The Bad Dog Theatre Company Explained

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] 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.

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

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

References

• Book: Foreman, Kathleen . Martini, Clem . 1995 . Something Like a Drug: An Unauthorized Oral History of Theatresports . Red Deer Alberta . Red Deer College Press . 0-88734-918-8.
• Web site: History of the Bad Dog Theatre . The Bad Dog Theatre Company . https://web.archive.org/web/20200824053445/https://baddogtheatre.com/about-us . 2020-08-24 . 2008-10-26.

External links

• Bad Dog Theatre website

Notes and References

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