For over a decade, Montreal Improv on Saint-Laurent Boulevard has been a gathering place for comedy lovers and amateur performers looking to hone their craft. Vinny François, one of the founding directors of Montreal Improv, said it was a hard decision to make, but after months without income, they had no other choice. Goldberg told CBC that Montreal Improv provided people with a launching board for their creativity. Community lives onWhile Montreal Improv hosted bilingual classes and shows, it was known as one of a handful of mainstays in the city's English-language arts scene. Montreal Improv was also known to host Fringe festival and Just For Laughs events.

Source: CBC News July 18, 2020 19:29 UTC