Velvet Squishmallow
@thevelvetduke.bsky.social
Velvet (they/them) Creative (creator, producer), Facilitator (disrupting Anti-Black racism, improv), and Chaos Muppet.
Shows: I Scream, You Scream... Justice. Amuse Bouche Variety, Heist Social Club, All Request Radio.
Member of Black Pledge Collective
Shows: I Scream, You Scream... Justice. Amuse Bouche Variety, Heist Social Club, All Request Radio.
Member of Black Pledge Collective
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!" Review
"Audiences will enjoy this fresh take on puppetry as it addresses themes of transformative justice as well as Black and queer identity." apt613
apt613.ca/fringe-2025-...
"Audiences will enjoy this fresh take on puppetry as it addresses themes of transformative justice as well as Black and queer identity." apt613
apt613.ca/fringe-2025-...
June 15, 2025 at 1:18 AM
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!" Review
"Audiences will enjoy this fresh take on puppetry as it addresses themes of transformative justice as well as Black and queer identity." apt613
apt613.ca/fringe-2025-...
"Audiences will enjoy this fresh take on puppetry as it addresses themes of transformative justice as well as Black and queer identity." apt613
apt613.ca/fringe-2025-...
Draft thoughts as part of my Creator/ Director's Message
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!" is a puppet show to 'walking the walk' without colonial shame-blame
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!" is a puppet show to 'walking the walk' without colonial shame-blame
June 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Draft thoughts as part of my Creator/ Director's Message
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!" is a puppet show to 'walking the walk' without colonial shame-blame
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!" is a puppet show to 'walking the walk' without colonial shame-blame
Excited and all the other big feelings for this new show in 10 days
I Scream, You Scream... Justice!
#OttawaFringe
I Scream, You Scream... Justice!
#OttawaFringe
June 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Excited and all the other big feelings for this new show in 10 days
I Scream, You Scream... Justice!
#OttawaFringe
I Scream, You Scream... Justice!
#OttawaFringe
Where we are, where we're headed
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!"
Puppets, Songs, and Sass
Serving laughs for the entire family
ottawafringe.com/show/i-screa...
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!"
Puppets, Songs, and Sass
Serving laughs for the entire family
ottawafringe.com/show/i-screa...
May 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Where we are, where we're headed
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!"
Puppets, Songs, and Sass
Serving laughs for the entire family
ottawafringe.com/show/i-screa...
"I Scream, You Scream... Justice!"
Puppets, Songs, and Sass
Serving laughs for the entire family
ottawafringe.com/show/i-screa...
I Scream, You Scream… Justice premieres in five weeks!
Think “Mr. Dressup”, “The Muppet Show”, and “Degrassi” remixed for 2025
Think “Mr. Dressup”, “The Muppet Show”, and “Degrassi” remixed for 2025
May 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I Scream, You Scream… Justice premieres in five weeks!
Think “Mr. Dressup”, “The Muppet Show”, and “Degrassi” remixed for 2025
Think “Mr. Dressup”, “The Muppet Show”, and “Degrassi” remixed for 2025
Velvet smells their performance flowers #propellerdance
April 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Velvet smells their performance flowers #propellerdance
As a trans person,
you don't transition to
become someone else.
You transition to
stop pretending that
you are someone else.
you don't transition to
become someone else.
You transition to
stop pretending that
you are someone else.
April 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
As a trans person,
you don't transition to
become someone else.
You transition to
stop pretending that
you are someone else.
you don't transition to
become someone else.
You transition to
stop pretending that
you are someone else.
About last night
Wayward Improv Theatre "Ottawa Secrets" show
Photo of the cast acting up on stage by Pallavi
Wayward Improv Theatre "Ottawa Secrets" show
Photo of the cast acting up on stage by Pallavi
April 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
About last night
Wayward Improv Theatre "Ottawa Secrets" show
Photo of the cast acting up on stage by Pallavi
Wayward Improv Theatre "Ottawa Secrets" show
Photo of the cast acting up on stage by Pallavi
I'm the MC for this long weekend edition of Amuse Bouche Variety, bringing standup and improv to the mix!
#MaskMandatory #COVIDSafer #Comedy #Ottawa
#MaskMandatory #COVIDSafer #Comedy #Ottawa
April 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I'm the MC for this long weekend edition of Amuse Bouche Variety, bringing standup and improv to the mix!
#MaskMandatory #COVIDSafer #Comedy #Ottawa
#MaskMandatory #COVIDSafer #Comedy #Ottawa
Amuse Bouche Variety returns this Friday night at Arts Court
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time
Headliner Alex Callahan
MC Laura-Lee Balkwill
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#MaskMandatory #Comedy
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time
Headliner Alex Callahan
MC Laura-Lee Balkwill
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#MaskMandatory #Comedy
March 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Amuse Bouche Variety returns this Friday night at Arts Court
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time
Headliner Alex Callahan
MC Laura-Lee Balkwill
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#MaskMandatory #Comedy
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time
Headliner Alex Callahan
MC Laura-Lee Balkwill
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#MaskMandatory #Comedy
Amuse Bouche Variety
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time! Comedians bring their new and tried-and-true comedic material to win the audience’s affection and a chance to headline a future show!
#Ottawa #comedy #sketch #standup #improv #ThingsToDoOttawa #COVIDSaferComedy
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time! Comedians bring their new and tried-and-true comedic material to win the audience’s affection and a chance to headline a future show!
#Ottawa #comedy #sketch #standup #improv #ThingsToDoOttawa #COVIDSaferComedy
March 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Amuse Bouche Variety
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time! Comedians bring their new and tried-and-true comedic material to win the audience’s affection and a chance to headline a future show!
#Ottawa #comedy #sketch #standup #improv #ThingsToDoOttawa #COVIDSaferComedy
A comedy show where the audience decides who gets more stage time! Comedians bring their new and tried-and-true comedic material to win the audience’s affection and a chance to headline a future show!
#Ottawa #comedy #sketch #standup #improv #ThingsToDoOttawa #COVIDSaferComedy
Throwback to a weekend in Montréal with Black Pledge Canada
March 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Throwback to a weekend in Montréal with Black Pledge Canada
Fingers crossed that the Hellscape will still have safe havens then
Referral program (receive a $150 discount, Velvet receives a $100 credit)
If you're
1) new to Vintage Improv Festival
2) fully paying participant
3) mention Velvet in your initial registration process
vintageimprov.org/festival/
Referral program (receive a $150 discount, Velvet receives a $100 credit)
If you're
1) new to Vintage Improv Festival
2) fully paying participant
3) mention Velvet in your initial registration process
vintageimprov.org/festival/
March 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Fingers crossed that the Hellscape will still have safe havens then
Referral program (receive a $150 discount, Velvet receives a $100 credit)
If you're
1) new to Vintage Improv Festival
2) fully paying participant
3) mention Velvet in your initial registration process
vintageimprov.org/festival/
Referral program (receive a $150 discount, Velvet receives a $100 credit)
If you're
1) new to Vintage Improv Festival
2) fully paying participant
3) mention Velvet in your initial registration process
vintageimprov.org/festival/
Dangerous Curves Burlesque returns to the NAC for a Valentine's show (Feb 14)
I'm delighted to MC their show for the first time! MC stands for Mostly Crooning, probably
Tickets: nac-cna.ca/en/event/38114
📸 @stoo.ca Photography
I'm delighted to MC their show for the first time! MC stands for Mostly Crooning, probably
Tickets: nac-cna.ca/en/event/38114
📸 @stoo.ca Photography
February 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Dangerous Curves Burlesque returns to the NAC for a Valentine's show (Feb 14)
I'm delighted to MC their show for the first time! MC stands for Mostly Crooning, probably
Tickets: nac-cna.ca/en/event/38114
📸 @stoo.ca Photography
I'm delighted to MC their show for the first time! MC stands for Mostly Crooning, probably
Tickets: nac-cna.ca/en/event/38114
📸 @stoo.ca Photography
Amuse Bouche Variety seeks You! Comedians of all flavours are welcome to compete. Four dates to choose. Shows are mask mandatory for performers and audience #Ottawa #comedy #COVIDSafer
More details in the Google form
forms.gle/vpBqxuSG3yji...
More details in the Google form
forms.gle/vpBqxuSG3yji...
January 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Amuse Bouche Variety seeks You! Comedians of all flavours are welcome to compete. Four dates to choose. Shows are mask mandatory for performers and audience #Ottawa #comedy #COVIDSafer
More details in the Google form
forms.gle/vpBqxuSG3yji...
More details in the Google form
forms.gle/vpBqxuSG3yji...
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
December 29, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Without downloading any new pics, what’s your energy going into 2025?
UnPopular, Dec 21st
Its like caroling... or no, it's like after karaoke, where we're singing with our full chest and less care about accuracy
unPopular sing-along -- All Request Radio, Musical Improv Comedy, In Person, #Ottawa
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
Its like caroling... or no, it's like after karaoke, where we're singing with our full chest and less care about accuracy
unPopular sing-along -- All Request Radio, Musical Improv Comedy, In Person, #Ottawa
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
December 7, 2024 at 11:04 PM
UnPopular, Dec 21st
Its like caroling... or no, it's like after karaoke, where we're singing with our full chest and less care about accuracy
unPopular sing-along -- All Request Radio, Musical Improv Comedy, In Person, #Ottawa
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
Its like caroling... or no, it's like after karaoke, where we're singing with our full chest and less care about accuracy
unPopular sing-along -- All Request Radio, Musical Improv Comedy, In Person, #Ottawa
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
Sunny rage not even faked since Sugar Ray is blaring behind me
November 21, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Sunny rage not even faked since Sugar Ray is blaring behind me
All Request Radio returns Saturday, November 23
Making up lyrics to your made up song titles!
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#Ottawa #SignalBoost
Making up lyrics to your made up song titles!
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#Ottawa #SignalBoost
November 18, 2024 at 4:09 AM
All Request Radio returns Saturday, November 23
Making up lyrics to your made up song titles!
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#Ottawa #SignalBoost
Making up lyrics to your made up song titles!
tickettailor.com/events/vdp/1...
#Ottawa #SignalBoost
(OTTAWA) Small Fish Show New Years Eve (Dec 31)
It's a great variety show with stand up, musical improv (me), drag, clown, sketches...
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/small-fish...
It's a great variety show with stand up, musical improv (me), drag, clown, sketches...
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/small-fish...
December 21, 2023 at 7:33 AM
(OTTAWA) Small Fish Show New Years Eve (Dec 31)
It's a great variety show with stand up, musical improv (me), drag, clown, sketches...
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/small-fish...
It's a great variety show with stand up, musical improv (me), drag, clown, sketches...
Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/small-fish...