Laughter as Medicine with Ryan McMahon

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Ryan McMahon‘s comedy is irreverent and boundary pushing as he focuses his attention on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the collision between Indian Country and the mainstream. A graduate of the prestigious Second City Conservatory (Toronto) Ryan’s storytelling brand of comedy is as smart as it is angry-ish – full of characters, standup, rants & raves. He is a role model for how humour can take you places and get you through life. We are honoured to have him telling his story of laughter and how it has contributed to his own wellness and the health of his family. All are welcome to attend and participate in this free live video conference and computer webinar session.

About the Presenter

Ryan McMahon is one of the most dynamic Aboriginal/Native American Comedians working in Canada and the United States today. He’s one of the FIRST Native graduates of the prestigious Second City Conservatory (Toronto) – the same place where comedians like John Candy, Martin Short, Mike Myers & Eugene Levy studied. His show is a loose, fast paced, silly but always honest look at society from the perspective of a “Native dude.”

In the summer of 2012 Ryan McMahon became the first Native Comedian to ever record a one hour mainstream comedy special for CBC TV when he recorded “Ryan McMahon – UnReserved.” That same summer (2012) Ryan made his debut at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. In Februay 2014 Ryan recorded a NEW ONE HOUR CBC comedy special (his 4th comedy special in 4 years) in front of sold out audiences. The National comedy special aired on National Aboriginal Day 2014 and is currently in development for full series consideration.