Week-Long Immersions

Summer Immersions 2010: Register Now!

REGISTER HERE!!!
(Please don't use the link on the right side of the page, as we have a specific form for Immersions)

Are you looking to visit Chicago in order to fully experience the vitality of its sketch and improv community? Are you a local who wants to spend some time exploring writing and improvisation? Our immersion programs attract students from all over the country and abroad. Come learn new skills, meet new friends, and take advantage of Chicago’s rich comedy scene.

Two levels of Improvisation and Writing classes are offered. Stay for two weeks to complete both levels, or come back for the second level if you completed a previous week-long immersion. In the summer months, the Training Center offers a variety of Specialty Immersion weeks for advanced students.  Immersion classes are Monday through Friday each week, and tuition includes a ticket to a Second City Mainstage or e.t.c. show.  Our summer immersions coincide with the youth and teen summer camps for parents and kids who want to take class at the same time.

Improvisation: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 1 PM 

Comedy Writing: Monday - Friday, 2 PM - 5 PM

Specialty Immersions: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 5PM

1 Week Tuition
Improvisation, $285
Comedy Writing, $285
Improv & Comedy Writing Combo, $525 (save $45)
Specialty Immersion, $550

2 Week Tuition
Improvisation, $525
Comedy Writing, $525
Improv & Comedy Writing Combo, $1000 (save $50)

SUMMER 2010 IMMERSION DATES 
Registration closes at 3pm Central time on the Friday before the session begins.

June Session 1: June 14-18 

Improv 1- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED

June Session 2: June 21-25

Improv 1- CLOSED         Improv 2- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED         Writing 2- CLOSED

June Session 3: June 28- July 2

Improv 1- CLOSED         Musical Improv 1- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED

July Session 1: July 5-9

Improv 1- CLOSED         Improv 2- CLOSED        Musical Improv 2- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED         Writing 2- CLOSED

July Session 2: July 12-16

Improv 1- CLOSED         Physical Comedy & Improvisation-CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED

July Session 3: July 19-23 

Improv 1- CLOSED          Improv 2- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED          Writing 2- CLOSED

July Session 4: July 26-30

Improv 1- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED

August Session 1: Aug 2-6 

Improv 1- CLOSED           Improv 2- CLOSED          Process with Michael Gellman- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED           Writing 2- CLOSED

August Session 2: Aug 9-13

Improv 1- CLOSED           Long-Form Improvisation- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED

August Session 3: Aug 16-20 

Improv 1- CLOSED          Improv 2- CLOSED
Writing 1- CLOSED          Writing 2- OPEN

Specialty Immersion Classes

The Chicago Training Center is pleased to announce their schedule of Specialty Immersions for summer 2010!  Specialty Immersion classes are advanced, in-depth courses available to students who have completed Immersion levels 1 & 2, or who have the equivalent amount of training/experience.  If you wish to take a Specialty Immersion and have not completed Immersion levels 1 & 2, please enter your experience into the provided field on the registration form for office review. 

This summer we are delighted to offer the following Specialty Immersions:

MUSICAL IMPROV 1 with Michael Descoteaux (June Session 3: 6/28-7/2)

MUSICAL IMPROV 2 with Michael Descoteaux (July Session 1: 7/5-7/9)

PHYSICAL COMEDY & IMPROV with Dean Evans & Jet Eveleth (July Session 2: 7/12-7/16)

PROCESS with Michael Gellman (August Session 1: 8/2-8/6)

LONG-FORM IMPROV with Susan Messing & Alex Fendrich (August Session 2: 8/9-8/13)

*See the class box below for more information on and registration for Specialty Immersions*

Scholarship Information

The deadline for scholarship applications was April 2.  All applicants will be notified of a decision by May 10.

Questions?

See our Immersions FAQ page. 

Where to stay in Chicago?

The Second City Training Center DOES NOT provide housing for Immersion students.  Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodations.  See our "Where to Stay" list for recommended hotels, hostels, and dormitories in the Chicago area...some with special rates for Second City students!

Please do not make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from the Training Center that you are enrolled.