Novato Theater Company

Name: Novato Theater Company
Address: 5420 Nave Drive (Suite C), Novato, CA, 94949, US
Telephone: +14158834498
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

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Novato Theater Company

103-year-old, award winning, professionally oriented, fully volunteer community theater company
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10/15/2024

Novato Theater Company announces the cast Noël Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER! The production is directed Carl Jordan runs January 23-February 16, 2025.

DAPHNE STILLINGTON Tina Traboulsi
MISS ERIKSON Shirley Nilsen Hall
FRED Sky Collins
MONICA REED Heather Shephardson
GARRY ESSENDINE David Abrams
LIZ ESSENDINE Kate Schott
ROLAND MAULE Thomas Peterson
HELEN LYPPIATT Ashley Kennedy
MORRIS DIXON Kevin Allen
JO LYPPIATT Nic Moore
LADY SALTBURN Shirley Nilsen Hall

Present Laughter depicts a few days in the life of the successful and self-obsessed light comedy actor Garry Essendine as he prepares to travel for a touring commitment in Africa. Garry has to deal with women who want to seduce him, placate both his long-suffering secretary and his wife, cope with a crazed young playwright, and overcome his impending mid-life crisis (he has recently turned forty). The character is a caricature of the author's real-life persona, as Coward acknowledged.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

10/13/2024

Thanks to everyone who came to see NUNSENSE and to our Comedy Weekend the last two nights! We hope you all had a great time! NTC is taking a little break until the new year, when we will be presenting the NEXT in our 2024-2025 Season... PRESENT LAUGHTER by Noel Coward, directed by Carl Jordan. We have an amazing cast to announce soon, and if you haven't got your tickets or subscriptions yet, keep an eye on this page or our website early next week for a special offer! More info as always at http://www.novatotheatercompany.org

10/12/2024

8pm tonight! ***NOT*** sold out! Please come and have a laugh with us!

COMEDY THIS WEEKEND! Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Ten of the Bay Area's best comics right here on the NTC stage. $25 per night or $40 for the Both Nights Bundle. Wine & Beer too! Come and laugh with us! Tickets at the door, or in advance at http://www.novatotheatercompany.org/comedy-festival-oct-2024

10/12/2024

Tonight's Comedy Night is ***NOT*** sold out, contrary to what our stupid ticketing system might have been telling you all day until I just fixed it. We have plenty of seats! Please come on down and have a laugh. Last night was awesome and tonight will be too.

10/12/2024

T minus 35 minutes to the Friday night set of our Comedy Weekend! Tickets at the door! Come on down!

COMEDY THIS WEEKEND! Friday and Saturday at 8pm. Ten of the Bay Area's best comics right here on the NTC stage. $25 per ...

10/10/2024

10/03/2024

THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND OF NUNSENSE AT NTC!
Sunday is close to sold out but tickets are available for Friday & Saturday night! You don’t want to miss this hilarious show so get your tickets now!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown.

It’s always more fun with feathers!
Top row: Tina Smith, Jane Harrington, Kristine Ann Lowry
Bottom row: Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Nicole Thordsen
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/29/2024

NUNSENSE IS SOLD OUT TODAY AND WE ONLY HAVE ONE WEEKEND LEFT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Don’t miss these wonderful Nuns play maracas, wear feather boas and sing their hearts out in this hilarious musical by Dan Goggin! And you also get to meet our very special Sister Mary Annette!!!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown and runs September 12-October 6, 2024.

Sister Mary Annette arrives!
Top row: Kristine Ann Lowry, Nicole Thordsen Jane Harrington
Bottom row: Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Tina Smith
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

You don’t want to miss this show! Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/26/2024

JOIN US IN THE WACKY WORLD OF NUNSENSE AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY THIS WEEKEND!

Don’t miss these wacky Nuns play maracas, wear feather boas and sing their hearts out in this hilarious musical by Dan Goggin!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown and runs September 12-October 6, 2024.

Big Big Singers!
Left to Right: Kristine Ann Lowry, Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Jane Harrington, Tina Smith, Nicole Thordsen,
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

You don’t want to miss this show! Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/24/2024

MORE GREAT REVIEWS FOR NUNSENSE AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!

You don’t miss this hilarious musical! Only two more weekends of hilarity you don’t want to miss!

Playwright Dan Goggin and Novato Theater Company’s talented cast awakens and reinvents the five Little Sisters of Hoboken and releases their concealed skills to our total enjoyment. The story centers on these five nuns who reveal that they crave the entertainment spotlight suppressed by the habits they dawn. –Patricia Morin, Front Row Review

Dan Goggins’ book, music and lyrics come to life thanks to a stellar cast, excellent direction by Lisa Morse and spectacular choreography by Marilyn Izdebski.
You won’t want to miss this hilarious musical comedy, which also features fine musical direction by Nick Brown and a lovely live band. Flora Isaacson, For All Events

Reverend Mother has a great time!
Left to Right: Nicole Thordsen, Jane Harrington, Kristine Ann Lowry
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/21/2024

NTC's next Comedy Weekend coming up on October 11/12. Ten of the Bay Area's best comics right here on our stage. $25 per night, or $40 for both nights and see all ten! Beer & wine available! Tickets and more info at www.novatotheatercompany.org

09/21/2024

Novato Theater Company is looking for a Stage Manager for Noel Coward’s Present Laughter! Stipend included. Rehearsals begin November 17. Performances January 23-February 16, 2025. Directed by Carl Jordan. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

09/19/2024

NUNSENSE AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY REVIEWS ARE IN!

Novato Theater Company’s “Nunsense” is the perfect antidote to the current season’s ultra-serious news and politics. Do yourself a favor and enjoy the ride! The Little Sisters of Hoboken will thank you.” –Barry Willis, Marin IJ

Joe Cillo
Directed by Lisa Morse, this show is a comedic gem that masterfully blends quick wit, slapstick humor, and heartfelt performances. From start to finish, Nunsense delivers the perfect mix of laughter and lightheartedness, making it a must-see for local theater enthusiasts. –Joe Cillo, For All Events

Director Lisa Morse brings the laughter out of this cast of characters, while Marilyn Izdebski crafted choreography to match Nick Brown’s musical direction. Two dozen songs range from serene (“Veni Creator Spiritus,”) to witty (“The Biggest Ain’t the Best”,) to silly (“Clean Out the Freezer”) all in great fun. –Cari Pace-Koch, Aisle Seat Review

All five women are talented performers, impressive singers and good dancers. When all five are onstage together, the equality of their talent keeps the show moving and funny. –Beulah Vega, Pacific Sun

Sister Mary Annette arrives!
Top row: Kristine Ann Lowry, Nicole Thordsen Jane Harrington
Bottom row: Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Tina Smith
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/16/2024

THE LITTLE SISTERS OF HOBOKEN THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC WEEKEND OF NUNSENSE AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!

You don’t miss this hilarious musical comedy! Three more weekends of hilarity you don’t want to miss!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown and runs September 12-October 6, 2024.

It’s always more fun with maracas!
Top row: Tina Smith, Jane Harrington, Kristine Ann Lowry
Bottom row: Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Nicole Thordsen

Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/13/2024

NUNSENSE OPENS TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 13!!!

Tonight these five amazing characters will take you on a wild romp through the Little Sisters of Hoboken Fundraiser! Dan Goggin’s fun music will take you on a delightful ride through the life of the Little Sisters and also introduce you to the out-spoken Sister Mary Annette!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown and runs September 12-October 6, 2024.

Top row: Kristine Ann Lowry, Nicole Thordsen Jane Harrington
Bottom row: Lauren Sutton-Beattie, Tina Smith

Start the theatre season with music and comedy—who could ask for anything more!

Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/11/2024

JOIN US IN THE WACKY WORLK OF NUNSENSE AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY OPENING FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13!

Don’t miss these wacky Nuns play maracas, wear feather boas and sing their hearts out in this hilarious musical by Dan Goggin!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown and runs September 12-October 6, 2024.

You’ve got to have a Kick Line!
Left to Right: Tina Smith, Nicole Thordsen, Jane Harrington, Kristine Ann Lowry, Lauren Sutton-Beattie
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

Start the theatre season with music and comedy—who could ask for anything more!

Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

09/09/2024

NUNSENSE OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 AT NTC! DON’T MISS GREAT SINGING, GREAT CHARACTERS AND LOTS OF LAUGHTER!

Sisters Mary Amnesia, Robert Anne and Mary Leo bring out their “Andrew Sisters” side while Reverend Mother Mary Regina gets into all the feathers!
Left to Right: Nicole Thordsen, Tina Smith and Lauren Sutton-Beattie.
Jane Harrington as Mary Regina!

The production is directed by Lisa Morse, Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski with Music Direction by Nick Brown and runs September 12-October 6, 2024.

Start the theatre season with music and comedy—who could ask for anything more!

Get your tickets now!!! Tickets at novatotheatercompany.org

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5420 Nave Drive (Suite C)
Novato, CA
94949

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+14158834498

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http://www.novatotheatercompany.org/

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Comedy Night two of two. If you’re not here, you’re too late. Come to the next one, later this year!

"I don't know. It's a mystery!" Shakespeare in Love at Novato Theater Company closes THIS WEEKEND! You have THREE MORE CHANCES to see this breathtaking production! This story of star-crossed lovers and backstage theatrics has been a joy to rehearse. Between the swordplay, music, dance, comedy and tragedy--this is a show you will not want to miss! Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. For tickets and more info go to: https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/shakespeare-in-love

"The directors are also to be commended for giving young actors much-needed access to veteran actors, resulting in Adonis Reyes and Grisha Driscoll’s nuanced, engaging performances and Alexa Heftye’s adorable Wabash" -Beulah F. Vega (Pacific Sun) Watch one of those young actors, Grisha Driscoll, invite you into Shakespeare's world with the Prologue from Henry V. Catch Shakespeare in Love before it's too late! Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. For tickets and more info go to: https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/shakespeare-in-love

"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright" Want more info on the world of Shakespeare in Love? Check out this mini-documentary created by Nic Moore @nicmooreofficial on the world of William Shakespeare and who may have inspired his greatest plays and poems. Written by: Peter Bradbury Narrated by: Stacey Anderson Additional Voices: Michael Girts, Rachel Kaiulani Kennealy, Michele Sanner Vargas & Michel Benton Harris Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. For tickets and more info go to: https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/shakespeare-in-love

"I don't know. It's a mystery!" Come see Shakespeare in Love at Novato Theater Company! Opening THIS WEEKEND!! This story of star-crossed lovers and backstage theatrics has been a joy to rehearse. Between the swordplay, music, dance, comedy and tragedy--this is a show you will not want to miss! Shakespeare in Love at Novato Theater Company plays from May 19th to June 11th. Buy your tickets now! (Link in Bio) #ShakespeareNovato #shakespeare #shakespearequotes #theatre #theater #theaterbayarea #theatres #theaters #🎭 #livetheatre #novato #novatotheatercompany #marin #marincounty #sanfrancisco #bayarea #bayareatheatre

"I don't know. It's a mystery!" Come see Shakespeare in Love at Novato Theater Company! Opening THIS WEEKEND!! This story of star-crossed lovers and backstage theatrics has been a joy to rehearse. Between the swordplay, music, dance, comedy and tragedy--this is a show you will not want to miss! Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. For tickets and more info go to: https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/shakespeare-in-love

Watch Rachel Kaiulani Kennealy discuss the difficulties of playing Viola de Lesseps. Keep an eye out for more video content coming from NTC soon! Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. (Link in Bio)

"Let husbands know their wives have sense like them" Watch Kim perform Emilia's speech from Othello. Kim plays Viola's Nurse in Shakespeare in Love! Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. For tickets and more info go to: https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/shakespeare-in-love

"Let husbands know their wives have sense like them" Watch Kim perform Emilia's speech from Othello. Kim plays Viola's Nurse in Shakespeare in Love! Shakespeare in Love at Novato Theater Company plays from May 19th to June 11th. Buy your tickets now! (Link in Bio) #ShakespeareNovato #shakespeare #shakespearequotes #theatre #theater #theaterbayarea #theatres #theaters #🎭 #livetheatre #novato #novatotheatercompany 📹 @u.r.nuf

"I say, neither disturbed with the effect of wine, nor heady-rash, provoked with raging ire, albeit my wrongs might make one wiser mad" Watch Glenn Havlan perform Antipholus' summation speech from The Comedy of Errors. Glenn plays Hugh Fennyman in Shakespeare in Love! Shakespeare in Love plays at Novato Theater Company from May 19th to June 11th. There is a discount preview on May 18th. For tickets and more info go to: https://www.novatotheatercompany.org/shakespeare-in-love Glenn Havlan

"I say, neither disturbed with the effect of wine, nor heady-rash, provoked with raging ire, albeit my wrongs might make one wiser mad" Watch Glenn Havlan perform Antipholus' summation speech from The Comedy of Errors. Glenn plays Hugh Fennyman in Shakespeare in Love! Shakespeare in Love at Novato Theater Company plays from May 19th to June 11th. Buy your tickets now! (Link in Bio) #ShakespeareNovato #shakespeare #shakespearequotes #theatre #theater #theaterbayarea #theatres #theaters #🎭 #livetheatre #novato #novatotheatercompany 📹 @u.r.nuf