Shows & Tickets 
Chicago Venue Info 
Classes & Education 
Second City Works 
Second City Network Try an Online Class! Drawing upon the groundbreaking work of The Second City and the many legendary performers who have played on its stages, we have become the largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy in the world. Our online classes are all of the fun…while wearing none of the pants. (We don’t judge.)
Got questions? Check out our online classes FAQs.
Like indoor recess for adults, Second City’s brand new online Improv Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try improv – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed introduction to some of the skills of improvised comedy. Over the…
A Second City Training Centre instructor will lead the improv class through a series improv exercises that are specifically chosen to address key triggers for social anxiety. In a safe and nurturing environment, participants will be introduced to a number of tools they can use manage their anxiety.
Please…
Already an improviser? If you’re looking for a supplement to your classes or a way to dive back in, spend a month with us to get those improv reps in. You’ll get feedback and keep your improv skills in fighting shape. This class runs for four weeks and is not…
Like indoor recess for adults, Second City’s brand new online Stand-Up Escape Series is the perfect way to break up the routine of physical isolation/working from home – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed introduction to some of the skills of…
Like indoor recess for adults, Second City’s brand new online Writing Escape Series is the perfect way to break up the routine of physical isolation/working from home – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed introduction to some of the skills of…
Like indoor recess for adults, Second City’s brand new online Acting Escape Series is the perfect way to break up the routine of physical isolation/working from home – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed introduction to some of the skills of…
Looking for laughs? Tired of TikTok? Already finished everything on all of Netflix? We’ve figured out how to bring real, live fun straight from The Second City to you! Our totally digital, totally FUN improv drop-in classes are for…
Learn the basics to writing and performing stand-up comedy from the comfort of your socially distanced home! Using the glories of modern technology, you and a group of fellow peers will “meet” with one of our comedy experts to learn how to “find the funny” all while getting a sneak…
Spend your night(s) with our advanced improv teachers and keep those comedy muscles nice and toned.
No prerequisite, but improv instruction/experience is recommended. Not as experienced? Try one of the Improv Drop-Ins we offer throughout the week!…
Reviewing the tenets of improvisation, we will look at the forensics of an improv scene. Dissecting what works and why and what doesn’t and why. We will follow the clues to find the answers!
About the instructor: Lisa Merchant is a highly sought after improvisation instructor/facilitator/performer. She has been studying, performing…
Quarantine? More like QuaranTEAM!
Looking to schedule family time with interactivity, learning, and lots of fun? FamilyProv is a 60-minute online improv drop-in course designed for families of all sizes (and generations!) with children ages 8 and up. Learn the basic tools of improv (Yes And, teamwork, and collaboration) while laughing…
What’s that all about? You’ve run your business successfully for years. You went to business school and they didn’t mention Improv once. You’ve seen improv comedy and you don’t see how it would help your business. There’s nothing very funny about running a business these days.
Many of us are now faced with the reality and challenges of a work-from-home world and with that new expectations and opportunities for us to interact and engage in a virtual way like never before. This class will help you develop increased confidence and comfort honing your public speaking skills…
We need to keep our speaking skills sharp, now more than ever!
This four-class intensive is designed for actors and non-actors who wish to develop, cultivate and maintain a healthy speaking voice capable of conviction and passion.From breathing techniques, articulation exercises and a study of rhetoric, imagination and presentation you will…
Our Legacy 
