OFF-JFL - The Sketch Republic
Just For Laughs
Everybody wants to have an easy breezy sexy cool summer! Thankfully MTL's most delightful sketch troupes are bringing their A-game to OFF-JFL! Joined by award winning troupe from Toronto, Tallboyz II Men, this sketch comedy show is sure to be a sunset ocean cruise of laughs. Grab your linen suite and flowy mumus and join us for some sweaty chuckles!
Hosted by vacation vibe queen Amanda McQueen!
TWO GREAT SHOWS TO CHOOSE FROM! OR SEE THEM BOTH FOR MAXIMUM SUMMER CHILL!
HOT RAW FIRE
HOT RAW FIRE is a bunch of buds who love rippin’ sketch comedy and chillin’ hard style. Known for their live video on stage, PG-13 mime body horror and intersectional mime-cycles, this quintet has delighted audiences across North America. Fresh off their runs at the Chicago, Toronto & Philly Sketchfest’s and 3 time Winner of Best Local Troupe at the Montreal Sketchfest, HOT RAW FIRE promises to crash on the couches of your hearts forever!
Catch them Friday July 21st!
Cousins
Cousins is a sketch troupe made up of some people who are related and some people who are not. Voted Best New Troupe in Montreal Sketchfest 2016 and part of the Best of The Fest showcase in both 2016 and 2017, you do not want to miss Alex Brown (OFF-JFL, Ladyfest, Del Close Marathon, Big City Improv Festival), Emery Fine (OFF-JFL), D.J. Mausner (Just For Laughs Homegrown Competition, OFF-JFL, Women in Comedy Festival, Women's Funny Festival, SheDot Festival, Mprov Festival), and Kevin Shustack (the New York Comedy Festival, writer for This Hour Has 22 Minutes, The Beaverton)! When you’re here, you’re family.
Catch them Satuday July 22nd!
Tallboyz II Men
Tallboyz II Men is a diverse group of comedians being diverse diversely. The members met each other performing in the Toronto stand-up comedy scene and agreed to combine forces for the greater good. 2017 has been good to these sweet boyz as they've nabbed both the Toronto Sketchfest Producers' Pick Award and the Montreal Sketchfest Best Newcomer Award. Tallboyz II Men is made up of Tim Blair (NBC Break Out Comedy Festival, JFL42), Vance Banzo (Indian Horse, The Beaverton), Franco Nguyen (Bob Curry Fellowship, NBC Break Out Comedy Festival, Second City House Co.) and Guled Abdi (Tallest member of Tallboyz II Men). Come see these boyz in action!
Catch them Friday July 21st and Saturday July 22nd!
Friday, July 21 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 22 at 7:30pm
Pick this show as part of your Zoøff Pass or JFLMTL Pass and save!
HORAIRE / SCHEDULE
- Vendredi 21 Juillet 2017 / 19:30
- Samedi 22 Juillet 2017 / 19:30
60 minutes
Pour âges / For ages 18+
Retardataires / Latecomers : 60 minutes
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"Tango in fusion est une œuvre qui combine l’art du tango avec différents styles de danse. Ceux-ci permettent de visualiser par le mouvement et la dramaturgie, certains conflits socioculturels et émotionnels auxquels nous sommes tous confrontés.
Les artistes de tango in fusion s’expriment à travers d’histoires personnelles une extase de la danse du tango dans son essence. Ce qui permet aussi avec la diversité des autres types de mouvements et musique. une connexion avec le spectateur afin de visualiser et briser différents stéréotypes socioculturels."
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