 It’s been a long time since I wrote a blog here, and I’ve been wanting to get back into the swing of things. I also wanted to take a moment to reflect on something that means a lot to me: Comedy on Mackay was recently named #1 Best Comedy Night by CultMTL readers.
In our first year, when the show was only a few months old, we ranked #4. Being voted #1 now feels surreal. It would not have been possible without my amazing co-producers Alan Fregtman, Erik Intrevado and Saba Jakeman, along with our hosts, our volunteers, the comedians who keep showing up, the audiences who keep coming back, and the venue that has trusted us with the room. When I first brought this show to N sur Mackay, I wanted it to be collaborative. What a lot of people don’t realize is that running a comedy room is a two-way street. It’s not just about putting on a good show. It’s about building a relationship with the venue, respecting the space, and remembering that when we do comedy, we are guests in someone else’s house. That means being mindful of the room we create and leaving the space with the same care we were given.
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AuthorTina Cruz (@tinatellsjokes) is a comedian, musician, writer, and producer whose sharp, introspective humour explores cultural identity, family dysfunction, dating, and personal chaos. She performs in English, French, and Spanish, and is the founder and co-producer of Comedy on Mackay, voted #1 Best Comedy Night by CultMTL readers. Tina has performed across Canada and the U.S., produced a successful run at FringeMTL 2025, performed at LadyFestMTL 2025, and trained at The Second City and Montreal Improv. She is also the author of How to Host a Comedy Show: A Practical Guide to Running the Room. Archives
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