Sansar Bringing New Comedy Shows To Its VR Platform In 2019
Tickets are now on sale for the second of two Sketchfest events hosted within Sansar: a show headlined by Michael Ian Black (The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and more) and Andy Kindler (The Late Show with David Letterman, Everybody Loves Raymond, Bob’s Burgers), with additional support from comedian and filmmaker Emily Catalano. The fun goes down Saturday, January 26, at 1 PM PST.
These live performances include a partnership with SF Sketchfest, San Francisco’s nationally recognized comedy festival which is now in its 18th year. The festival has grown extensively over the years – showcasing not only local talent and up-and-coming groups, but nationally-known comedians as well – and remains a favorite among audiences, critics, and performers alike. Earlier this month, fans were able to watch a show in Sansar headlined by David Cross (Arrested Development, Mr. Show) and Arden Myrin (Inside Amy Schumer, Insatiable), which drew attendees from around the globe.
In December, Sansar worked with comedian and YouTube personality Steve Hofstetter to launch Comedy Gladiators – a virtual event series featuring stand-up and storytelling from an ever-changing roster of talents, where comedians could also sell custom (virtual) merchandise and reach a global audience simultaneously. The inaugural event featured performances from Ben Gleib, Maz Jobrani, Alonzo Bodden, and Mary-Lynn Rajskub and will return next month with a new run of shows, starting on February 11th with a performance headlined by Steve and featuring stand-up from Josh Wolf, Jamie Kennedy, Zainab Johnson, and Greg Fitzsimmons.
All fans need is a PC to join, but of course, in order to get the full immersive experience, a VR headset is highly recommended. Tickets for SF Sketchfest Presents: Michael Ian Black + Andy Kindler in Sansar, and to Sansar’s next Comedy Gladiators event, are available for purchase now for $4.99 (early bird pricing).
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