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At our comedy workshops, participants will work on:
Public Speaking & Stage Presence
- Overcoming stage fright and building confidence in front of an audience.
- Learning voice projection, body language, timing, and movement to hold attention.
- Practicing improvisation to respond to audience reactions.
Storytelling & Cultural Expression
- Turning personal and community stories into compelling comedic material.
- Using humor to explore identity, tradition, and reconciliation in a safe and respectful way.
- Honouring oral traditions by adapting them to contemporary performance styles.
Creative Writing & Joke Construction
- Learning the fundamentals of joke writing: setup, punchline, tags, and callbacks.
- Experimenting with comedic formats (sketches, stand-up sets, digital skits).
- Developing unique comedic voices rooted in Indigenous experience.
Cultural Resilience & Healing Through Humour
- Exploring how comedy can be a tool for healing from intergenerational trauma.
- Creating space to laugh at difficult topics while maintaining respect.
- Strengthening community bonds by sharing Indigenous humour and perspectives.
Collaboration & Networking Skills
- Working with other Indigenous performers to create ensemble pieces.
- Practicing constructive feedback and collaborative brainstorming.
- Building relationships with mentors, venues, and potential sponsors.
Media & Digital Content Skills
- Learning to translate live comedy into social media content (shorts, reels, TikToks).
- Developing promotional materials like posters, bios, and event descriptions.
- Understanding how to brand yourself as an Indigenous comedian or creator.
Professional & Entrepreneurial Skills
- How to pitch yourself or your act to event organizers, schools, and conferences.
- Negotiating fees, contracts, and understanding the business side of comedy.
- Learning event logistics, tour planning, and audience development.