What’s happening in the world of comedy – regionally and nationally.
Performers often talk about developing a “groupmind,” where everyone in the show is in sync with one another and can anticipate their scene partners’ next move just from sheer familiarity. That familiarity with one another makes Drop the Root Beer and Run sharp, smart, and incredibly fun to watch. Forged…
What do you get when you perform sketch comedy with one of your best friends in Seattle for 10 years (besides extremely jaded)? You get a comedy duo so perfectly in sync that every second is jam-packed with jokes and a downright fanatical following that comes out in force to…
Yes, “Lilan.” As in “Lee-Lawn.” More and more people are learning the proper pronunciation, as Lilan & Wilder have been hard at work since 2011 amazing audiences around Los Angeles and across the country. The former college roommates and self-proclaimed “most hardcore best friends in the whole flippin’ world” are…
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…
Gather round, friends, it’s time to announce the performers for SketchFest! We had some awesome submissions to pick from and we’re super psyched to announce a festival fully packed with your recommended yearly allowance of comedy! This year will feature headlining shows from:
You know how some people say you can never have too much of a good thing? We were never big believers in that. In fact, we’ve had such a great response to this year’s festival that we wanted to test that theory, so we’re doing something a little unusual. We’re…
September is fast approaching, and that means Sketchfest is accepting submissions from acts hoping to perform in this year’s fest! We pride ourselves on putting forth the most hilarious mix of local and national sketch comedy acts around, so submit your act now! The best part? We’re offering a special “early…
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 Seattle 2013 was a rousing success! We are so pleased to have brought you a fantastic festival for 2013, and we hope you enjoyed it as well. We’re taking the rest of the year off to gather ourselves and reflect upon the past year. We’re constantly trying to improve…
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?…
