Stand-Up Comedy at the Balboa Theatre
A Packed Lineup of shorter sets for up and coming Bay Area comedians during the first half of the show, with an intermission to grab another beer or popcorn from the lobby or that right on time bathroom break. The second half of the show features national touring and veteran comedians…With surprise pop-in guest sets.
A night of laughs in the Richmond District you will not want to miss!
Headliner
Frank Castillo
Frank Castillo grew up in San Jose,CA. When he moved to LA, he worked his way up at the iconic Los Angeles venue The Comedy Store and was passed as a Paid Regular. Frank became a staple of The Comedy Store Roast Battles, and in January of 2017, Frank became the Champion of Roast Battle II on Comedy Central. Frank can be seen in the Showtime documentary The Comedy Store, in Mike Binder’s upcoming feature Halfway To Amarillo, and most recently released his first album Lupe with Comedy Dynamics. He has two podcasts Buddies and Peak’d supported by Puffco, Punch extracts and Alienlabs.
And recently his new set has been presented on the Comedy Store Los Angeles youtube channel. He is making a special trip back to his native Bay Area to support the independent venues like the Balboa Theatre.
Featuring
Ashley Monique
Ashley Monique is a San Francisco-based comedian who delivers wry and sometimes dark humor with a disarming, earnest energy. She has opened for Melissa Villaseñor, Zoltan Kaszas, and Nimesh Patel.
She is a passed regular at the Punchline SF and Cobb’s Comedy Club!
“As a Bay Area-based stand-up comedian, Ashley Monique has a gift for rousing crowds with relatable personal stories that poke fun at everything from her dating history to her family to her day job as a substitute teacher.”
“Monique’s sets are filled with shrewd observations and honest personal experiences. She’s learned how powerful comedy is when it comes to connecting with people, even around difficult topics – and she’s learned a lot about herself in the writing process.”
-diatribe.com
Host Jerry Law
Jerry Law is a comedian based out of Oakland, CA that performs all over the United States. Jerry Law can be seen at numerous comedy clubs and festivals around the nation, and has been featured on CBS “Let’s Make A Deal” and many other platforms. He is a regular guest on Kevin Hart’s LOL network show Quake’s house. He has a special titled “From the Cage to the Stage” where he displays his experiences and versatility as a performer. Jerry is very energetic on stage and his stories about being a first time father after spending over a decade in prison are real life situations, yet hysterical! He also tackles relationships and what life is like after finding his purpose.
Yi Ma
Yi Ma is a Bay Area–based comedian known for her sharp, observational style and incisive takes on dating, identity, and modern life. Her material blends intelligence with wit, delivering thoughtful yet accessible comedy.
Bianca Jayanty
Bianca Jayanty is a stand-up comedian known for her sharp, irreverent takes on dating, family, and modern society. A mixed-race comic with an Indian father and Sicilian mother, she mines her chaotic upbringing as one of six kids—and a triplet—for stories that are as personal as they are unhinged. She performs in New York at Broadway Comedy Club, Mexico City, and across the Bay Area, bringing her biting perspective on everything from the perils of dating in your 30s to the slow, hilarious collapse of men and society. Her comedy blends cultural identity, dark observations, and brutally honest storytelling.
Saturday, May 9
