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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.

We see Ronald from the waist up in this mock movie theatre pre-show commercial. He wears glasses, a jean jacket and a movie theatre lanyard, while holding up a cell phone with the screen showing his cat screen saver. In the corner is a logo that reads "Cinefriend Family Cinemas."

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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Open Captioning at TOsketchfest

TOsketchfest is thrilled to offer an Open Captioned Pass and Open Captioned Single Tickets for all shows at the 2021 digital festival!

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Learning and Fun at TOsketchfest21

Workshops and Panels Announced for the 2021 Professional Development Program

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#SketchfestThrowback: Laura Ramoso

Laura Ramoso went out on a high: her solo show triumphed as the Best of the Fest at TOsketchfest 2020. She cannot wait to perform live again. Check out her #sketchfestthrowback feature…

#SketchfestThrowback: Tom Hearn

What has Tom Hearn been up to during the pandy? We checked in with him to talk about the wild ride of our 2020 festival and his upcoming appearance in the 2021 Screen Time Edition…

#SketchfestThrowback: Paul Snepsts

A year has passed since a pandemic was declared in the middle of TOsketchfest 2020. Let’s catch up with members of our comedy community as we prep for the 2021 TOsketchfest Screen Time Edition…

Sketch Comedy Project Fund

2021 Sketch Comedy Project Fund

Applications are now open for the 7th Annual Sketch Comedy Project Fund!

Community Jam: Skills Swap and Q&A

TOSketchFest invites the sketch comedy community to come together for an informal knowledge sharing session.

WATCH: TOsketchfest20 Best of the Fest Award Show

WATCH NOW: The 2020 Best of the Fest Award Show – Winners Announced!