Second City’s newest sketch show delivers the laughs on the Toronto stage
If you’re looking for a great evening out, look no further than The Second City‘s Party Today (Panic Tomorrow), a new sketch revue that’s on until December 30th at their location on 51 Mercer St. That’s plenty of time to check this show out, and I recommend you do.
Ross-Ewart is a sound designer, and among many other things this show is an ode to his passion for the craft. He gives off the air of a dorky tech-guy that’s been put up in front of an audience. He opens by cracking nervous jokes and then starts monologuing while using his soundboard as an aid. Almost immediately, you’ll realize that not only is Ross-Ewart very funny, he has a lot to say Continue reading Explosions for the 21st Century (Pressgang Theatre) SummerWorks Review 2017→
Until the morning of, I didn’t realize that this was a high school production. Not that I wouldn’t see student theatre on my own time, but I’ve always felt uncomfortable at the prospect of reviewing it. However, I’m really glad to say that this production totally surpassed my expectations.
I enjoyed both of these shows, and though they were very different, I found that seeing them back-to-back made for a single cohesive experience. They both feature women of colour telling their stories, just one is in a more literal fashion.
The two unnamed characters act out scenes that may or may not be real, and the rest of this show unfolds like a long series of riddles. The entire time I was struggling to figure out what was going on, but the audience is given just enough clues to stay hooked. The resolution is both poignant and satisfying. Continue reading Moonlight After Midnight (Concrete Drops) 2017 Toronto Fringe Review→
Second City’s newest sketch show delivers the laughs on the Toronto stage
