Now Playing – The Week of Mon. June 17–Sun. June 23
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– Monday, June 17 – |
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7:00–10:00 PM – The Monday Drop-In Workshop ($20)From 7:00 to 10:00 PM, there is a new drop-in workshop taught by Ralph MacLeod. This is for more experienced students of improv (minimum of 6 months) who want to go further with their craft. Maximum 12 students. Registering ahead of time is recommended; e-mail ralph@blackswancomedy.com. Monday at 7:00 PM, $20 per person. |
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8:00 PM – Hungry at 8: Darcy and Bingley vs. Jess and Moniquea (PWYC)A team is unhorsed and Jess and Moniquea stand triumphant on the crumpled corpse of the valiant Mustache Ryderz! But already a new challenge awaits! On Monday, June 17th, join us at the Black Swan as the victorious Jess and Moniquea are faced with the dapper drollery of Darcy and Bingley. It’s two versus two in a tag team of titters that will result in tragedy as one of these two teams topples. AND YOUR VOTE DECIDES IT ALL! Anyone who is there by the time the first team takes the stage gets to crown the victor! And then stick around for the Lynndale Comedy Hour at 9 PM! PWYC! Monday at 8:00 PM, Pay What You Can. |
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9:00 PM – The Lynndale Comedy Hour (PWYC)GEEG Productions presents THE LYNNDALE COMEDY HOUR. On June 17, the action-packed line-up is: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ There are four fantastic house teams that usually rotate playing here: Filibuster Ginger Heaven Imperfect Strangers Keystone Monday at 9:00 PM, Pay What You Can. |
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– Tuesday, June 18 – |
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8:00 PM – The Directed Plays of Ralph MacLeod! (PWYC)Every Tuesday in June, Black Swan Tavern presents The Directed Plays of Ralph MacLeod EACH WEEK IN JUNE 8:00 PM – Two veteran improvisers are accompanied by 5 audience members for a directed play. 8:30 PM – A different cast performs a one-night-only directed play: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ June 18th – Beyond the Music: Naked Fridays Starring: Ben Johnson, Chris New, Alessandra Vite, Alan Kliffer, Andrew Haggith, Kevin Matviw, and Bob Banks as “Josh Murray” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ June 25th – Josh and Laura are Getting Married! Starring: Josh Bowman, Laura Bailey, Becky J Johnson, Kris Bowman, Janet Davidson, Brandon Corrigan, and Devon Hyland as “The Best Man” ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PLUS! EVERY Tuesday at 9:00 PM – The Continuing Saga of Simon Pond’s Sex Cult! Starring: Jess Grant, Hayley Kellett, Mark Little, Matt McCready, Simon Pond, Mandy Sellers Tuesday at 8:00 PM, Pay What You Can. |
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10:00 PM – Much Ado About Tuesday! (PWYC)Musical improv based on a day in the life of two lucky audience members — it could be you! Tuesdays in June come out to a show wherein talented and smexy performers use musical improvisation to create a one-of-a-kind show inspired by details shared with us by two audience members. People who thought they were just having an average Tuesday… June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th! Musical Directors: Mary Lougheed and Jordan Armstrong Smexy Performers: Produced by Angèle Morgan Tuesday at 10:00 PM, Pay What You Can. |
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– Wednesday, June 19 – |
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8:00 PM – Wednesday Rotation #3 : Honest Anxiety – Step 2 (Perform With A Crazy Person) (PWYC)I, Steve Baerwald, continue my quest to get over my social anxiety disorder by performing with the people who intimidate me. This months show I perform with a crazy person ANXIETY INDUCER: Isaac Kessler All proceeds going to Childrens Mental Health Ontario Honest Anxiety is an improv show for the socially awkward, so basically everybody. The show features Steve Baerwald and his attempt to get over his social anxiety, by performing with people who intimidate him. Third Wednesday of the month at the Black Swan 8pm Wednesday at 8:00 PM, Pay What You Can. |
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9:30 PM – “Cool, let’s try it!” Volume 4: High School Reunion (PWYC)Our newest edition of “Cool, let’s try it!” takes us way back to the summer of 2013, where a group of high school seniors are spending their last day together before venturing off into the world. In the show’s second half, we’ll catch up with these former students twenty years later to see how their lives have changed, and how much OSAP they still owe. Featuring! Wednesday at 9:30 PM, Pay What You Can. |
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– Thursday, June 20 – |
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– Friday, June 21 – |
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– Saturday, June 22 – |
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6:00 PM – The Saturday Drop-In Workshop ($5)From 6:00 to 7:30 PM, there is an open drop-in workshop, all experience levels welcome. Tonight taught by Ralph MacLeod. Saturday at 6:00 PM, $5 per person. |
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8:00 PM – Special Features presents: The Unsung Sequel, James Bond Edition ($5)If you missed May’s show, you missed a doozie. Special Features brought you the only musical John Hughes made. Ferris Bueller 2: The Wrath of Khan! This month we’ve assembled the leading MI6 agents for this musical sequel even Ian Fleming would approve of. Which Musical Sequel would you like to see? THE CHOICE IS YOURS! SPECIAL FEATURES presents: THE UNSUNG SEQUEL, JAMES BOND EDITION GOLDFINGER (Connery) …….. or …….. CASINO ROYALE (Daniel Craig) That’s right, folks. You choose! Come vote to decide Our fate! With music by: Agent 009, Amanda Jean Hosted by Dame Diana Bailey Special Features perform EVERY LAST SATURDAY of the month(ish) at the Black Swan! Cast: With the Special Features Band: Paul Aihoshi, Jordan Armstrong, Jonathan Bernstein, Petra Breiner, and Paul Crocker Saturday at 8:00 PM, $5. |
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10:00 PM – The Pointy End – Improv Fun Time (Free)Come to the Black Swan for some talented sketch and improv goodness. Put your name in the bucket and play! Sketch from: Two Humans (Michael Mongiardi and Natalie Metcalfe) Con 5 (John Richardson, Natalie Metcalfe Jessica Perkins, Mariah Thompson, Daniel E. Kirzner-Priest, Ada Balon, Holly Greene, Topher Martin) Nicole Dunn and Sharjil Rasool And members from Salmon Con! Free! Saturday at 10:00 PM, Free. |
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– Sunday, June 23 – |
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