Finances of comedy! Things are going well and its founding president, Sylvain Parent-Bedard, says he is ready to help artists, employees and organizations affected by the crisis that has hit Just for Laughs.
“we [ComediHa!] We have no debt. Over the past 25 years, we have made it our mission to manage our finances in a healthy and responsible manner. Newspaper“, referring to the group's multi-million dollar debt just for fun.
“In a crisis situation like this, support, mutual assistance and listening are very important; if artists, performance halls, staff or broadcasters need help, we will listen, but first, we will take the time to analyze everything carefully,” continues the man who says he Sad about the situation his friends and fellow Justice are in. For the laughing group they find themselves.
At the helm of the festival, which has achieved great success in Quebec, Mr. Parent-Bedard has never hidden his intention to expand his activities to Montreal. However, he believes it is still too early to comment on the consequences of the crisis at Just for Laughs for his organization.
“For now, we'll focus on what we do best: a comedy festival in Quebec City,” he says. “The world of comedy is full of talent in Quebec, and we should not doubt that […] We want to continue to strengthen ourselves as an important player in this sector and, thanks to our ability to take risks, we want to continue our growth.
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