SLIDING SCALE PRICING

It’s always been important to us that the Guelph Comedy Festival reflect the incredible diverse voices in our community - both on stage and in our audience. In pursuit of that goal we have adopted a specific sliding scale model, developed by community healing practitioner Alexis J. Cunningfolk.

Below, you’ll notice a few different options when it comes to buying tickets to shows or workshops - we ask that you reflect on your own circumstances and adjust accordingly but we’ve provided some of the criteria that Alexis J. Cunningfolk’s model uses below to help guide your choice - and you can get a more detailed breakdown here.

We’ll never ask about your individual circumstance - and if attending a show still feels out of reach, please feel welcome to email us at fest@guelphcomedyfestival.com so we can work something out.

Price Point A

$30 per person

  • I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs (like food, housing, and transportation)

  • I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs

  • I have access to expendable income (this might mean you’re able to buy some fun stuff, or new clothes every month without worry)

  • I have access to financial savings

  • I can always buy new items

  • I can afford an annual vacation or to take time off

Price Point B

$20 per person

  • I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them

  • I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs

  • I am employed

  • I have some expendable income

  • I might have access to financial savings

  • I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others

  • I can take a vacation almost annually or every few years without financial burden

Price Point c

$10 per person

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & I don’t always achieve them

  • I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting basic needs

  • I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing

  • I am unemployed or underemployed

  • I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them

  • I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden