San Francisco Sketchfest
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| Country and Region | United States — California |
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| Type of Festival | Drama |
| Location of Festival | San Francisco and San Rafael, California, USA |
| Festival Contact Information | SF Sketchfest |
| Festival Description | San Francisco Sketchfest was founded in 2001 by co-directors David Owen, Cole Stratton, and Janet Varney. The festival features comedy, sketch and stand-up artists that range from veteran comedic artists to unlikely actors who show us they can stretch their range as well up-and-coming talents. The festival takes place in multiple venues in San Francisco and San Rafael, California. The programming also includes classic films to round out the experience. |
| Festival Dates | January 24 - February 10, 2013 |
| Festival Links |
Festival Events:
Noise Pop shows 2013:
- This year, Noise Pop has partnered with Sketchfest, the internationally-renowned comedy festival, to present the following comedy and music shows. We hope to see you out there:
- Friday, January 25
Judge John Hodgman with Jesse Thorn and musical guest John Darnielle
10:30pm at Marines’ Memorial Theatre
http://sfsketchfest.com/x/performers/judge-john-hodgman/ - Saturday, January 26
Delocated with Jon Glaser and musical guest Bob Mould
10pm at Cobb’s Comedy Club
http://sfsketchfest.com/x/performers/delocated-witness-protection-program-variety-show/ - Tuesday, January 29
Reggie Watts, Robert Glasper and Chris Dave
8pm at Mezzanine
http://sfsketchfest.com/x/performers/reggidency-a-reggie-watts-series/
- Friday, January 25
- For additional information about Noise Pop visit their KadmusArts profile at http://kadmusarts.com/festivals/320.html
Other Sources:
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Podcast interviews:
- If you like this festival… listen to
- Bill Schwartz, Executive Director/Producer San Francisco Theater Festival, and Chairman/Founder of the Coalition for a Mid-Market Theater District
http://kadmusarts.com/podcasts/?p=1351
- Bill Schwartz, Executive Director/Producer San Francisco Theater Festival, and Chairman/Founder of the Coalition for a Mid-Market Theater District
Articles and Reviews:
- Ninth annual SF comedy festival is very sketchy, by Robert Sokol (San Francisco Examiner, January 13, 2010)
http://www.sfexaminer.com/
Practical Info:
Multiple venues:
- Including, but not limited to…
- Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco
- Cobb’s Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco
- Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery Street, San Francisco
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