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SUMMARY:Sketch Writing with The Kids in the Hall's Kevin McDonald!
DESCRIPTION:Spend a weekend learning sketch comedy from one of the best in the biz! Kevin McDonald—co-founder of The Kids in the Hall—returns to Seattle to teach you how to turn funny ideas into fully formed sketches. Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up your comedy writing\, this is a rare chance to workshop material with a true legend. \nYou have two ways to join: \nOption 1: One-Day Class – Saturday Only \nDate: Saturday\, September 27\nTime: 11:00pm – 3:00pm\nCost: $150 (plus fees)\nClass: One Line Premise\nIn this focused session\, you’ll bring a one-line sketch idea (e.g.\, “What if a guy was $10 short of being a millionaire?”) and Kevin will help you turn it into a sketch. Expect group feedback\, guidance on comedic structure\, and personalized notes from Kevin himself. \nThe Sunday class is not available without taking the Saturday class. \nOption 2: Full Weekend Intensive – Saturday & Sunday \nDates: Saturday\, September 27 & Sunday\, September 28\nTime: 11:00pm – 3:00pm both days\nCost: $230 (plus fees)\nClass: Writing for Sketch\nAfter Saturday’s premise class\, you’ll write a draft sketch overnight. Sunday is all about workshopping those brand-new scripts. Kevin will lead table reads and give detailed feedback on structure\, voice\, rewrites\, and punch-ups. \nLocation: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle. WA 98108 \nMaximum Students: 14 \nPrerequisite: None \nAges: 18 and above \nAbout the Instructor: Kevin McDonald has written for The Kids in the Hall\, The Martin Short Show\, and Saturday Night Live. This is his fourth workshop with Unexpected Productions. \nHe founded The Kids in the Hall with his friend Dave Foley. They met in Toronto at the Second City Training Center\, and the two wrote and performed in sketches together more than any other pair in the group. In the troupe’s TV show and stage shows\, he portrays several favorite recurring characters\, such as the King of Empty Promises\, Sir Simon Milligan\, and Jerry Sizzler. Still\, it’s a frequent running gag that McDonald is the least popular member and always struggling not to get kicked out. \nSince The Kids in the Hall’s end in 1994\, he’s played many roles in movies like Boy Meets Girl\, Agent Pleakley in the Lilo & Stitch series\, and Harry Potter in Epic Movie. On TV\, he has appeared on The Martin Short Show\, Ellen (as a radio personality)\, That ’70s Show (as a confused young cleric\, Pastor Dave)\, Seinfeld\, Friends\, NewsRadio (on which Foley starred)\, MADtv\, Arrested Development\, and Corner Gas. McDonald has also done voice work for various animated series\, including Invader Zim (in which he did the voice for Almighty Tallest Purple)\, The Angry Beavers\, Catscratch (in which he voiced Waffle)\, and Clerks: The Animated Series. He also played an imaginary friend named Ivan in the Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends episode Sight For Sore Eyes\, and appeared in the music video for “Roses” by Outkast. \nIn 2006\, McDonald hosted a CBC Television special\, featuring several of Canada’s best-known sketch comedy troupes. “Sketch with Kevin McDonald” won a Canadian Comedy Award (Best-Taped Live Performance – The Minnesota Wrecking Crew)\, with The Imponderables nominated for the same award. \nHe was recently in Montréal as a part of the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of The Kids in the Hall\, and also with his show “Hammy and the Kids” with Craig Northey\, based on his two dysfunctional families\, his father (“Hammy”) and The Kids in the Hall.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/sketch-writing-with-the-kids-in-the-halls-kevin-mcdonald/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions\, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kevin McDonald Superstar: A Rock Opera of Comedy\, Chaos\, & True Confessions
DESCRIPTION:Kevin McDonald of The Kids in the Hall brings his hilarious\, offbeat rock opera back to Unexpected Productions! Kevin McDonald Superstar is a wild ride through comedy\, music\, and true confessions — from the early days of Kids in the Hall to personal mishaps and the ’90s comedy scene that shaped it all. Featuring McDonald and members of the Unexpected Productions ensemble\, this unforgettable show blends music\, storytelling\, and nonstop laughs. One night only — don’t miss it!
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/kevin-mcdonald-superstar-a-rock-opera-of-comedy-chaos-true-confessions/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions\, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seattle Theatresports Improv 2025
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the magic of Theatresports\, Seattle’s favorite improv competition for over 40 years! Join us at the iconic Gum Wall in Pike Place Market for a high-energy showdown featuring the city’s best improvisers creating hilarious scenes\, songs\, and games—all inspired by your suggestions. \nWith two teams battling\, a lively host\, judges you can boo\, and the legendary gum wall race\, this fast-paced show is packed with unforgettable moments and endless laughs. \nDoors open at 9 PM every Friday and Saturday\, with the show starting at 9:30 PM. Don’t miss the fun—be part of the action! \nTheaterSports\, all the way! They are goofy\, silly\, funny\, unabashed\, clever\, witty people. I didn’t know what to expect before going but found myself laughing at practically everything they did or said. This is improv comedy at its finest. Lea A.\, 5 stars\, Yelp
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/seattle-theatresports-improv-2024-24-2__trashed-2-2-2/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Market Theater\, 1428 Post Alley\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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