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