Glendale International Fringe Festival · 2027
Sketchy Women
February 12–28 · Admission free
An Hour of Bite-Sized Comedy
Presented by Sketchy Women
Fast, funny, and a little bit unhinged, Sketchy Women is an hour of original sketch comedy created entirely by women. Think Saturday Night Live, but live, with brand-new characters, unexpected situations, and a rapid-fire series of bite-sized comedy sketches.
No audience participation. No awkward crowd work. No airline-food jokes (probably). Just smart, silly, character-driven comedy from an Arizona-based ensemble of writers and performers.
Performance Schedule
Friday, February 12 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 13 – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, February 17 – 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 18 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 20 – 1:00 PM
Monday, February 22 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 24 – 12:00 PM
Thursday, February 25 – 6:00 PM
Saturday, February 27 – 3:00 PM
Sunday, February 28 – 3:00 PM
All performances are free as part of the inaugural Glendale International Fringe Festival.
At a Glance
Genre: Sketch Comedy
Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Audience: Mature audiences (teens may be okay). Not suitable for young children.
Admission: Free
Venue: Glendale Foothills Library
About the Production
Every sketch is a brand-new world.
From unforgettable characters and outrageous situations to clever observations and delightfully unexpected twists, Sketchy Women delivers an hour of original live sketch comedy that’s fast-paced, fearless, and full of surprises. Each sketch stands on its own, creating a lively mix of satire, absurdity, and character-driven humor that keeps audiences laughing from beginning to end.
Whether you’ve loved sketch comedy for years or are discovering it for the first time, Sketchy Women offers a fresh collection of original work created by Arizona artists who know that sometimes the funniest moments come from the most unexpected places.
About Sketchy Women
Sketchy Women is an Arizona collective of female-identifying comedy writers, performers, and directors dedicated to creating original live sketch comedy.
Collectively, the company has spent more than a century writing, performing, directing, and making audiences laugh. Beyond comedy, their shared skill set includes walking in heels, operating power tools, and patiently explaining the difference between improv and sketch comedy.
Creative Team
Created, written, and directed collaboratively by the cast.
Writers:
Jen Gantwerker
Layla Amerson
Additional writers to be announced.
Cast
Cast to be announced.
Confirmed Performer:
Jen Gantwerker
Recognition
Members of the company received the Best Ensemble Award at the 2024 Tucson Fringe Festival.
Follow
Instagram & Facebook: @jengantwerker
Content Information
This production contains adult language and situations. Additional content advisories may be added as the show is finalized.
Part of the Glendale International Fringe Festival
Comedy reminds us that laughter is one of the ways we make sense of the world together. Through original characters, sharp observations, and joyful absurdity, Sketchy Women celebrates the humor found in everyday life while showcasing the creativity of Arizona’s vibrant community of comedy artists.
The Glendale International Fringe Festival celebrates independent artists whose work invites audiences into meaningful encounters with complex ideas, bold storytelling, and artistic discovery.
Admission to every GIFF performance is free.