This is a focused sketch-writing workshop, designed to help you turn a simple idea into a full comedy scene. (There will be no improvising or performing.)

Each student must arrive with a one-line premise for a sketch (for example:“What if a guy was $10 short of being a millionaire?”). Together, we’ll break down each premise and work through how that idea can become a strong, playable sketch.

After the workshop, students will go home and write their sketch based on their premise. Sketches can be submitted afterward, and Kevin McDonald will provide written notes, which will be shared with students.

DETAILS

Prerequisite: Open to all!

Language: English

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026, 1:30-5:30pm (4 hours)

Location: 3716 rue Notre-Dame Ouest

Price: 170$ CAD + taxes

KEVIN MCDONALD

Kevin McDonaldis a comedian, actor, writer, and director, best known as a founding member of the iconic sketch troupeThe Kids in the Hall. He co-founded the group with Dave Foley after meeting at Toronto’s Second City, and the groundbreaking television series ran from1988–1995, later returning with a new season onAmazon Prime.

OnKids in the Hall, McDonald created many beloved recurring characters, includingThe King of Empty Promises,Sir Simon Milligan, andJerry Sizzler. His film credits includeGalaxy Quest,Sky High,Boy Meets Girl,Epic Movie, and voice work inLilo & StitchandLilo & Stitch: The Series.

Kevin has appeared on numerous television shows, includingSeinfeld,Friends,That ’70s Show,Arrested Development,  and MADtv. His extensive voice work includesInvader Zim,The Angry Beavers,Catscratch,Clerks: The Animated Series, andFoster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.

In 2006, he hostedSketch with Kevin McDonaldfor CBC Television, which won aCanadian Comedy Awardfor Best Taped Live Performance. He was recently at theJust for Laughs Festival, with the reunion of Kids in the Hall, and in his solo showHammy and the Kids, inspired by his family and his time in the troupe and the CBC seriesDeath Comes to Town.

Kevin McDonald has done many other projects he may or may not remember - like a podcast from 2016 to 2020 - and comedy is better for it.

ACCESSIBILITY

Each space has a stairwell with handrails on both sides and each bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. If you have any access needs you'd like to share before the class begins please email education@montrealimprov.com.

CONFIRMATION

Registrants will receive an email with instructions on where to go the day before class begins.