Monkey Toast

05/21/2026

Come join us for our last show before our summer break. Link for tix in bio.

Each show we bring together six of Toronto’s best and most experienced improvisers. Based off an audience suggestion, our host, David Shore, will tell a true story from his life for the cast to use as a springboard to their improvised scenes. The show then goes back and forth between monologues and improv.

05/10/2026

OMG! Another off the wall, crazy funny, Monkey Toast show last night at . Thanks to everyone who came out and packed the house. Your energy and laughter was infectious!
Next show is Saturday, June 13th. Link for tix in bio.

05/09/2026

TONIGHT!! Link for Tix in comments.
Hope to see you there!

Each show we bring together six of Toronto’s best and most experienced improvisers. Based off an audience suggestion, our host, David Shore, will tell a true story from his life for the cast to use as a springboard to their improvised scenes. The show then goes back and forth between monologues and improv.

Another KILLER for the next Monkey Toast show on May 9th. Link for tix in bio. Hope to see you there!

Each show we bring together six of Toronto’s best and most experienced improvisers. Based off an audience suggestion, our host, David Shore, will tell a true story from his life for the cast to use as a springboard to their improvised scenes. The show then goes back and forth between monologues and improv.

05/06/2026

This is on SATURDAY NIGHT!! Hope that you'll come and join us.
Link for tickets in the comments.

Another KILLER for the next Monkey Toast show on May 9th. Link for tix in bio. Hope to see you there!

Each show we bring together six of Toronto’s best and most experienced improvisers. Based off an audience suggestion, our host, David Shore, will tell a true story from his life for the cast to use as a springboard to their improvised scenes. The show then goes back and forth between monologues and improv.

04/15/2026

Another KILLER for the next Monkey Toast show on May 9th. Link for tix in bio. Hope to see you there!

Each show we bring together six of Toronto’s best and most experienced improvisers. Based off an audience suggestion, our host, David Shore, will tell a true story from his life for the cast to use as a springboard to their improvised scenes. The show then goes back and forth between monologues and improv.

04/12/2026

Holy Crap! Another Killer Monkey Toast show last night at Comedy Bar! Thanks to everyone who came out to pack the house.

Such a hilarious show and we all learned how much Kayla hates The Music Man. Next show is Saturday, May 9th. Link for tix in bio.

03/30/2026

is teaching two one-day improv workshops at . DM if you have any questions. Go to website to sign up.

Object Work and the “Where” Workshop

All improv players are taught the importance of establishing who, what, where and the importance of doing object work. Yet, most scenes lack the where and most players drop object work a soon as they can.
In this workshop we’ll work on how to simplify your object work so that you can maintain it throughout your scenes and work on a fun exercise taught to David by Academy Award winning actor and SC alumni, Alan Arkin, on the importance of establishing the basics (who, what and where) at the top of your scene.

The Lost Art of Playing an Object & Background Work

Have you ever played a tree, someone’s hat or a cat’s tail? If the answer is no, then why not? That’s because the fantastic art of playing an object has faded from people’s game.
In this workshop we’ll work on techniques to help people play both inanimate and animate objects, from clocks to birds to portraits on the wall to trees, etc. The only limit is your imagination.
Do these objects talk? It depends on the scene and we’ll learn how to judge if an object should talk or not.
We’ll also work on entering a scene as either someone/thing in the background and entering the scene as an additional character to help heighten the scene and keep it moving forward.

03/26/2026

OMG! Another Murderer’s Row of a Cast for the April 11th Monkey Toast show at ! Link 4 tix in bio.

Each show we bring together six of Toronto’s best and most experienced improvisers. Based off an audience suggestion, our host, David Shore, will tell a true story from his life for the cast to use as a springboard to their improvised scenes. The show then goes back and forth between monologues and improv.

03/25/2026

Ever thought of dipping your toe into the fun world of improvised comedy but didn’t want to shlep downtown?

If so, then this class is for you! We’re offering a beginner’s course in the foundations of improvised comedy, taught by Second City alumnus, David Shore.

This is an eight-week course focusing on classic improv games along with some scene work. Students will learn all the basics of improv, including, “yes, and”; who, what & where; listening; status; being in the moment; entering and exiting; and object work.

Improv classes can help improve your public speaking, ability to think outside the box and listening skills.

No prerequisite.

DM or contact for more info.

03/22/2026

OMG! Another fr@&king KILLER Monkey Toast show last night ! Thanks to everyone who came out and packed the house! Next show is April 11th. Tix available in bio.