Interview-style profiles of local comics, writers, techs, costume designers, video artists, venue owners, and audience members – presenting a better picture of the diverse culture and business of sketch comedy
New York. Los Angeles. Chicago. Austin. New Orleans? The Big Easy might not be at the front of your brain when you think, “Comedy Cities,” but the fellas in Stupid Time Machine are changing that with hilarious touring shows that have delighted people at hip spots like SF SketchFest, New York…
A great sketch show feels less like a show and more like a party, or a shared experience with the audience and performers. That’s why we were so excited when we got the submission video from The Intecollectuals, our new favorite Venice, CA-based sketch comedy group of the day.
Little-known fact: sketch comedy is Canada’s number three export behind maple syrup and hockey sticks. It makes sense when you think about it; those cold winters give you a lot of time to try and keep yourself entertained and really refine your craft. That’s why we’re so pumped to introduce Hot Thespian Action, who are making the trip all the way from Winnipeg for THEIR FIRST SHOW IN THE STATES! More…
It was a night we’ll not soon forget: sketch comedy and stand-up comedy united for one night, entertaining a packed house with humor centered on sustainable food! Yep, sustainable food. You didn’t know that sustainability can be hilarious? Charlie Stockman, half of Seattle sketch favorite Charles, took home the grand prize…
You go to shows. You buy the t-shirts. You donate to the Fest. You’re so dedicated you’ve even wondered, midway through a late-night Amazon purchase, “Boy I wish there was a way this hasty and ill-conceived shopping decision could benefit Seattle sketch comedy.” Well wonder no longer, friend. Not pictured:…
Sketchfest is spreading Seattle Sketch Comedy across Bumbershoot this year, so we’re talking with all the performers playing under our banner at the festival! Check out this space as we drop not one but TWO Bumberblogs leading up to the big show on Saturday (seriously? You don’t have tickets yet?…
Sketchfest is giving Bumbershoot a taste of Seattle sketch comedy this year! We’re highlighting all the performers in this space all month long to give you a special inside glimpse into the who’s who of our Bumbershoot acts. This week we talk with the woman named “Best Comedian” by Seattle…
Sketchfest is infiltrating Bumbershoot this year and injecting a dose of Seattle sketch comedy! We’ll be highlighting the selected performers in this space all month long so you can get a sneak peak before they take the stage on August 31! We’re kicking off our BumberBlog feature with local darlings…
In our first ever online chat interview, we were lucky enough to learn more about the crazy kids behind Drop the Root Beer and Run; one of the Seattle’s hardest working up-and-coming sketch groups to hit the scene. No matter how many cliche questions we asked, they kept at it…
We had the chance to catch up with Courtney Kocak and Jesse Case; the abnormally hilarious comedic geniuses behind the web sketch series NORMAL as they shared with us their thoughts on sketch comedy, Seattle’s incomparable coffee scene and Courtney’s lady parts. Alright, let’s not beat around the brass tacks. How’d you…
