6 Secret Spots in Montreal to Visit
Visitors to Montreal certainly have many things to see. While the Notre-Dame Basilica and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts are popular staples, there is much more you can add to your visit.
The Power of Callbacks in Stand-Up Comedy
Callbacks do a lot to keep an audience engaged. Even jokes that are hilarious on their own may have less impact if they are disconnected from one another. By including callbacks in your comedy routine...
Origins of Stand-Up Comedy
Stand-up comedy as a style ultimately is quite simple. There is a comic, an audience, and nothing else. However, it is also quite different from how comedy has traditionally occurred.
15 Styles of Stand-Up Comedy (With Famous Examples)
Discover 15 different styles of stand-up comedy, including observational, storytelling, deadpan, dark comedy, crowd work, satire and more, with famous comedian examples.
The Oldest Comedy Club in the World: A Tale of Two Clubs
If I had posed this question a few years ago, the answer would have been clear. The oldest comedy club in the world was...
Must See Places in Montreal
A favorite of many tourists is to visit Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal in French). This is the location where the city was originally founded by French settlers in 1642 as Fort Ville-Marie.
Origin of Modern Stand-up Comedy
Historians of stand-up comedy (yes, that is a profession) can trace its roots back to a number of places. Some would argue that...
How to Interact With a Comedy Show Audience
Knowing your audience when performing live comedy is crucial. The rapport and emotional connection that can be formed between...
How to Perform at a Comedy Show for the First Time
The prospect of performing at a comedy show for the first time can fill you with a variety of emotions....
5 Best Date Night Ideas in Montreal
One of the best things about living in Montreal is that there are so many great ideas for fun date...