Comedy Improv Sketch Michael O'Brien, Geoff Bolt The Lost Church SF

Michael O'Brien is a founding member of the National Theatre of the Deranged, co-creator of "Tips on Travel with Karl & Carl," and improviser with performances at The Moth, Porchlight SF, Marsh, Holy City Zoo, Other Cafe and Throckmorton Theatre. Michael is also a teaching artist leading the long-running Saturday Improv Workshop at Ft. Mason Center. Acting credits include "Last Black Man in San Francisco." Michael also hosts a weekly radio program on Sonoma County NPR station KRCB.

Geoff Bolt is a comedian, writer and actor. A Bay Area original, Geoff is renowned as an inspired improviser in the world of sketch comedy. Geoff got his start as a founding member of the critically acclaimed National Theatre of the Deranged, and soon after debuted his stand-up comedy to rave reviews at San Francisco's Other Cafe. He has appeared in HBO's Young Comedian's Special, Evening at the Improv, and "Mrs. Doubtfire." Together Geoff and Michael produce "O'Brien & Bolt, The Podcast."

Diane Amos Though born in Indianapolis this fierce product of the San Francisco Unified School District emerged from “the blood and the fog” of Washington High School to share her tremendous talent for improv at age 17, as a part of Natural Acts, San Francisco Times, The National Theatre of the Deranged and The Bad Aunties, She is a "Comedy Legend" Award winner. And the always charming "Pine-Sol Lady!"

Brooke Cook is an actress and artist who's first professional job was at the age of two. She's appeared on big and little screens, but the collaborative magic that is improv, is just about her favorite thing. She is thrilled to be performing tonight with "Deranged Friends." Brooke is also part of the all gal troupe "Topsy Turbo."

Mick Shaffer is an improv actor & comedy writer who worked in New York City & Los Angeles for over 16 years as a member of the award-winning First Amendment Comedy and Improv Troupe. He has appeared in television commercials, guest starred on episodic television, done voice-overs for radio and television, and performed off-off Broadway in several one-man shows he also wrote. Mick is also an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist and has released 3 full-length albums of original songs.

Stephanie Milligan Basco SAG/AFTRA Actress, ACT trained, founding member of the improv group "Too Many Larrys" under direction of Jim Cranna. "I've appeared in many independent films (very few of which have been edited.") Stephanie graduated from University of Texas, Austin and also studied photography and painting at Glassel Fine Arts School, Houston. "I created a pottery and jewelry business that I greatly enjoyed. Danced ballet and jazz. Right now I'm addicted to Pickleball!"

Between meals, I do improv.

Born and raised in Chicago Bruce Yelaska has improvised on stages in San Francisco, Chicago and other cities that appreciate improv comedy and can offer a suggestion. When he's not improvising you can find him at his design studio in Chinatown or teaching art in San Francisco's North Beach.

Long ago, Nancy enjoyed scripted work. Highlights included staged adaptations of The Princess Bride (Buttercup), Star Wars (Princess Leia) and The Birds (Melanie Daniels). She then decided to walk straight into what made her most uncomfortable: Improv. Most of her training took place in L.A. where she studied at The Groundlings, UCB and Second City. Over a decade later, Nancy continues to feel uncomfortable. And loves every minute of it!