Fresh GLAMAZONS - GLAM! Cancer Can Sux it Edition!

It's just over 2 weeks until our next live GLAM! on June 5th 2012 and we couldn't be more excited with our amazing line up. Last time we got together here at the GLAM! blog, we told you about our returning GLAMAZONS - Diana, Marilla, Lee-Anne and Emily - but now we are even more excited to tell you all about our five BRAND NEW GLAMAZONS!

That's right, on top of the four amazing performers who have graced our stage before, we are excited to bring five all new, all fresh talent to perform at GLAM! and let me just tell you, this group of people is more fabulous then half the the diva's at a drag queen convention!

First up we have our token male comedian - the amah-zing John Hastings! Those who follow the comedy scene in the east end (Cabbagetown  - I'm looking at you), you know John as one of the funniest comedians out there, and aren't we lucky that he is going to cross the tracks to come join us on the West End for a night of comedy at SuperMarket? Don't let his dreamy good looks through you off - this guy is funny and smart. Hastings delivers both punch and laughter when he is on stage, and we are excited to welcome him to the halls of the GLAMAZONS! 

Join John, is the irreplaceable and often time referenced Sara Hennessey! Those who own a TV and have found themselves watching Video on Trail all Saturday afternoon, will recognize the faboo Sara in all her glory. Sara's comedy is both hilarious and unique....the first time I saw her live, had me spitting my drink out from laughter. She has opened for Maria Bamford & Honorary GLAMAZON Debra DiGiovanni, she has been on The Jon Dore Television Show and if that's not enough she is now starring in her own web series "Goodbye Sara Hennessey"! Sara - we cannot wait to welcome you to the GLAM! stage!

If that wasn't enough, sharing the stage with Sara and John is the musical stylings of the fabutan Alberta Darling!  Alberta Darling is one of the most exciting groups around that also happens to be a string quintet! That's right there are five of them....playing string instruments!  Guitars, cellos and violins unite for this Toronto based group that is sure to have you tapping your feet and cheering along for what can only be described as "string perfection".

You are probably asking yourself now....what else could we ask for? We have string quintets, comedians of both genders (who will make you pee your pants with laughter), and some fabulous returning GLAMAZONS....but that's not all...we still have two more AMAZING performers coming to GLAM! They are by definition - perfection in performance! Can you believe it!? So much talent and we aren't even done yet! 

First up is the showgirl by definition, talent by profession - Kaitlin Lane! Kaitlin has been preforming across the country showcasing her talent when it comes to singing and entertaining. Those have seen her said she is the definition of GLAM! (Powerful, humourful and Glamourful) and we couldn't agree more. Always exciting, always styling! We are excited to have her perform on our stage.

Finally - and definitely not least is the magnificent Rachelle Elie! We first caught wind of Rachelle at Shelley' Marshall's Full Brawdy Comedy Show, where she rocked the show and her performance. But Rachelle has a long track record of being fabulous. Just spend five minutes browsing her website and you'll see the allocates just roll in. See Magazine, Eye Toronto, Montreal Gazette, all are proud to promote this amazingly talented woman who not only dominates but delivers an evening of hilarity and comedy! We couldn't be more thrilled to have her join us on June 5! 

And there you have it...Quite possible the BEST GLAM! line up ever...We have something for everyone - pretty faces telling hilarious jokes & singing their hearts out! I can promise you won't regret the evening! And it's all for charity.

So make sure you come down! June 5th 2012 to GLAM! Cancer Can Sux it Edition!

Do it for the children! 

GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it Edition! Returning GLAMAZONS - Marilla Wex, Emily Roach, Lee-Anne Galloway and Diana Love

I am so excited about this next GLAM! not only do we have a collection of stellar newbie GLAMAZON'S but we also have the return of some of our Favorite GLAMAZON'S in the last few years.

First off, how exciting is it that Diana Love, fresh off her National Television appearance on Comedy Now, is going to be HOSTING this edition of GLAM! That is truly epic. If you don't remember Diana - you should be shot. But seriously, Diana has been at every GLAM! so far and we consider her our good luck charm. With a name like Diana Love she could either be a porn star or the nicest person you ever meet...luckily Diana is the nicest person, with many opinions on porn stars. We couldn't be happier having her host our first ever GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it Edition.

Joining Ms. Love on stage is one of our favourite imports - Marilla Wex. Marilla has appeared at two GLAMS in the past, and has had us laughing our guts out every time. For the last year, she has been putting on and promoting one of Toronto's greatest night's out - Storytelling at Caplansky's. At Storytelling her and he fabulous husband join others in reading and performing passages and stories from live and its wonder while enjoying some smoked meat. Marilla is and will always be the definition of GLAM! and so we are excited to have her back, bring the power humour and glamour.

Not only do we have Marilla and Diana joining us, but we have the return of the amazingly talented Lee-Anne Galloway. For those who don't know their GLAM! history - Lee-anne opened up our first ever GLAM! with a broadway performance that was both stunning and impressive. She made all of us wish we could belt it out as good as she could. Well after sharing her gift with thousands of people around the world, she is back to grace our stage with songs from Legally Blonde and Songs for a New World. Let me just say...she's gonna kill it!

And no GLAM! would be successful with out one Toronto's hidden gems. Emily Roach has been at every GLAM!  either on stage or in the booth helping with tech. When you needed a good laugh, or a destressing beer, she was the one who got it. Always on it, always observant, she doesn't just deliver she amazes the world with her pure sense of comedic timing and understanding.

So there you have it...the returning GLAMAZONS to our GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it Edition. Look at the freak'n calibre of talent we have and thats only 4 of the 9 stellar performers we have booked! Make sure you check back for more information and put in your calendar! June 5th, 2012 - Supermarket @ 8:30pm...


Be there or be square....

In Memoriam: Coby McFarlane

Earlier today, my Grandma - Coby McFarlane entered into coma, the final stage in her battle with Cancer.  My family is by her side in Alberta, and they estimate she doesn't have much longer. At 81, she has lived her life to the fullest and is now ready to move on from here.

Grandma is one of the many people who I have lost over the years to Cancer. In 2000, when I was only 16 my mother died from her five year battle with the disease. Only a few years prior, my grandfather suffered the same fate. I have seen friends and family, extended and distant deal with this awful disease time and time again.

There is currently no cure for Cancer. It is a disease that eats away at our body, and the only solution is to cut it out, but even then it may not be good enough. Chemo and Radiation combat the disease but are not medicine like cough syrup or tylenol. It's all to prevalent how often cancer presents it self in our society.

In 2010, I wrote a screenplay about my family's struggle with the disease, and in it the main character hears the word cancer over and over again in a pop culture montage...It's everywhere and so hard to escape. This is why I am honoured to put on my GLAM!'s for Cancer Research.

Despite the amount of work, time and money that goes into these events, it is so rewarding to know that my time, energy and your donations is going towards finding a cure. Finding an answer and helping others deal with this painful process.

My family started the Pat McFarlane Cancer Research Foundation for one reason, to ensure future children don't have to deal with what we have. As I see my Dad say goodbye to another loved one to this awful disease, I want to remind people that the children don't have to be 2 or 5 or 15 but can be 51. Cancer has too long been a battle in my family and our world.

Please do your part to fight this awful disease. Donate today to your local cancer research foundation. And most importantly hug your loved ones. If I could have one wish in life, it would be to spend 5 minutes hugging my mother tightly.

I love you Grandma. Now go on and smile...time to see your husband, daughter in law, sisters and brothers in heaven.

Love Christopher

GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it - Press Release

GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it EDITION!

Toronto ON

April 29, 2012

An Evening of Glamour, power and humour returns as GLAM! A Variety Show of Epic Proportions presents its CANCER CAN SUX IT EDITION. 

Our evening of comedy and singing, is ready to stick it to Cancer as we laugh to raise funds for the Pat McFarlane Cancer Research Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society  A collection of Torontio’s best artists and performers are converging together on Tuesday June 5^th, 2012 for a night that can only be summed up by one word “EPIC”

Hosted by one of Canada’s best and freshest talent, Diana Love (Comedy Now, Video on Trail), the GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it Edition! promises a night of laughter, humour and fun in the name of charity.

Featuring standup performances from Toronto’s best, including Video on Trail’s Sara Hennessey, Cabbagetown’s John Hastings, Storytelling at Caplansky’s Marilla Wex, original Glamazon Emily Roach and the incomparable Rachelle Elie (star of the Crowning Monkey). 
On top of the best in comedy, we have collected the best in local Toronto musical talents, including Canadian Singing Sensation Kaitlin Lane, triple threat Broadway baby Lee-Anne Galloway, and Five-string band with an edge Alberta Darling.

Taking place at The Supermarket in Kensington Market (268 Augusta Ave)

Tuesday June 5, 2012. Doors at 8pm, show begins promptly at 8:30pm.  Cover $10.

With all proceeds going to the PAT MCFARLANE CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION, a Canadian charity created in honour of Pat McFarlane who lost her five year battle to cancer in 2000. The organization strives to provide the most in need areas of the Canadian Cancer Society with funds and assistance year round. 


For more information contact: topher.mcfarlane @gmail.com or check out our blog at http://glamcabaret.blogspot.com

GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it Edition! - Poster Reveal!

Well we have done it...we have knocked out the park the ULTIMATE line up of GLAMAZON's YET! I seriously am so excited for this GLAM! CANCER CAN SUX IT EDITION! Just take a look a this poster and you will see how amazing the event will be!

One word...EPICNESS...

So you are probably biting to know more about the new batch of GLAMAZON'S we have coming up...never fear...over the next week or so we will release bios on all of them! Plus our very exciting press release will be coming out Monday morning!

But until then I wanted to drop off this hotness for your pleasure!

So make sure you put it in your calendar....

GLAM! Cancer Can SUX it Edition! 

June 5, 2012 - Tuesday Biatches...

Doors 8:00pm

Show 8:30pm

The Supermarket - 268 Augusta Ave 

Tickets are only $10 (available at the door) and all the proceeds raised go DIRECTLY to the Pat McFarlane Cancer Research Foundation!

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GLAM! Is coming back with VENGEANCE

WELL HELLO MY LITTLE GLAMAZONIAN FRIENDS!

Can you believe that it's been so long since our last GLAM!? I don't believe it....It really is so much fun when we do this show and this next one is NO exception! We are just putting the final touches on ONE OF THE BEST FREAKEN lineups we have EVER had! 

Now this isn't to say our previous GLAMAZON'S weren't amazing, (they are like my children that I never call until I need more booze) but each one just gets more and more proactively mind-blowing better!


We have locked down 4 out of 5 of our comedians, 2 of our 3 "acts" and for the first time one of our FAVORITE GLAMAZON'S is going to be hosting this evening of GLAMOUR, POWER, HUMOUR.

So keep your eyes peeled....your lipstick ready...and for the guys....ummm? Your hair quaffed? Do guys quaff their hair? I don't know....Because the next GLAM! is coming at you with VENGEANCE on June 5th 2012!!! 

OMG! OMG! We are Live

Hey Everyone

It's happened our brand spanking new Webfilm "The Bunker" has gone live!! 

Check it out below...it's a great film that took a lot of people's hard work to come together! 

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What starts as a normal day in The Bunker suddenly brings up questions of mortality and life when the atmosphere changes for Peters, Michaels and Chambers.

THESKETCHERS.COM Presents:

THE BUNKER

Starring

PETERS - Austin Duffy

MICHAELS - Andy Sechi

CHAMBERS - Thomas Kastelic

director of photography ELVIS DEANE

assistant director IAN ROBERTS

script supervisor RACHEL DAWSON

production coordinator MARCO MENDIOLA

production assistant STEPH LASHER

production assistant EMILIE HASKINS

on set photographer EMILY ROACH

original score by JOEL LIGHTMAN

special thanks to

ANDREW BAXTER

BILLY LABOTSKI

JAMIE MANNING

KIK DI NINO

directed and written by TOPHER MCFARLANE

produced by THESKETCHERS.COM

filmed in Toronto, ON CANADA 2012