Second City Toronto Has Most Definitely "Got This"

Toronto's 70th Revue Opens to Critical AcclaimThe Second City opened its 70th Revue, We've Totally (Probably) Got This!, on its Toronto stage this week, and has received glowing reviews from critics. In his four star review, Toronto Star theatre critic Richard Ouzounian raved that "sketch and sketch hits the bull's-eye" and praised director Melody A. Johnson as well as the "sextet of performers who know no fear."The new revue is written and performed...

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Second City's Comedy Studies Program Featured on Splitsider

Did you know we had a program through Columbia College where you could earn college credit for studying Comedy? We do! Check out this feature on SplitSider.c...

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Student Spotlight Podcast with Kate Cohen and Matthew Van Colton!

Faculty members Kate Cohen and Matthew Van Colton talk with Nancy Fast about their new musical opening in Manhattan and their upcoming Chicago preview! Listen in to find out how the group enjoyed performing in the Training Center’s House Company ‘Infinite Sundaes’ and how far their friendships go back (it will warm your heart). For more information on this podcast, classes, workshops and more, call 312.664.3959 or visit secondcity.com/tc.More Info on Kate Cohen (Instructor in Improv and Teen/Youth Programs, HouseCo Alum):Kate Cohen has been improvising...

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This Weekend: Crush in Old Town

Join us this weekend for music, food and amazing artwork and custom designs at Crush in Old Town. This annual end-of-summer festival in Old Town stretches from North Avenue to Schiller Street on Saturday & Sunday, September 1st & 2nd from noon to 10:00pm. Click here for more informati...

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Tawny Newsome Visits You & MeThis Morning

Last week, Tawny Newsome from We're All in This Room Together sat down with the lovely Jeanne Sparrow to talk about her journey to The Second City e.t.c. on WCIU's You and Me This Morning.Tawny Newsome can be seen every Thursday - Sunday in The Second City e.t.c.'s We're All in This Room Together. Click here to reserve ticke...

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Congratulations to This Year's Jeff Award Nominees!

Congratulations to Michael Kosinski (Actor - Revue), Edgar Blackmon (Actor - Revue), Ryan Bernier (Director - Revue) and the cast and crew of The Second City e.t.c.'s "We're All in This Room Together" (Production - Revue) on their 2012 Jeff Nominations! See the full list of nominees he...

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Training Center Alumni and Faculty Performing Off-Broadway Improvised Musical in New York

Chicago-style Improv is hitting Manhattan September 11-15 with the musical One-Night Only as part of the 2012 Araca Project. Faculty members Kate Cohen, Michael Girts and Matthew Van Colton will be joined by student alumi Katie Dufresne, Nicole Hastings, and Kevin Sciretta in the cast. How This Happened:In April of 2012, a group of Chicago improvisers flew to New York and pitched an idea for a new musical to The Araca Group (Wicked, Urinetown). The cast made up a musical right there on the spot for Broadway producers in the middle of their conference...

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Chicago Tribune Talks Improv With Student, Doctor Praveen Dandumudi

Dr. Praveen Dandamudi discusses the benefits improvisational training has had on his life and profession as a Kidney Specialist at Chicago's Resurrection Health Care. As a past "Student in the Spotlight," Dr. Dandamudi is no stranger to The Second City Training Center. Read his Spotlight Q&A.Check out the Chicago Tribune's complete article.The Second City Training Center is now open for registration in Improv, Comedy Writing, Acting, Stand-up and more! For more information visit our Training Center pa...

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Second City Returns to Arlington Heights

Grab your BFF and hop on the Metra - we're headed back to the beautiful Metropolis Theater this summer with The Second City's Girls' Night Out directed by Ryan Bernier (recently directed the new hit show We're All in This Room Together at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre). Performances begin on August 2 through September 8 - click here to reserve your ticke...

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Second City's Walking Tour Featured on ABC News with Janet Davies

The Second City's Walking Tour was featured on last night's ABC news broadcast featuring Janet Davies. Visit ABC to check it o...

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The Second City Training Center To Offer A One-Day Workshop for Sufferers of Anxiety On August 14th

The "Improv for Anxiety One-Day Workshop" will provide an interactive opportunity for people with anxiety to use improvisation as part of their recovery. All levels of experience are invited. A Second City instructor will facilitate the class. Mark Pfeffer, Director at PARC will be there to welcome you. The class runs on August 14th from 4-7pmClick here for more information on Improvisation for AnxietyAbout Mark Pfeffer, Director of the Panic/Anxiety Recovery CenterMark Pfeffer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Illinois and...

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