Plays and Players Theater - Skinner Studio
1714 Delancey PlacePhilly Sketchfest presents a Black Friday show with "Fastball Pitcher" Bob Gutierrez and Mean Sparkle!
“Fastball Pitcher” Bob Gutierrez is a former middle-relief pitcher for the 1980s Chicago Cubs. After his baseball career busted, Fastball Bob set off on a journey of self-discovery, finding the world of motivational speaking. Fastball Bob has now re-envisioned his motivational message of “You can probably do it” through the lens of Country Music, welcoming audiences of all ages to “Fastball Country”. Fastball Bob has appeared on pitchers mounds in most National League baseball stadiums, as well as stages, back rooms, and fire halls across America.
Mean Sparkle is the brainchild of Philly Sketchfest producer, Josh Higham, who has been writing sketch comedy for almost 15 years. Calling in favors from some friends to perform with him, Mean Sparkle is a collection of sketches that have been tinkered with and edited over and over again for far too long. Weird characters doing stupid things.
With special guests, making their Philly debut: Warm Things!
Buying a ticket for this show includes a free ticket to Theme Park: Seven Deadly Sins at 9pm.
Grab a drink before (and after) at Quig’s next to Skinner Studio.
Please note that Skinner Studio is a third-floor walk-up in a historic building and unfortunately is not ADA-accessible.
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Plays and Players Theater - Skinner Studio
1714 Delancey Place
Philly Sketchfest was created in 2008 to celebrate sketch comedy in the City of Brotherly Love. Over the years, Philly Sketchfest has brought some of the best sketch comedians to Philadelphia. In addition to live shows, Philly Sketchfest also produces a podcast, My First Sketch, hosted by Josh Higham, available wherever you get your podcasts.
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