CB Pro - Comedy School by Comedy Bar

CB Pro - Comedy School by Comedy Bar SERIOUS ABOUT COMEDY. CB PRO Comedy School bridges the gap between student and working artist.

Our classes are taught by working industry professionals and are geared towards practical application of training.

AUDITIONS ARE TUESDAY!! šŸ§£ā˜ƒļøThe Troupe: Holiday Sketch is CB Proā€™s audition-based course focused entirely on creating Tor...
09/27/2026

AUDITIONS ARE TUESDAY!! šŸ§£ā˜ƒļø

The Troupe: Holiday Sketch is CB Proā€™s audition-based course focused entirely on creating Torontoā€™s next, smash-hit Seasonal Sketch Show! šŸŽ„

Members of the The Troupe: Holiday Sketch will spend 12 weeks under expert direction and guidance, working through tried and tested content generation exercises and real-world writers room techniques to write, rehearse and perform an original one-act Winter-Holiday themed Sketch Show on the Comedy Bar Danforth Mainstage Theatre!

How to apply:

Email a headshot, resume and one (1) original sketch to [email protected] using the subject line TROUPES: HOLIDAY SKETCH for consideration.

Deadline to submit: Monday, September 28 at midnight!

Auditions: In-Person on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM at Comedy Bar Danforth

Back by popular demand!! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (limited spots remaining!)Whether you do sketch, improv, or stand up, ha...
09/25/2026

Back by popular demand!!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (limited spots remaining!)

Whether you do sketch, improv, or stand up, having a number of accurate dialects easily available increases your versatility as a performer. Weā€™ll work on several accents together (General American for more accessibility to the entire North American audience, Received Pronunciation ā€” for posh British characters, and the American South, giving a wide range of character types to work with). Youā€™ll also bring in a dialect or accent of your choosing that we can workshop. Youā€™ll get the main points of each dialect so you can pick them up quickly and efficiently for scenes and sets.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

Discover and explore accents as a character building tool for improv, sketch, and stand up! Bring a dialect of your choosing (let us know at least a week before the workshop which youā€™ve chosen), and a piece of text to work on (a bit of your set, or a monologue, paragraph of a speech, a bit of literature, or a poem).

This level assumes you have some experience with dialects/accents, and know how to begin approaching them, giving you a chance to dive more deeply into the accent youā€™ve chosen. Youā€™ll get a chance to receive one-on-one feedback in this masterclass-formatted course, as well as chances to use your dialect improvisationally.

Suitable for those who have attended Matthewā€™s previous accent workshops at Comedy Bar, as well as those with some accent experience.

šŸ¦… EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE NOW šŸ¦…Save big on all Core, Advanced and PRO Level classes when you register by October 6...
09/21/2026

šŸ¦… EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE NOW šŸ¦…

Save big on all Core, Advanced and PRO Level classes when you register by October 6, 2026!!!

Start that New Years Resolution NOW and try something new! Classes available at comedybar.ca/cb-pro or at the link in our bio šŸ¤©

This Sunday: Hosting For Stand-Up 101A stand up host is the most powerful person in the room, and most comics have no id...
09/17/2026

This Sunday: Hosting For Stand-Up 101
A stand up host is the most powerful person in the room, and most comics have no idea how to do it well.

Great hosts can save a bad show, elevate a good show, and make a great show unforgettable.

This 4 hour in-class workshop is deisnged to teach the essential skills of hosting a stand-up comedy show; from opening a show with confidence to introducing comedians properly, managing the room, the doā€™s and donā€™ts of hosting, and handling real-time challenges like hecklers or low energy crowds.

Taught by one of the most sought after hosts in the country, John Mostyn, a professional stand up comedian with over ten years of experience, this course focuses on practical, real-life hosting skills you can apply immediately.

Hosting for Stand-Up 101 is ideal for comics with some stage experience who watn to become a more versatile performer and become a more valuable and bookable comedian.

Sign-up today at the link in our bio!!

THIS SATURDAY!!Ever wanted to create 90 minutes of sketch comedy but need help? Weā€™ll walk through every step. Beginning...
09/17/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!

Ever wanted to create 90 minutes of sketch comedy but need help? Weā€™ll walk through every step. Beginning at the beginning and ending at the end!

-Premise generation

-Premise refinement

-Premise selection and variety

-Sketch writing techniques

-Sketch editing techniques

-Running order sequencing

-Hunting for callbacks

-Working with Music and Tech directors

Register today at the link in our bio!

ā˜ƒļøšŸ§£ā€™TIS THE SEASON TO AUDITIONšŸ§£ā˜ƒļøThe Troupe: Holiday Musical is CB PROā€™s audition-based course focused entirely on creat...
09/16/2026

ā˜ƒļøšŸ§£ā€™TIS THE SEASON TO AUDITIONšŸ§£ā˜ƒļø

The Troupe: Holiday Musical is CB PROā€™s audition-based course focused entirely on creating Torontoā€™s next, great Holiday themed Musical Improv Show!

Members will spend 10 weeks under expert direction and guidance, working collaboratively through advanced workshopping and creative experimentation to create, rehearse and perform an original Musical Improv format for the festive season at Comedy Bar Danforth!

The Troupe: Holiday Sketch is CB Proā€™s audition-based course focused entirely on creating Torontoā€™s next, smash-hit Seasonal Sketch Show! šŸŽ„

Members of the The Troupe: Holiday Sketch will spend 12 weeks under expert direction and guidance, working through tried and tested content generation exercises and real-world writers room techniques to write, rehearse and perform an original one-act Winter-Holiday themed Sketch Show on the Comedy Bar Danforth Mainstage Theatre!

NEW: Troupes: Holiday Improv is CB Proā€™s audition-based course focused entirely on creating Torontoā€™s next, great holiday-themed improv show!

Members will work under expert direction and guidance, collaborating through advanced workshopping, creative experimentation, and performance development to create, rehearse, and perform an original improv format for the festive season at Comedy Bar Danforth. Will it be an improv-twist on a holiday classic or draw inspiration from audience holiday misadventures, who knows?! It will be festive. It will be funny. It will be an improv-fueled holiday treat for all!šŸŒ²ā„ļø

This is an opportunity for experience improvisers to push their creative boundaries, experiment with new ideas, and build a unique, original show from the ground up - culminating in live performances for audiences during the holiday season.

Second City Toronto Alum, Lindsay Mullan & Gavin Williams invite you to dig deep and explore the nuances of character th...
09/09/2026

Second City Toronto Alum, Lindsay Mullan & Gavin Williams invite you to dig deep and explore the nuances of character through short form improvisation with CHARM OFFENSIVE.

This workshop aims to assist improvisors in becoming more charming & lovable on stage - even when playing the villain! Examine the parts of yourself that you may have deemed ā€œwrongā€ or ā€œbadā€ and find the levity hidden underneath. Bring a sense of play to seemingly unpleasant characters and taboo subject matters. Step outside of your own perspective to see the world through your characterā€™s eyes. Through a series of scenes/ exercises we will draw out our silly and serious impulses to give humanity and humour to the varied characters we create.

You will learn about: Hidden objectives, emotional body parts, attitudes & tactics, misbehaviour, character informed by physicality, subtlety, truth in comedy, boring the audience (on purpose), status, mantras, and much more.

Register today at the link in our bio!

PRO Stand-Up at BOTH Comedy Bar Bloor & Danforth! Build on your current skills by learning to tap into your authentic vo...
08/31/2026

PRO Stand-Up at BOTH Comedy Bar Bloor & Danforth!

Build on your current skills by learning to tap into your authentic voice. With in-studio classes, 1 noted performance and 1 showcase performance, youā€™ll craft original, relatable, and punchy material that reflects your unique perspective.

Drill down on the nuances of comedic timing, pausing, and pacing to maximize laughter. Practice your physical and vocal delivery, including gestures, facial expressions, and vocal inflections. Edit and refine your jokes to eliminate unnecessary words and maximize comedic impact.

Graduates of the PRO Stand-Up class will have priority access to perform on Comedy Barā€™s HOT MIC, running Tuesdays at 8:30 PM in the Comedy Bar Danforth Studio Theatre.

Register today by sending your headshot and resume to [email protected] šŸ’«

Take your scene work to the CB PROā€™s classic Scenic Improv Course. Designed for experienced improvisers ready to challen...
08/28/2026

Take your scene work to the CB PROā€™s classic Scenic Improv Course. Designed for experienced improvisers ready to challenge their creativity, enhance their presence on stage, and master the nuances of scenic improvisation by actively listening, authentically reacting and slowing down to get deliberate with their scene work.

With 7 in-studio classes and 7 optional performances, youā€™ll leave this course with the confidence that you can always deliver a solid scene anywhere, from auditions to jams to pro shows and everything in between!

Send in your headshot and resume to [email protected] to register!

Upcoming workshops at CB Pro! šŸ¤øStop thinking, start listening! Learn to walk before you run, and get in touch with recog...
08/27/2026

Upcoming workshops at CB Pro! šŸ¤ø

Stop thinking, start listening! Learn to walk before you run, and get in touch with recognising when the body is giving you an impulse.

Through the use of Pochinko Clown Technique, learn to feel your inner impulse to act on cue to improve your improv. Join us for a wild and weird experience of the ā€œImpulse Danceā€, and learn tools to make you a
more dynamic performer.

Get out of your head and into your body. Register today at the link in our bio!

Do you find it difficult to get out of your head while improvising? Do you leave classes or performances focused on negative self-talk? Do nerves take over before you even step into a scene? This workshop is designed for you.

By integrating mindfulness techniquesā€”such as breathwork, body awareness, and developing curiosity around thought patternsā€”into improv exercises, this session will help you stay grounded in the present moment rather than caught up in future worries. Through a combination of games and scenes, participants will receive side coaching with practical, actionable feedback to identify both strengths and areas for growth.

Second City Toronto Alum, Lindsay Mullan & Gavin Williams invite you to dig deep and explore the nuances of character through short form improvisation with CHARM OFFENSIVE.

This workshop aims to assist improvisors in becoming more charming & lovable on stage - even when playing the villain! Examine the parts of yourself that you may have deemed ā€œwrongā€ or ā€œbadā€ and find the levity hidden underneath. Bring a sense of play to seemingly unpleasant characters and taboo subject matters. Step outside of your own perspective to see the world through your characterā€™s eyes. Through a series of scenes/ exercises we will draw out our silly and serious impulses to give humanity and humour to the varied characters we create.

You will learn about: Hidden objectives, emotional body parts, attitudes & tactics, misbehaviour, character informed by physicality, subtlety, truth in comedy, boring the audience (on purpose), status, mantras, and much more.

In this workshop Sarah will give you tools to ultimately help you be more confident and have more fun on stage!

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