Novato Theater Company

Novato Theater Company 103-year-old, award winning, professionally oriented, fully volunteer community theater company

THANK YOU CAST, CREW & AUDIENCES OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT NTC!A before and after look at the set of Present Laughter on ou...
02/17/2025

THANK YOU CAST, CREW & AUDIENCES OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT NTC!

A before and after look at the set of Present Laughter on our final day of performances! Our beautiful set and the always fun Strike after!

An enormous thank you to all the audience members who came and made the show such a success! It takes a village and we appreciate ours!

See you soon at NTC in the Spring!

PRESENT LAUGHTER LAST WEEKEND AT NTC! AND IT’S A “GO SEE!”“NTC has a winner on its hands with 'Present Laughter', a fun...
02/13/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER LAST WEEKEND AT NTC! AND IT’S A “GO SEE!”

“NTC has a winner on its hands with 'Present Laughter', a fun and funny show which roars to its climax, while Abrams' manic, tour de force performance is perhaps one of the best you'll see on a Marin stage this season.”—Mitchell Field, Aisle Seat Review

You don’t want to miss this hilarious Noël Coward comedy! Get your tickets soon!

Left to Right:
Standing: Shirley Nilsen Hall & Heather Shepardson
Sitting: David Abrams
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

"Youth never understands..."FOUR CHANCES LEFT to see Present Laughter! Don't miss this wonderful show!Present Laughter b...
02/09/2025

"Youth never understands..."

FOUR CHANCES LEFT to see Present Laughter! Don't miss this wonderful show!

Present Laughter by Noel Coward performs at Novato Theater Company until February 16th! Performances are at 7:30pm Fridays and Saturday and 2:00pm Sunday. Link in bio for more details.

"We meet not as we parted, we feel more than all can see"FIVE CHANCES LEFT to see Present Laughter! Don't miss your chan...
02/08/2025

"We meet not as we parted, we feel more than all can see"

FIVE CHANCES LEFT to see Present Laughter! Don't miss your chance to catch this hilarious farce!

Present Laughter by Noel Coward performs at Novato Theater Company until February 16th! Performances are at 7:30pm Fridays and Saturday and 2:00pm Sunday. Link in bio for more details.

PRESENT LAUGHTER IS A HIT AT NTC! AND IT’S A “GO SEE!”David Abrams is pitch-perfect as Garry, a van matinee idol whose ...
01/31/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER IS A HIT AT NTC! AND IT’S A “GO SEE!”

David Abrams is pitch-perfect as Garry, a van matinee idol whose life is more dramatic than anything onstage. Carl Jordan keeps the action moving at a brisk clip, orchestrating Coward’s rapid-fire dialogue and physical comedy with precision.
-Joe Cillo, For All Events

You will find Present Laughter by Novato Theater Company equally fascinating and well worth seeing.
-Cari Lynn Pace, Stage and Cinema

Abrams gives a full-throated performance as the vainglorious Garry.
Harry Duke, Pacific Sun

Abrams’ astounding commitment to character and delivery carries this production. Garry’s ego casts a shadow the size of Jupiter, and everyone wants to bask in it. It’s hell being a superstar —then and now.
Barry Willis, Marin Independent Journal

IT’S OPENING NIGHT OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT NTC!So many relationships and one famous star make for laughter and wonderful ...
01/24/2025

IT’S OPENING NIGHT OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT NTC!

So many relationships and one famous star make for laughter and wonderful British comedy! You just can’t miss it!

Photos: David Abrams, Heather Shepardson & Tina Triboulsi
Photographer: Jere Torkelsen

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

PRESENT LAUGHTER PREVIEWS TONIGHT AT NTC!You don’t want to miss this hilarious Noël Coward comedy! Get your reservation...
01/23/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER PREVIEWS TONIGHT AT NTC!

You don’t want to miss this hilarious Noël Coward comedy! Get your reservations soon!

Photos: Shirley Nilsen Hall & Tina Triboulsi and David Abrams & Nic Moore
Photographer: Jere Torkelsen

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

PRESENT LAUGHTER PREVIEWS THURSDAY AND OPENS ON FRIDAT AT NTC!Enjoy parts of the rehearsal and discussion of the show wi...
01/22/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER PREVIEWS THURSDAY AND OPENS ON FRIDAT AT NTC!

Enjoy parts of the rehearsal and discussion of the show with the Director, Carl Jordan! You’ll be ready for the show!

You don’t want to miss it!.

Videographer: Nic Moore

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

NOËL COWARD’S PRESENT LAUGHTER IS A MODERN & VERY HUMEROUS REFLECTION ON FAME, DESIRE AND LONELINESS FOR TODAY’S AUDIENC...
01/20/2025

NOËL COWARD’S PRESENT LAUGHTER IS A MODERN & VERY HUMEROUS REFLECTION ON FAME, DESIRE AND LONELINESS FOR TODAY’S AUDIENCES! Based on Coward himself, actor Garry Essendine is the star of the London theatrical scene at the height of his fame and adored by legions of admirers—perhaps a little too much!

“What are you talking about?!?”
Left to Right:
Standing: Shirley Nilsen Hall & Heather Shepardson
Sitting: Kathryn Schott
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

PRESENT LAUGHTER OPENS ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT AT NTC!Not your grandfather’s Noël Coward, the play celebrates Coward's leg...
01/17/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER OPENS ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT AT NTC!

Not your grandfather’s Noël Coward, the play celebrates Coward's legendary wit and larger-than-life persona and in which he himself originally planned to star! You don’t want to miss it!!!
The cast takes a little break and celebrates the wonderful rehearsal process!

Photograher: Nic Moore

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

01/10/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER OPENS 2 WEEKS FROM TONIGHT AT NTC!

Watch and listen to the Director, Carl Jordan talk about the show and watch snippets from rehearsals!
Make your reservations for this charming British comedy that you will enjoy!

Videographer: Nic Moore

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

PRESENT LAUGHTER NOËL COWARD’S IS A MODERN & VERY HUMEROUS REFLECTION ON FAME, DESIRE AND LONELINESS FOR TODAY’S AUDIENC...
01/10/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER NOËL COWARD’S IS A MODERN & VERY HUMEROUS REFLECTION ON FAME, DESIRE AND LONELINESS FOR TODAY’S AUDIENCES! Based on Coward himself, actor Garry Essendine is the star of the London theatrical scene at the height of his fame and adored by legions of admirers—perhaps a little too much!

“What are you talking about?”
Left to Right:
Standing: Heather Shepardson & Kathryn Schott
Sitting/Kneeling: Kathryn Schott & David Abrams
Photo by Jere Torkelsen

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

PRESENT LAUGHTER NOËL COWARD’S INTELLIGENT AND PROVACATICE COMEDY FOR TODAY’S AUDIENCES! As he prepares to embark on a...
01/06/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER NOËL COWARD’S INTELLIGENT AND PROVACATICE COMEDY FOR TODAY’S AUDIENCES! As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine's colorful life is in danger of spiraling out of control. Don’t miss it!!! Make your reservations now!

Photo: “I’m not listening!”
Left to Right:
Standing: Shirley Nilsen Hall & Heather Shepardson
Sitting: David Abrams

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

5 DAYS UNTIL MATILDA THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS!Don’t miss out on NTC last show of the season!Directed and Choreographed by M...
01/06/2025

5 DAYS UNTIL MATILDA THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS!
Don’t miss out on NTC last show of the season!

Directed and Choreographed by Marilyn Izdebski
Musical Direction by Judy Wiesen

All genders and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.
Auditions on January 11: Children-12pm-3pm, Adults 3:30-6:00pm.
Please prepare 32-64 bars of a Broadway show tune. You may also sing any song from Matilda. Adults please prepare a monologue (1-2 minutes).
Please include headshot/recent photo and resumé and your preferred audition time.
Video submissions also accepted.

Please submit form, headshot/photo & resumé to:
[email protected]
Audition form available at:
www.novatotheatercompany.org

If you are submitting video, please send by January 7 TO THIS LINK.
(If you do not have a Google account, please email me.)

All roles are open.

Callbacks by invitation on Saturday, January 25, 2025
at the Novato Theater Company
5420 Nave Drive, Novato, 94949

Performances: May 16th-June 8, 2025
Rehearsals Begin in March

Travel Re-imbursement Stipend ••• This is a non-AEA production
For more info and character breakdown please go to:
novatotheatercompany.org

PRESENT LAUGHTER IS NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S NOËL COWARD! The play celebrates Coward's legendary wit and larger-than-lif...
01/04/2025

PRESENT LAUGHTER IS NOT YOUR GRANDFATHER’S NOËL COWARD! The play celebrates Coward's legendary wit and larger-than-life persona and in which he himself originally planned to star! You don’t want to miss it!!!

“I need a martini!”
Left to Right:
Standing: Heather Shepardson & Kathryn Schott
Sitting: David Abrams

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

MEET THE DIRECTOR OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!Carl Jordan brings out every single humorous trick i...
01/02/2025

MEET THE DIRECTOR OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!

Carl Jordan brings out every single humorous trick in the book to make this show a delight to see! Carl is a multi-award winning director and choreographer working and living in the Bay Area. He comes from a professional dance background and has degrees in musical theater, dance and drama. Carl has instructed theater at community colleges and served as artistic director for several theater companies. Along with numerous nominations Carl has been named Best Director four times and Best Choreographer by the San Francisco Bay Area Theater Critics Circle, along with an award for Best Entire Production. He has twice won as Best Director by Theater Bay Area, who has also named him for Best Overall Production and Best Ensemble. He has twice been awarded the Marquee Theater Journalists Award for Direction / Outstanding Production

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

MEET THE CAST OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!Jamie Montellato, who plays Garry’s rakish valet, Fred, ...
12/31/2024

MEET THE CAST OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!

Jamie Montellato, who plays Garry’s rakish valet, Fred, has been active in the performing arts most of his life, from singing in choirs, acting in plays, performing in musical theater; he’s been on or backstage in some capacity for about 20 years. Most recently, Jamie performed as George Banks in North Bay Theatrics’ production of Mary Poppins, King Duncan in College of Marin’s production of Macbeth, as well as King Grin and Muscles in their production of The Snow Queen, respectively. He is thrilled to be performing as Fred in his first production with Novato Theater Company.

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

MEET THE CAST OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!Kevin Allen, who plays Morris Dixon the “show biz” colle...
12/30/2024

MEET THE CAST OF PRESENT LAUGHTER AT THE NOVATO THEATER COMPANY!

Kevin Allen, who plays Morris Dixon the “show biz” colleague of Garry’s, is an actor, writer and director that got his start in theater and performative media in the Bay Area. He attended Chapman University for Screenwriting and Sound Design and years later has found himself the director of San Rafael High School’s drama program — his alma mater. Within the last year he has performed in NTC's Spamalot (Herbert, Not-Dead-Fred), Sonoma Arts Live's Lend Me A Tenor (Bellhop) and Young Frankenstein (Hermit), and Avalon Player's Twelfth Night (Duke). Always burning bright with passion, Kevin brings his all to any project in which he is involved.

PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025.

Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

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PRESENT LAUGHTER OPENS 2 WEEKS FROM TONIGHT AT NTC! Watch and listen to the Director, Carl Jordan talk about the show and watch snippets from rehearsals! Make your reservations for this charming British comedy that you will enjoy! Videographer: Nic Moore PRESENT LAUGHTER January 23-February 16, 2025. Information and tickets at www.novatotheatercompany.org.

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