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ONE. LIVE. SHOW.

TONIGHT!

March 27th – ONE. LIVE. SHOW.

 

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Learning and Fun Professional Development Program 2022

The Learning and Fun program is back online with panels and workshops from CBC, TikTok, Bell Media, and more!

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TOsketchfest22 Line-Up Is Here!

The Line-Up for the TOsketchfest22 has been revealed!

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Kick-start the Comedy Comeback

This year we hope you will consider supporting TOsketchfest to help Kick-start the Comedy Comeback.

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Ask Us Anything Info Session

On Tuesday, November 23 at 6pmET we invite you to an Ask Us Anything drop-in info session about the 2022 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival.

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How To Use FilmFreeway

We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you apply to TOsketchfest22 using FilmFreeway!

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SUBMISSIONS FOR TOSKETCHFEST22 – NOW OPEN!

Live and Digital Submissions for the 2022 TOsketchfest are now open!

Apply Right Now!

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THE SKETCH COMEDY PROJECT FUND – 2021 RECIPIENTS

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival is proud to announce the 2021 recipients of The Sketch Comedy Project Fund.

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Workshop: Amazon Music Podcasts for Comedy in Canada

Join us for this workshop with Lindsay Michael from Amazon Music Podcasts on Thursday, October 7 at 2pmET.

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Must-See Sketch Comedy: July 2021

Five Must-See Sketch Comedy Videos from Ronald Dario, Drawn Up Comedy, Folk Lordz, and more!

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Contest: For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close

Enter for your chance to win virtual screening passes to “For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close“.

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Sketch Comedy at Toronto Fringe 2021

Check out these sketch comedy shows at Toronto Fringe 2021!

Tom Hearn and Ajahnis Charley stand outside in a backyard, with a fence in the background. They stand facing the camera, with their heads turned looking at each other.

Must-See Sketch Comedy: June 2021

Five Must-See Sketch Comedy Videos from Ajahnis Charley, Tom Hearn, Gerald Yeung, and more!

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Workshop: Disability In Comedy

Join us for this workshop with Disabled writer, performer, and producer Ophira Calof on Thursday, July 15 at 4:30pmET.

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Panel: Creating Viral Comedy Videos on Rizzle

Join us for this FREE panel on Thursday, June 17 at 6pmET

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Must-See Sketch Comedy: May 2021

Five Must-See Sketch Comedy Videos from Griffin Toplitsky, Model Majority and more!

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The Best of the Fest Award Show 2021 – Winners

The 2021 Best of the Fest Award winners revealed!

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Five Sketch Comedy Videos You Need To See

Five Must-See Sketch Comedy Videos from Kirsten Rasmussen, Avan Neo, and more!

A black graphic with individual black and white photos of the eight members of Untitled Black Sketch Project. In white text above the photos it reads "Untitled Black Sketch Project". In white text below the photos id reads the names of the troupe members: Coko Galore, PHATT Al, Alan Shane Lewis, Nkasi Ogbonnah, Ajahnis Charley, Aba Amuquandoh, Brandon Ash Mohammed, Brandon Hackett

Closing Night Gala: Untitled Black Sketch Project

Mar 28 – 8pm ET – Untitled Black Sketch Project, the premiere all-Black ensemble sketch troupe, performs a 60 minute table read LIVE

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Classic Cast Reunion

Mar 27 – 4:30PM ET – Join the cast of CBC’s cult hit as they reminisce and discuss the everlasting impact of Hatching, Matching and Dispatching. Limited capacity remaining!

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