The Stand-Up Project

The Stand-up Project is the premier performance troupe of the San Francisco Comedy College and our current all star crew . All members are highly recommended for any club, corporate or other work. TSUP is a product of the SFCC's intensive comedy training and strong sense of community, the Project brings the funny with a genuine and dynamic focus on constant growth, passion and professionalism. The Project strives to give quality performances that show respect for each other, audiences and the art form of stand-up comedy. This is the longest running Stand Up Troupe Show in the history of San Francisco Comedy!

Comedians

Kurtis Matthews Tom Smith Michael Slack Maggie Newcomb

SFCC CEO has featured for Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison and other comedy legends. A national headliner for 15 years, Kurtis has trained over 2000 people to be funny, including the Stand-up Project. As well as his passion to teach, he is touring the country as part of the Comedy Addiction Tour. Host and producer of "Tom Smith and Friends" comedy showcases at the Shelton Theatre, Tom performs regularly at the Green Room, the Purple Onion, the Improv and many other Bay Area clubs.
Winner of the 2005 Rooster T. Feathers New Talent contest in Sunnyvale, Michael has featured for Richard Lewis, Bob Saget and Brian Regan at the Improv in San Jose. Michael now resides in NYC and works the scene out there.

Winner of the 2004 'Battle of the Bay' competition at the Improv, Maggie is also a regular performer at the SJ Improv where she's opened for Jake Johannsen, Craig Ferguson and others.

Reggie Steele Bob Brindley Debbie Campo David Van Avermate

A regular performer at the Improv in San Jose, Reggie has opened for Damon Wayans, Tommy Davidson, Mark Curry, Bill Bellamy and Alonzo Bodden. 2003 Rooster T. Feathers New Talent champion Actor, improv performer, MC and stand-up comedian, Bob is also a member of SPF 7; the SFCCs' internationally touring improv troupe. See Bob in national commercials for PS2 and Saturn! Las Vegas native, 2nd Place 2006 50 Mason/SF Comedy Club New Talent contest, 3rd place 2006 Roosters New Talent Contest.
Hot, sassy and full of surprises Winner of the 2006 Rooster T. Feathers New Talent contest, Winner 2007 Tommy Ts New Talent Contest, Third-SJ Improv 2004 Battle of the Bay, and former CEO of a fortune 500 company

Sal Calanni Justin Mcclure Ali Mafi Sammy Wegent

Finalist in the 2005 SJ Improv "Battle of the Bay" Opening Act for Tom Rhodes, Paid regular on the road and at the SJ Improv and Punchlines in NoCal. Georgia Native, Improv and all other Bay Area club regular, finalist 06 NBC "Last Comic Standing" , booker and friend to all comics in the Bay Area. He is also the 2006 Winner of the San Jose Improv New Talent Contest! 2005 SJ Improv "Battle of the Bay" winner. Has performed at The Chicago Improv Festival, SF Improv Festival, DC Comedy Fest, San Jose Improv, Stand Up NY, Gotham Comedy Club, and Toronto International Improv Festival.

The 'Stand Up Project' is Kurtis Matthews, Bob Brindley, Ali Mafi, Michael Slack, Reggie Steele, Maggie Newcomb, Tom Smith, David Van Avermate, Debbie Campo, Sal Calanni, Justin Mcclure and Sammy Wegent! Thanks San Francisco and tourists from all over the world for all your support!

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Kurtis Matthews	Tom Smith	Michael Slack	Maggie Newcomb
SFCC CEO has featured for Bill Hicks, Sam Kinison and other comedy legends. A national headliner for 15 years, Kurtis has trained over 2000 people to be funny, including the Stand-up Project. As well as his passion to teach, he is touring the country as part of the Comedy Addiction Tour.	Host and producer of "Tom Smith and Friends" comedy showcases at the Shelton Theatre, Tom performs regularly at the Green Room, the Purple Onion, the Improv and many other Bay Area clubs.	Winner of the 2005 Rooster T. Feathers New Talent contest in Sunnyvale, Michael has featured for Richard Lewis, Bob Saget and Brian Regan at the Improv in San Jose. Michael now resides in NYC and works the scene out there.	Winner of the 2004 'Battle of the Bay' competition at the Improv, Maggie is also a regular performer at the SJ Improv where she's opened for Jake Johannsen, Craig Ferguson and others.

Reggie Steele	Bob Brindley	Debbie Campo	David Van Avermate
A regular performer at the Improv in San Jose, Reggie has opened for Damon Wayans, Tommy Davidson, Mark Curry, Bill Bellamy and Alonzo Bodden. 2003 Rooster T. Feathers New Talent champion	Actor, improv performer, MC and stand-up comedian, Bob is also a member of SPF 7; the SFCCs' internationally touring improv troupe. See Bob in national commercials for PS2 and Saturn!	Las Vegas native, 2nd Place 2006 50 Mason/SF Comedy Club New Talent contest, 3rd place 2006 Roosters New Talent Contest. Hot, sassy and full of surprises	Winner of the 2006 Rooster T. Feathers New Talent contest, Winner 2007 Tommy Ts New Talent Contest, Third-SJ Improv 2004 Battle of the Bay, and former CEO of a fortune 500 company

Sal Calanni	Justin Mcclure	Ali Mafi	Sammy Wegent
Finalist in the 2005 SJ Improv "Battle of the Bay" Opening Act for Tom Rhodes, Paid regular on the road and at the SJ Improv and Punchlines in NoCal.	Georgia Native, Improv and all other Bay Area club regular, finalist 06 NBC "Last Comic Standing" , booker and friend to all comics in the Bay Area. He is also the 2006 Winner of the San Jose Improv New Talent Contest!		2005 SJ Improv "Battle of the Bay" winner. Has performed at The Chicago Improv Festival, SF Improv Festival, DC Comedy Fest, San Jose Improv, Stand Up NY, Gotham Comedy Club, and Toronto International Improv Festival.