A sample of past performances from the Velvet Duke. Looking for the listing of Velvet’s Theatrical Innovations instead?
All Request Radio
Performed two All Request Radio shows at First Public School, split between the k-3 and 4-6 demographic
Velvet showcased All Request Radio at the Baltimore Improv Festival (August 2023) and the Impride Festival (June 2023) in San Diego
With ASL-English Interpretation for both festival runs, Velvet created 80 songs in the full theatrical production at the Ottawa Fringe Festival (June 2023) and another 80 songs at the Halifax Fringe Festival (September 2023). Velvet hosted the Ottawa Fringe Festival’s first ever Black Out Night
Velvet performed the beta version at the Fresh Meat Festival (October 2022), including a projected Top 10 list and online submission form. The show was a fan favourite with over 150 audience submissions!
Toronto Pride Festival (June 2022)
Overdude jammed improvised rock’n’roll as part of the Mandy Goodhandy & Friends concert
(Re)Tired Magical Black Man
Velvet toured (Re)Tired Magical Black Man to the Halifax Fringe Festival (September 2022)! Winner: “Most Accessible Show” and Velvet received the national 2022 “Emerging Artist” award from JRG Society for the Arts
Velvet created, produced, and premiered (Re)Tired Magical Black Man — a magical caper to steal World Peace — at the Ottawa Fringe Festival (June 2022)! Winner: “Emerging Artist”
Luminato Festival (June 2022)
Velvet joined the Luminato Late Night Cabaret with their “All Request Radio” musical format
Djinn Joint
Velvet created, produced and performed Djinn Joint — a magical, audience interactive digital event commissioned by the Toronto Fringe — at the The Primetime Festival (November 2021).
Velvet Duke’s Family Friendly Comedy Concert (September 2021)
Hosted and performed three original (improvised) songs as part of the 2021 Virtual Queen West Arts Crawl; Contracted comedians Surer Qaly and Coko & Daphney to join Velvet!
Personal Demon Hunter
Personal Demon Hunter was critically received; produced, written and performed by Velvet Duke at both the Toronto Fringe Festival & Victoria Fringe Festival (2019). It spawned the sequel: Personal Demon Hunter: Divine & Conquer on the FringeLiveStream channel (2020)
Interviews & Appearances
2021 Interviews
- Yes But Why? (Amy Jordan) “Connecting with an audience and doing what you love!”
- Improv Interviews (Margot Escott) “Empowers through improv”
- Improv Discussion and Resources (Chris Griswold) “Why NOT The Netherlands?”
- Creative Confessional’s (Kelly Taylor, Maddie Rose) “Digital tools to engage audiences”
Other Guest Podcast Appearances
- “Volcanoes” (E191) The Big Fib
- My First Trek (Mark DeBonis) “Embracing your inner Trekkie”
- “Disappear” Break A Wish
- “Visit aliens or have the aliens come to us” Break A Wish
- Velvet is a regular contributor with the Terrible Warriors (Justin Ecock)
- Erotic Star Wars fan fiction and Pen is Mightier (Paul JP)
Voiceover
- Velvet conceptualized, wrote and voiced the sketch commercial “AR U Ready” (“Larry’s Got Mail” episode, The Plop)
- Velvet voiced four Shortest Story: The Cave, The Road Less Travelled, Reef of Wishes, Town With No Name
- Velvet provided narration for Weekend Rental – Star Trek The Next Generation NES (Mako Powered – Dr. Chris Alton) (Testimonial)
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