Life With Colbert - Part Three - Find the Idea

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Welcome to day three.

If you're just joining us here's a little backstory...  (if you checked in earlier - skip ahead) In the recent article in Forbes Magazine, Second City Alum Stephen Colbert shared "Four Big Lessons" for improv that will help anyone succeed. Our Chief Creative Adviser, Kelly Leonard, recalls working with Stephen Colbert, and his own memories of how Colbert lived these lessons while he trained and worked at Second City. If you have some time, read the Forbes Article then enjoy these recollections.

Part Three: Find the Idea
Courtesy of Kelly Leonard

"One of the greatest Second City scenes of all time was created by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell and their amazing Second City ensemble members. During an improvised set, the cast asked for a suggestion of a famous writer - they got “Maya Angelou.” The scene the cast improvised that night became - almost word for word - the scene that became “Maya.” Stephen and Steve reprised their roles at Second City’s 50th Anniversary. Take a look."

At Second City Works we help leading brands become better by applying improv techniques to compliance, sales effectiveness, talent development, and marketing and content. We collaborate with our clients and offer workshops, on-demand video, keynotes, and uniquely customized ways of seamlessly integrating messages into a humorous platform.

Tomorrow, Part Four: "Yes, And"

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• Second City Works
• Improv
• Kelly Leonard
• Second City
• Stephen Colbert
• "find the idea"
• Steve Carell
• Maya