Improv 2

Classes

Improv 2 introduces students to the skills needed for character work, an element essential to dynamic improvised scenes. Students will explore creating characters through internal motivations like point of view,...

Improv 1

Classes

Improv 1 introduces students to the fundamental concept of “Yes, And” in improvisation. Through group exercises and games, students will explore impulse & spontaneity, listening, being present in the moment,...

There’s No Place Like Home...For the Holidays

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There’s No Place Like Home...For the Holidays No in-person holiday party this year? Looking for some quaran-tainment? Let the comedy elves from The Second City deliver the virtual holly jollies...

There’s No Place Like Home...For the Holidays

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There’s No Place Like Home...For the Holidays No in-person holiday party this year? Looking for some quaran-tainment? Let the comedy elves from The Second City deliver the virtual holly jollies...

The Second City Names Jon Carr New Executive Producer

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Carr replaces interim executive producer Anthony LeBlanc next month

Blayr Austin

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Originally from Toronto, Canada, Blayr came to Chicago to study at Northwestern University and never looked back. She fell in love with comedy at The Second City after a friend...

Jon Carr

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Jon Carr is executive producer of The Second City. Prior to joining us, he was artistic director for Dad’s Garage Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. A seasoned improviser, performer, and award-winning...

Courtney Sweet

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Courtney started at The Second City in the spring of 2019 joining the Group Sales department. Having almost 10 years of event experience she was excited to bring her knowledge...

Really Awesome Art Submissions

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The Really Awesome Improv Show

Shows

The Really Awesome Improv Show is a family-friendly, interactive, live online show that taps kids for suggestions and inspiration to create high energy, improvisational silliness!