--- title: The Nova Comedy Collective --- [Go Back Up](https://thenovacomedy.com#top) [Skip to Content](https://thenovacomedy.com#body) [![The Nova Comedy Collective](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%20(4)-1.png?width=400&height=67&name=THE%20(4)-1.png "The Nova Comedy Collective")](https://thenovacomedy.com/?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu - [Home](https://thenovacomedy.com) - Enter the Nova-Verse Toggle children for Enter the Nova-Verse Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Enter the Nova-Verse - [Catch our Shows](https://thenovacomedy.com/shows) - [Take a Class](https://thenovacomedy.com/classes) - [See What's Coming Up](https://thenovacomedy.com/calendar) - [Perform with Us](https://thenovacomedy.com/auditions) - About Nova Toggle children for About Nova Main Menu (Press to Return) \> About Nova - [Our Mission & Team](https://thenovacomedy.com/about) - [Anti-Harassment Policy](https://thenovacomedy.com/policies) - Bring Us to You Toggle children for Bring Us to You Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Bring Us to You - [Corporate Training](https://thenovacomedy.com/development) - [Private Events](https://thenovacomedy.com/booking) - Support Us Toggle children for Support Us Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Support Us - [Volunteer](https://thenovacomedy.com/volunteer) - [Donate](https://thenovacomedy.com/donate) - Stay Connected Toggle children for Stay Connected Main Menu (Press to Return) \> Stay Connected - [Subscribe to our Newsletter](https://thenovacomedy.com/subscribe) - [Contact Us](https://thenovacomedy.com/contact) --- # welcome to the nova-verse --- [SHOWS](https://thenovacomedy.com/shows?hsLang=en) [PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT](https://thenovacomedy.com/development?hsLang=en) ![Untitled design (21)](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(21).png?width=140&height=175&name=Untitled%20design%20(21).png) ![Untitled design (18)-1](https://thenovacomedy.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(18)-1.png "Untitled design (18)-1") ![Untitled design (22)-1](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(22)-1.png?width=1097&height=728&name=Untitled%20design%20(22)-1.png) [CLASSES](https://thenovacomedy.com/classes?hsLang=en) [PRIVATE EVENTS](https://thenovacomedy.com/booking?hsLang=en) ![The Novie Awards-v2](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Novie%20Awards-v2.jpeg?width=4161&height=2851&name=The%20Novie%20Awards-v2.jpeg) # Welcome The Nova Comedy Collective is a new home for sketch, improv, stand-up and more in the greater Boston area. We produce original shows, host engaging classes, and create community experiences that bring us all together. [Stay in the loop!](https://thenovacomedy.com/subscribe?hsLang=en) [Next Section](https://thenovacomedy.com#main) Nova Calendar ## upcoming events Check out what's coming up next at Nova Comedy! - Shows - Classes 1. 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! [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-nova-show-3961313?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 2. Monthly ### Big Bang Stand Up Big Bang Standup brings together a stellar lineup of comedians ready to fill your night with explosive laughter! [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/big-bang-stand-up-4159803?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 3. Monthly ### Nebula Night A community night and improv jam where everyone's a star! Featuring a rotating roster of independent acts. [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nebula-night-3961033?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 4. monthly ### Adventure Improv Adventure Improv is a whimsical journey through your imagination! A 60-minute musical comedy experience for the whole family. [Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/adventure-improv-at-the-rockwell-3673579?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 1. SATURDAYS ### Improv Gym All levels of improv experience are welcome at this workshop. Sign up and come get your reps in! Select Saturdays @ The Cambridge Foundry   [Sign up](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/classes-workshops-3471649?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 2. monthly ### Writers Gym Calling all comedy writers! Whether you write sketches, articles, screenplays, or stand-up sets - this is a practice space for you! [Sign up](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/classes-workshops-3471649?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 3. monthly ### Family Improv A monthly drop-in workshop for families - a place where kids and caregivers play together! [Sign up](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/classes-workshops-3471649?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) 4. ### Comedy Workshops New workshops in sketch, improv, stand-up, and more comedy arts! Check out our Eventbrite to see all our upcoming classes and workshops! [Upcoming](https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/classes-workshops-3471649?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb) [Visit our Eventbrite](https://thenovacomedy.eventbrite.com) ![Untitled design (32)](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(32).png?width=1080&height=1350&name=Untitled%20design%20(32).png) 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 [Learn More](https://thenovacomedy.com/about?hsLang=en) 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. [Learn More](https://thenovacomedy.com/about?hsLang=en) ![Shiyanbade headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(40)-1-1.png?width=570&height=1159&name=Untitled%20design%20(40)-1-1.png) ##### Shiyanbade Animashaun ![Untitled design (41)-1](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(41)-1.png?width=568&height=1350&name=Untitled%20design%20(41)-1.png) ##### Tim Booker ![Colin headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(42)-1.png?width=619&height=1350&name=Untitled%20design%20(42)-1.png) ##### Colin Closson ![Marissa headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(43).png?width=1080&height=1350&name=Untitled%20design%20(43).png) ##### Marissa Farmer ![Whitney headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1981%20(1)-1.jpeg?width=1242&height=2390&name=IMG_1981%20(1)-1.jpeg) ### Whitney Hawkins ![Sam headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sam_3-1.jpeg?width=750&height=1559&name=Sam_3-1.jpeg) ### Sam Hoar ![Kayleigh headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3774%20(2)-1.jpeg?width=1216&height=2398&name=IMG_3774%20(2)-1.jpeg) ### Kayleigh Kane ![Tooky headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshot%20March_2023.jpeg?width=1803&height=3825&name=Headshot%20March_2023.jpeg) ### Tooky Kavanagh ![David headshot](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/David%20-%20headshot-1.png?width=365&height=753&name=David%20-%20headshot-1.png) ### David Thomas ![profilephoto copy](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/profilephoto%20copy.jpg?width=752&height=1201&name=profilephoto%20copy.jpg) ### Christa Lee > “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** ## Ready to Transform your Next Private Event with Laughter and Creativity? [work with us](https://thenovacomedy.com/booking?hsLang=en) --- [![](https://thenovacomedy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/THE%20(4)-1.png?width=1200&height=200&name=THE%20(4)-1.png)](https://thenovacomedy.com/?hsLang=en) [Stay in the Loop](https://thenovacomedy.com/subscribe?hsLang=en) ©The Nova Comedy Collective. All rights reserved.  |  [Privacy](https://thenovacomedy.com/privacy?hsLang=en)