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- Toronto, ON
- Stand-Up Comedian
- Travels up to 1.5 hours
- $300 and up
Overview
Daniel has made memorable appearances at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver. He was featured on Season 4 of CBC’s 'New Wave Of Standup'. Daniel can also be seen on three seasons of Crave’s ‘Roast Battle Canada’ earning him a Canadian Screen Award nomination.
Drawing from his unique background to provide a fresh perspective on his slice-of-life material. Daniel uses his dry, witty, observational humour to discuss uncommon topics in a way that will make you feel like his best friend.
4 Reviews
Before booking, Daniel was communicative and direct about his charges for a 30 minute holiday party performance for a blue collar, minority, family-owned company. I requested some personalization for his jokes, he was asked to incorporate aspects of the company, so this was included in his fee.
A few weeks before his performance, we talked about where he could find information about the company from articles, our socials and by directly reaching out to me. He reached out a few days prior to the event to clarify how to pronounce the name of our company and asked if the owners of the business would be in attendance.
Daniel arrived on time and was very accommodating to a delay in our schedule for the evening. Before he went on stage, he asked me how the owners of the company were related. They were father and daughter.
The main issues faced were that Daniel seemed very unprepared to perform this evening. He tried to incorporate jokes about the nature of the business, but it was clear that he made surface level research to everyone in the room. Daniel made inappropriate jokes at a corporate function - such as an off hand joke about thinking the owners were a couple. It was awkward and of course did not elicit laughs, what employee would laugh at that joke of they wanted to keep their job..
I had shared when booking, that this was a blue collar group, and a family owned business, requiring thought and care for the material presented.
Daniel made an effort to pivot and involve the crowd in his jokes.
Unfortunately in the end it did not appeal to the group.
Corporate Comedian
Response from Witty Observational Stand Up Comedian:
While I was treated well, unfortunately, this wasn’t an ideal setup for a comedy performance. I was hired for what was described as “blue-collar construction workers” was informed a clean set wasn’t required, my material was chosen accordingly. Only to realize on stage, the majority of the small group were executives, various managers, what appeared to be office team, and their significant others. Very few, if any construction workers.
Adding to the challenge, the attendees weren't aware there would be a comedy performance until I was brought on stage, at which point they were still finishing dinner.
As confirmed by the reviewer, I take pride in being professional, arriving on time, maintaining communication before the event. I incorporated a few things about the company based on what I saw on the owners’ LinkedIn profiles, website, and a few articles, and even accommodated their 30 minute delay without complaint
I’m afraid that this was a case of a bad fit, and It's always a big disappointment to leave customers unhappy.
Daniel performed at Nia Centre first comedy show. He engaged with the crowd and had us laughing from the time he picked up the mic. Daniel is a must see comedian and we can't wait to watch him perform again.
Stand-Up Comedian
Witty is outstanding.
He did a Great Performance at the 2019 Real Gaindes' Ceremony & the audience was happy .
As the director of Africanish Style & "Maitre de Cérémonie" of the event, I truly recommend Witty Observational for your special occasions & events.
Great Work Witty!!
Thank you.
Best regards,
Oumar Soumaré, PMP, P.Eng.
Director of Africanish Style
https://www.africanishstyle.ca/real-gaindes-ceremony-b.php
Stand-Up Comedian
He did a great job. Everyone laughed, and he managed to keep it clean!
Comedian
Response from Witty Observational Stand Up Comedian:
Great Gig! So much fun. Thanks!
Booking Info
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 10 - 60 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: ACTRA
What to Expect
Witty observational comedian, featuring slice-of-life content, mental health, and the frustrations of life. Material can range from Corporate Clean, PG, to R Rated upon request.
About
Daniel Woodrow has made memorable appearances at Just for Laughs, JFL Vancouver, and JFL Toronto festivals. His stand up comedy has been featured on Season 4 of CBC’s New Wave Of Standup and Woodrow's can been seen on three seasons of Crave’s ‘Roast Battle Canada’ who's roast earned him a Canadian Screen Award nomination.
Drawing from his unique background to provide a fresh perspective on, mental health, therapy, his childhood, and daily life. Daniel uses his dry, witty, observational humour to discuss slice-of-life topics in a way that will make you feel like his best friend.
Additional Booking Notes
Mic, Speakers
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 30, 2024 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
| September 21, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| April 28, 2019 • 7:30pm - 7:45pm | Cultural Event |
| January 19, 2018 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Holiday Party |
Influences & Inspiration
Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Jerrod Carmichael
Setup Requirements
Mic and Speakers