Philly Sketchfest returns for a two-night celebration on October 21-22, 2022 with acts from Philadelphia, New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Virginia, Greensboro, Chicago, and Washington DC. Crossroads Comedy Theater is this year's presenting partner. This block features Brick Penguin, Joy Provision, and Bill Reick and His More Talented Friends.
ABOUT BRICK PENGUIN: Brick Penguin is a high-octane sketch comedy group based in Washington, DC. They have been writing and performing live sketch comedy since 2010 and have been featured in festivals in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, North Carolina, and Baltimore. Often irreverent, sometimes shocking, sporadically intelligent, and that one time with a “splash zone,” they entertain audiences with comedy shows that are boisterous, loud, and fun. They are Murphy McHugh, Amy Vance, Jim Tatalias, Chelie Setzer, and Sarah Fell. “Is it funny? Yes. Should I bring children…? No.” – The Washington Post. Brick Penguin previously performed at Philly Sketchfest in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
ABOUT JOY PROVISION: You know, Love makes the world go round. Like petrol and secrets. Joy Provision (aka Rena Taylor and Ethan Resendes) is gonna smack you upside the head with radical acceptance, all while caressing your funny bone with whispers of sweet nonsense. This is Joy Provision’s first time at Philly Sketchfest and their U.S. debut.
ABOUT BILL REICK AND HIS MORE TALENTED FRIENDS: Bill Reick started his comedy journey in Philadelphia and then moved to Chicago to continue doing sketch comedy. But now, he’s coming back, and he’s bringing some of his more talented friends. It’s sketch comedy for the discerning viewer. Bill Reick has previously performed at Philly Sketchfest in 2016, 2017, and 2018 with It’s the New.
FULL SKETCHFEST 2022 LINE-UP
Friday, October 21 @ The Playground at the Adrienne Theater
7pm: Crying Alone in the Shower & Amanda Xeller
8:30pm: Unstoppable Failure & Uber and Klonk
10pm: Seann Cantatore & Joe Moore’s Explodin’ Halloween Garage
SATURDAY, 10/22 @ The Plays & Players Skinner Studio
7pm: High Dramma & Lemon Pepper and Sazon
830pm: Brick Penguin, Joy Provision & Bill Reick and His More Talented Friends
10pm: Bad Medicine & Cam Wyllie
COVID GUIDELINES: All audience members must present their COVID-19 vaccination card before entering the performance space and must wear a face mask while in the building. All performers will be fully vaccinated including a booster shot, will be performing without a mask, and will be at least 10 feet from the closest audience members. If the CDC and/or the city of Philadelphia eases or tightens restrictions, those changes will be considered before being implemented. All audience members are expected to comply with our theater's requests regarding these important public health matters.
ABOUT CROSSROADS COMEDY THEATER: Crossroads Comedy Theater is a roaming home for comedy shows, podcasts, and classes that take places on stage, online, and on-air. At just over a year old, Crossroads has already been featured in various festivals, has had classes highlighted in the media including the Philadelphia Inquirer, and has hired to work with various organizations on improv trainings and private shows in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Our shows are at a crossroads of different forms of entertainment mixing hilarious improvised scenes with lectures, news, movies, and more and feature performers from all over the Philly area. Podcasts cover a range of pop-culture topics, so you’re sure to find something you enjoy. Crossroads classes in improv, sketch comedy writing, and stand-up give people skills that go beyond the stage and page. Whether you want to get involved or just sit back and listen or watch, we got your back!
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