Novato Theater Company
Comedy Festival October 2024
NTC proudly presents the next in our wildly popular series of Comedy Festivals.
The best of the Bay Area stand-up talent right here on our stage.
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Friday October 11, 2024, 8:00pm
Saturday October 12, 2024, 8:00pm
Novato Theater Company, 5420 Nave Dr #C, Novato, CA 94949
$25 per night!
$40 for both nights!
Tickets at the door, or on-line in advance below
Sponsored by
Organized and MC'd by John Griffin
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Friday, October 11, 8:00pm
Matt Gubser
Butch Escobar
Emily Rudolph
Zach Lord
Marcus Howard
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Saturday, October 12, 8:00pm
Luke Soin
Jonny Stein
Steven Asifo
Jon Lehre
Gina Stahl-Haven
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WINE AND BEER WILL BE AVAILABLE!
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Line-up subject to change. Photos and Bios in no particular order.​
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Matt Gubser
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Matt Gubser is a San Francisco Bay Area comic who performs across the country (and even internationally every once in a while). Touching on topics ranging from parenting, dating, sex, politics, & religion, he intermingles personal anecdotes and biting social commentary, all couched in a comfortable, relaxed delivery. Matt was has been part of SF Weekly's "Best of the Bay" and was named “Comedian’s Comedian” in the Bay Area Stand Up Comedy Awards. His first special, "Daddy Issues" can be seen on Next Up Comedy. His most recent album, “Before He Was Famous,” reached #2 on Amazon Music's comedy chart.
Marcus Howard
Born and raised in Oakland, Marcus Howard is a comedian who's been making audiences laugh for years. With a sharp wit and a unique perspective on life, Marcus has become a regular on the Bay Area comedy scene. He's performs regulary at the SF Punchline, Cobbs Comedy Club, and Rooster T Feathers. His comedy touches on everything from kids to race to relationships. Marcus is known for his ability to turn everyday situations into hilarious stories, and he's not afraid to tackle tough topics with humor and heart. Whether he's riffing on the absurdities of being a liberal or sharing his thoughts on the state of the world, Marcus is always entertaining, insightful, and funny.
Jonny Stein
Jonny Stein is a comic based in Petaluma, CA. He has performed at the Punchline SF, Broadway Comedy Club in New York City, and the Ice House in Los Angeles. He was a finalist in the US Comedy Contest in 2020. Jonny has opened for comics from across the country, including Ryan O’Flanagan and, most recently, San Francisco’s legendary Scott Capurro.
Steven Asifo
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Recently described as “kinda funny” by San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Steven Asifo brings you on a trip where everything makes sense…from his perspective. With his charm and infectious energy, Steven has you laughing from start to finish, as he explores his anxiety-filled mishaps about marriage, adulthood, and weird facts of life.
John Lehre
Jon Lehre is a comedian and storyteller who has performed all over California including at The Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club, participated in the Savage Henry Comedy Festival, the Sacramento Comedy Competition and the San Diego Comedy Competition. He has been featured on the Moth storytelling radio program and runs a popular monthly comedy open mic in Sebastopol. A married father of two, his mid-life crisis is going better than expected. He can be found on all the social things and at https://www.stepdadofcomedy.com/
Gina Stahl-Haven
Gina Stahl-Haven is one of the most dynamic comics in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been performing in the comedy and improv world for over 15 years and is the 2nd Place Winner of the 2019 San Francisco International Comedy Competition (the 1st woman in 36 years, and the only woman other than Ellen Degeneres to hold this title). You may have caught Gina on season 17 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent where she received 4 yesses from the celebrity judges. Howie Mandel calls her “wonderful” and “memorable”. Festival credits include the World Series of Comedy Las Vegas, Boston Comedy Festival, SF Improv Festival, Hawaii Improv Festival, and more. She was featured on the Andrea Savage podcast, in the Un-Scripted Theatre Company and headlines at comedy clubs throughout the country. Frequently recognized for her captivating story-telling, Gina’s real take on life, motherhood, dating, and navigating Costco; combined with her intoxicating stage presence make her irresistible to watch!
@TheFunnyGina on Facebook and Instagram
Luke Soin
Luke Soin is a stand up comic and aspiring filmmaker from Sacramento, CA. Luke has been touring on and off with his friend JR De Guzman, opening for him all over the country at various comedy clubs. Luke also runs a monthly comedy show in his backyard called Corner House Comedy. Currently he is hard at work on his first independent feature film, tentatively titled Canceled..
Butch Escobar
Butch Escobar is one of the most prominent comedians in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed throughout the country and for the troops overseas. His energetic performances and unapologetic views on contemporary society has made him one of the most in-demand comedians on the West Coast.
Emily Rudoiph
Emily Rudolph is a captivating stand-up comedian based in San Francisco, known for her magnetic presence and sharp wit. Drawing from her crude family stories and awkward life experiences, Emily entertains audiences of all sizes with unabashed, relatable humor. | "Fresher than newly picked fruit from the garden, her talent can’t be denied as she’s set to headline one of the biggest comedy clubs in the country, and this is just the beginning." (Tyson Paul, We Own The Laughs | Comedian of the Day DEC 2023)
Zach Lord
Zach Lord is one of the top up and coming comedians in the San Fransisco Bay Area. With appearances at clubs like Cobbs, SF Punchline, San Jose Improv and more, Zach has cemented himself as a "must see" in the Bay Area. Known for his misdirection and dark sense of humor with an "in your face" style, Zach always leaves audiences wondering what is coming next.