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Welcome
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OUR MISSION
Comedy is for Everyone.
Our mission is to create live shows and other adventures in creativity that are unique, daring, and authentic. We promote belonging and community, encourage collaboration and continuous learning, and celebrate imagination, honesty, and risk-taking. At The Nova Comedy Collective, we’re always laughing with you.
At The Nova Comedy Collective, we believe:
- Comedy should be Kind
- Comedy can be Powerful
- Comedy builds Community
- also, it's funny
Nova Calendar
upcoming events
- Shows
- Classes
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seasonal
The Nova Show
Our signature comedy variety show featuring original sketches, live music, and some of Boston's best comedy acts. A new theme, new guests, and new sketches every season!
Next Show coming this June!
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monthly
Adventure Improv
Adventure Improv is a whimsical journey through your imagination! A 60-minute musical comedy experience for the whole family.
Summer shows coming soon!
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Monthly
Big Bang Stand Up
Big Bang Standup brings together a stellar lineup of comedians ready to fill your night with explosive laughter!
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Monthly
Nebula Night
A community night and improv jam where everyone's a star! Featuring a rotating roster of independent acts.
Next Dates:
- April 11, 2025
- May 9, 2025
- June 13, 2025
Inside Rooted Cafe at Arts at the Armory, Somerville.
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Weekly
Improv Gym
All levels of improv experience are welcome at this weekly drop-in workshop. Come get your reps in!
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weekly
Writers Gym
Calling all comedy writers! Whether you write sketches, articles, screenplays, or stand-up sets - this is a practice space for you!
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April Workshops
New workshops in sketch, improv, stand-up, and more comedy arts!
Check out our Eventbrite to see all our upcoming classes and workshops!
Get to Know us
Our Team
The team behind The Nova Comedy Collective has close to a century of combined experience in comedy, performance, and production, and have lended a hand to the success of popular shows such as “Clueprov: a comedy of murders”, “Dungeons and To Be Determined”, Entropy Theatre’s “The Rocky Horror Show”, “The ImprovBoston Family Show”, many iterations of the annual messy masterpiece “GoreFest”, and more.-1-1.png?width=570&height=1159&name=Untitled%20design%20(40)-1-1.png)
Shiyanbade Animashaun
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Tim Booker
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Colin Closson
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Marissa Farmer
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Whitney Hawkins
Sam Hoar
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Kayleigh Kane
Tooky Kavanagh
David Thomas
“We are so happy that we booked the Nova Comedy Collective for our Annual Gala! Nova Comedy took the time to get to know us so that the live show was, not only hilarious, but really tailored to our audience."
Elizabeth Garber
Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell
"I loved the dynamics of the group and their enthusiasm! We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back!"
Ally
Audience Member, Adventure Improv
"I like the friendly and encouraging atmosphere it provides. I wasn't as comfortable when I took other improv classes a while back."
Denis
Improv Student
"The Boston arts scene was dying without y'all. You’re such a breath of fresh air."
Stella
Community Member
"Nova created an inclusive space and invited audience members of different ages, genders, and sensory needs to participate. I really appreciate how the performers worked with all kinds of suggestions and layered different references to make a truly all-ages show that had something for very young children, teens, and adults."
Anonymous
Audience Member, Adventure Improv