Lobster: J'Accuse!
Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy troupe since 1997, is proud to remount their latest show: J'Accuse! - Sketch comedy inspired, but not at all approved, by Agatha Christie. Hot off a sold-out run, this production invites you into a world of teeny hats, tiny pistols, and well-dressed corpses aplenty. Let Killing My Lobster lock you in a room for an hour of murder-themed sketch comedy. Because one of us...eez ze killer.

With an opening set by Party Onward: An Improvised Fantasy Adventure! Hosted by Dr. Holly.

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Killing My Lobster

Killing My Lobster has been San Francisco's premier sketch comedy group since 1997. Today, KML produces original shows year round, as well as teaching a full roster of sketch comedy writing and acting classes. KML creates fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy that makes people laugh... Read More →
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Party Onward: An Improvised Fantasy Adventure

Party Onward is inspired by your favorite fantasy games. It comes complete with inflatable die and surly, omniscient narrator. Watch a group of inept adventurers quest to save the world or (very likely) die trying! Note that understanding of many-sided-dice or any game that uses them... Read More →
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Dr. Holly

Dr. Holly is a Philly-based award-winning screenwriter. During the day, she's a therapist. At night, she wears a cape saving lives through telling jokes on stage. Her stand-up material speaks to everything from hot-button social issues to her being a therapist, wife, hockey mom. In... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch
 
Thursday, January 30
 

7:30pm PST

WestBeth Entertainment Presents: Cassie Workman: Aberdeen
Thursday January 30, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
In 1994 the world lost one of its most beloved musicians, grunge icon, Kurt Cobain. Part eulogy, part fantasy, part biography, ‘Aberdeen,’ is an in-the-round conversation between multi award-winning writer, comedian, musician and animator, Cassie Workman with the most beloved musicians, grunge icon, Kurt Cobain that takes place across Washington State, including his hometown, of Aberdeen. Grunge, Life, Death, and Salvation, this striking, original work is a heartbreaking homage to one of our most beloved artists. Traverse time and space with Cassie Workman in Aberdeen.

“I was captivated from start to finish. Cassie is a phenomenal storyteller. I could practically feel the rain that she conjured. We were lulled by the elegance of her writing and wit into an unforgettable story of raw pain, fury and fragility. It is a howl of a poem. I was floored.” Phoebe Waller Bridge
 
CRITICS PICK – THE TIMES (LONDON)
“Workman has created a thing of beauty”. – The Scotsman
"Fierce intellect… something raw and powerful. Brilliant" The Age
Winner – Scotsman Fringe First 2022

Presented by WestBeth Entertainment
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Cassie Workman

Cassie Workman is an Australian actor, stand-up, poet, musician, and visual artist. She has performed her surreal, challenging, and heart-breaking shows to captivated audiences all over the world. Cassie now lives in New York City, and is a regular at the prestigious Comedy Cellar... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Theater + Storytelling
 
Friday, January 31
 

7:00pm PST

CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS
Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
An improv show disguised as an acting class, from the creator of the “Dead Eyes” podcast.

Professional actor ("Mean Girls") and award-winning podcaster ("Dead Eyes") Connor Ratliff is a fixture of the NYC improv comedy scene -- a performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre for over a decade, where his George Lucas Talk Show developed a cult following and became the subject of an award-winning documentary. Ratliff is also a classically trained thespian who graduated with honors from the prestigious Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts over a quarter of a century ago, making his professional debut on the stage of the Royal Court Theatre in London’s West End. During that same year, he also performed at Buckingham Palace for Queen Elizabeth II. In the decades that followed, he has accumulated numerous credits as a star of stage, screen and stream, appearing in multiple Netflix Original Films as well as content on CBS, NBC, FOX, TBS, Home Box Office, Amazon Prime and the now-defunct comedy channel, Seeso.

But none of that matters now.

What matters now is “CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS,” an unending series of public workshop performances where he will, before your very eyes, demonstrate what acting truly IS.

For this special SF Sketchfest edition, Connor welcomes a longtime collaborator and friend to THE ACTING CLASS – professional actor/podcaster Griffin Newman ("The Tick", "Vinyl", "Blank Check" podcast) – for an in-depth discussion of their shared craft and a full-bodied demonstration of Newman's unexplored potential that could, perhaps, push him to his breaking point.

This performance will be slightly interactive and completely improvised, lasting somewhere between 75 and 90 minutes, with occasional opportunities for students in attendance to ask questions.

Defiantly self-indulgent and beyond pointless, THE ACTING CLASS is your opportunity to witness the kind of greatness – only slightly appreciated by The Industry – that has kept Connor Ratliff steadily employed for nearly half of the past 9 years.

PRAISE FOR CONNOR RATLIFF:

The New Yorker: “Connor Ratliff is a brilliant and funny comedic performer and actor.”
Vulture: “Intentionally preposterous… utterly funny.”
Vanity Fair: “An Improv Star.”
The Financial Times: “Funny.”

PRAISE FOR GRIFFIN NEWMAN:

FilmSchoolRejects.com: “Newman... is proving to be one of the best new character actors of his generation.”
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Connor Ratliff

Connor Ratliff is a New York-based actor/comedian and creator of the award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast, "Dead Eyes." His film & TV credits include "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel," "Ghosts," "Bob's Burgers," "The Great North," "Search Party," "Orange Is The New Black," "Last Week... Read More →
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Griffin Newman

Griffin Newman is an actor and podcaster from New York. He’s most known for his roles as Arthur on the Amazon Prime version of "The Tick" and as Orko on the Netflix adaptation of "Masters of the Universe." He also hosts "Blank Check," a comedic film podcast, with the Atlantic’s... Read More →
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Patrick Cotnoir

Patrick Cotnoir is a talent booker and producer based in Los Angeles. His past credits include talent booking for Marvel and "The Chris Gethard Show". He currently books guests for ASSSSCAT at UCB in LA, "The George Lucas Talk Show", the Exactly Right podcast network among many other... Read More →

Friday January 31, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Theater + Storytelling

9:30pm PST

Found Footage Festival 20th Anniversary Show
Friday January 31, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher ("Late Show") take you on a guided tour through their latest and greatest VHS finds, including a video dating tape for women in 1987, a striptease video called "Males In Motion," and a mysterious New Age seminar called "Elimination: The First Step."

Friday January 31, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Cinema + Television
 
Saturday, February 1
 

4:00pm PST

The Sklar Bros: The Born Identity
Saturday February 1, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
The Sklars Brothers are identical twin comedians who lost their identities. This is their epic comedic quest to find themselves.
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The Sklar Brothers

Randy and Jason Sklar began as one zygote and later guest starred in many TV shows including an Emmy Award winning episode of HBO’s "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the FX hit "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," Adult Swim’s "Childrens Hospital" and most recently in USA Network’s critically... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Theater + Storytelling

7:00pm PST

The Big Team
Saturday February 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
"The Big Team" (fka "White Women") is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, the group has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin, NYC, and more. Collectively they have written and produced videos for Dropout, Comedy Central, and Funny or Die, and individually they've written and acted in a lot of your favorite TV shows. They were named on Vulture's annual list of "Comedians You Should and Will Know" in 2018. 

Ronnie Adrian ("Key & Peele," "Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot")
Zeke Nicholson ("Loot, The Good Place")
Ify Nwadiwe ("Grand Crew," "Twisted Metal")
Lamar Woods ("New Girl," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine")
Carl Tart ("SNL," "Grand Crew")
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The Big Team

"The Big Team" (fka "White Women") is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, the group has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin... Read More →
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Ronnie Adrian

Originally from South Carolina, Ronnie Adrian is now a performer based out of Los Angeles. He performs in cities all around the country and you can often catch him with his various groups, most notably The Dragons and THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women). He does other things besides comedy... Read More →
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Zeke Nicholson

Zeke Nicholson is a performer/writer from the hard streets of Rhinebeck, New York, an idyllic small town where he endured hardship every day as the son of a loving college professor and one of 3.5 black kids at his high school. He attended Williams College in Massachusetts, where... Read More →
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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Carl Tart

Carl Tart was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire... Read More →
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Lamar Woods

Lamar Woods is a comedic writer-actor from Atlanta, GA. He moved to Los Angeles, where he was awarded a full scholarship at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) through their diversity initiative. Lamar can be seen in sketch group THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women) –the first all-black... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Improv + Sketch

9:30pm PST

Trans-It Girls with Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson
Saturday February 1, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Trans-It Girls Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson co-host an iconic night of stand-up & trans absurdity with their favorite comedians. With guests Kevin Allison, Natasha Muse, Ify Nwadiwe, and Sabrina Wu.

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Nori Reed

Nori Reed is an iconic LA based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky. She is currently writing on CBS’ Late Night Comedy Show "After Midnight". Nori was also a Story Editor on Hulu's animated series "Standing By" from Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw... Read More →
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Hayden Johnson

Hayden Johnson is a transqueer comedian, writer, and actress based in Los Angeles. She has been featured on Funny or Die, Netflix is a Joke, and at New York Comedy Festival. Clips of her standup have gained millions of views online and she is making herself known as a comic to watch... Read More →
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Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the creator and host of the hit podcast, "RISK!", where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share. Since Kevin started the podcast as a DIY passion project from his bedroom in 2009, "RISK!" has grown to have millions of downloads per month and... Read More →
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Natasha Muse

Natasha Muse is a stand-up comedian who loves wordplay and enjoys weaving it into jokes about being trans, being a mom, and being alone with her thoughts. Natasha’s comedy is so good it’s not even funny.www.NatashaMuse.com... Read More →
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Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a father, lover, and avid reader of local political leaflets, but as a performer, he likes to believe he's a quadruple threat. A comedian, actor, writer, AND professional nerd! He does live improv and stand up all around the nation, he's acted in "Grand Crew" and... Read More →
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Sabrina Wu

Sabrina Wu is a Brooklyn based actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. They recently made their feature film debut in the Lionsgate comedy "Joy Ride", from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. Variety Magazine recently named Wu one of the 10 Comics... Read More →

Saturday February 1, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Stand-Up
 
Sunday, February 2
 

1:00pm PST

Will You Accept This Rose
Sunday February 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
"The Bachelor" super fan Arden Myrin ("Insatiable," "Shameless"), along with "Bachelor"-obsessed celebrity guests, discuss the latest "The Bachelor" episodes: tears, fantasy suites, and making sweet, sweet, love on the GREATEST COMEDY FRANCHISE OF ALL TIME -- "The Bachelor," "Bachelorette," and "Bachelor in Paradise." FANTASY! VICTORY! SUCCESS!! AMERICA!!! BONE ZONE!!! With special guest Doug Benson and more!
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Arden Myrin

Actor, writer and comedian Arden Myrin was most recently seen on "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and is the host of the Hulu show "Secret Chef". Arden is the host of two hit iHeartRadio Podcasts- a comedic podcast about the Bachelor franchise "Will You Accept This Rose?" And "No Autographs... Read More →
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Doug Benson

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows

4:20pm PST

Doug Loves Movies
Sunday February 2, 2025 4:20pm - 5:50pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast "Doug Loves Movies" since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt and Jon Hamm. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES!
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Doug Benson

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 4:20pm - 5:50pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Podcasts + Talk Shows

7:00pm PST

Likeminds! Trivia
Sunday February 2, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre
ON SALE 11/17 10AM
Likeminds! is a comedy quiz show that takes the fact-filled fun of a pub quiz and combines it with the quick-witted comedy of an improv show.

Come play along as host Joey Bland (Improvised Shakespeare, "Jeopardy!") takes four hilarious comedian competitors and faces them off in a head-to-head trivia match along with lots of help from the audience! It's like if "Jeopardy" & "Taskmaster" had a really smart baby. Past guests have included Helen Hunt, Matthew Lillard, Vic Michaelis, Rekha Shankar, Doug Benson and more.
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Joey Bland

Joey Bland has performed with The Improvised Shakespeare Company for nine years. In Chicago he also performs with multiple musical improv ensembles including Baby Wants Candy and The Improvised Sondheim Project. Also in recent years, Joey has often worked on unique projects with The... Read More →

Sunday February 2, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
  Variety + Game Shows
 
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