shows & events

Sketch on Speed, July edition
Jul
26

Sketch on Speed, July edition

In today's fast-paced world, immediate gratification is all the rage--and sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster is here to provide! Over the course of twelve hours, we are forcing our writers to create an entire show and the actors to rehearse it backstage...and before that timer is up, it will be performed for a live audience. Join Killing My Lobster as we race toward the finish line and bring you raw, uncut, boundary-pushing sketch comedy that asks the question: "Did you even read to the end of this blurb?"

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Sketch Acting 2 Student Showcase
Jul
28

Sketch Acting 2 Student Showcase

Our students have been hard at work for the last six weeks, honing their comedy performing skills with Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy troupe since 1997. Now, our students will perform a showcase of KML material for YOU, their invited guests! This final showcase will be hosted at Eclectic Box, located at 446 Valencia St, SF, CA on Monday, July 28th at 8pm.

Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. At the door there will be a $5 suggested donation, via cash or Venmo, which will go toward paying for the venue rental for the students.

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KML Tends Bar: Sip, tip, & Support sketch comedy
Jul
30

KML Tends Bar: Sip, tip, & Support sketch comedy

It's the best of both worlds! You get a cocktail created by a harried KML staffer, and your tips go to benefit Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy nonprofit since 1997.

On Wednesday, July 30th, 6 - 9pm, some of your favorite sketch comedians will be stepping behind the bar! Elixir, a historic saloon in San Francisco's Mission district, will host KML staffers as we mix delicious cocktails and mocktails (with the support of a bartender, thankfully). All tip proceeds will go toward supporting KML's mission: creating fast, smart, fearless, and inclusive sketch comedy that makes people laugh.

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:

-This event comes just a few days after the July edition of Sketch On Speed. All KML ticketholders will receive 10% off their entire tab; simply present proof of ticket purchase to the bartender! Get your tickets HERE.

-Your attendance, imbibing, and generosity will help ensure the health of an arts organization that has been a part of the cultural landscape that has made San Francisco great for nearly 30 years. Thank you.

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Sketch writing 1 Final Read
Aug
19

Sketch writing 1 Final Read

Our students have been hard at work for the last six weeks, honing their sketch writing skills with Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy troupe since 1997. Now, our professional actors will put on a staged reading of their work for YOU, their invited guests!

Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. At the door there will be a $5 suggested donation, via cash or Venmo, which will go toward paying the actors for their work during the evening.

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Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter
Aug
29

Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter

Sketch comedy on a quest.

Once the domain of wood-panelled basements in 1974, Dungeons and Dragons has brought wizards and wonder to mere mortals for fifty years–and we're here to create sketch comedy about it! Whether you're a fan of fantasy, or a major weekend magic-maker, join us for an hour of comedy that'll have you rolling on the floor with Hideous Laughter.*

*That's a spell. Don't worry, we'll tell you ALL ABOUT IT.

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Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter
Aug
30

Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter

Sketch comedy on a quest.

Once the domain of wood-panelled basements in 1974, Dungeons and Dragons has brought wizards and wonder to mere mortals for fifty years–and we're here to create sketch comedy about it! Whether you're a fan of fantasy, or a major weekend magic-maker, join us for an hour of comedy that'll have you rolling on the floor with Hideous Laughter.*

*That's a spell. Don't worry, we'll tell you ALL ABOUT IT.

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Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter
Sep
5

Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter

Sketch comedy on a quest.

Once the domain of wood-panelled basements in 1974, Dungeons and Dragons has brought wizards and wonder to mere mortals for fifty years–and we're here to create sketch comedy about it! Whether you're a fan of fantasy, or a major weekend magic-maker, join us for an hour of comedy that'll have you rolling on the floor with Hideous Laughter.*

*That's a spell. Don't worry, we'll tell you ALL ABOUT IT.

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Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter
Sep
6

Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter

Sketch comedy on a quest.

Once the domain of wood-panelled basements in 1974, Dungeons and Dragons has brought wizards and wonder to mere mortals for fifty years–and we're here to create sketch comedy about it! Whether you're a fan of fantasy, or a major weekend magic-maker, join us for an hour of comedy that'll have you rolling on the floor with Hideous Laughter.*

*That's a spell. Don't worry, we'll tell you ALL ABOUT IT.

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Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter
Sep
12

Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter

Sketch comedy on a quest.

Once the domain of wood-panelled basements in 1974, Dungeons and Dragons has brought wizards and wonder to mere mortals for fifty years–and we're here to create sketch comedy about it! Whether you're a fan of fantasy, or a major weekend magic-maker, join us for an hour of comedy that'll have you rolling on the floor with Hideous Laughter.*

*That's a spell. Don't worry, we'll tell you ALL ABOUT IT.

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Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter
Sep
13

Killing My Lobster Presents: Legends & Laughter

Sketch comedy on a quest.

Once the domain of wood-panelled basements in 1974, Dungeons and Dragons has brought wizards and wonder to mere mortals for fifty years–and we're here to create sketch comedy about it! Whether you're a fan of fantasy, or a major weekend magic-maker, join us for an hour of comedy that'll have you rolling on the floor with Hideous Laughter.*

*That's a spell. Don't worry, we'll tell you ALL ABOUT IT.

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Sketch on Speed, September Edition
Sep
27

Sketch on Speed, September Edition

In today's fast-paced world, immediate gratification is all the rage--and sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster is here to provide! Over the course of twelve hours, we are forcing our writers to create an entire show and the actors to rehearse it backstage...and before that timer is up, it will be performed for a live audience. Join Killing My Lobster as we race toward the finish line and bring you raw, uncut, boundary-pushing sketch comedy that asks the question: "Did you even read to the end of this blurb?"

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Sketch on Speed, November Edition
Nov
22

Sketch on Speed, November Edition

In today's fast-paced world, immediate gratification is all the rage--and sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster is here to provide! Over the course of twelve hours, we are forcing our writers to create an entire show and the actors to rehearse it backstage...and before that timer is up, it will be performed for a live audience. Join Killing My Lobster as we race toward the finish line and bring you raw, uncut, boundary-pushing sketch comedy that asks the question: "Did you even read to the end of this blurb?"

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Sketch Acting 1 Student Showcase
Jul
1

Sketch Acting 1 Student Showcase

Our students have been hard at work for the last six weeks, honing their comedy performing skills with Killing My Lobster, San Francisco's premiere sketch comedy troupe since 1997. Now, our students will perform a showcase of KML material for YOU, their invited guests! This final showcase will be hosted at Eclectic Box, located at 446 Valencia St, SF, CA on Tuesday, July 1st at 8pm.

Masks are strongly encouraged, but not required. At the door there will be a $5 suggested donation, via cash or Venmo, which will go toward paying for the venue rental for the students.

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Sketch on Speed, May Edition
May
24

Sketch on Speed, May Edition

In today's fast-paced world, immediate gratification is all the rage--and sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster is here to provide! Over the course of twelve hours, we are forcing our writers to create an entire show and the actors to rehearse it backstage...and before that timer is up, it will be performed for a live audience. Join Killing My Lobster as we race toward the finish line and bring you raw, uncut, boundary-pushing sketch comedy that asks the question: "Did you even read to the end of this blurb?"

Saturday, May 24th, 10pm

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Bad Lobster
Apr
17

Bad Lobster

Shame? What's that? Killing My Lobster wants to be a bad influence on you with sketch comedy about all of our favorite naughty behaviors. From flirting with your chatbot, to playing Red Dead Redemption for fourteen straight hours, to wearing clothes woven with more than one material; from the mundane to the biblical, let Killing My Lobster be the one to tell you, "Girl, same."


Thursday April 17th doors open at 6:30 show at 7

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Sketch on Speed
Mar
22

Sketch on Speed

Imediate gratification meets sketch comedy chaos! Watch Killing My Lobster race the clock—writing, rehearsing, and performing a boundary-pushing show in just 12 hours. Don't miss it!

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