My First Sketch, hosted by Josh Higham, talks with sketch comedians about their first attempt to make an audience laugh, what made them laugh growing up, and what they've learned in their experiences. My First Sketch is presented by Philly Sketchfest.
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This week, Josh talks to Lou Huang (@septar_sketch) about Asians in comedy, pandemic comedy, and wishing we were theater kids. Septar is performing March Radness at Plays and Players on Thursday, March 12, with Gooses featuring and on Friday, March 13, with Hot Winter Bods. Both shows are at 730 and are pay what you want. Then, Septar is heading to DC Sketchfest, performing Saturday, March 28, at…
This week, Josh talks to Caitlin Bitzegaio (@caitorade) about writing for tv, directing Assssketch, and teaching sketch comedy. Assssketch is headed to SF Sketchfest this weekend to perform at the Great Star Theater on Saturday, January 24, with a 1pm matinee start. Then, Assssketch returns to its home base at UCB in New York on Saturday, January 31 at 7pm featuring special guest Jaygee Macapugay.…
This week, Josh talks to Michael Silver (Comedy Dance Chicago) about Chip Tolentino, engineering brain, and the letter T. You can follow Comedy Dance Chicago at @comedydancechicago. Comedy Dance Chicago is performing at Sketchfest Chicago along with Big Apartment from New York City on November 7 in the 9pm block. Here in Philly, we have a live My First Sketch, tonight, November 6 at Sawubona at…
This week, Josh talks to Anna Weatherwax (@x_happy2bhere_x) about improv in Sarasota, Rizzo with braces, and moving to Chicago. Happy 2 B Here will be performing at Sketchfest Chicago on Thursday, November 6, in the 9pm block along with Chaps from Washington DC and Sara Jo Geiger from Seattle. You can follow Happy 2 B Here on Instagram at @x_happy2bhere_x.
This week, Josh talks to Emily Collins live and in person about recreating tv sketches, stage crew, and the start of Motel Party. Follow Motel Party on Instagram at @motelpartysketch. Motel Party is performing their Halloween show, Sketch or Treat on Saturday, October 18, with two shows at 7 and 9 at Sawubona Creativity Project. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. And Philly Sketchfest Presents…
This week, Josh talks to Sabrina Lichtenstein about old Britcoms, improv in Orlando, and not listening to the audience. Avery and Sabrina are doing Denver Sketch Festival along with Denver’s Co-Depen-dunce on Friday, October 10, in the 7pm block. Avery and Sabrina are also heading to NYC Sketchfest next weekend, Saturday, October 18, in the 7:30 block at the PIT Loft. Follow Avery and Sabrina on…
This week, Josh talks to Kyle Romero about high school drama competitions, college theater degrees, and adult improv classes. Kyle will be performing Kyle Romero is Your Dad at Denver Sketch Festival on Friday, October 10 in the 10pm block along with Summer Dad from Toronto. Get your tickets and all the rest of the info at risecomedy.com. You can follow Kyle on Instagram at @itskyleromero. This…
This week, Josh talks to Connor Schuck (Big Ol Mess) about Delaware, Eat Your Beats, and comedy in Denver. If you’re in Denver, head to Denver Sketch Festival October 9-11. You can see Big Ol Mess perform in the last show of the festival along with Ghost Girl from New York on October 11 at 10pm. risecomedy.com for all the info. Follow Big Ol Mess on Instagram at @bigolmesscomedy. If you’re in…
This week, Josh talks to Irem Boz about Kablam, the Onion, and the creation of Septar. Septar is performing here in Philly on Friday, October 3 with their new show, Are We Having Fund Yet? Two shows at the Skinner Studio at Plays and Players. 7pm and 9pm. You can find those tickets at Eventbrite. And then, they’re heading to Denver and performing at Denver Sketch Festival with Cam Wyllie, on…
This week, Josh talks to Dan Burger (@the_dan_burger) about 7th Heaven (which Josh misheard as Seth and Tevin), starting over in Colorado, joining Big Ol Mess, and starting over in Los Angeles. Dan will be performing with Big Ol Mess at Denver Sketch Fest on Saturday, October 11 at 10pm along with Ghost Girl, from New York. Head to risecomedy.com for tickets and more information. Follow Big Ol…
