Writer   MC   Actor   Improviser

Latest News

Lisa Raitt, MP, named Minister of Natural Resources

Congratulations to my lovely wife Lisa on being elected MP for Halton, and now appointed Minister of Natural Resources. The boys and I are very proud of you.

Between Commutes is RETURNING SOON!

The show that enjoyed a very successful run at the 2008 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival, was reviewed as "HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" (Toronto Star), and named a PATRONS' PICK of the Fringe, is returning for a special celebration performance this winter!

Details TBA. Check the show page for updates.

ALL THE RAGE Nominated for a 2008 Canadian Comedy Award

Though I didn't win at the CCAs this past October, it was a huge honour for me to be nominated in the "One Person Show" category. More info on the show here.

Third Raitt - My Blog

Updates are also available on my blog, along with the occasional piece of comedy writing. For those of you on Facebook, note that my profile also imports the blog.

Upcoming Performances

Between Commutes
SPECIAL CELEBRATION PERFORMANCE - COMING SOON!

We're celebrating our success at the Fringe by remounting the show! Details TBA. More info on the show page.

The Second City (Toronto) - Mainstage and Touring Company
Dates and Times TBA - Check my blog for details

I've been performing sketch and improv with The Second City on and off since 2000, and am still occasionally employed as an understudy to both the Mainstage and Touring Company casts. My replacement of an actor for a performance is usually determined on short notice, but whenever possible will be announced on my blog. Full show details and tickets are available on The Second City web site.

Official Bio

After obtaining academic degrees in Cognitive Science and then Law, David Raitt decided he couldn't be serious for a living and turned to comedy. He has since become an accomplished writer and performer of sketch comedy and improvisation. He is an alumnus of The Second City's Canadian National Touring Company, and is still occasionally employed by The Second City as an understudy to the Mainstage and Touring Company productions. To date he has performed in eleven Second City revues, on the Toronto Mainstage, at theatres and events all over Canada, and on Norwegian Cruise Lines.

He has also written, produced and performed his own sketch comedy, including his shows Workaholics: Scenes from the White-Collar Grind, ALL THE RAGE (nominated for a 2008 Canadian Comedy Award), and Between Commutes, which successfully premiered this past summer at the 2008 Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival. He has also written customized sketch material for business presentations, conferences and fundraisers, in addition to serving as Master of Ceremonies for a number of public functions.

Dave has been honoured to perform with distinguished Second City alumni, including Joe Flaherty and Colin Mochrie. In addition, he has performed solo as the opening act for the legendary comic duo The Smothers Brothers.

He regularly performs sketch comedy and improv in and around the Greater Toronto Area, and teaches improv and communications skills to student groups through his association with The Second City.

Dave is married with children, and thanks his family for everything and every day.