G7 Presents: Conclave of Standup

Jacob Samuel is a comedic triple threat; a Juno award-winning stand-up comic, a gifted cartoonist, and a witty writer celebrated for his sharp and insightful humour. Renowned for his razor-sharp wit and keen observations, Jacob's comedy has graced top platforms including CBC, The Comedy Network, and Crave. Tune in to Sirius XM or CBC's "The Debaters" to catch his distinctive voice on the airwaves.

A staple at prestigious comedy festivals like Montreal Just for Laughs and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals, Jacob's talent shines brightly on stage. In 2021, his outstanding work earned him the coveted Juno award for "Comedy Album of the Year," solidifying his status as one of the country’s top comedians. With Jacob Samuel, expect comedy that's not only side-splitting but also remarkably imaginative and clever.

Monique Bellamy is a dynamic stand-up comedian and motivational speaker known for blending humor with powerful messages of resilience, self-love, and personal growth. With a unique ability to connect with audiences through laughter, Monique is a storyteller that inspires and entertains while encouraging people to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. After taking classes with Laughter zone Comedy, Monique's quick wit and relatable humor gained attention from local showrunners, leading to performances at venues across the Fraser Valley, placing 3rd in BC's funniest female competition, MC'ing community events, and creating content for social media. As a speaker, Monique developed curriculum for a non-profit educational society delivering mental health talks for High School students. These talks are now being viewed in over 90 countries, Monique captivates audiences by drawing on personal experiences, offering valuable insights into embracing failure, healthy relationships, and seeing the value in ourselves and those around us.

Sara is a graduate of Capilano University's musical theatre program. You may have recently seen her as Anya in Anastasia: The Musical, Betty Haynes in Theatre in the Country’s production of White Christmas, or your children may have seen her at their schools in a touring production of The Tempest in 2020 and 2022!

Taking on the mantle of playwright and producer, in 2022 she presented The Girl Next Door, a new pop-rock musical (available to stream anywhere you listen to music) which she co-wrote with Ava Maria Safai. Her latest project, a one-woman show titled Who Drinks Mocktails on the Beach?! toured to to fringe festivals across Canada in the summer of 2024 and 2025!

When not writing, you can find her online on her Dungeons and Dragons podcast and stream, Tabletop Tiddies, which is live on twitch weekly, or locally teaching pottery at Stablehands Pottery.

Cliff Prang is a professional actor, comedian, writer & producer.

He has been in love with making people laugh since birth and has a full menu of comedy options including stand up, improv, speaking, emceeing, auctioneering and delivers those services to a broad spectrum of audiences at Bars, Clubs, Schools, Churches, Fundraisers, Corporate Events, Zoom & even once at a Funeral.

Cliff's commercials can be seen on pretty much every network. He has also played roles on SuperGirl, Supernatural, Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, the INBETWEEN and ALASKA DAILY alongside 2 time Oscar Winner, Hilary Swank.

As a comic, he has shared the stage with Deborah DiGiovanni, SNL's Chris Kattan, and the late great Canadian Legend, Mike MacDonald. Reader's Digest lauds him as one of Canada's 50 Comedians to watch, but his kids find him uncool and embarrassing.