Bernie Sahlins' Memorial is Tonight

Due to the overwhelming number of RSVPs for Bernie's Memorial, we have reached our capacity and are unable to take additional reservations.

However, as a reminder for those who have already RSVP'd, the memorial will be at Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier tonight, September 30th at 6:30pm. The address to the theater is 800 E Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611.

We look forward to seeing you all there.

Super Fun Night with Second City Training Centre Alum Lauren Ash!

Super Fun Night is a brand new comedy on ABC following three single ladies who have set aside every Friday night as "Friday Fun Night." The show will star Rebel Wilson, Liza Lapira and Lauren Ash.

Lauren Ash is an alumnus of the Second City Toronto and Chicago Mainstage as well as a Second City Training Centre Conservatory Graduate.

Watch the premiere on ABC Wednesday October 2nd at 9:30pm!

Check out the "Super Fun Night" trailer.

Congratulations to SC Alum Emmy Award Winners

Congratulations to this year’s Emmy Award Winners including a Second City resident and touring company alumni including Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Tina Fey, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Tom Purcell.

The 65th Annual Emmy’s were held last night on CBS. Click here for a complete list of winners.

Bernie Sahlins' Memorial Update

Just a reminder, if you would like to attend Bernie Sahlins' memorial,
please RSVP at the link below or call the CST Media Office.

September 30, 2013

6:30pm

Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier

800 E. Grand Ave. | Chicago, IL 60611

Click here to RSVP  or call the CST Media Office at 312.667.4968 by
Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

Judy Fabjance Fundraiser on September, 21st

One of our longtime employees and friends in Chicago, Judy Fabjance, has been battling breast cancer for some time, which she just learned has now spread to her brain.

If you'd like to help Judy and her family while she's in treatment, there's a fundraiser, this Saturday, September 21st and there is also the opportunity to get involved with Team Judy in Chicago through Helping Hands.

We will be sending out weekly emails with updates regarding Helping Hands and the upcoming fundraiser. If you would like to be included on this email, please email Hope Hudson at hhudson@secondcity.com.

Second City's Producing 101 Class Receives Press Attention

Second City's Training Center has been churning out talent for years, however, now it's also teaching students the basic elements of how to put up a show.

Producing 101" is being taught by Angie McMahon and shows students what steps they need to take in order to bring a show idea from start to stage, financially, creatively and more. Paul Biasco has taken an extra interest in Angie's class and did a full write-up of it for DNAinfo Chicago.

If you're interested in taking Angie's Producing 101 or her new Producing 102, let us know by either emailing chicagotrainingcenter@secondcity.com or calling 312.664.3959.

SNL Adds Mike O'Brien to Feature Cast and Cecily Strong Joins Weekend Update

Congratulations to Mike O’Brien on his move to feature cast and Cecily Strong for joining the Weekend Update desk on Saturday Night Live, NBC's Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase, for their 39th Season.

"We are always thrilled with the success of our alumni and we wish them all the best this season on SNL," stated Andrew Alexander, CEO & Executive Producer of The Second City, Inc.

Mike O’Brien graduated from The Second City Training Center Conservatory Program.  He worked with The Second City Touring Company as a performer and director. In December 2008, he opened America: All Better! at The Second City’s legendary Mainstage Theater in Chicago.  The following summer, he was hired from The Second City stage to join the writing staff of Saturday Night Live.

After studying at The Second City Training Center in the Conservatory Program, Cecily Strong performed with Second City Theatricals and was a member of The Second City Touring Company when she was hired last season to Saturday Night Live.

View a video clip of Mike O'Brien on Second City Mainstage and our behind the scene interview with him.