Mark Scalia

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Salem, MA

$300 and up

Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

Mark Scalia headlines nationally, entertaining thousands of people at comedy clubs, colleges, corporate and private events, religious venues and comedy festivals across the United States and Canada. For almost 25 years, he's been a club and crowd favorite, mixing personality with material.


Reviews

7 reviews

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David A. R.

August 19, 2025
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Mark was timely, funny and professional. It was a terrific addition to our recognition event.

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian

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Dave, it was amazing to work with and his audience we just as fun


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Clare V.

May 25, 2025
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Fantastic

Mark was communicating with me prior to event and showed up early to feel out the crowd and delivered as promised!

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian

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Thank you so much Clare for letting me be a part of your sons graduation party. Your folks were very nice and I had a phenomenal time.


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Daniel

June 9, 2023
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Funny guy.

He won't disappoint.

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian

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Mark Scalia

Dan, I meant to send this to you a while ago but your family is absolutely delightful and I'm glad that I could have some fun with them as your "party crasher".


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Lisa H.

January 15, 2023
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Mark was so funny. Great fundraiser!

Mark is engaging, funny, and an all-around nice guy! Having never hosted a comedian for an event before, he immediately put us at ease and was able to help us with the flow of the event. His family friendly stand up comedy appealed to kids and senior citizens in the room with the right blend of jokes for young and old alike.

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Lisa, the event was a huge pleasure for me to be a part of. The audience was so nice and welcoming and I hope to be a part of any future events you have.


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Norm R.

September 30, 2021
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Mark Scalia is the best

I have to admit I was a bit nervous when we used GigSalad to book the talent for our show. I’m the new President of our local Lions club, and this is the first significant fundraiser we have run. Mark provided guidance throughout the planning stages of the event, arrived early and helped with the ongoing logistics, then put on a great show. I have had many people tell me what a great time they had and how the show was as good as any they have ever attended. In addition, the other two comedians Mark brought were also excellent.
Book Mark Scalia for your next event - you won’t be disappointed!

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian

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Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the audience. So glad to be a part of the event and lucky enough to be involved in several future ones as well. Thank you.

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 20 - 60 minutes

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

What to expect

interactive laughs!

About

“There wasn’t a moment in which we weren’t laughing that night—and we are still laughing!!” - Elizabeth M.

“Saw you tonight at Tupelo Music Hall (Londonderry, NH)– laughed myself silly! Thanks so much!” - Liz J.

Since starting his stand up career in Boston, Mark has entertained tens of thousands of people at comedy clubs, colleges and universities, corporate and private events, and religious venues across the United States and Canada for over 20 years. He brings his audiences into the show by being funny, clever, personable and warm. He’s a crowd favorite wherever he goes!

One Night

Several friends attended to watch and cheer Mark on as he performed his first stand up set at a small comedy club near Boston. One of the attendees as his father, Mark Sr. After a few moments of nervousness the first laugh came from the audience. Mark had found his place on stage. Twenty plus years later the feeling of joy he got when his words mixed with the crowd has never left him. He continues to remember that first night and his Dad in every performance.

The Real Test

His first real test as a comic came when he competed in the Boston Comedy Riot, making the semi-final round in 1991 and 1992. He continued to work all around New England and expanded into new markets.

Mark has been invited to many comedy festivals all over the country including: The Boston International Comedy Festival, Seattle International Comedy Festival and the New Orleans Comedy Festival.

“You had them in the palm of their hand. You read the crowd masterfully, and knew just exactly what to do!” - Jeanne (Milton CAT)

Using His Stand-Up Experience

In 1999 he decided to make use of his stand-up comedy experience in character acting. Since then, he has been involved in several theatrical productions and interactive dinner theater for a variety of corporate and private functions.

“Mark Scalia was TERRIFIC – he was the EXACT character and personality we were looking to have.” - Zipporah K. (George Washington University)

On Camera
Most recently his comedic acting work has broadened to the on-camera world, including independent films, television shows and numerous commercials both in New York and New England. He is also an in demand teacher and director, working with Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts.

Over two decades have past since Mark Scalia began his career in entertainment. He looks back with smile. To the future, he grins.

Additional booking notes

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Upcoming booked events

June 2026

30

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 7:45pm

Winchester, MA

Past booked events

August 2025

14

Thursday

Corporate Event

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Portland, ME

May 2025

24

Saturday

Graduation

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Hancock, NH

June 2023

03

Saturday

House Party

2:30pm - 5:30pm

Reading, MA

January 2023

14

Saturday

Fundraiser

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Lexington, MA

March 2022

16

Wednesday

Surprise

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Concord, NH

September 2021

25

Saturday

Fundraiser

8:30pm - 10:00pm

Northwood, NH

May 2021

27

Thursday

School Assembly

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Concord, NH

April 2019

20

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Manchester, NH

Set list

accents, modern living, family, becoming our parents, relationships

Influences and inspiration

Dick Van Dyke, Johnny Carson

Setup requirements

sound system & some lighting

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