# Event Details - **Event Name**: One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Kids in the Hall founder Kevin McDonald comes to Baltimore in this special workshop where he helps participants turn premises into sketches.About this EventTickets go on sale Monday May 18th at Noon EDT! Bookmark this page!Bring your one-line comedic premise and groundbreaking comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald will help you break it down and see how it can turn into a comedy sketch. He will share insights about developing an idea into a script. This is a writing workshop - students will not improvise or perform. But they will get access to the experiences of a comedy legend to transform their ideas. After the workshop, students can write a sketch and get feedback via email from McDonald.About the instructor:Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring characters, such as the King of Empty Promises, Sir Simon Milligan, and Jerry Sizzler. McDonald went on to appear in a variety of films including Boy Meets Girl, Lilo & Stitch, “Lilo & Stitch: The Series”, and Epic Movie.On television, he has appeared on “The Martin Short Show,” “Ellen,” “That '70s Show,” “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” “NewsRadio,” “MADtv,” “Arrested Development,” and “Corner Gas.” McDonald has also done voice work for various animated series, including Nickelodeon's “Invader Zim,” “The Angry Beavers,” “Catscratch,” and “Clerks: The Animated Series.” He also played an imaginary friend named Ivan in the episode ‘Sight For Sore Eyes’ on “Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends,” appeared in the music video for "Roses" by Outkast, and made an appearance in “Tim and Eric's Awesome Show.”In 2006 McDonald hosted a CBC Television special, featuring several of Canada's best-known sketch comedy troupes. "Sketch with Kevin McDonald" won a Canadian Comedy Award (Best Taped Live Performance - The Minnesota Wrecking Crew). He was recently at the Just for Laughs Festival with the reunion of Kids in the Hall, and also with his show "Hammy and the Kids" with Craig Northey, based on his two dysfunctional families, his father ("Hammy") and the Kids in the Hall, as well as "Death Comes to Town" on CBC. Along the way, Kevin was also in the movies, Sky High and Galaxy Quest. He did his podcast from 2016 to 2020. Just recently, he and the Kids in the Hall did another season of their sketch show for Amazon Prime. He has also done a bunch of things that he forgets. And the world is better off for that.About the Venue:The Highwire Center is Highwire Improv's home base in the Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore! Part of Highlandtown Main Street and the Highlandtown Arts District, The Highwire Center is home to classes, free workshops, shows, community events, corporate training, and more! The Highwire Center is accessible, with ramp access available, an ADA restroom, and flat transit throughout the space.About Highwire Improv:Highwire Improv’s mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.Learn more at https://www.highwireimprov.com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/924dc400-55a9-11f1-b6cb-41802c899069-rimg-w925-h740-dc120f17-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/one-line-premise-with-kevin-mcdonald/100001988447997488 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, comedy, workshops, art, kids, theatre, literary-art, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-06-14T15:30:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Highwire Improv - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 161.9, max: 161.9, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Highwire Improv - **lat**: 39.2874683 - **long**: -76.56755890000001 - **full address**: Highwire Improv, 400 South Conkling Street, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/23c2ddea7d908e93139fd85bed23878212addfc98de75bfc3c7949a74c25f1ab-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfd1e31-gmir.jpg?v=1778701447 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald being held? - **A:** One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald takes place on Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Highwire Improv, 400 South Conkling Street, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald? - **A:** One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald? - **A:** One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald is organized by Highwire Improv. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** One Line Premise with Kevin McDonald is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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