Smiles all around at The Making-Box
The Making-Box brought smiles to the faces of many this past Friday, Sept. 21 evening with their comedy show. The intimate audience created a welcoming atmosphere that set the stage for a charming and engaging night.
Jay Reid’s high energy while hosting the event got the show off to a lively start. He started us off by asking the whole room to stand up, turn to a nearby neighbor and shout: “I am going to laugh so hard tonight!” Followed by: “I’m so happy to be here!” And ending off with: “Sleep Country Canada, why buy a mattress anywhere else!”
Instead of introducing the comedians by listing some Wikipedia accomplishments, Reid shared long-forgotten Facebook photos and posts of the soon-to-perform and assuredly embarrassed comics.
First up, Amber Dewar shared her superhero persona, the Patriarch Angel. When considering what she feared as much as Batman feared bats, only the patriarchy would do. Her fight against Mr. Mansplainer, Body-Shame Wow, and Poison Masculinity is truly heroic.
Chris Adoranti explored the turmoil of different names, including the inevitability of becoming a cannibal when named Hannibal. Likewise, he encountered a mother shouting “Marco” in search of her lost son and couldn’t control himself from responding, “Polo!” which is frankly her fault for choosing that name.
Zak McDonald’s self-deprecating humour was delightful as he smiled away the pain of being a New York Jets fan and the liberation of realizing you will never be a “cool guy.”
Unfortunately, the originally scheduled headliner, Ashley Moffatt, had a family emergency and had to cancel. In order to cheer Moffatt up the crowd was asked to laugh hysterically at an imaginary joke in order to send her a video that hopefully brightened her day.
Stepping in as the headliner, Amy Bugg’s deadpan delivery brought a refreshing view on body image. As someone with a “math tutor” face who has been likened to a baby bird, Bugg held no shame for her “small-boned” figure.
The Making-Box provided yet another great evening of laughs.
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Article and photo by Jennie Martow