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Want to create bolder, more committed characters in your improv scenes? Want to feel confident you can create a variety of characters all in one show? Want to practise the tips and tricks of creating and maintaining an original improvised character? Then this workshop is FOR YOU!! With award winning comedian Kirsten Rasmussen known for her larger than life characters, you will practise how to create characters through phsyicality, vocal choices and point of view. and widen your palette of characters for improvisation. Register today at the link in our bio!

In this workshop, you’ll work on initiating and successfully executing both Tagline and Fugue/Trio within your improvised musicals! Sing your own “Over the Rainbow” or “What a Wonderful World,” and blow the audience’s mind with your misfit characters singing Fugues! Switch it up and impress the audience with the variety of forms in your improvised musicals! These are song forms used in Sarah’s PRO Longform Fairy Tale and Movie Musical classes, but you can sing them anywhere! Register at the link in our bio!

Hot off the press: the newest TROUPES IMPROV show, MIKEY, is ready to take the stage by storm! May 15 & 16 marks the premiere of a brand-new longform improv format where nothing is scripted and everything is connected. From the first moment to the final beat, a cast of top-tier performers creates an entirely original show right before your eyes. Our stage. Your suggestions. A brand-new format making its debut in a performance that will only ever happen once. Don’t miss the show everyone will be talking about… MIKEY. Tickets in bio!

Game Of The Scene with Natalie Metcalfe on Saturdays at Bloor! Level up your improv with Game of the Scene, CB PRO’s performance-focused course designed to sharpen your instincts and elevate your comedic approach too all-things Game Of The Scene. Participants will train to identify, heighten, and play the “game” — the engine that drives truly memorable scenes. Through high-energy reps, targeted notes, and focused ensemble work, you’ll learn to: Spot patterns and unusual things instantly Build stronger POVs and playable character choices Heighten efficiently without losing the truth of the scene Support your scene partners while still bringing the funny This class gives you the structure and challenge of a professional rehearsal room — with the fun and support CB is known for and at the end you’ll have the option to perform in a class showcase, putting your sharpened skills in front of a live audience. Claim your spot and discover the fun, clarity, and power of truly playing the game. Classes start Saturday, register today at the link in our bio!

NEW: Stand-Up Comedy for Kids! 🎤 In this super fun course, young comedians will learn the basics of stand-up—how to come up with funny ideas, write their own jokes, tell great stories, and perform with confidence. Through games, writing exercises, and practice on the mic, kids will discover how to find the humor in everyday life and share it with an audience. Perfect for beginners, this supportive and playful class helps kids build confidence, develop their voice, improve public speaking skills, and unleash their creativity. With 6 in-person classes and a final showcase, students will get the chance to perform their own stand-up set on stage for family and friends. Whether they dream of becoming comedians or just want to laugh and have fun, this course helps kids find their funny and shine on stage! 🎤😄 Register today at the link in our bio!

Take your scene work to the next level with our Pro Scenic Improv Course at Comedy Bar Bloor!! Designed for experienced improvisers ready to challenge their creativity, enhance their presence on stage, and master the nuances of scenic improvisation by actively listening, authentically reacting and slowing down to get deliberate with their scene work. With 7 in-studio classes and 6 optional performances, you’ll leave this course with the confidence that you can always deliver a solid scene anywhere, from auditions to jams to pro shows and everything in between! 💫 Send your headshot and resume to [email protected] and apply today!

🤯 PRO HAROLD AT COMEDY BAR BLOOR! 🤯 This course is for experienced improvisers ready to sharpen their craft and go deep on longform’s most iconic structure: The Harold! Across 7 in-studio classes and 6 optional performances, students will focus exclusively on the classic Harold—learning how to build strong openings, generate recurring themes, weave callbacks, and escalate group games with confidence and clarity. You’ll strengthen your ability to create layered characters, heighten patterns, and collaborate as a cohesive ensemble within this time-tested framework. By the end of the course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of the mechanics and magic of The Harold—and the tools to perform it with precision and play. Send your headshot and resume to [email protected] to apply! Classes start soon!

NEW: PRO SHORT FORM WITH ALASTAIR FORBES!! This 7 week course delves deep into expert level hosting and playing short form improv. With 7 in-studio classes and 7 optional performances, students will gain an advanced understanding of how to host, call and play over 20 of the most common improv games as well as receive intro scripts, suggestion lists and resources they’ll use for years to come! All graduates of Pro Short Form will be invited to perform in an extended run of Comedy Bar’s GAME NIGHT! Ticket sales from Comedy Bar’s GAME NIGHT will be a 50/50 split with performers. Classes start May 10th! Send your headshot and resume to [email protected] to apply today!

I’m teaching this half day workshop this coming Sunday at @cbproto . Go to their website 2 sign up or for more info. DM me if you have any questions. The Lost Art of Playing an Object & Background Work Have you ever played a tree, someone’s hat or a cat’s tail? If the answer is no, then why not? That’s because the fantastic art of playing an object has faded from people’s game. In this workshop we’ll work on techniques to help people play both inanimate and animate objects, from clocks to birds to portraits on the wall to trees, etc. The only limit is your imagination. Do these objects talk? It depends on the scene and we’ll learn how to judge if an object should talk or not. We’ll also work on entering a scene as either someone/thing in the background and entering the scene as an additional character to help heighten the scene and keep it moving forward.

Make a night of it with NEW Studio Fridays & Studio Saturdays! Studio Fridays kick the weekend off with one of improv’s most legendary formats: The Harold. Using a single audience suggestion, our experienced performers build an entire world from scratch—characters, themes, and storylines that collide in smart, surprising, and seriously funny ways. THEN indulge in absolute comedy chaos with a variety of troupes, house teams and Jim-Jams - you’ll never know who will stop by! Studio Saturdays feature CB PRO students as they take the stage with fast-paced scenic improv, creating brand-new characters and ridiculous scenarios right before your eyes! And just when you think it can’t get bigger, we move into a fully improvised Musical Fairy Tale and Musical Movies packed with unforgettable characters, spontaneous songs, and the kind of joyful chaos that only live musical improv can deliver. Tickets are free for CB PRO students and $13 for general audiences—so grab a seat, bring a suggestion, and get ready for a night that’s as unpredictable as it is fun!! And the best part? Stick around after for our marquee shows—CB PRO students get 50% off tickets, so you can keep the night going!! 🥳

Build on your current skills by learning to tap into your authentic voice. With 7 in-studio classes, 1 noted performance and 1 showcase performance, you’ll craft original, relatable, and punchy material that reflects your unique perspective. Drill down on the nuances of comedic timing, pausing, and pacing to maximize laughter. Practice your physical and vocal delivery, including gestures, facial expressions, and vocal inflections. Edit and refine your jokes to eliminate unnecessary words and maximize comedic impact. Graduates of the PRO Stand-Up class will have priority access to perform on Comedy Bar’s HOT MIC, running Tuesdays at 8:30 PM in the Comedy Bar Danforth Studio Theatre! Register today at the link in our bio or here: https://comedybar.ca/pro-stand-up

Happy Sunday! CB Pro is giving away two tickets to see IRENE TU on April 24th at 7pm @ Comedy Bar Danforth! All you have to do to win is • FOLLOW CBPROTO • LIKE this post • Use TWO of your fave emojis • and TAG a friend you’d like to bring to Tu! Our lucky winner will be notified Thursday, April 23rd via Instagram message! One entry per person.