Thursday, September 18, 2014
Key and Peele Found Love at SC
Here's a great piece on SC alum Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele on how they got their start together at The Second City!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Wellness Week Schedule
Click Here to Register for Wellness Week
WHAT IS WELLNESS WEEK?
Congress established National Mental Health Awareness Week 24 years ago in 1990 due to the efforts of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), an organization we recently sponsored.
During this week, October 5th-October 11th, mental health advocates and non health-based organizations (LIKE US!) across the U.S. join together to sponsor a variety of events to promote community outreach and public education concerning mental illnesses such as anxiety. We are hosting events because of our growing Wellness Program which includes Improv for Anxiety (IFAX), Improv for ASD, and Humor Doesn’t Retire: Improv for Older Adults.
We are providing opportunities to show what we are doing with our program and invite the public to participate in and learn about Improv! We hope that everyone will take this opportunities to simply connect, take risks, and try something new in an open, safe environment. Challenge yourself to "Yes, And" a new experience!
The Second City Training Center is excited to share our unique philosophy centered on connecting with others and building ensemble. Come play with us!
All events free and open to the public. Ages: High School and up
10/5/2014, 5:00-6:30PM, Room 301
Hannah Bailey
Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) for Actors
10/6/2014, 10am-1pm, Room 405
Piero Procaccini
Intro to Improvisation: Improv Basics for Beginners
10/6/2014, 6pm-6:50pm, Room 403
Becca Barish & Mark Pfeffer
Intro to Improv for Anxiety
10/7/2014, 5:00-6:50pm, Room 305
Janna Sobel
Storytelling & The Gift of the Truth
10/8/2014, 12:00-2:00pm, Donny's Skybox
Stephanie McCullough Vlcek
Singing Against the Darkness
10/8/2014, 4:00-6:00pm, DeMaat Theatre
Rachael Mason & Jeff Bouthiette
Self Discovery through Improvised Song
10/8/2014, 6:00-6:50pm, DeMaat Theatre
Aaron Graham
Making & Faking Confident Choices in Music Improv
10/8/2014, 6:00-6:50pm, Room 403
Molly Fisher & Nick Johne
Intro to Improv for Aspies and Individuals with
Autism Spectrum & Similar Disorders
10/9/2014, 5:00-6:50pm, Room 301
Lynda Tourloukis
Laughter Yoga Workshop
10/10/2014, 9:00am-11am, Room 301
Ruth Williams Hennessy
Whole Body Voice Workshop
10/10/2014, 10:00am-11am, Donny's Skybox
Lauren Dowden
Improv for Older Adults- Presentation & Play
10/10/2014, 11:15am-12pm, Room 305
Susan Messing & Rachael Mason
I'Mprovising Right
10/10/2014, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Room 305
Ashley Nicole Black
Getting Past Writer's Block
Participants: Please bring a pen and a notebook
10/10/2014, 1:00-3:00pm, Room 305
John Hildreth
Scenic Improv
10/10/2014, 3:00-4:00pm, Donny's Skybox
Jim Winter
The "Sense" of Humor
10/10/2014, 4:00-6pm, UP COMEDY CLUB Showcase and Reception
WELLNESS WEEK SHOWCASE
Director: Nick Johne
Doors open at 4pm
Lights up at 4:15pm
Host: Ashley Nicole Black
Sorry Bouts featuring Erin Lann & Brooke Montoya
Therapy Players
Wellness Program Ensemble
5:00-6:00pm Reception: Free Appetizers and Beverages
10/11/2014, 9:00-9:50am, Room 301
Hannah Bailey
Vinyasa Yoga Class
Participants: Please feel free to bring your own yoga mat!
WHAT IS WELLNESS WEEK?
Congress established National Mental Health Awareness Week 24 years ago in 1990 due to the efforts of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), an organization we recently sponsored.
During this week, October 5th-October 11th, mental health advocates and non health-based organizations (LIKE US!) across the U.S. join together to sponsor a variety of events to promote community outreach and public education concerning mental illnesses such as anxiety. We are hosting events because of our growing Wellness Program which includes Improv for Anxiety (IFAX), Improv for ASD, and Humor Doesn’t Retire: Improv for Older Adults.
We are providing opportunities to show what we are doing with our program and invite the public to participate in and learn about Improv! We hope that everyone will take this opportunities to simply connect, take risks, and try something new in an open, safe environment. Challenge yourself to "Yes, And" a new experience!
The Second City Training Center is excited to share our unique philosophy centered on connecting with others and building ensemble. Come play with us!
All events free and open to the public. Ages: High School and up
10/5/2014, 5:00-6:30PM, Room 301
Hannah Bailey
Laban Movement Analysis (LMA) for Actors
10/6/2014, 10am-1pm, Room 405
Piero Procaccini
Intro to Improvisation: Improv Basics for Beginners
10/6/2014, 6pm-6:50pm, Room 403
Becca Barish & Mark Pfeffer
Intro to Improv for Anxiety
10/7/2014, 5:00-6:50pm, Room 305
Janna Sobel
Storytelling & The Gift of the Truth
10/8/2014, 12:00-2:00pm, Donny's Skybox
Stephanie McCullough Vlcek
Singing Against the Darkness
10/8/2014, 4:00-6:00pm, DeMaat Theatre
Rachael Mason & Jeff Bouthiette
Self Discovery through Improvised Song
10/8/2014, 6:00-6:50pm, DeMaat Theatre
Aaron Graham
Making & Faking Confident Choices in Music Improv
10/8/2014, 6:00-6:50pm, Room 403
Molly Fisher & Nick Johne
Intro to Improv for Aspies and Individuals with
Autism Spectrum & Similar Disorders
10/9/2014, 5:00-6:50pm, Room 301
Lynda Tourloukis
Laughter Yoga Workshop
10/10/2014, 9:00am-11am, Room 301
Ruth Williams Hennessy
Whole Body Voice Workshop
10/10/2014, 10:00am-11am, Donny's Skybox
Lauren Dowden
Improv for Older Adults- Presentation & Play
10/10/2014, 11:15am-12pm, Room 305
Susan Messing & Rachael Mason
I'Mprovising Right
10/10/2014, 12:00pm-1:00pm, Room 305
Ashley Nicole Black
Getting Past Writer's Block
Participants: Please bring a pen and a notebook
10/10/2014, 1:00-3:00pm, Room 305
John Hildreth
Scenic Improv
10/10/2014, 3:00-4:00pm, Donny's Skybox
Jim Winter
The "Sense" of Humor
10/10/2014, 4:00-6pm, UP COMEDY CLUB Showcase and Reception
WELLNESS WEEK SHOWCASE
Director: Nick Johne
Doors open at 4pm
Lights up at 4:15pm
Host: Ashley Nicole Black
Sorry Bouts featuring Erin Lann & Brooke Montoya
Therapy Players
Wellness Program Ensemble
5:00-6:00pm Reception: Free Appetizers and Beverages
10/11/2014, 9:00-9:50am, Room 301
Hannah Bailey
Vinyasa Yoga Class
Participants: Please feel free to bring your own yoga mat!
Thursday, September 4, 2014
R.I.P. Roy Leonard
Our thoughts are with the family of Roy Leonard following the news of his passing. He was a Chicago institution and we are forever grateful for his support of our theater and the Chicago arts community. He was a gentleman of the highest order, full of optimism and curiosity. Such a sweet soul of a man." - Andrew Alexander, CEO & Executive Producer - The Second City
Click here for more information about Roy Leonard.
SC Alum Joan Rivers Passes Away
We are so sad to learn of Joan Rivers’ death. Though her time with Second City was short, Joan Rivers embodied all of the attributes of a Second City alum - hard-working, smart as a whip and incredibly funny. We are very sad to lose this trailblazer but are so thankful for her prolific body of work. Our thoughts are with her beloved family and friends.
- Andrew Alexander, CEO & Executive Producer, The Second City
- Andrew Alexander, CEO & Executive Producer, The Second City
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Stephen Colbert On Late Night with Seth Meyers
If you didn't catch SC alum, Stephen Colbert, on Late Night with Seth Meyers, here's a clip -- one where he sings a lil' song from his time at Second City nonetheless!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Second City's Depraved New World Received 4 Jeff Award Nominations
Congratulations to Mick Napier (Director), John Hartman (Actor), Tawny Newsome (Actress) and the entire Depraved New World (Revue) cast and crew on their Jeff Award nominations. So exciting!
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Shop Old Town’s Shop Wells Showcase
We love our Old Town neighborhood and all that thrives within it. Please join us this weekend and get your shop on at the Shop Wells Showcase, this Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th. A bunch of boutiques are participating and have great deals and discounts available!
Adelaide Boutique | 1704 N. Wells Street
30% off of new Fall merchandise + a gift with purchase!
Luxury Garage Sale | 1658 N. Wells Street
Sip and shop with complimentary mimosas!
Handle With Care | 1706 N. Wells Street
Sale up to 70% off + 15% off all full-priced merchandise!
Mercy Beaucoup | 1545 N. Wells Street
10% off full-priced merchandise + sale merchandise up to 75% off!
Sara Jane | 1343 N. Wells Street
Additional 40%-off sale + $25 gift card for purchases of $100 or more.
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