“Hearts shall be tugged. Fun will be had.” Alia Ceniza Rasul’s “Moro Girl” is here!
“Jokes will be told… Sensibilities may be slightly offended.” Interview with Alia Ceniza Rasul about “Moro Girl”, part of the Toronto Fringe Festival
Comedy & Improv
Daniel Beitchman’s BOY vs. FLY makes a buzz at the Toronto Fringe KidsFest
“We want everyone to have as much fun watching as we are acting it.” Interview with Daniel Beitchman about creating and acting in BOY vs. FLY at the Toronto Fringe
The Second City Toronto is back with the strongest medicine of all: 2 great new comedy shows
“After a pandemic lifetime, it’s time to remind ourselves what uproarious communal laughter is. The two solid new Second City shows being mounted at this bright new venue will do just the trick. ” Scott Sneddon’s review of two new Second City revues at The Comedy Bar
Alia Rasul’s first poetry collection is a powerful and irreverent reclamation of identity
Interview with Canadian Comedy Award nominated writer-producer Alia Rasul about her first poetry collection, her origin in comedy and the power of the writing process
The Second City’s Amie and Ithamar Enriquez pause to talk partnership and puppetry
Meet Hollywood acting couple Amie Enriquez and Ithamar Enriquez of The Second City!
Alana Johnston’s “Self-Esteem Party” podcast: a timely blend of comedy and candour
Tamara von Estorff’s interview with actor, sketch performer and writer Alana Johnston about her career in comedy and her new podcast SELF-ESTEEM PARTY on The Sonar Network
Music, comedy, cuisine – The Second City’s Ayaka Kinugawa can roll with it all!
“Because I learned classical music, jazz and was willing to learn any genre, it led me to those jobs, and I’m so thankful to my younger self for always trying new things.” Tamara’s interview with Ayaka Kinugawa about The Second City, the role of music in her improv career, her new YouTube series “Ayaka’s Kitchen”
The Second City’s Reid Janisse pauses to reflect
Interview with the award-winning actor, writer and director Reid Janisse of The Second City Toronto
Simon McCamus’ creativity and enthusiasm are surging – despite the pandemic
Actor and educator Simon McCamus hasn’t let the pandemic squelch his creative output. Tamara von Estorff spoke with Simon about teaching improv at The Second City, performing with his improv troupe Fake Cops, voice acting, and his current focus on writing.
Nkasi Ogbonnah brings her wit, values – and yes, enthusiasm! – to Second City Toronto’s new (and final) show, CERB Your Enthusiasm
Nkasi Ogbonnah on milestone firsts: making her Second City Toronto mainstage debut, being the first South Asian woman in a SC mainstage cast, and the representative impact of Kamala Harris