The improv and sketch comedy company was ousted from its home in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district in July 2019 to make room for a new highrise residential building. That sent it to a temporary performance and training space west of the city's core as it awaited construction of a new venue.
The past few years for the Second City Toronto have been challenging.in the heart of Toronto's entertainment district in July 2019 to make room for a new highrise residential building. That sent it to a temporary performance and training space west of the city's core as it awaited construction of a new venue.
"Over the pandemic, it really hit home what an essential service comedy is," says Mochrie, whose TV credits include "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"The new 2,600 square-metre space features a mainstage theatre that seats 244, a second space dubbed Theatre '73 that seats 170, and a student stage named the John Candy Box Theatre that seats 70. The site also has a bar for guests and another bar for students, as well as nine studios for in-person classes and workshops.
It's also now connected to the city's underground PATH system with direct access to the subway system, GO Transit, VIA Rail and the Union-Pearson Express, a rapid train to the airport. He says he had the pleasure of working with Levy, O'Hara, Martin and Martin Short in May 2008 during a fundraiser for Second City to help alumni experiencing health or financial hardships.
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