The Bad Dog Theatre Company is an improvisational theatre company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, established in 2003.[1][2] The theatre produces a range of shows, emphasizing short-form improv, but also exploring other improvisational techniques.

The theatre regularly hosts Theatresports shows and long form improv events like the Harold Night at the Bad Dog.[3][4] It has also introduced parody shows in Toronto, such as Hairy Patter and the Improviser's Stone.[5]

Several of the theatre's productions have been nominated for Canadian Comedy Awards, and the theatre on Danforth Avenue in Toronto has received recognition from NOW Magazine.[6]

History

The Bad Dog Theatre Company traces its roots back to 1982 as Theatresports Toronto.[7][2] The company's foundational work was influenced by director and playwright, Keith Johnstone. They presented weekly improvisational comedy shows at Harbourfront.

Notable alumni from this period include Mike Myers, Tim Sims, Bruce Hunter, and Colin Mochrie.[2]

Theatresports Toronto underwent several venue changes in the 1990s. In 2003, the organization rebranded as The Bad Dog Theatre Company.[2]

The Bad Dog Theatre Company currently provides classes and stages comedy shows in Toronto.[8][9]

Notes

  1. ↑ Wild, Stephi (September 27, 2022). "THEATRESPORTS40 Returns to The Bad Dog Theatre Company". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Our Story — Bad Dog Theatre Company - Toronto's Best Improv". Bad Dog Theatre Company. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. ↑ "About Bad Dog Theatre Company". The Improv Network. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. ↑ "It's Happening - East York". Toronto.com. 2009-07-16. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  5. ↑ Sumi, Glenn (2004-10-14). "Hairy's magical improv - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  6. ↑ "Best of Toronto : Stage". NOW Magazine. 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
  7. ↑ "Twenty Years of Great Toronto Comedy". Geeks. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  8. ↑ "Classes — Bad Dog Theatre Company - Toronto's Best Improv". Bad Dog Theatre Company. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  9. ↑ "Contact — Bad Dog Theatre Company - Toronto's Best Improv". Bad Dog Theatre Company. Retrieved 2024-01-04.

References

  • Foreman, Kathleen; Martini, Clem (1995). Something Like a Drug: An Unauthorized Oral History of Theatresports. Red Deer Alberta: Red Deer College Press. ISBN 0-88734-918-8.
  • "History of the Bad Dog Theatre". The Bad Dog Theatre Company. Archived from the original on 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2008-10-26.
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