Simon's Info
A Toronto-based actor, writer, comedian (Improv & Sketch), and faculty member at Second City. Proud member of the troupes Fake Cops and Northwest Passage.Since 2011, Simon has studied improv and sketch at the Second City, Bad Dog Theatre, the old Impatient Theatre (ITC), iO and Annoyance Theatres, along with Toronto acting studios: Pro Actors Lab, John Riven (Meisner), and Armstrong Acting Studio. Often teased by teammates for taking so many classes.
An electric, compelling, and versatile performer, Simon has consistently delighted audiences at numerous shows across Toronto along with festivals across Canada and the US. Also an accomplished sketch comedian performing at Sketch Festivals in Vancouver and Toronto, along with numerous shows in Toronto with his duo, Northwest Passage. Also acted and wrote in the 2014 Toronto Fringe Festival sketch revue, "Summer Hot Some Are Not."
Improv Festival appearances:
2013-2016 Fake Cops
- Big City Improv Festival (BCIF), Chicago, Detroit, Ottawa, New York City (UCB'S Del Close Marathon [DCM]).
2015 Northwest Passage
- BCIF.
2014 Jordan & Pippen
- BCIF, Ottawa, Chicago.
"Simon- you are a phenomenal instructor. Thank you for leading a fantastic workshop with the TSYO students! I took them out right after to get some immediate feedback (in exchange for hot chocolate, lol) and they were just a ball of energy and wanted to keep hanging out. All positive things to say. I hope this is not the last time TSYO members get to work with you! It was a pleasure!" - Rachel Robbins, Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra Manager
"Our instructor Simon McCamus was amazing. He was so good with the students. He managed to hold their attention and keep smiles on their faces for the afternoon…not an easy task for even the most seasoned teacher. Not once did he talk down to them. He treated everyone with respect and tolerance…clearly emulating the lessons of Second City. I found his instructions easy to follow and upon returning to school, the lessons were easy to reteach. In fact, my senior students were eager to teach my junior students the exercises. That in itself should speak volumes about their experience. " - Elizabeth Rennie, B.Ed, OCT Drama/English Teacher Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
