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5 days ago · In a Second City mainstage revue, the comedy doesn’t just come from the written scenes, the jokes & the premises… the truly deep audience laughs that people remember for years come from great performances. In our first level, we’ll help you immerse yourself in improv exercises designed to broaden your emotional range.
- Writing 1
Writing 1 teaches students how to write comedic scenes that...
- Stand-Up 1
In Stand Up 1 you will develop yourself as a solo comedic...
- Writing 1
3 days ago · Founded in Chicago in 1959, improv troupe The Second City is responsible for launching the careers of countless iconic comedians and actors. The troupe recently expanded into New York City – a bit ironic considering the origin of Chicago's "Second City" nickname, which was coined by a journalist from The New Yorker who meant it as an insult to Chicago in comparison to New York City.
1 day ago · John Belushi. Before John Belushi made history on SNL, his rise in the comedy world began at Second City. It was at the company’s Chicago club where Belushi met Dan Aykroyd, starting a legendary ...
3 days ago · Contest Winner's Design Will Be Featured on Exclusive, Limited Edition Second City 65th Anniversary Merchandise At Its Chicago Box Office. CHICAGO, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary comedy ...
4 days ago · The Second City’s Comedian Rhapsody is a brand-new revue featuring classic sketches and songs from the company’s deep comedy archive, fresh new favorites and the trademark improv they’re famous for.
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- June 25, 2024
- June 26, 2024
2 days ago · Writing 1 teaches students how to write comedic scenes that could be found in a Second City-style revue by exploring different scenic set-ups, character dialogue, genres and point-of-view. Students use improv as a tool for character and dialogue generation.
2 days ago · In Stand Up 1 you will develop yourself as a solo comedic performer by writing and workshopping your own material. By understanding how earlier stand-up comics evolved, you will experiment outside your comfort zone and experiment until discovering your own unique style.
