Chris Borger and Julian Faid do Crowd Work
We stole the moment stand-ups go off script to riff with the crowd and handed it to two of the city’s quickest improvisers. That’s Crowd Work. No script. All punchlines. Inspired by you.
There is not a single dull moment in the Chris Borger and Julian Faid improv show. From the moment they hit the stage, I couldn’t stop smiling. The entire room kept absolutely erupting with laughter. It was one of those rare shows where you genuinely forget to breathe because you’re laughing so hard. (I even forgot to take notes for my review till halfway through because of how addicting this show is).
It's borderline impossible to believe these scenes aren’t scripted. Every moment was quick, clever, and effortlessly smooth. Chris and Julian shifted between wildly different characters with seamless, convincing, and hilarious transitions. The depth they brought to each character was genuinely impressive. With just a few simple questions, they turned audience answers into scenes full of humor and creativity.
The chemistry between these two is unbreakable. They play off each other so naturally and it genuinely feels like they are having as much fun performing as we are watching. This show is an absolute must-see. I was genuinely in tears from laughing and already want to go back again.
LOL'd the whole time. Crowd Work is proof you only need two of Edmonton's best improvisers and a few random details from audience members to create a packed hour of laughs. The were clever callbacks. There were acrobatic feats. There was an improvised rap! These two are supremely talented at what they do. Go check it out for a guaranteed good time.