Alum Tina Fey to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Congratulations! Second City alum Tina Fey has been selected to receive the 13th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The Kennedy Center will present the 13th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Tina Fey on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. The award, named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, and will feature a lineup of the biggest names in comedy, and will be taped for television broadcast. She is the youngest recipient of this prestigious award.

For more information, visit The Kennedy Center's Website.

Second City Training Center Instructor Joe Janes – From Sketch to Stage in 365 Days

Chicago Training Center Writing Instructor Joe Janes embarked on an ambitious project to write an original comedy sketch every single day for an entire year. Now, the full collection is being produced in Chicago. Congratulations, Joe! A full Performink article about the upcoming performances is online here.

You can see more about Joe's writing classes at the Second City Training Center here.

You can read more about Joe and the 365 Sketches project at his blog.

Mike Myers Talks about His Training at Second City

Alum Mike Myers appeared today on Live with Regis and Kelly to promote the upcoming movie Shrek, Forever After. During the interview, Myers was asked to name the most influential teacher in his life. Myers responded with two; one was a public school teacher he had during his years in the Toronto school system and the other was our own Del Close, who taught him at The Second City. Myers goes on to say that his time at The Second City proved to be some of the most important years of his life of his life. Del taught him that a true artist "makes things." "So when you ask me what I do," said Myers, "I say I make things."

Farley Bros. Radio: LIVE From Second City Hollywood!

Farley Brothers Radio is now being recorded LIVE from The Second City in Hollywood! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes for a brutally honest, wickedly funny, viewer-discretion-advised confab on all things Farley. Listen in as Kevin & John spin tales of sex, drugs and comedy alongside their hilarious takes on life, love and family. From Madison to Hollywood, it's a conversation undeniably Farley. Hosted by John & Kevin Farley with Carissa Kosta.

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Live in LA? Come watch them LIVE every Saturday at 7pm.
Tickets are available on our website.

The Week According To Frangela Podcast: LIVE From The Second City Hollywood!

Frangela, featuring alums Frances Callier and Angela Shelton, is now recording their weekly podcast, "The Week According To Frangela" LIVE from The Second City Hollywood! Frangela takes the news of the week and puts their hilarious spin on it. You've seen them on VH1's Best Week Ever, heard them nationally on Stephanie Miller, Randi Rhodes and locally in LA on KTLK. Now catch their show live and in person. Jonathan Gold of the LA Weekly says Frangela is "a blast of common sense amid the pasty drone of their sub-Limbaugh competitors." "The Week According to Frangela" is The Daily Show meets the Radio with a whole lot of funny attitude.

Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Live in LA? Come watch them LIVE every Saturday at 8pm.
Tickets are available on our website.

PUMA Scholarship Update

Thank you to all of the talent who applied for our scholarship this year.

With over 200 scholarship applications received nationwide from Los Angeles to Atlanta to win a free year of training at The Second City Chicago or Hollywood, we've narrowed our talent pool to 26 lucky finalists.

Starting Wednesday, May 5 - Thursday, May 6 -- the finalist group comprised of ambitious actors, comics, improvisers and novices will participate in a free improv workshop taught by resident director Mick Napier, enjoy a PUMA shopping spree, attend a Mainstage show and show off their skills and talent in an improv audition.

The Ever-Popular Free Music Improv Jams are Back

Open to students and performers of all levels, the musical improv jams are great way to get some more singprov experience. A Second City Music Director leads participants through fun and challenging short-form musical improv games. Get up and play, meet fellow improvisers and learn new games. On-lookers welcome, too. No registration required.

FREE, 1.5 hours

Upcoming jam dates
Saturdays, 4:00-5:30
May 8-June 26
de Maat Studio Theatre

Have Fun this Mother’s Day - She Deserves It!

Skip the brunch and take your Mom out for some real fun this Mother's Day.

Drop-In Improv Class
If she's hilarious and been practicing some good bits, bring her to a Drop-In Improv Class on Sunday from 6-8pm for only 10 bucks each. No registration is required and all levels are welcome (especially beginner).

"Taming of the Flu" in The Second City Mainstage
If she'd rather watch than play, bring her to see "Taming of the Flu" in The Second City Mainstage. She can check out the new cast members and you can both relax and enjoy the show. (Also, students receive a free ticket to the show, so you can also save a couple of bucks)