Hollywood Training Center

Because life doesn’t come with a script!

Los Angeles is the world capital of the Entertainment Industry and The Second City is in the heart of it on Hollywood Boulevard. For fifty years The Second City has created a wealth of comedic material from a legendary group of performers. The Training Center follows the traditions developed by these groundbreaking and innovative men and women while encouraging the continued growth and development of the art forms of comedy and improvisation. Today, The Second City Training Center is the largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy in the world.

We offer a variety of classes in the performance arts for students at any level of experience. Whether a seasoned performer or someone who's never been onstage, you are encouraged to take classes with us. Our students come from a diverse array of backgrounds, each with a unique accomplishment they wish to achieve with our courses. Whatever your reasons for taking classes with us, we are here to support you and help you grow your skills. Please do not hesitate to contact our offices with any questions or concerns you might have.

Download a printable version of the Training Center Course Catalog (PDF)

Click the picture to see a quick video on how Second City changed the lives of a few now-famous comedians!

IMPROV DROP-IN

Thursdays, 4-6pm & Sundays, 12-2pm: $20 at the door, cash or credit.
Improv drop-in is a noncommittal, two hour class that will keep you on your toes and inject fun into your Thursdays. Drop-in is designed for all levels so if you want to get extra class time, play with new people or work with amazing coaches then drop on by! Any current student or grad of The Second City is eligible to take this class. For any persons with equivalent training from other programs, please call our office to determine if this class is appropriate for you. We cap the class at 16, so arrive early to get a spot. 323-464-8542

THE TASTE OF SECOND CITY

If you are wondering if you'd like to take an improv class, try The Taste of Second City! 2 hour intro workshops will give you a little taste of what our improv programs are all about. $25 for one class.

Feb 18, March 24, April 14, May 26, June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 22, Nov 17

ADULT IMPROV
Explore the fundamentals of improvisation in this two hour intro workshop. It will help you to understand why improvisation is a great way to explore your creativity, hone presentation skills, become more comfortable speaking in front of others, think on your feet, and expand team building skills; all while having fun. We cap the class at 16 so please call the office to reserve your spot. Class times per date vary.

Improv 1 Weekend Intensive

Three days of intensive improvisation for those who can't make the weeklong programs or want a quick brush up on skills. This is the same curriculum as our seven week classes but condensed down to three days. This is an introductory level improvisation class. You will learn the basic elements of The Second City style of improvisation. Students will study the agreements of improvisation, the building of an ensemble, creation of an environment and character construction. 10:30am-6:30pm for three days.

• Friday, January 6 to Sunday, January 8, 2012 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5, 2012 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, March 30 to Sunday, April 1 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, August 31 to Sunday, September 2 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, October 19 to Sunday, October 21 REGISTER HERE
• Friday, December 14 to Sunday, December 16 REGISTER HERE

Improv 1 Weeklong Intensive

Five days of intensive improvisation for those who can’t make the seven week program or want a quick brush up on skills. This is the same curriculum as our seven week classes but condensed down to five days. This is an introductory level improvisation class. You will learn the basic elements of The Second City style of improvisation. Students will study the agreements of improvisation, the building of an ensemble, creation of an environment and character construction.

This is an introductory level improvisation class. You will learn the basic elements of The Second City style of improvisation. Students will study the agreements of improvisation, the building of an ensemble, creation of an environment and character construction.

• Monday, February 27 to Friday, March 2 REGISTER HERE

Spring Break Boot Camp

Come for 5 OR 10 days in April. Tuition is $500.00 for 5 days OR $900.00 for 10 days.

Camp #1- April 2-6
8-10 year olds REGISTER
11-13 year olds REGISTER
14-18 year olds REGISTER

Camp #1- April 9-13
8-10 year olds REGISTER
11-13 year olds REGISTER
14-18 year olds REGISTER

Spend your Spring Break at The Second City where you can work out your creative juices in our boot camp. Learn new skills, meet new friends and enjoy Los Angeles in the spring. Students will be grouped by age in the following age ranges: 8-10, 11-13, 14-18. Camp is Monday through Friday 10:30am-4:30pm. All students will stay the whole day for a boot camp that will be both fun and educational. Each day, the students will learn Improvisation, Sketch Comedy and Musical Improvisation. All students are welcome and no previous experience is needed. At the end of the week, parents and friends are invited to a free show where the students will show off their new improv, singing and sketch skills.

Summer Boot Camp

Tuition is $750 per camp.

Camp #1- June 25 – July 13
8-10 year olds: REGISTER HERE
11-13 year olds: REGISTER HERE
14-18 year olds: REGISTER HERE

Camp #2- July 16 – August 3
8-10 year olds: REGISTER HERE
11-13 year olds: REGISTER HERE
14-18 year olds: REGISTER HERE

Camp #3- August 6 – August 24
8-10 year olds: REGISTER HERE
11-13 year olds: REGISTER HERE
14-18 year olds: REGISTER HERE

Spend part of your summer at The Second City Hollywood where you can work out your creative juices in our youth boot camp, make new friends and learning new skills, all while having loads of fun and laughs.. The Second City has launched the careers of countless actors, writers, directors and producers, and has influenced American comedy like no other theatre. Our summer program attracts students from all over the country and abroad. Camp will take place Monday through Friday 10:30am-4:30pm. Each day, you will rotate through Improvisation, Sketch Comedy and Musical Improvisation. All students are welcome and no previous experience is needed. At the end of the third week, invite your friends and family to a free show where you will show off your new improv, singing and sketch skills. You’ll receive a 15% family discount on each additional child after the first registration.

Camp is broken into three sections each day:

• Improvisation: Explore the fundamentals of improvisation as taught and performed at The Second City. Develop skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming, team building, empathy and communication while having loads of fun and laughs.
• Sketch Comedy: Learn the basics of sketch comedy scenes, the building block of any Second City show. You’ll study classic Second City scenes, use improvisation to develop scenes and write original sketches./li>
• Musical Improvisation: An introduction to musical games and techniques. The class introduces students to vocal performance, production, and projection for the actor/improviser; the basics of comedic songwriting; and the fundamental concepts of musical improvisation. No singing experience is required. This is often the subject most feared at the start of camp and most loved by the end.