Thursday, 24 April | 10:00 - 13:00 @ ATH Theatre

From the moment a host steps onstage they are setting the tone and pace of the comedy show we are about to see. Hosting is an integral part of the live comedy world whether you perform stand-up, improv, or sketch, and leaves a lasting first impression with the audience that can either work in your show's favor or make the night a harder go. Learn to grab the audience's attention by setting an energetic tone and pace, why body language matters and how to keep things fun and engaging when you're hosting a comedy show. You aren’t fighting for the audience's love and attention, they’re there to see you succeed, so set yourself up for success from the moment you step on stage and have more fun hosting your comedy events.

⚫︎ ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Matt Folliott is a Comedian/Actor/Writer from Toronto, Canada, and a former cast member of The Second City National Touring Company and Canadian Comedy Award Winning Sketch Group The Sketchersons. Matt was nominated for Best Male Improviser two years in a row in Toronto’s beloved NOW magazine and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Improv Troupe with his group K$M (pronounced K and M). He's had the pleasure of performing and teaching improv across the globe in festivals like NOW Improv Festival (Beijing), Manila Improv Festival, Vietnam Improv Festival, Singapore Improv Festival, Hong Kong Improv Festival, Improvaganza (Edmonton, CND), Vancouver International Improv Festival, Mprov (Montreal, CND), Ottawa Improv Festival, The Winnipeg Improv Festival and The Seattle International Festival of Improv.  You can hear him or see him on your TV or laptop screens in shows like Bakugan (Netflix), PJ Masks (Disney +), Clifford the Big Red Dog (Prime Video), Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe (Treehouse), Charlie's Colorforms City (Netflix), Workin’ Moms (Netflix), Baroness Von Sketch Show (Netflix) and Odd Squad (PBS Kids). For more on Matt check out mattfolliott.com.