Comedy, One-Man SHYLOCK, RAMONA QUIMBY and More Set for JCCSF, Feb-April 2013

Several theatrical performances will be presented in 2013 at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF). The roster includes comedy, special events for kids, and a powerful one-man performance: Guy Masterson in Shylock.

Sat Feb. 2, 11 am & 2 pm
ERTH's Dinosaur Petting Zoo
Direct from Australia! Created and performed by ERTH - Visual & Physical Inc.
Life-like puppets, from cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing tyrannosaurs, come to life in an eye-popping performance. This interactive event allows audiences to travel back to prehistoric times with ERTH performers and even feed, water and care for these marvelous creatures, the meganuera, dwarf allosaur and leallynasaura! Tkts: $14 - $18

Thurs, Feb. 7, 8 pm
SF Sketchfest presents
Jeff Garlin'S COMBO PLATTER
With special guests Rob Corddry and Jenny Slate
Jeff Garlin's talent encompasses writing, producing, directing, acting and stand-up comedy. Garlin executive produces and co-stars as Larry David's loyal manager Jeff Greene on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm. In Combo Platter, Jeff and his immensely talented guests present a hilarious night of improvisational stories and monologues. Tkts: $25 & $30

Sun, Feb. 10, 11 am
SF Sketchfest presents
Don't Let The Comedians Do Story Time!
Mo Willems' Picture Books become Sketch Comedy
A Comedy Show For Kids of All Ages!
Mo Willems' work in children's books, animation, television, theater, and bubble gum card painting has garnered him 3 Caldecott Honors, 2 Geisel Medals, 6 Emmy Awards, 2 Geisel Honors and multiple bubble gum cards. He is best know for his characters Knuffle Bunny, The Pigeon, and Elephant and Piggie. For this unique show for young kids and families, Mo will be joined by an all-star troupe of his comedy friends who will act out his most famous stories! Special guest performers include Michael Ian Black, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Joe Lo Truglio, Ken Marino, Laraine Newman, Patton Oswalt, Andy Richter, Maya Rudolph and David Wain. Also, kids will be able to participate in a live drawing demo with Mo and meet him after the show. Tkts: $15- $18