See Tyra Banda in "Swipes Right: Hard Launch!" Tyra is a Queer Black artist based in Toronto, Ontario. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, she got her first taste of Theatre when she pursued a BA in drama at the University of Alberta. She was part of Rapid Fire Theatre and multiple Edmonton Fringe Festival shows (Chuckle Ruckus, Big Stupid Improv Show, DieNasty). Tyra moved to Toronto in 2019 to pursue a diploma in Comedy Writing and Performance at Humber College. While in the city, she has been part of the Bad Dog Featured Players (Season 7) and teaches classes with the company. Tyra has gotten to do improv festivals all over the country (Vancouver International Improv Festival, Winnipeg Improv Festival, Ottawa Improv Festival, Improvaganza), and is 1/8 of Toronto’s most well behaved improv troupe, “Little Miss Normal”.
📸: @ramyaridaphoto
HELLO HELLO 🤩 Have you been having a blast at sketchfest?? Already thinking, what will I do after it's over?! HARD YAS can be your rebound 🥵😇😈😯
Check out this hottie hot cast that will be joining us on March 16th! We can't wait to see you there... Find tix in the bio 🎟️🫦
All Sorts Presents: 6ix Sinatras
A live sketch show built on one delusion:
“If only we all lived in New York, our lives would be sooooo much better.”
Debuting at TO Sketchfest
March 11 - The Theatre Centre - 10PM
Ticket link in the bio!
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See Tyra Banda in LET IT SNOWBALL!
Tyra is a Queer Black artist based in Toronto Ontario. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta - she got her first taste of Theatre when she pursued a BA in drama at the University of Alberta. She was part of Rapid Fire Theatre, as well as multiple Edmonton Fringe Festival shows (Chuckle Ruckus, Big Stupid Improv Show, DieNasty). Tyra moved out to Toronto in 2019 for a diploma in Comedy Writing and Performance from Humber College. While in the city she has been part of the Bad Dog Featured Players (Season 7), and teaches classes with the company. Tyra has gotten to do improv festivals all over the country (Vancouver International Improv Festival, Winnipeg Improv Festival, Ottawa Improv Festival, Improvaganza), and is 1/8 of Toronto’s most well behaved improv troupe, “Little Miss Normal”.
📸: @ramyaridaphoto
🚨NEW TERM ALERT! 🚨
Improv Foundations classes now open for registration (link in bio):
Improv Foundations is where it all begins! Get introduced to the basic skills and concepts of improvisation, and how to cultivate a ‘Yes, And’ attitude for life in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Foundation 1
To become familiar with Improv vocabulary and execute basic scenes through games and drills.
SUNDAYS 12:30pm-2:30pm (2 Hours)
March 30 - May 11 (6 Weeks, No Class Apr 20)
Daphney Joseph, Instructor
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
MONDAYS 6pm-8pm (2 Hours)
March 31 - May 12 (6 Weeks, No Class Apr 21)
Daphney Joseph, Instructor
CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave)
TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm (3 Hours)
May 6 - May 27 (4 Weeks)
CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave)
WEDNESDAYS 6pm-8pm (2 Hours)
May 7 - June 11 (6 Weeks)
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
MONDAYS 6pm-8:30pm (2.5 Hours)
May 26 - June 23 (5 Weeks)
CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave)
WEEKEND INTENSIVE (All levels)
Sat Apr 26 & Sun Apr 27
Foundation 2
To build on the skills introduced in Improv Foundation 1 with particular focus on action and stakes.
TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm (3 Hours)
March 25 - April 15 (4 Weeks)
Tyra Banda, Instructor
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
MONDAYS 6pm-8:30pm (2.5 Hours)
May 26 - June 23 (5 Weeks)
CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave)
TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm (3 Hours)
June 3 - June 24 (4 Weeks)
CSI Spadina (192 Spadina Ave)
Foundation 3
To build on the skills from Improv Foundation 1 and 2, advance and expand ideas, build narrative & techniques.
TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm (3 Hours)
May 6 - May 27 (4 Weeks)
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
WEDNESDAYS 6pm-8pm (2 Hours)
May 14 - June 18 (6 Weeks)
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
Foundation 4
To build on the skills from Improv Foundation 1, 2 and 3, tighten scene work and learn basic longform techniques. Students will have a showcase performance at the end of term.
TUESDAYS 6pm-9pm (3 Hours)
June 3 - June 23 (4 Weeks)
Bad Dog Studio (392 Spadina Ave)
