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This winter fall in love with live comedy at Bad Dog Theatre with two completely unscripted shows, The One & HOOKUP.
The Bad Dog Theatre Company presents
THE ONE
Fridays | 8pm | January 6 to 27
Inspired by the popularity of ABC's slew of "Bachelor Nation" shows, The One is a genuine, hilarious, improvised take on the TV world of competing for love. In this improv show, characters are created on the spot from the bios of past contestants of The Bachelorette, meaning audience members can see a fresh take on some more than memorable classic players. Each week the cast creates a brand new episode in an exotic locale supplied by the audience, where the bachelorette (played by Sarah Szloboda) breaks some hearts on her journey towards love. Only one contestant will receive the final rose, and maybe even pop the question.
"Why do I love the actual show? Because it offers everything. The potential for true love, real emotion, explosive drama. It's an ideal fit for improvised comedy. For a show about romance, it's oddly funny- the producers know how to pick a perfect moment from confessionals, the dynamics between the contestants are hilarious, and the men on the show are such characters.” says director Nicole Passmore “The twists and turns of the TV show (who will get the final rose; which man is here for the wrong reasons) suit improv so well. You never know what will happen in improv, and you never *really* know what will happen on The Bachelorette."
Produced by Samuel Loeb (Bad Dog Featured Players) and Talal Itani (Bad Dog Featured Players) and featuring performers from the Bad Dog Theatre Company and Second City Toronto, this skilled cast of comedy veterans and up-and-comers includes Daniel Beirne (Fargo), Alastair Forbes (Second City Mainstage alum), Conor Bradbury (Sex T-Rex), Foad HP (winner of Absolute Comedy's "Prove You're a Comic" competition), Christian Smith (Second City HouseCo alum), Andrew Bushell (Mantown), and more.
The One
8PM | Fridays
January 6 to 27
Opening night: Friday, January 6
Students/Arts Workers $10 | Adults $15
online or in person at the box office
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
875 Bloor St. W
http://baddogtheatre.com/the-one
The Bad Dog Theatre Comedy presents
HOOKUP
10PM | Fridays | January 20 - February 24
ATTN: Singles. This winter, Bad Dog Theatre is going to hook you up!
Want to know what it would be like to date that charming stranger sitting next to you?
An annual audience smash hit, HOOKUP takes the lives, likes and dislikes, turn-ons and turn-offs of two random audience members and turns them into a fully improvised romantic comedy. You’ll hook up, break up, live the single life, and fall in love all over again without ever leaving your seat.
Directed by Paul Bates (Dan For Mayor, Illusionoid), HOOKUP features an all-star cast of some of the city’s hottest (dreamiest!) improvisers including: Christy Bruce (Blind Date), Connor Bradbury (Sex T-Rex), Jess Bryson (Rogue Fun), Nigel Downer (Second City), Alastair Forbes (Sunnyside), Jen Goodhue (Comedy Inc.), and Liz Johnston (The Show Show).
If you’re looking for love, laughter, or weekend plans - HOOKUP’s got you covered.
HOOKUP
10pm | Fridays | January 20-February 24
Opening night: Friday, January 20
Students/Arts Workers $10 | Adults $15
online or in person at the box office
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
875 Bloor St. W
2016-12-27
Toronto: Bad Dog Theatre presents two unscripted comedies – "The One" and "HOOKUP"