2008–2009 saw its share of successes, but like so many art organizations during this season, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre felt increased pressure related to the economic downturn. "Gay4Pay", written by Edward Roy, fell victim and had its scheduled mid-season run cancelled. In the midst of 'bad times', Buddies' extended family of artists came forward to help weather the financial storm. Daniel MacIvor performed his one-man show "Cul-de-Sac", raising a significant amount of much needed revenue. Sharron Matthews and an entourage of Canada's finest musical theatre talent presented "Sing Out, Louise!" The Scandelles bared all in "Funhouse". Comedians Gavin Crawford and Elvira Kurt also mounted a joint comedy show, "Together Again for the First Time".