About Us
Le Grand Yes And! is Montreal’s festival of unscripted brilliance—a joyful celebration of improv in all its forms. From fast-paced shortform to poetic longform, musical madness to genre-hopping experiments, we bring together performers and audiences for five days of spontaneous theatre, comedy, and connection. Whether you're a lifelong improviser or totally new to the scene, you'll find something to laugh at, cheer for, and be inspired by.
Who We Are
Le Grand Yes And! is organized by a passionate team of improvisers and arts lovers dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive festival from the ground up.
Board of Directors
Victor Neves Borges
Lucie Coloccia
Costantinos Tsimiklis
Team Members
Christian Henegan-Comeau
Alex Dussault
Avril Guarino
Genie Rae Flynn
Dan Fonda
Together, we say yes to creativity, collaboration, and community.
Our Mission
At Le Grand Yes And!, we believe that improvisation is more than performance—it's a practice of community, creativity, and courage.
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Our mission is to:
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Spotlight diverse voices and performance styles from all walks of life
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Encourage bold choices and joyful experimentation
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Create safer, welcoming spaces for collaboration and growth
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Support a sustainable, artist-led ecosystem for improv in Montreal and beyond
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We’re not just building a festival—we’re building a movement rooted in the spirit of yes, and.
Land Acknowledgement
Le Grand Yes And! is held in Tiohtià:ke / Montreal, which is situated on the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation. This land has long served as a meeting place for many First Nations, including the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Huron-Wendat peoples.
We acknowledge the ongoing connection of Indigenous peoples to this land and recognize our responsibility to foster respectful, inclusive, and accountable spaces for creation and community.
We invite all participants and attendees to reflect on the histories and relationships that shape the place where we gather.
Ready to say yes, and?
