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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

On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, 2025 – Toronto Sketch Comedy and The Second City Toronto present Spotlight at The Second City, a new series hosted and produced by Taylor Hreljac and Gabe Meacher that presents sketch comedy’s best troupes. On 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.

Two acts, one amazing night of fresh comedy

To kick off this monthly series, September’s line-up will showcase award-winning comedy troupes Potato Potato, featuring Ashlyn Kusch, Daniel Bagg, Lizzie Song, Callan Forrester, Rami Khan and Erika Rogstad; and Small Friend Tall Friend, featuring Becky Ablack, Zoe Marin, David Civcic and Stephanie Perri.

The shows on one Tuesday and Wednesday per month and the next events in the series will be on October 14 & 15, November 18 & 19 and 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 Potato Potato

Part political satire, part sketch show – with a generous dose of dread – Potato Potato @ Second City is a brand new show written and created by Ashlyn Kusch, Daniel Bagg, Lizzie Song, Callan Forrester, Rami Khan and Erika Rogstad. With Canadian politics popping off and the climate crisis at its peak, Potato Potato draws from their theatre and musical backgrounds to explore the topics that weigh heavily on the minds of Canadians, like the housing crisis – or if the Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau date means anything. This show is all about what it’s like to live in today’s world. But hey, it’s not that bad… right?

About Small Friend Tall Friend

Small Friend Tall Friend brings sketches and songs that are all about pop culture, identity politics and being in your 20s. Tackling essential topics like being attracted to Nosferatu, failing diversity training at work and even being gay. They hope to make you laugh… and contemplate. Small Friend Tall Friend, featuring Becky Ablack, Zoe Marin, David Civcic and Stephanie Perri, has performed at the Comedy Is Art Festival, Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, Montreal SketchFest and Toronto Fringe – and were named Critics’ Pick at Hamilton Fringe.

Image featuring text and photographs. Top half: 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. Bottom half, left: An outdoor photo of a group of 6 performers stand against a pale brown brick wall tagged with spray paint writing. Bottom half, right: Four young performers pose against a white background, two lounging on the ground and two standing over them.

(Photo credits: Toronto Sketch Comedy & The Second City Toronto. Cast of Potato Potato & Small Friend Tall Friend.)

 

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:

  • Potato Potato: Ashlyn Kusch, Daniel Bagg, Lizzie Song, Callan Forrester, Rami Khan & Erika Rogstad
  • Small Friend Tall Friend: Becky Ablack, Zoe Marin, David Civcic & Stephanie Perri

Date: Tuesday, September 2 & Wednesday, September 3, 2025

This is a monthly event, always happening on one Tuesday & Wednesday per month. The next shows are planned for October 14 & 15, November 18 & 19 and December 9 & 10, 2025. Check The Second City Toronto website for future dates and details.

Start time: 7:30 PM ET

Duration: 90 minutes (no 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.