DESCRIPTION
aboriginal comedian
after dinner comedian
audience participation celebrity impersonator character comedy
clean comedian
corporate entertainment emcee / host
ethnic humour
family humour
impressionist keynote entertainer keynote speaker
musical comedy
political humour
relationship humour
song parodies
Gerry Barrett, a.k.a The Big Bear, is a broadcaster and one of Canada’s favorite Aboriginal stand-up comedians.
In 2004 he made television history by performing North America’s first all Aboriginal stand-up comedy special; CBC’s Welcome to Turtle Island.
His comedy credits include performances at The Laugh Factory in Hollywood in 2004, where he showcased for the NBC network.
His own television special Aboriginal Peoples Television Network called The Big Bear Comedy Show, and appearances on First Nations communities across Canada and the US.
When he’s not on tour with his comedy Gerry "The Big Bear" Barrett is the Morning Host on Manitoba’s Aboriginal Radio Network, NCI-FM.
Testimonials
He is relaxed, funny and obviously enjoying himself. His easy laughter seduces the audience and his edgy, slightly dangerous commentary creates the necessary dynamic that a stand up must have with his audience. Winnipeg Free Press
On the evening of the performance, we found Gerry to not only be punctual, professional and naturally funny, but we also found him to be highly in tune to the likes and dislikes of the audience. His uncanny ability to read what makes an audience laugh, allowed him to gear his demeanor and material towards the audience, thus bringing him great success throughout the entire performance. Kocsis Transport
