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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…
Looking for laughs? Tired of gaming? 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…
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 of 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 teens will “meet” with one of our comedy experts to learn how to “find the funny” all while getting a sneak…
Learn the basics of 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 teens will “meet” with one of our comedy experts to learn how to “find the funny” all while getting a sneak…
Are you interested in taking an acting class, but you’re not quite sure if it’s right for you? Give it a test drive! Our weekly drop-in acting class for tweens is open to everyone Ages 10-13. It’s a great opportunity to practice, have some fun, and meet new people!
This class…
Are you interested in taking an acting class, but you’re not quite sure if it’s right for you? Give it a test drive! Our weekly drop-in acting class for teens is open to everyone Ages 14-18. It’s a great opportunity to practice, have some fun, and meet new people!
This class…
Are you interested in taking a comedy writing class, but you’re not quite sure if it’s right for you? Give it a test drive! Our weekly drop-in comedy writing class for tweens is open to everyone Ages 10-13. It’s a great opportunity to practice, have some fun, and meet new…
Are you interested in taking a comedy writing class, but you’re not quite sure if it’s right for you? Give it a test drive! Our weekly drop-in comedy writing class for teens is open to everyone Ages 14-18. It’s a great opportunity to practice, have some fun, and meet new…
PARENTS, we know you’re doing your best to find interactive play (how did our parents even do it?!) and we’re here to help you with a virtual room filled with kids! We’ve figured out how to bring real, live fun straight from The Second City to you! Our…
PARENTS, we know you’re doing your best to find interactive play (how did our parents even do it?!) and we’re here to help you with a virtual room filled with kids! We’ve figured out how to bring real, live fun straight from The Second City to you! Our…
Already taken full-length classes or camps with us? Got some improv experience from your own neck of the woods and want to try it The Second City way. Whether you’re a current student with us or an improviser from the other side of the world, you can hop into our…
Teen Sketch is a quick and fun entry into the world of sketch comedy writing. Part one of this three-part course is an exercise-based class WITH NO GRADES (woohoo!) that is all about generating ideas and exploring point of view while learning some terminology along the way. Homework includes in-class…
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