When it comes to sketch comedy, what is the difference between a sketch and a skit?
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Penny The Wise
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Here's what I found: Skit - A short, usually comic dramatic performance or work; a theatrical sketch.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article does not cite any references or sources. (December 2006) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. "Sketch Show" redirects here. For for the British TV programme, see The Sketch Show. Sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes, or 'sketches', commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comedic actors, either on stage or through an audio or/and visual medium such as broadcasting. Often sketches are first improvised by the actors and written down based on the outcome of these improv sessions, however improvisation is not necessarily involved in all sketch comedy. skit noun A short theatrical piece within a larger production: act, sketch. See performing arts.
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It's really quite simple: there is NO difference, technically. They are synonyms. You can use one or the other and be correct. They are defined exactly the same. However, people who actually DO sketch comedy will bristle if you call it a skit. A skit reminds us of the stuff performed by amateurs at church, the Boy Scouts or in talent shows at summer camp. So perhaps it is just an attempt to separate ourselves from the campy, stupid stuff that kids do, and create an air of professionalism around what we do. Here's my definition of a "sketch": A "sketch" is more like a sitcom that only takes 5 minutes to perform. There are great characters with strong points of view, a situation that demands resolution, a heightened response, and a resolution of some sort. It's complete and self-contained. To view great sketches, visit www.friesontheside.com and look for Jeff Huit. That's me :)
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