New Sketch Comedy Group “Los Esketchis” to Debut at NYC SketchFest
New York City’s annual sketch comedy festival, NYC SketchFest, will host the premiere of “Los Esketchis,” a new group celebrating Latin American culture, this Saturday.
“Los Esketchis” is a comedic sketch group dedicated to exploring the complexities of Latin American culture through humor, seamlessly blending English, Spanish, and Spanglish. The group features Alysa Browne (New York Comedy Festival), Ray Cordova (Astronomy Club, Netflix), Miguel Fernandez (Magnet Theater), Mariel Grullon (Upright Citizen Brigade), Carmen Mendoza (Law & Order: Organized Crime, NBC), and YaYa Vargas (The Muny). The festival, a key event for emerging comedic talent, provides a platform for diverse voices in the comedy scene.
Audiences can expect a performance filled with relatable and authentic humor, as “Los Esketchis” aim to deliver punchlines that resonate across languages. Their debut performance is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th, at 5:30 p.m. at The People’s Improv Theater, located at 154 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001. Tickets are available online.
NYC SketchFest ‘25 runs from October 16th through October 19th, showcasing a range of sketch comedy groups. Festival organizers anticipate strong attendance for “Los Esketchis” given the growing demand for diverse representation in comedy, and encourage attendees to purchase tickets in advance.
