Name: WHAT WAS THAT: an improvised monster movie
Start: 2026-10-29T00:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-29T00:30:00.000Z
Location: John Candy Box Theatre - Toronto

Toronto

A secluded cabin. A group of friends. A monster, made piece by piece by the audience, trying to get in. Tensions flare and secrets are revealed as our cast is trapped in this longform narrative improv comedy show, inspired by cabin in the woods creature features. Will they defeat the ludicrous monstrosity and see the light of dawn? Or will whatever lurks drag everyone into the dark?&nbsp;
Starring: David Hadley Bridget Cann Nitin Anand Jenn Ferris Josh Murray Robert Defina &amp; more
October 28th, 8:30pm in the John Candy Box Theatre
Produced by Stay in School Productions

John Candy Box Theatre - Toronto

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