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Thursday, January 16
 

7:30pm PST

BriTANick: Dummy + Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip (SOLD OUT)
Thursday January 16, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

BriTANicK is Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. They have written for "Saturday Night Live," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." and made a whole bunch of online sketch comedy videos. BriTANicK has performed live all over the world including sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. Don’t miss their brand new live show "dummy" that is 1/3 sketch comedy, 1/3 childhood trauma, and 3/4 them being bad at math.

Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip is a very special comedy show featuring original comedic songs, presentations, bits, and one (1) single backflip performed by an aging, sedentary man who had to stand up and crack his knees in the middle of writing this description.

Artists
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Demi Adejuyigbe

Demi Adejuyigbe is a writer, comedian, filmmaker, and– inexplicably– musician best known for his former podcasts, "Punch Up The Jam" and "Gilmore Guys", as well as his popular "September 21st" video series, and his roles as a writer/producer on shows like NBC's "The Good Place... Read More →
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BriTANick

BriTANicK is Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. They have written for "Saturday Night Live," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." and made a whole bunch of online sketch comedy videos. BriTANicK has performed live all over the world including sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe... Read More →
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Nick Kocher

Nick Kocher is a stand-up and writer living in LA. He has written for "Saturday Night Live," "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and the occasional Marvel comic book. He is also one-half of the sketch group BriTANicK, also performing at SF Sketchfest. 
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Brian McElhaney

Brian McElhaney was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is one half of the sketch group "BriTANicK". He studied Film at NYU.He has acted in "How I Met Your Mother," "Balls Out," "Searching for Sonny," "Much Ado About Nothing," "Mercy," "Young Adult," "The Amazing Spider Man 2," and "Unforgettable... Read More →

Thursday January 16, 2025 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Friday, January 17
 

7:00pm PST

Dinner Date
Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Come along with Two Married Couples on their fully improvised Dinner Date!

Spend an evening with Rachel, Dan, Jamie and John as they improvise a full double date that could end in anything from murder to polygamy depending on the suggestion!

With Rachel Bloom, John Ross Bowie, Jamie Denbo and Dan Gregor. With an opening set by Convoy.
Artists
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Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom is best known for the TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and you can see her special "Death, Let Me Do My Special" on Netflix.
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John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie is an actor and writer from New York City. His TV roles include Barry Kripke on "The Big Bang Theory," Jimmy Dimeo on "Speechless", as well as appearances on "Glee," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Neighborhood," "Veep," "Feel Good," "Genera+ion," several "CSI"s and... Read More →
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Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo currently serves as co-EP on the 20th season of ABC's smash hit, "Grey's Anatomy". She was the creator, EP and showrunner of Lifetime's 10 episode one-hour dramedy series, "American Princess", which was based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival... Read More →
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Dan Gregor

Dan Gregor most recently co-wrote the soon to be released "The Naked Gun" reboot for Paramount, with Akiva Schaffer & Doug Mand and Liam Neeson starring. Previously he co-wrote the Emmy award winning "Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers" for Disney, co-wrote and directed SXSW selection "Most... Read More →
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Convoy

Convoy is Alex Fernie, Alex Berg & Todd Fasen and have been performing their brand of fast-paced and hilarious improv together for 20 years. Their weekly show at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles was described by Time Out LA as "what can happen when a few players know... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

Asian AF
Friday January 17, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Asian AF (Asian As F*) is the premier comedy variety show in Los Angeles and New York, spotlighting both upcoming and established Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, musicians, storytellers, and more. The show has been featured on several news sites such as The New York Times, LA Times, NBC News, ABC News, Vulture, SCPR, and more. Asian AF has been the headlining act for several comedy festivals across the nation, including SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, The Del Close Marathon, Austin Sketchfest, Baltimore Comedy Festival, District Improv Festival and many more. Asian AF was selected as part of the 2023-2024 Comedy Season at The John F. Kennedy Center at the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The show has also produced several successful spin-off shows, such as Filipino AF, South Asian AF, Gaysian AF, Voltron And Friends, & Polynesian AF. For more information, visit asianafshow.com.

Previous guests across all shows include Margaret Cho, Ken Jeong, Randall Park, Fred Armisen, Awkwafina, Jon M. Chu, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bowen Yang, Jo Koy, Sheng Wang, Atsuko Okatsuka, Simu Liu, Lana Condor, Ronny Chieng, Kelly Marie Tran, Eugene Cordero, Jimmy O. Yang, Kelly Hu, Stephen Park, Raymond Lee, Manny Jacinto, Amy Hill, Tamlyn Tomita, Karan Soni, Justin Chon, Jameela Jamil, Brian Tee, Lauren Tom, Joel Kim Booster, Chloe Bennet, Eric Bauza, Keiko Agena, Leonardo Nam, Jin Ha, Aparna Nancherla, Nico Santos, Kulap Vilaysack, Asif Ali, Peter Sohn, and many more.

With Keiko Agena, Jed Alcantara, Amalia Aquino, Lilan Bowden, Will Choi, DarylJim, Sam Di, Tony Garbanzos, Cassie Grilley, Helen Hong, Terry Huang, Cassi Jerkins, Jane Kim, Denise Lee, Chuck Maa, Max & Nicky, Shivaan Nadan, Joseph Nguyen, Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano, Kevin Rivera, Paul Roberston, Jose Ver, and Candice Yang.
Artists
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Keiko Agena

Keiko Agena is best known for her series regular roles on "Gilmore Girls", as Lane Kim and on "Prodigal Son" as the fan favourite M.E., Dr. Edrisa Tanaka. In between Agena has been a series regular on HULU’s "The First" and recurring on "Better Call Saul", "Dirty John", "Doom Patrol... Read More →
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Jed Alcantara

Jed Alcantara is a writer/performer from Riverside, California. He co-hosts the weekly improv show "Happy Hour with Miss Golightly" at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre!Follow him on Instagram! @jedcant
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Amalia Aquino

Amalia Aquino is an improviser and writer born in the Philippines and raised in The Bay Area (Sup Daly City/South City!). Amalia has performed at theaters in Seattle, Oakland, San Francisco and most recently the Upright Citizens Brigade Los Angeles with Asian AF, Filipino AF, and... Read More →
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Lilan Bowden

Lilan Bowden is an actor/director most notable for her role as “Bex” on Disney Channel’s Television Academy Honors and GLAAD award winning show "Andi Mack." Credits also include Apple TV’s "Shrinking," Netflix’s series "Murderville," "I Think you should Leave," "It’s Always... Read More →
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Will Choi

Will Choi is a voice actor based in Los Angeles, best known for his voice-over roles on "BoJack Horseman" (Netflix), "Bob's Burgers" (FOX), "Central Park" (Apple TV+), "The Loud House" (Nickelodeon), "The Casagrandes" (Nickelodeon), "We Baby Bears" (Cartoon Network), "Tokyo Revengers... Read More →
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DarylJim

DarylJim first started performing when he was a kid at his Filipino relatives' parties, singing on their karaoke machines! He dances hula when he visits the Big Island of Hawaii (where he is from)! DarylJim earned his BFA in Musical Theater at AMDA College and Conservatory of the... Read More →
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Sam Di

Sam Di is a writer and comedian based in Los Angeles by way of Mississippi. You can catch him on Harold Night at UCB with his team "Headbutt".
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Terry Huang

Terry Huang is a writer based in Los Angeles. He most recently wrote on "Dexter: Original Sin".
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Tony Garbanzos

Tony Garbanzos is a performer who’s raised and based in Southern California. He can be seen on watch commercials, BuzzFeed videos, and the Webby-honoree series, "#Ghostwriters." Tony regularly performs with Miss Golightly, Filipino AF, Asian AF, and various shows at the Upright... Read More →
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Cassie Grilley

Cassie Grilley (she/her) is an actor, improviser, and teaching artist born and raised in San Francisco and now based in Los Angeles. Cassie graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BA in Drama. In San Francisco, she performed in musicals, drag shows, new works, and... Read More →
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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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Jane Kim

Jane Kim is an actor, improviser and writer born and raised in Los Angeles. She can be seen in "Barry" (HBO), "Thor: Love and Thunder," "Past Lives" (A24) and "Quiz Lady" (Hulu).
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Denise Lee

Denise Lee is a standup comic based in San Francisco. She regularly performs at Punch Line SF, Cobb's Comedy Club, Don't Tell Comedy, and Cheaper Than Therapy, where she is a producer. In her free time, Denise enjoys snacks and walking through the grocery store.
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Cassi Jerkins

Cassi Jerkins is an actor, puppeteer, writer and award winning podcast producer. She regularly performs on Harold Night at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre in Los Angeles with the team "Ghost". She currently produces the hit podcast, “Office Ladies” at Earwolf/SiriusXM and... Read More →
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Chuck Maa

Chuck Maa is an actor/comedian/writer who began his career in entertainment as a professional dancer before focusing on comedy and writing. He studied and performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater, where he guest performed on shows such as Maude Sketch Night and Asian AF... Read More →
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Max & Nicky

Think big. Real big. We’re talking big to the Max…and Nicky!Max & Nicky are twin brothers Max & Nicky Weinbach, a quirky duo act with an absurd and offbeat sensibility. They’ve opened up for Reggie Watts, Hannah Einbeinder, Jo Firestone, Brent Weinbach, and DJ Douggpound and... Read More →
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Shivaan Nadan

Shivaan Nadan shares his background of being Indian but born and raised in Fiji until the age of 10. Then his family immigrated to Daly City. A story as unique as his comedic voice. The newest member of the #HellaFunny comedy group, Shivaan is a hilarious rising star in the SF comedian... Read More →
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Joseph Nguyen

Subtle but sharp, laid-back yet engaging, Joseph Nguyen is a smart slacker beloved by audiences for his easygoing delivery and good writing. At home in all venues from clubs to cafes, Joseph is a regular at the Punch Line and other Bay Area clubs.
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Allyn Pintal

Allyn Pintal is a writer and performer living in Los Angeles. She was born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She co-hosts/co-produces the comedy variety show, Filipino AF, which has performed at UCB, San Francisco Sketchfest, and the Hawaii Comedy Festival... 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 →
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Kevin Rivera

Kevin Rivera is a performer born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He regularly performs with improv teams: Filipino AF, Asian AF, Gaysian AF, and a variety of shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. When he’s not performing, he can be found rock climbing... Read More →
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Paul Robertson

Paul Robertson is a San Francisco comic and local favorite. He performs all over the bay and started his career in New York City. He produces three shows in the Bay Area: ValueCulture at the BoomBoom Room, The Weekly Show at @ Zingari's Downtown, and The VitaBrevis Standup Show
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Jose Ver

Jose Ver is an actor, comedian, and all around performer based in Honolulu, HI. He is also an original player and instructor with Improv Hawaii. Other creative credits include: Magnum P.I., Hawaii Five-0, the award winning web-series Waikiki PD, The Hawaii Comedy Festival, The Original... Read More →
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Candice Yang

Candice Yang is an improviser based in Los Angeles who spent enough of her formative years in the Bay Area to know the acceptable nicknames for San Francisco. She studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, performed as part of the UCB Mess Hall team Powerline, and occasionally... Read More →

Friday January 17, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Saturday, January 18
 

4:00pm PST

Endless Honeymoon with Moshe Kasher & Natasha Leggero
Saturday January 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, married comedians, are using their hilariously hard-won wisdom on relationships and building on their hit Netflix special to help others by offering love advice to callers while simultaneously examining the ups and downs of their own relationship! With guests Rachel Dratch and Simon Helberg.

Artists
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Moshe Kasher

Moshe Kasher. Comedian. Child Genius. Jew. Jew Comedian. OBGYN. Pleasure center. Good tipper. Guiding light. Beefcake.Featured on: NBC, E!'s "Chelsea Lately", "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon", Comedy Central's "Drunk History", "@midnight", "Conan", "Carson Daly", Showtime's "Shameless... Read More →
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Natasha Leggero

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian whose garnered attention across film, television and the web. Leggero created, wrote, produced, and starred in the Comedy Central sitcom, "Another Period", after stealing the public eye with her appearances... Read More →
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Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" for 7 years. Before that she was on the Mainstage of Second City Chicago for four years, where she wrote and performed with Adam McKay, Scott Adsit, and Tina Fey. She appeared in a bunch of TV shows, including "King of Queens... Read More →
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Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg was most recently seen opposite Natasha Lyonne in "Poker Face," Rian Johnson's new mystery series for Peacock. He starred opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in French auteur Leos Carax’s film, "Annette," which opened the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and is currently... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Theme Park Improv (SOLD OUT)
Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

The Theme Park Improv Show's improvisers take a single suggestion from the audience, and wing an entire set of fast-paced long-form scenes and characters, based on stories from special guest monologist Kevin Pollak ("The Usual Suspects"). After several years of sold-out shows, they return to SF Sketchfest with another stellar lineup: Rachel Dratch ("Saturday Night Live"), Ana Gasteyer ("Saturday Night Live"), Simon Helberg ("The Big Bang Theory"), Michael Hitchcock ("Best in Show"), Jessica Makinson ("South Park"), Oscar Nuñez ("The Office"), Cole Stratton ("Impeachment: American Crime Story"), Janet Varney ("Stan Against Evil"), and Gary Anthony Williams ("The Boondocks"). This will be a show you won't soon forget!

Due to a change in his shooting schedule, Ian Brennan is no longer appearing.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch

Rachel Dratch was a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" for 7 years. Before that she was on the Mainstage of Second City Chicago for four years, where she wrote and performed with Adam McKay, Scott Adsit, and Tina Fey. She appeared in a bunch of TV shows, including "King of Queens... Read More →
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Ana Gasteyer

Ana Gasteyer is an iconic comedic actress has made us laugh for countless years. She can currently be seen in “Once Upon a Mattress” on Broadway as the hilarious Queen Aggravain. Recently, she lit up the small screen as Katherine Hastings in Justin Spitzer’s critically acclaimed... Read More →
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Simon Helberg

Simon Helberg was most recently seen opposite Natasha Lyonne in "Poker Face," Rian Johnson's new mystery series for Peacock. He starred opposite Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard in French auteur Leos Carax’s film, "Annette," which opened the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and is currently... Read More →
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Michael Hitchcock

From his critically-acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has earned a solid reputation in the entertainment industry.Hitchcock’s acting credits include “Nobody Wants This,” “Jackpot,” “Palm Royale,” “Your... Read More →
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Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson is an LA based actor/improviser/writer/director. She has been a series regular on "South Park", "Halfway Home" and "Trigger Happy TV", all for Comedy Central. Other credits include "The Great Indoors", "Maron" and "Modern Family". She's an alumnus of iO West and UCBLA... Read More →
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Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on "NBC's The Office". He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards, an ALMA Award, a TV Land Award, and an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the role. Oscar is also recognized for his roles in the movies "The Proposal... 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 →
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Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams' film credits include "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," "The Internship," "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," "Undercover Brother," "Soul Plane," “Outlaw Johnny Black” and "The Factory."On television, Williams currently recurs in “Night... Read More →
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Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak started as stand-up comedian in San Francisco at age Twenty. A few years later he moved to Los Angeles with dreams of appearing on "The Tonight Show w/ Johnny Carson", and being in movies… 200 acting auditions later, his role in Ron Howard’s “Willow” brought him... Read More →
Saturday January 18, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

9:30pm PST

Dinner Date
Saturday January 18, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Come along with Two Married Couples on their fully improvised Dinner Date!

Spend an evening with Rachel, Dan, Jamie and John as they improvise a full double date that could end in anything from murder to polygamy depending on the suggestion!

With Rachel Bloom, John Ross Bowie, Jamie Denbo, and Dan Gregor. With an opening set from Max & Nicky.
Artists
avatar for Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom

Rachel Bloom is best known for the TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and you can see her special "Death, Let Me Do My Special" on Netflix.
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John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie is an actor and writer from New York City. His TV roles include Barry Kripke on "The Big Bang Theory," Jimmy Dimeo on "Speechless", as well as appearances on "Glee," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Neighborhood," "Veep," "Feel Good," "Genera+ion," several "CSI"s and... Read More →
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Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo currently serves as co-EP on the 20th season of ABC's smash hit, "Grey's Anatomy". She was the creator, EP and showrunner of Lifetime's 10 episode one-hour dramedy series, "American Princess", which was based on her true-life experiences working on the Renaissance Festival... Read More →
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Dan Gregor

Dan Gregor most recently co-wrote the soon to be released "The Naked Gun" reboot for Paramount, with Akiva Schaffer & Doug Mand and Liam Neeson starring. Previously he co-wrote the Emmy award winning "Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers" for Disney, co-wrote and directed SXSW selection "Most... Read More →
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Max & Nicky

Think big. Real big. We’re talking big to the Max…and Nicky!Max & Nicky are twin brothers Max & Nicky Weinbach, a quirky duo act with an absurd and offbeat sensibility. They’ve opened up for Reggie Watts, Hannah Einbeinder, Jo Firestone, Brent Weinbach, and DJ Douggpound and... Read More →

Saturday January 18, 2025 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
Sunday, January 19
 

1:00pm PST

The Groundlings: 50th Anniversary All-Star Improv Show and Panel (SOLD OUT)
Sunday January 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

For the last fifty years, The Groundlings improvisation and sketch comedy theatre has been teaching students and delighting audiences from its foundation in Los Angeles and far beyond. Initially founded by San Francisco’s own “The Committee” member Gary Austin, The Groundlings have become universally recognized as a talent pool from which many directors, producers, television series and movies have discovered and fostered some of Hollywood’s most beloved comedic performers.

To celebrate this iconic institution’s half-century landmark, SF Sketchfest is honored to present an improv show and panel featuring Groundlings alumni spanning across decades— from founding members all the way up to present-day current Main Company. Watch this incredibly talented group play together, then discuss how they came to join the acclaimed community, and what it’s meant to them.

With David Crabb, Ana Gasteyer, Michael Hitchcock, Phil LaMarr, Laraine Newman, Oscar Nuñez, Mindy Sterling, and Julia Sweeney.

Due to a change in schedule, Jordan Black is no longer appearing.
Artists
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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 →
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Ana Gasteyer

Ana Gasteyer is an iconic comedic actress has made us laugh for countless years. She can currently be seen in “Once Upon a Mattress” on Broadway as the hilarious Queen Aggravain. Recently, she lit up the small screen as Katherine Hastings in Justin Spitzer’s critically acclaimed... Read More →
avatar for Michael Hitchcock

Michael Hitchcock

From his critically-acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has earned a solid reputation in the entertainment industry.Hitchcock’s acting credits include “Nobody Wants This,” “Jackpot,” “Palm Royale,” “Your... Read More →
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Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, and Yale University alum, Phil LaMarr has thrilled audiences for decades with his TV and film work on projects such as "Pulp Fiction," "Futurama," "Samurai Jack," "Static Shock," "Family Guy," "Justice League," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Supergirl," "Curb... Read More →
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Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman is a native of Los Angeles and began her career at the age of 15 when the improv group she worked with was hired to bring culture and self-expression to the youth of East LA and South Central.After High School she went to Paris and studied mime with Marcel Marceau... Read More →
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Oscar Nuñez

Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on "NBC's The Office". He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards, an ALMA Award, a TV Land Award, and an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the role. Oscar is also recognized for his roles in the movies "The Proposal... Read More →
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Mindy Sterling

Mindy Sterling is a 2017 two time Emmy Nominee for Best Actress in Short Form Comedy or Drama for her work on “Con Man" and “Secs and Execs.” She is probably best known for her character portrayal of The Frau Farbissina, Dr. Evil’s German henchwoman and lover, in all three... Read More →
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Julia Sweeney

Julia Sweeney is an actor, writer, and comedian. She was born in Spokane, Washington in 1959. She joined The Groundlings improv group and from there was cast on SNL where she worked from 1990 – 1995. She has created 3 one-person comedy shows: "God Said Ha!"(show was on Broadway... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

7:00pm PST

Napoleon Dynamite 20th Anniversary Live Read (SOLD OUT)
Sunday January 19, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
This show is sold out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.

Twenty years ago, a cinematic and comedy phenomenon made waves through pop culture, in the form of a little independent film called “Napoleon Dynamite.” Written by Jared and Jerusha Hess, directed by Jared Hess and starring a fantastic cast of characters led by Jon Heder, the movie was a spectacular hit that had many of us sporting ubiquitous “Vote for Pedro” buttons. SF Sketchfest is very proud to present a 20th Anniversary table read of the film, featuring stars Jon HederEfren RamirezJon GriesTina MajorinoDiedrich Bader and guest cast Nyima Funk, Mindy Sterling, Janet Varney and Gary Anthony Williams. Cosplay encouraged!
Artists
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Jon Heder

Jon Heder became an overnight sensation and gained an instant cult following with his feature film debut in the title role of the offbeat comedy “Napoleon Dynamite." Heder’s endearing portrayal of a nerdy high schooler who helps his friend Pedro get elected class president was... Read More →
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Efren Ramirez

Efren Ramirez has been working as a professional actor for the entirety of his adult life. Initially, his career consisted of guest appearances on television, as he appeared in diverse character roles on “E.R.”, “American Dad”, “Judging Amy”, “The District”, “Boston... Read More →
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Tina Majorino

While Tina Majorino has been acting since she could walk, fans still resonate in particular with her performance as ‘Deb’ in Fox Searchlight’s Sundance smash hit "Napoleon Dynamite." Her feature debut came as Meg Ryan & Andy Garcia’s daughter in "When A Man Loves A Woman... Read More →
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Diedrich Bader

Actor Diedrich Bader was born in Washington DC and is best known for ”The Drew Carey Show” and “American Housewife" along with cult favorites “Office Space" and “Napoleon Dynamite" and recurring parts on “Veep” and “Better Things” (you can look up the rest).He lives... Read More →
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Nyima Funk

Nyima Funk is the host of "Undercover Cupid," the new hidden camera dating show on NickMom. She’s also a cast member on the CW’s "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and Comedy Central’s "Key & Peele." Her television credits include NBC’s "Thank God You’re Here," MTV’s "Wild ‘N... Read More →
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Mindy Sterling

Mindy Sterling is a 2017 two time Emmy Nominee for Best Actress in Short Form Comedy or Drama for her work on “Con Man" and “Secs and Execs.” She is probably best known for her character portrayal of The Frau Farbissina, Dr. Evil’s German henchwoman and lover, in all three... 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 →
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Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams' film credits include "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," "The Internship," "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," "Undercover Brother," "Soul Plane," “Outlaw Johnny Black” and "The Factory."On television, Williams currently recurs in “Night... Read More →

Sunday January 19, 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Great Star Theater 636 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
 
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