Blast From The Past - Comedy Show

07/16/2022

Today is our FINAL SHOW and we'd love to have you there. We're joined by Rico Rodriguez Storyteller, such a treat! 3 PM Sat July 16 at Native Earth Performing Arts Aki Studio (585 Dundas St E).

Rico Rodriguez is a storyteller and a teacher who specializes in Latinx tales and writing and telling personal and fictional stories. His stories are infused with equity and social change themes. He founded “Queers in Your Ears” a 2SLGBTQI storytelling event. Rico has facilitated workshops on how to use the art of storytelling in educational settings, Community and Health Promotion Agencies. He has told in schools, theatres, libraries, festivals, pubs and conferences throughout Canada and the U.S. He has been heard on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) radio on National Public Radio in the U.S.

07/15/2022

So, you wanna hang with the cool kids? Ok!!! But only at our final two performances, Friday at 2 pm and Saturday at 3 pm.

07/15/2022

She tells us she wanted to grow up to become a "very dramatic" actress, but instead she now dazzles on stage with improv (some nice grounded improv, we adore her!). Meet Janet Davidson, a spectacular member of our cast

07/15/2022

You heard Intermission, come see us over, and over, and over again (but actually now you only have two chances).

See everyone Friday AND Saturday!!!

07/15/2022

Our super lovely improv cast member Chantal Lim did an interview and she's just as delightful on stage as she is on the radio!
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/y-a-pas-deux-matins-pareils/episodes/640229/rattrapage-du-mardi-12-juillet-2022/3?fbclid=IwAR1uhNNn6dFUL1_FCoF1KlN9lHLGtZuCObdlv46yoPEz8vhvvd5TdF6TaT

Première | Y a pas deux matins pareils | Accédez au rattrapage et découvrez les musiques diffusées ainsi que les références de l'émission

07/14/2022

You love him in TallBoyz on CBC and you'll adore him during our Friday 2 pm matinee!!! Swing on by to hear childhood stories from Franco Nguyen!

Franco Nguyen is one of the co-creators, writers and stars of TallBoyz. He is a Bob Curry Fellow, and was previously a cast member of the Second City Touring Company Toronto and the Bad Dog Featured Players. His critically acclaimed one-person show “GOOD MORNING VIET MOM” had sold-out runs at the Toronto Fringe Festival, the Next Stage Festival and was picked up by Cahoots Theatre for a cross-country tour. He has been featured in the Huffington Post, CBC’s Exhibitionist and Thời Báo Media (hay quá!).

You can catch him this year on season 3 of TallBoyz (CBC), as the voice of Allan on Uprooted: The Plantdemic (CBC GEM) , and the reboot of the Kids in the Hall (Amazon). Franco lives in Toronto with his wonderful partner Thao, their two super sweet children, Felix and Maia Lilou.

07/14/2022

Grab your "Friends" and catch our two remaining shows: FRIDAY JULY 15 - 2 PM and SATURDAY JULY 16 at 3 PM. We'll be there for you (to bring childhood nostalgia & lots of laughs). (pssst tix here: https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/blast-past-presents-one-night-only)

07/14/2022

So tonight 2-MAN NO-SHOW (Isaac Kessler Ken Hall) joined our improv cast along with Lloydie James Lloyd and it was... a time!

During our Friday show (2pm) we'll have storyteller Franco Nguyen and improv guest Chelsea Larkin (go see her show The Chels Stands Alone at Toronto Fringe Festival)!!

07/13/2022

Oh tonight we're excited, one of our fave storytellers Elaine Gold returns to our show to join us during The Toronto Fringe!! Wed July 13 at 6 pm!!

Elaine started out doing stand up decades ago and then wouldn't give up and dragged it into the future. Now Elaine has become a sought after and honest storyteller, telling personal stories about s**t that happens to all of us. Elaine performs at many storytelling shows, formerly a regular at Tinder tales, (a long running show about dating). When not being a kick ass Bubby, she can be found at films, listening to music and writing stories as they happen.

07/12/2022

Aw Parton and Pearl we're so glad you enjoyed our cozy comedy (love the alliteration)!! Aside from our storytellers, the rest of our show is completely unscripted improv (different each night). Tonight we have Jada Rifkin sharing her past at 7 PM! https://partonandpearl.com/blog/toronto-fringe-review-blast-from-the-past-presents-one-night-only

07/12/2022

"Each performer shone with a boldness resembling the set’s brightly coloured blocks, chairs, and other childhood items. Right of this sits a staple of the show: a piano. Aaron DeSousa as the pianist and composer plays in accompaniment to the improv, enhancing every moment he sees fit. Live music adds warmth to the atmosphere, making for a cozy comedy."

-Parton and Pearl

07/12/2022

Tonight! Catch Jada Tuesday July 12 at 7 pm!!

Jada Rifkin is an actor, singer, dancer, writer, and producer. Rifkin has had wonderful opportunities performing and touring in musicals in Singapore, Qatar, and Canada. Over the last two years, Rifkin took her performing career to a virtual platform as a singing comedic livestreamer and garnered over 50,000 followers. Rifkin co-wrote a version of her story in a film, In Her City, which was accepted into The Whistler Film Festival, Cinequest, and others. Rifkin also wrote and starred in her one-woman show, I'M PERFECT*, which sold out all of its in-person and virtual performances. Rifkin is beyond thrilled to be part of Blast From The Past Presents… One Night Only, and counts this as her 6th year performing at the Toronto Fringe Festival!