UNWRITTEN: THE IMPROV SHOW
Directed by Herbie Barnes
On the Ada Slaight Stage May 7 – 16, 2024
Recommended for Ages 11+ | Gr. 6+
Run time: approx. 70 minutes
Description
Unscripted, unrehearsed
– and unbelievably fun!
Unwritten: The Improv Show is pure in-the-moment improvisation. With a guided and thoughtful approach, three of Canada’s finest improv artists — Tim Blair, Lisa Merchant and Paloma Nuñez — demonstrate the art of play, the power of “yes”, and losing the fear of failure. It’s a hilarious volley of ideas and spontaneous exchanges both exhilarating – and unexpected!

Tim Blair is a comedian and founding member of CBC’s award-winning comedy sketch show, TallBoyz, which he created with Bruce McCulloch (Kids in the Hall). Joining Blair is Lisa Merchant — a highly sought-after improvisation performer and instructor who has received four Canadian Comedy Awards (three of which were for Best Female Improvisor) — and seasoned comedian Paloma Nuñez, who has performed, written and directed at Toronto’s famous Second City.
Teacher Resources
- Study Guide
- For information on Play Companion Workshops, click here.
Drama Workshop
Curriculum Connections
The Arts – Drama
English/Language
7 Ancestral Teachings
Respect
Bravery
Themes
Freedom of play
Defining the unknown
Building something from nothing
Performance Calendar
Calendar
- May
- Public
- School and Groups
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 7 10:15 am 1:00 pm | 8 10:15 am | 9 10:15 am 1:00 pm | 10 10:30 am | 11 2:30 pmFirst Saturday Savings | 12 2:30 pmPay What You Can |
| 13 | 14 10:15 am 1:00 pm | 15 10:15 am 1:00 pm | 16 10:15 am 1:00 pm | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |

