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Bad Dog Academy Showcase
Watch our talented Studio Series Students do Their Thing! This hilarious showcases features performances by Alessandra Vite's Sketch Studio 3 + Alfred Chow's Thematic Studio 2 Classes!
Bad Dog bucket show
It's Sweet Sweet Wednesday!
Check out our bi-weekly drop-in show!
Bad Dog Theatre is thrilled to partner with Sweet Action Theatre to bring you THE BUCKET SHOW. All are welcome to come by for a chance to try improv live on-stage (or watch the unscripted hilarity as an audience member).
PWYC
Time of My Life
ONE NIGHT ONLY! See me in Toronto before I take my show to the Edmonton Fringe Festival the following week.
Antonio's quest for happiness unfolds through relationships, life's twists, and comedic moments. A coming-of-age tale of self-discovery, sexual identity, love, loss, and a passion for Italian cuisine--sprinkled with laughter and the aroma of Mama's homemade pasta.
One Board Man
One Board Man
John Gallagher Portero is a lonely man. He's in a new country and he has no one to play with. Except for maybe the audience?
One Board Man is one mans obsession with play. A fully interactive improvised story, mixed with absurdist comedy, and questionable illustrations.
One Board Man has been performed at the Nottingham Comedy Festival, Amsterdam Improv Festival, and the Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, along with numerous show runs in Bristol and London, UK.
"One of the most unique shows I've ever seen."- Broadway Baby
Opening
Jenna Shows: Or The Autist Prepares
Walking Jukebox musical and Anglophiliac Jenna Shows (and tells?) clown-based solo improv that playfully delves into the intricacies of late-diagnosed neurodivergence.
Open Stage Night
Open Stage Night is Here!
Free, no tickets.
Join us for an evening of laughter, creativity, and surprise at the Open Stage Night! It’s like an open mic for comics, just instead of a microphone we’re opening up the entire stage for ridiculousness to occur. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your silliest, most whimsical acts. From playful antics to heartwarming stories, clown, bouffon, improv, and all other performance artists, we want to see what you're working on!
Up to 10 minutes of stage time for each performer. List will be posted at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:15pm.
Not just for performers! Come out to watch the show, see some fresh acts, and laugh at the hilarity that will ensue. Ridiculousness is almost guaranteed to occur!
Krystal and Friends Variety Show
Hi everyone, it’s me Krystal.
I’am doing a show that I’am creating with my performers this AUGEST on the 23rd at the sweet action theater. I’ll be doing a comedy set and the other performers will do there performance including my girlfriends Original music from her guitar. It’s going to be a really fun night and i’am publicizing this. The doors will be open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00. This show there will be no tickets on sale. It is pay as you can where you can put your money in a box outside of the theater.
If you’re traveling by transit, traveling by car or Uber. The address is at 180 Shaw Street. If you’re traveling on transit. I’ll tell you how you get there. Go west to Ossington subway station, catch the 63 bus and get off at Argyle. I would love to see you all at this performance that I’m doing with my other performers
WHAT: an inclusive comedy variety show spotlighting the talent of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities featuring: Music, Puppetry & Comedy
STARRING WHO: DramaWay community members: Krystal Hope, Andrew Chapman, Ben Clement & Morgan Joy
WHEN: Sat Aug 23 !
WHAT TIME: show at 7pm
WHERE: Sweet Action Theatre, 180 Shaw
HOW MUCH: Pay What You Can (suggestion of $5-$10)
Page to Stage Showcase
For 6 weeks artists in James Gang's Page to Stage classes have used there lived experience as inspiration to create solo works that are vulnerable, powerful, stirring and hilarious. Bear witness as they bare their souls.
Featuring :
David Ackerman
Stephanie Fowler
Mihnea Galeteanu
Arif Noorani
John Portero
Robin Richardson
Tamara Robert
Yijia Shao
Phoebe Taylor
Jenny Whyte
Randall Willis
Mathemagician
The Mathemagician (work in progress)
Friday July 25, 2025
9 p.m.
Sweet Action Theatre
FREE (donations welcome)
Ring the bell in the old tower! The Mathemagician has made a new discovery! Join the greatest scholar in the land as he contends with the unsolvable questions of the universe using peculiar devices, mystical practices, and a dash of rational thought. This show is a ridiculous physical comedy that can be enjoyed by scholars and simpletons alike.
This is a work-in-progress show to help Emily prepare The Mathemagician for her run at Edinburgh Fringe in August! All encouragement and support (financial or otherwise) gratefully accepted!
Slugs: Edinburgh Preview
It’s about nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
We promise.
For tonight, we are free.
From the creators of 2023’s cult-hit “CREEPY BOYS” (★★★★ Fest Mag, ★★★★★ Somewhere for Us, ★★★★★ InDaily, ★★★★★ Why Now, ★★★★ To Do List, ★★★★ British Theatre Guide)
Join us for a technocolour acid trip where you’ll meet puppet Joni Mitchell, a two-person horse and every body part we have.
A techno-punk concert, a play, a clown show, a basement puppet nightmare all rolled into one, SLUGS is about trying to have a good time while the world burns.
Don’t miss this bizarre, genre-defying new work before it heads off to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Content Warnings:
Flashing lights, Audience participation, Full Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, Use of prop firearms
Slugs: Edinburgh Preview
It’s about nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing.
We promise.
For tonight, we are free.
From the creators of 2023’s cult-hit “CREEPY BOYS” (★★★★ Fest Mag, ★★★★★ Somewhere for Us, ★★★★★ InDaily, ★★★★★ Why Now, ★★★★ To Do List, ★★★★ British Theatre Guide)
Join us for a technocolour acid trip where you’ll meet puppet Joni Mitchell, a two-person horse and every body part we have.
A techno-punk concert, a play, a clown show, a basement puppet nightmare all rolled into one, SLUGS is about trying to have a good time while the world burns.
Don’t miss this bizarre, genre-defying new work before it heads off to the Edinburgh Fringe.
Content Warnings:
Flashing lights, Audience participation, Full Nudity, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing, Use of prop firearms
Bad Dog Academy Showcase
Grad Showcase - Vampire Bait Presents: The Harold
A Harold Studio Series Grad Showcase created and performed by:
Dhanu Chinniah
MJ Asuza
Sunny Gill
Carol Ruiz
Jameel Abdulrehman
Jorge Moreira
Ben Mayer-Goodman
Alexandra Kubica
Janek Gonsalkorale
Directed by Alex Tindal
With Performances by Alessandra Vite's Sketch Studio Series 3 and Alex Tindal's Harold Studio Series 1 Classes
Page to Stage: Motion & Emotion
From Page to Stage: Motion & Emotion
Perhaps you love the Moth, or Risk, or This American Life or any of the hundreds of storytelling podcasts out there. Perhaps you’ve read every David Sedaris book in the library and captivated by tales that speak to the quirkiness of humanity. Perhaps you’ve seen a dozen solo shows and thought, “Goddammit, I’d love to do that!” This is the class where YOU do THAT.
Each class, you’ll bring in a story you’ve been working on, and together, we’ll explore the richness of your work for story threads to expand upon. We’ll peel back layers to find the hidden complexity and nuance. We’ll use your strengths and unique abilities to tell the story in a way only you could tell it. Finally, we’ll get your story show-ready for a class showcase.
Prerequisite: None.
What You’ll Learn
• How to expand and edit.
• How to embody your storytelling.
• How to compel through use of voice.
• How to breathe life into your characters.
• How to make your piece uniquely YOU!
What You’ll Get
• A classes capped at 12 (minimum 6).
• 6, 3-hour classes
• A 7 minute - performance piece of your own creation.
• A showcase performance featuring your work.
When?
• Mondays, 6 – 9PM | June 9th – July 21st, 2025
(no class June 30th)
• SHOW: Monday July 28th,, 7PM
Where?
• The Sweet Action Theatre Company
180 Shaw Street, Unit 106
How Much?
• $300 + HST before May 15th
(then $350 +HST)
What Next?
• Pay by eTransfer to reserve your spot today:
jamesmichaelgangl@gmail.com
About Your Instructor
James Gangl won the Ed Mirvish Award for Entrepreneurship and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best One Person Show for his first solo show, Sex, Religion & Other Hang-ups. James has since written four solo shows and his work been Heldover at The Edmonton Fringe Festival, featured at Intrepid Theatre’s UNO Fest in Victoria and at the United Solo Festival in New York City. James is a Moth storyslam winner and performed at the Moth Grand Slam in Los Angeles. James currently teaches at the legendary Second City in Toronto.
James’ recent TV credits include Saved by The Bell (NBC Peacock), Workin’ Moms (Netflix), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), and the and the newly released, Jane (Apple+). James also writes for some of your kid’s favourite TV shows including Odd Squad, the 2-time Daytime Emmy Award Winner for Best Children’s Show.
When James isn’t writing and performing, he is a Therapist in Training at the Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy and is a peer-to-peer support facilitator at The Gatehouse, an organization dedicated to serving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Bitters
$10 (PWYC)
Bitters is an alternative folk band from Windsor, Ontario, Canada comprised of River Bourque, Jeremy Burke, Cavelle Doucet-lefebvre, Dylan Iannicello, Graham Venney, and Tim Maitland.
Open Stage Night
Open Stage Night is Here!
Free, no tickets.
Join us for an evening of laughter, creativity, and surprise at the Open Stage Night! It’s like an open mic for comics, just instead of a microphone we’re opening up the entire stage for ridiculousness to occur. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your silliest, most whimsical acts. From playful antics to heartwarming stories, clown, bouffon, improv, and all other performance artists, we want to see what you're working on!
Up to 10 minutes of stage time for each performer. List will be posted at 9:00 pm, show starts at 9:15pm.
Not just for performers! Come out to watch the show, see some fresh acts, and laugh at the hilarity that will ensue. Ridiculousness is almost guaranteed to occur!
bucket show
It's Sweet Sweet Wednesday!
Check out our bi-weekly drop-in show!
Bad Dog Theatre is thrilled to partner with Sweet Action Theatre to bring you THE BUCKET SHOW. All are welcome to come by for a chance to try improv live on-stage (or watch the unscripted hilarity as an audience member).
PWYC
Bad Dog Academy Showcase
Grad Showcase - Vampire Bait Presents: The Harold
A Harold Studio Series Grad Showcase created and performed by:
Dhanu Chinniah
MJ Asuza
Sunny Gill
Carol Ruiz
Jameel Abdulrehman
Jorge Moreira
Ben Mayer-Goodman
Alexandra Kubica
Janek Gonsalkorale
Directed by Alex Tindal
With Performances by Sweet Sweet Harold Friends
Tight Five
This cabaret-style event will bring you five-minute acts back to back to back on one very silly Tuesday night as comedians, singers, musicians, clowns, and actors take the stage.
This month’s lineup!
- Glinda Mercury
- Rakhee Morzaria
- Siva Pemmasani
- Anna Tierney as Stanley Manly-Hopkins
- Mark Terrett
- Asia Sparkles
- Leelee Grunow
Co-hosted by Bryn McAuley and Amy Keating, who will guide you through a dizzying display of tomfoolery onstage.
Sweet Action Theatre is Toronto's one and only dedicated clown theatre. Tight Five is unsuitable for kiddos! 18+
Page to Stage: Motion & Emotion
From Page to Stage: Motion & Emotion
Perhaps you love the Moth, or Risk, or This American Life or any of the hundreds of storytelling podcasts out there. Perhaps you’ve read every David Sedaris book in the library and captivated by tales that speak to the quirkiness of humanity. Perhaps you’ve seen a dozen solo shows and thought, “Goddammit, I’d love to do that!” This is the class where YOU do THAT.
Each class, you’ll bring in a story you’ve been working on, and together, we’ll explore the richness of your work for story threads to expand upon. We’ll peel back layers to find the hidden complexity and nuance. We’ll use your strengths and unique abilities to tell the story in a way only you could tell it. Finally, we’ll get your story show-ready for a class showcase.
Prerequisite: None.
What You’ll Learn
• How to expand and edit.
• How to embody your storytelling.
• How to compel through use of voice.
• How to breathe life into your characters.
• How to make your piece uniquely YOU!
What You’ll Get
• A classes capped at 12 (minimum 6).
• 6, 3-hour classes
• A 7 minute - performance piece of your own creation.
• A showcase performance featuring your work.
When?
• Mondays, 6 – 9PM | June 9th – July 21st, 2025
(no class June 30th)
• SHOW: Monday July 28th,, 7PM
Where?
• The Sweet Action Theatre Company
180 Shaw Street, Unit 106
How Much?
• $300 + HST before May 15th
(then $350 +HST)
What Next?
• Pay by eTransfer to reserve your spot today:
jamesmichaelgangl@gmail.com
About Your Instructor
James Gangl won the Ed Mirvish Award for Entrepreneurship and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best One Person Show for his first solo show, Sex, Religion & Other Hang-ups. James has since written four solo shows and his work been Heldover at The Edmonton Fringe Festival, featured at Intrepid Theatre’s UNO Fest in Victoria and at the United Solo Festival in New York City. James is a Moth storyslam winner and performed at the Moth Grand Slam in Los Angeles. James currently teaches at the legendary Second City in Toronto.
James’ recent TV credits include Saved by The Bell (NBC Peacock), Workin’ Moms (Netflix), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), and the and the newly released, Jane (Apple+). James also writes for some of your kid’s favourite TV shows including Odd Squad, the 2-time Daytime Emmy Award Winner for Best Children’s Show.
When James isn’t writing and performing, he is a Therapist in Training at the Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy and is a peer-to-peer support facilitator at The Gatehouse, an organization dedicated to serving adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.