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BIO
- Sara Hennessey is a Toronto based stand up to the max! She's on that Fuse TV & Much Music show 'VIDEO ON TRIAL', where she insults music videos and says stuff like, Hey Beyonce, why won't you let me hold your baby?'
Sara is a member of the acclaimed Toronto comedy collective Laugh Sabbath, & has been featured in such festivals as JFL42, NXNE, Boston Comedy Festival, Cottage Country Comedy Festival, San Fransisco Sketch Fest!
Sara has performed with comedy heavyweights Maria Bamford, Andy Kindler, Debra DiGiovanni, & appeared on The Jon Dore Television Show. Hell, she even played Janis Joplin on the show Final 24! What? That's crazy man.
Her solo FRINGE FESTIVAL shows, 'Sara Hennessey Time', & 'Sara Hennessey Town' both received 4 Star reviews and PATRON'S PICK. Be sure to check out her 2012 Canadian Comedy Award nominated web-series ‘GOODBYE SARA HENNESSEY’ on your computing machines.
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Live Shows
- May 28, 2012
Pr(o)pen Comedy
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 8pm $5.
May 24, 2012
Helder Brum & Friends
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 8pm $5.
May 23, 2012
Laugh Sabbath
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
May 16, 2013
Laugh Sabbath
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
May 15, 2013
Laughs at Slacks
Slacks Restaurant. 562 Church Street. 9pm PWYC
May 14, 2013
My Spring-a-Ling!
The Ossington. 61 Ossington Ave. 9pm. $5
May 8, 2013
Laughs at Slacks
Slacks Restaurant. 562 Church Street. 9pm PWYC
May 4, 2013
Marty Topps' (Farewell) House Party
The Garrison. 1197 Dundas St W. 10pm. $10
May 2, 2013
Laugh Sabbath presents... Layin' Down w/ Tim Gilbert
Comedy Bar. 947 Bloor Street West. 9:30pm. $5
May 2, 2013
Hyena Supeona! (sketch!)
Comedy Bar. 947 Bloor Street West. 8pm. $5
May 1, 2013
Comedy at The Ossington
#61 Ossington Ave. 9pm. PWYC
April 29, 2013
Screening for Pop The Grapes
Carlton Cinema. 20 Carlton St. 7:30pm & 9pm
April 26, 2013
Party Party Fundraiser
The Storefront Theatre. 955 Bloor West. 8pm. $10.
April 25, 2013
Laugh Sabbath Taping
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5
April 21, 2013
Chick-a-boom
Free Times Cafe. 320 College Street. 8pm. PWYC.
April 19, 2013
Bump
The Common, 1071 College St. 9 pm. Free.
April 15, 2013
Laughable at Unlovable
1415-B Dundas St. W. 9pm. PWYC.
April 11, 2013
Bong-a-long!
Underground Comedy Club. 670 Queen St E. 9pm.
April 10, 2013
Spirits
642 Church St. 9pm. No Cover.
April 5, 2013
Top Shelf Comedy
St. Louis Wings. 1063 Queen St. E, 9pm. $5
April 3, 2013
Comedy At The Ossington
61 Ossington Ave. 9pm. PWYC
March 28, 2013
Laugh Sabbath
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5
March 22, 2013
Cabaret Time
Theatre Passe Muraille. 16 Ryerson Ave. 10pm.
March 21, 2013
Laugh Sabbath
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
March 19, 2013
That Was Great! /CMW
The Central. 603 Markham St. 7:30pm. $5
March 15, 2013
Workin' it!
Flying Beaver Puberet. 488 Parliament Street. 7pm. Free.
March 8. 2013
Texas Comedy Massacre 2
Fox & Fiddle. 27 Wellesley St. East. 8:30pm PWYC.
March 6, 2013
Comedy at The Ossington- 4 year show!
#61 Ossington Ave. 9pm. PWYC
Feb 28, 2013
Laugh Sabbath
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
Feb 28, 2013
F&%K the Kids Comedy Show
Playful Grounds. 605 College Street. 9pm. PWYC
Feb 23, 2013
Saving Gigi
859 Bloor Street W. 8:30pm $5.
Feb 21, 2013
Primo
The Supermarket. 268 Augusta Ave. 9pm.$10.
Feb 18, 2013
Alt Dot Comedy Lounge
The Rivoli. 334 Queen St W. 9pm. $5
Feb 13, 2013
Rejected! Tales of romance gone wrong.
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5
Feb 9, 2013
Rooftop Comedy & SF Sketchfest Stand-Up Showcase
Stage Werx. 8pm. 446 Valencia Street
San Francisco
Feb 8, 2013
SF Sketchfest in the Mission
The Dark Room. 8pm. 2263 Mission Street
San Francisco.
Feb 6, 2013
Comedy at The Ossington
#61 Ossington Ave. 9pm. PWYC
Feb 4, 2013
Joke Box
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5
Jan 31, 2013:Laugh Sabbath presents 'Casual Popcorn'
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
Jan 29, 2013
*Just For Laugh Showcase
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
Jan 28, 2013
Impatient Theatre Company
Clinton's Tavern. 693 Bloor St. W. 8pm. $5
Jan 24, 2013:
Laugh Sabbath
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm $5.
Jan 20, 2013:
Let's Get Hot!
Yuk Yuks. 224 Richmond St. W. 9:30pm
Jan 17, 2013:
Jan 14, 2013:
Dawn Patrol
Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor Street W. 9pm. $5Jan 2, 2013:
Comedy at The Ossington!
#61 Ossington. 9pm. PWYC
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Tweets
- my life is a pizza missionMay 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I'm no scientist, I just assume literally everything is magic.May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Last nights fireworks were pretty cool actually. -Bully coming around.May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @RhiannonArcher Guurrrl power.
- @patthornton Yes this does help. I'm gonna go rail some sriracha. Thanks Pat!
- Ahhhh I need to spice things up! Should I try the fish tacos? Or the rave drugs? BE HONEST.May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Sorry that I took your cap and ran around the school yard, everyone. I just like-like you all. And I'm a dick.May 21, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Earthquake Party! Crack pipe photoshoot! It's a GREAT day for successful small talk here in #Toronto.May 17, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- TERRIFIC WOMEN will be passing by LAUGHS AT SLACKS tonight at 9pm! @stephkaliner #comedy #terrificwomen http://t.co/pJzWt4O450May 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @dineenporter: I'm hosting @laughsabbath on Thursday.with @DylanGott @thegreatgatsby @gilberttim @sara_hennessey @becca_kohler and someo…May 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- SPRING-A-LING Tonight!! Get over to @THEOSSINGTON & bask in japes w/ @chrislockefun @brookeperrin @kathophillips & myself! #fun #laughsMay 14, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Ladies & Gentlemen, Welcome to 1972. Hop a squat for some real talk w/...TERRIFIC WOMEN! @stephkaliner #woman http://t.co/LZNUNsRLu1May 10, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @alana_johnston: New music video "Destiny" from Self Esteem Party! @momowelch http://t.co/bLCAp8I37GMay 09, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @extrafirmhold Awww, THANKS!!!! (And GROSS!) (j/k) (brackets)
- I DON'T KNOW LYDIA! Maybe we should wear all-white suits and call ourselves Sexy Lawfirm. #BandFights! #GreatIdeas! http://t.co/eWSGC1UT4vMay 09, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @patthornton: I think all my followers are asleep so I can be as honest as I want. I was born a woman, a full grown woman.May 09, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @lauradilabio: Tonight! 562 Church, 9pm, host @HeidiBrander + @_andrewjohnston @sara_hennessey @dianalovesit @StephTolev @TheRobertKelle…May 08, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Happy Receptionists Day to me & to all the other actors. Ring ring! I got it! YES? ONE MOMENT PLEASE! IT'S FOR YOU! http://t.co/06wj9yPYjBMay 08, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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No big deal- Just the new LAUGH SABBATH photo!
Photography: Sylvia Pereira
Art Direction: Nancy Niksic
SATURDAY NIGHT + TINY MIRACLES + FESTIVE HILARITY
Pat Thornton & Sara Hennessey presents the fifth annual…
TINY MIRACLES Christmas Show!
Raising funds to make X-MAS care packages for the Homeless.
FEATURING…
Debra DiGiovanni, The Imponderables, The National Theatre of the World, Craig Brown and music by Boyfriends & Girlfriends.
… and a reading of the classic Christmas Tale, A Cookie Monster Christmas!
ONE SHOW ONLY
$10So this is the Trailer for my new web series ‘GOODBYE SARA HENNESSEY’
It stars a bevy of fantastic Toronto comedians… I am pretty jazzed about the whole thing. Let’s Dance, right guys?
COMING SPRING 2011
WRITTEN & CREATED BY SARA HENNESSEY
DIRECTED & EDITED BY PHILIPP BERG
MUSIC BY GRAVITY WAVEEach episode of “Goodbye Sara Hennessey”, begins with Sara getting dumped by a different guy for an new reason. This reason, that changes every week, launches her on an absurd quest for self-improvement. Sara’s unique way of thinking, coupled with her random, surreal methods for coping with rejection take the viewer on the silly journey of her self discovery.
Check out PERVERTED GHOST! With Steph Kaliner, Geoff Webster of Fun Time Internet, & myself. HI!
Come witness the modern day wizards of japery!
Laugh Sabbath presents ‘Hour of Power’ this Sunday @The Rivoli… So quality, I may just yak everywhere.
Nathan Fielder,
Levi MacDougall,
Bull Hooey,
Ladystache,
David Dineen Porter,
Glenn Macculay,
Hunter Collins,
Chris Locke,
Brian Barlow,
Kathleen Phillips,
James Hartnett,And your host, me, Sara ‘Hey, great hat!’ Hennessey
An informative brochure for your mind, body, and soul. And your face.
- What is “Romance”?
Great Question. Romance is the number
one official sexy love feeling/
emotion that always leads to intercourse
between the humans, animals, or bugs.- When did “Romance” begin?
Great Question. Romance first began at
the dawn of time when God/Allah made
sweet love to the universe and 9 months
later… We live on their baby named
Earth.
Ever since, romance has occurred all the
way up to the year 2000, and even still
today.- How can a person find “Romance”?
Ah yes. The best way to find romance is
by attending a New Years Eve Party.
Everyone is fancy dressed and they bring
their favorite dish. I have a New Years
Eve Party every year. If you are
interested, my email address is
eyesofthedruidsoul@hotmail.com
You will not be allowed to enter if you do
not put an effort into your appearance.
The Pros/Cons of Romance
PROS
• euphoric feelings
• candle light
• prime rib
• colours seem more vivid than your
remembered
• lubrication
• smiling
• smiles before slumber
• smiles during slumber
CONS
• distraction of the mind
• clumsiness
• waiting for the phone to ring instead of
eating your lunch
• watching movies your donʼt even want
to see
• sharing your stuff
• body hair removal
• explaining yourself all the time
Testimonials
• “I had a great time.”
-Davis
• “The bedroom continued the modern,
funky decor with excellent facilities in a
basic double room: flat screen TV with
HBO, heated towel rail in a spotless
bathroom, very comfortable bed, tea and
coffee making facilities and
complementary sparkling water.”
-Petey
• “For anyone who is put off by the idea of
‘spiritual’ or ‘higher power’ - DON’T BE!” -
Karen
• “I felt like a million bucks!” -The Royal
Duke
• “I donʼt know, what is this for?” -Steph
• “Just a small town girl, living in a lonely
world took the midnight train going
anywhere just a city boy, born and raised
in south Detroit took the midnight train
going anywhere” - Sexy MusicianSunday Night Live! Tonight w/ Sara Hennessey & music by The People of Canada! 9pm at Comedy Bar!
*** SPECIAL NEWS GUEST: TSN’s JAY ONRAIT!***
It’s getting nice outside. It’s also getting nice inside… our hearts. I want everyone to get out of their houses next Sunday and walk to Comedy Bar and hug everyone you see along the way. Then, watch the show and have a great time. When it’s all over lock yourself in a basement and never leave because life won’t get any better than what just happened.
Host: Sara Hennessey! (Video on Trial, Laugh Sabbath)
Music: The People of Canada! (All of them)
Special news anchor: TSN’s Jay Onrait! (TSN, Vancouver 2010 Olympic Morning)
Easter can lick my bag!What;s even up?! Tomorrow is YOU LAUGH NOW at Rustic Cosmo!
1278 Queen Street West.(Queen just West of Dufferin)
FREE and AWESOME. YOU and ME. BEER and HANG OUTS.
Stand up comedy hosted by Sara Hennessey featuring Mark Debonis, Inessa Frantowski, Chris Locke, Rebecca Kohler, Nick Flanagan, Tim Gilbert, Bob Kerr, Micheal Balazo, & Dylan Gott!!!
9pm. FREE!
And who knows, maybe a magical wizard will show up.Time for you to laugh all over your face. Hour of Power @laughsabbath This upcoming Sunday, March 28, 2010- BOOM!
Yeah yeah, “Oscars”… I won A SABBIE AWARD! BOOM! Yes indeed, Ladies and fat guys. Both Deborah Robinson & myself received The Sabbie Award, ‘Most Accurate Video’ for our comedy short entitled, A Good Time.
A Brochure for My Friendship.
PROS
• fairly positive attitude (nice.)
• punctual (sounds good.)
• makes a decent soup (delicious.)
• imagination (hi.)
• will hate your enemies with you and insist that you brainstorm revenge strategies. i.e.) “Fart Bomb dude. Seriously, no one gets hurt- and buddy just ends up smelling like mad shit. They’ll be so confused and offended. Flawless plan. No, you just toss it n their hoodie.They need to be wearing a hoodie.”
CONS
• claims to be punctual but is not in fact all that punctual.
• laughs at teen pregnancy.
• tell you things as if she is telling you a secret but it’s just a regular thing. i.e.)”Shhhh… I had a sandwich for lunch yesterday. It was pretty good. shhhhh…”
• too punctual?
PROMISES & GUARANTEES
• Sara will give you contradictory relationship advice. i.e.) “You don’t need anyone.You just need to need yourself, girl.” A minute later, “ You just need someone who you can rely on and make some memories with. Is that too much to ask?”
• Sara will actively listen to the details of your crazy dreams.“Wow, that’s so crazy.What else happened? No way. Elbow Guns? That’s retarded.You’re retarded.
• Sara will talk to you about how terrific it would if you were at Medieval Times Dinner andTournament.“Picture it.”
• Bury a time capsule.“And then we’ll come back in 10 years, light a candle, and dig up this here time capsule. What’s your name again? Well you look like a Karen. That guy looks like a Mike. Man, I am so good at this.Where are you going? I thought we were going to watch Jurassic Park on your flat screen?
• Spaghetti sauce time
TESTIMONIALS
• “She loaned me seven dollars.” - Mack
• “I don’t know.What is this for?” - Steph
• “Here you are.” -mailman
• “You can just go to sleep until you get hungry.” - Sara’s Mom
• “Mr. Play It Safe was afraid to fly. He packed his suitcase and kissed his kids goodbye. He waited his whole damn life just to take that flight. And as the plane crashed down he thought,“Well isn’t this nice.” -Alanis
B I N G O : B I N G O : B I N G O
Tonight Wed. Feb 24. 8pm! At The TRANZAC (Brunswick & Bloor)
HOSTED BY THE *ALWAYS* HILARIOUS, *ALWAYS* BRILLIANT
S A R A H E N N E S S E Y
WHERE WE LACK IN CIGARETTE SMOKE WE MAKE UP WITH SEXY, INQUISITIVE, AND HANDY PRIZES
CARDS CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP ($1-$2 *depending on the prize)
WE’RE SETTING UP THE TRANZAC BINGO *HALL* STYLE
BRING YOUR DABBERS
AND ANNI SPADAFORA WILL BE BRINGING HER FAMOUS TIRAMISU: FREE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
DJ MOIST FOWLETTE BRINGING MARMALADES
FREEFREEFREEFREE
*FUNDS RAISED GO TOWARD THE FESTIVAL.
WWW.LADYFESTTORONTO.COMGroundhog Day is only good for one thing… The movie Groundhog Day. Who’s with me? Yeah, that’s right…everyone is.
Laugh Sabbath: 2009 SABBIE AWARDS! Tonight at the Rivoli! 9pm
Adam & Dave host a non-stop pleasure party for your eyes and ears, recognizing the funniest Laugh Sabbath videos of 2009!
The 1st Annual Sabbies Award Show will be showcasing the very best Laugh Sabbath videos of the past year, as well as some classic clips and previous unreleased rarities!
Clean up crews will be present to mop up any “busted guts” or “blown minds”.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE TORONTO COMEDY WEEK FOR HAITI.Hey Everyone in the whole world!
I am hosting Catch 23 tonight! 8pm Comedy Bar. Basically the best time ever. And yes, you are welcome that I told you about it.
Forever Young,
SARA
TONIGHT! SUNDAY! I host Laugh Sabbath and Nick Flanagan records his album- All the door money goes to Haiti… www.comedyforhaiti.com
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Press
- Comedy at CMW -Torontoist
- Hello Sara Hennessey -Torontoist
- Sara Hennessey is reason #13 to FRINGE- NOW Magazine
- It's worth the drive to Sara Hennessey Town - NEWS FIX
- Sara Hennessey Time @ Fringe-Publicbroadcasting.ca
- Fringe Review- Eye Weekly
- 20 Reasons to Fringe This Year- NOW Magazine
- The Weekender- Toronto Life
- Funny Girl Drawing Big Laughs- Aurora Era Banner
- Comedy at CMW -Torontoist
