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Image featuring yellow and white text superimposed over a blue-filtered photograph. Spotlight at The Second City. Toronto. The centre of the "O" in "Spotlight" is the silhouette of a spotlight. A view from the back of a comedy venue in an old brick building with crescent-shaped windows. Cabaret seating, with tables and chairs, facing toward the stage.
Image featuring yellow and white text superimposed over a blue-filtered photograph. Spotlight at The Second City. Toronto. The centre of the "O" in "Spotlight" is the silhouette of a spotlight. A view from the back of a comedy venue in an old brick building with crescent-shaped windows. Cabaret seating, with tables and chairs, facing toward the stage.

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best troupes showcased in their best light at a new monthly series at Toronto’s iconic Second City.

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Spotlight at The Second City: November

On Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Toronto Sketch Comedy and The Second City Toronto present the November edition of Spotlight at The Second City, featuring Red Hot Sili Peppers and Summer Dad, at The Second City’s Theatre ‘73.

Each month, Spotlight at The Second City will feature two celebrated troupes performing polished 30-minute sets for a two-show run. The Second City Toronto will open its doors to the next generation of sketch for audiences to enjoy a double-header sketch show. Hosted and produced by Taylor Hreljac and Gabe Meacher, this series presents sketch comedy’s best troupes in their best light.

Two acts, one amazing night of fresh comedy

After a successful launch of this new monthly series in September and October, November’s line-up will showcase Red Hot Sili Peppers, featuring Emily Callahan, Julia Ettlinger and Glenna Walters; and Summer Dad, featuring Chris Johnson, Chrissy Sharma, David Hudon, Kaitlyn Stollery, Kevin Forster, Rachel Powell and Taylor Hrejlac.

The shows are on one Tuesday and Wednesday per month, and the next event in the series will be on December 9 & 10, 2025. Check back on The Second City Toronto website for details and tickets for future dates.

“It is a rare opportunity for sketch troupes to perform their feature-length shows more than once outside of the festival circuit. We partnered with The Second City to create this monthly show where established and emerging sketch troupes, that the whole scene is excited about, can show their best stuff to industry and audiences on a professional stage.”

– Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher, Toronto Sketch Comedy & Co-hosts of Spotlight at The Second City

About Toronto Sketch Comedy

Co-run by collaborators and producers Taylor Hreljac and Gabe Meacher, Toronto Sketch Comedy is a grassroots hub for live sketch in the city. They are a steady presence in Toronto’s comedy scene, creating space for emerging performers and championing original work. You may have seen their writing and performances at Just For Laughs, Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival and NYC Sketchfest. Their work blends character-driven comedy with a deep commitment to building community and keeping live comedy thriving.

About Red Hot Sili Peppers

Hot off their recent sold-out show Pep Talk at Comedy Bar Danforth, the Red Hot Sili Peppers featuring Emily Callahan, Julia Ettlinger and Glenna Walters are excited to bring their latest and greatest to The Second City stage. Winners of the 2025 Sketchiest Sketch Troupe Award at TOsketchfest, audiences can expect spice, danger, women, denim, champagne, wigs, chaos, clarity, kissing, makeup (you’re welcome) and more.

About Summer Dad

Summer Dad, a codependent troupe of Gen Z/Millennial hotties, shares their POVs to make audiences belly-laugh with their relatable and hilarious antics. When it comes to acting, writing and music, the Summer Dad ensemble – featuring Chris Johnson, Chrissy Sharma, David Hudon, Kaitlyn Stollery, Kevin Forster, Rachel Powell and Taylor Hrejlac – shines in all seasons. Founded in 2022, Summer Dad has created a multitude of original sketch comedy revues for festivals such as Toronto Fringe, TOsketchfest, Newfoundland and Labrador Sketch Fest, Denver Sketch Festival and independent productions across North America, while performing regularly in Toronto.

Image featuring yellow and white text superimposed over a blue-filtered photograph. Spotlight at The Second City. Toronto. The centre of the "O" in "Spotlight" is the silhouette of a spotlight. A view from the back of a comedy venue in an old brick building with crescent-shaped windows. Cabaret seating, with tables and chairs, facing toward the stage.

(Photo credits: Toronto Sketch Comedy & The Second City Toronto.)

 

Event details

Presented by: Toronto Sketch Comedy, in partnership with The Second City Toronto 

Type of event: sketch comedy show

Hosts/producers: Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher

Featured sketch comedy troupes & performers:

  • Red Hot Sili Peppers, featuring Emily Callahan, Julia Ettlinger & Glenna Walters
  • Summer Dad, featuring Chris Johnson, Chrissy Sharma, David Hudon, Kaitlyn Stollery, Kevin Forster, Rachel Powell & Taylor Hrejlac

Dates: Tuesday, November 18 & Wednesday, November 19, 2025

This is a monthly event, always happening on one Tuesday & Wednesday per month. The next shows are planned for December 9 & 10, 2025. Check The Second City Toronto website for future dates and details.

Start time: 7:30 PM ET

Duration: 90 minutes (including intermission)

Cost:

  • General Admission: C$25.00. A classic Second City experience, their General Admission seats are cabaret-style, assigned at the door.
  • Bentwood Dinner Package: C$48.00. Includes a three-course prix fixe meal, plus the show.

Location: Theatre ‘73, The Second City, 1 York St., Toronto, ON, M5J 0B6, Canada

Booking link: Book your tickets here. For bookings and inquiries for groups of 20 or more, please contact the box office at sales@secondcity.com

Contact details: Toronto Sketch Comedy, info@torontosketchcomedy.com

 

Content warning: For audiences 18+.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator and accessible washrooms. The Second City provides accessible parking and seating at every performance. Each theatre is equipped with wheelchair-accessible and/or companion seats. Assistive listening devices are available upon request. More info here.