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Second City Network In the Kids Improv Program you’ll study the fundamentals of improvisation through exercises that help to develop strong ensemble and character work. Develop stage presence as well as patience, self confidence, good communication skills, and a respect for other performers and their creativity.
Please note that some of these classes will be delivered online.
Improv for ages 14-18 is for kids who want an introduction to improvisation. This class uses the tenets of improv like agreement, listening, and emotions to teach kids basic life skills. It gets them out of their heads and active while showing them new ways they can work with and…
A course for students looking to take their improvisation to the next level. Over the course of fourteen weeks, students will dive into Second City-style scene work, sharpening their ability to create dynamic characters, recognize and heighten the comic tension in a scene, and use re-improvisation to take scenes from…
The Second City’s signature Comedy Camps for kids are jam-packed with fun & games!
Campers explore the fundamentals of improv as taught and performed at The Second City and develop skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming, team building, empathy, and communication, all while having loads of…
The Second City’s signature Comedy Camps for youth & teens are the perfect space for budding comedians or young people looking to spend the summer laughing and creating.
Campers explore the fundamentals of improv as taught and performed at The Second City and develop skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming,…
The Second City Advanced Comedy Camp is a fully comprehensive program that dives deep into the skills required to present a Second City-style revue. Curriculum includes training in advanced scenework and long form improv as well as additional lessons songwriting and music improv.
Improv – Explore the fundamentals of improv as…
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