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Second City Network Our totally digital, totally FUN online classes will engage your children for hours of fun and creativity—with other kids. All you need is an internet connection and a camera, and we’ll have them “yes, and”-ing in no time.
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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…
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…
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…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand 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…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? 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…
For ages 13-18. 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…
Whether you want to learn about voiceover or hone your speaking skills, this four week exploration will show you the basics for voicing commercials and more. You’ll learn what voiceover is, how using your physicality brings the words to life, what keywords to emphasize, breathing exercises to you can speak…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand new online Acting for TV & Film Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try acting – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand new online Acting for TV & Film Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try acting – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand new online Stand-Up Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try stand-up – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed introduction to some of…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand new online Stand-Up Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try stand-up – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun, relaxed introduction to some of…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand new online Writing for TV & Film Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try comedy writing – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun,…
Looking for a fun way to reach out to the outside world? Second City’s brand new online Writing for TV & Film Escape Series is the perfect way to connect, laugh and try comedy writing – all without leaving your living room. No prior experience is necessary for this fun,…
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…
Come on back and get your sketch comedy even sketchier! In part two of this three-part course, teens build on tools learned in Teen Sketch 1, further developing their comedic point of view along with learning and writing sketch comedy styles like “Fish out of Water,” “Inappropriate Response” and “Parody.”
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Learn the art of stand-up comedy with The Second City Training Center featuring hands-on lessons in storytelling, character building, observational humor, one-liners and more. Students receive weekly lectures, multi-media demonstrations and exercises to create enough unique content to have a polished act by the end of the 4-week class.
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