I feel as if I know Sage Tyrtle because I’ve listened to her stories. From the first line you know that you’re about to be taken somewhere else. Sage asks us to go there with her; we can’t help but come along for the ride. She doesn’t try to be funny or profound or humble, but she finds those moments in her stories and delivers them with grace.” – Emma Woolley, storyteller

True Stories, Made Up Plays: February
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The theatre of the imagination is what we explore with True Stories, Made Up Plays. Each evening includes three hand-picked storytellers, who tell us true stories drawn from their own experiences. Danz Altvater opens with a character monologue. Catherine McCormick tells us how a childhood trip to Jamaica nearly turned deadly due to a case of mistaken identity. Ely Henry tells us about his first kiss. And James Gangl tells a MYSTERY STORY.

And then, three hand-picked improvisational troupes perform long-form improv, playing with the true stories.

February 25: 10 PM
FREE
The Black Swan
154 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario

Chicka Boom
interview with AV Toronto
All female comedy/cabaret night hosted by Laura Bailey and Jess Beaulieu, musical directed by Tara Litvack, and features the funniest ladies this city has to offer.

March 4: 8 PM
Pay What You Can
Free Times Cafe
320 College Street
Toronto, Ontario

Caplansky’s
Hosted by New York Times best-selling author Michael Wex and actress and comedian Marilla Wex. Every Sunday come and hear stories told by professional performers and amateur enthusiasts while savouring the smoked meat delights of Caplansky’s Jewish deli.

March 18: 8 PM
FREE
Caplansky’s Deli
356 College Street
Toronto, Ontario

True Stories, Made Up Plays: March
Handpicked storytellers tell us true stories, and talented improv troupes play with their experiences.

March 31: 10 PM
FREE
The Black Swan
154 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario