Events & Workshops

Laughter Heals Better Than Ginger Ale: Comedic Writing with a Standup Comedian

The SWG welcomes writer and comedian Cheyenna Sapp and host Jennifer Dawn Bishop! Cheyenna will share the behind-the-scenes look at how Nehiyaw comedian turns lived experience into laugh-out-loud comedy. From stand-up comedy jokes to theatre, tv and film. She will share how humour heals, jokes land and why laughter might just be the best medicine we’ve got!

To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AELUPNinTJ6yTXd6_3cUeA

Presenter:

Cheyenna "Shy" Sapp is a Nehiyaw actor, comedian, and emerging writer from Little Pine First Nation, SK, in Treaty 6 Territory. A bold and captivating performer, she has toured across Canada, the U.S., and Aotearoa, headlining the Indig-E Girl Comedy Showcase and performing at the Saskatoon, Vancouver, and Wellington Fringe Festivals, as well as numerous community and corporate events. In 2025, she performed in the Winnipeg Comedy Festival galas Maybe It’s Me and Bannock Bums, showcasing her sharp, self-aware comedy on national TV. Shy is best known for her role on the hit CTV sitcom Acting Good, which was nominated for Best Comedic Ensemble at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. As a writer, Shy recently completed a three-act play with the Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre’s New Voices program, and her new comedy play This Is It is set for production with 25th Street Theatre in 2026. Her theatre credits include Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibwe Rebellion, Mary of Patuanak, and Baba and the Gift of the Kokum Scarf, which she also co-wrote. With biting humour, undeniable stage presence, and a voice rooted in community and culture, Shy is a rising force in comedy and storytelling.

Host:

Jennifer Dawn Bishop is a Metis artist from Treaty Six Territory. She is an actor, playwright, and director. Her first introduction into theatre was at age 13 in the first Circle of Voices Program back in 1999 through GTNT, formerly SNTC. Many moons later, Jennifer became GTNT’s Artistic Director from 2017-2024, and although she has transitioned out of her role, her love and belief in GTNT will always hold a special place in her heart and is still a second home to her. Over the years, Jennifer has been in over 30 productions and various projects in theatre and film.

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