The Second City has received three Jeff Award Nominations for Actor in a Revue (Sam Richardson for Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies), Actress in a Revue (Christina Anthony for The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life) and Best Revue (The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life). For a complete list of nominees, visit the Jeff Awards website.
The Jeff Awards will be presented Monday, October 25 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. For tickets, visit JeffAwards.org.
Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners at last night’s Emmy Awards! For a complete run down of the winners, including Second City Touring Company alum Jane Lynch for Best Supporting Actress, click here.
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Seth Weitberg created the Obama Vacation Talking Points for The Second City’s Comic Corner in the Chicago Tribune
If you’re headed to Chicago this fall, be sure to look for discounts – there are tons of great deals all over town. Here are two that were released today:
On August 30th, The Second City Training Center will begin its recycling efforts in conjunction with Zipcar. Paper goods, plastics, aluminum, and glass will be transported each week to one of Chicago’s recycling centers via a conveniently located car kindly donated by Zipcar.
“We think it is important that individuals and companies alike commit to improving our surroundings on a daily basis,” says Kerry Sheehan, President of The Second City Training Center. “We recently won Active Transport Alliance’s “bike-to-work week” competition. Now, we look forward to sitting back and enjoying the ride to the closest recycling center. ”
To support the Pakistan Flood Response efforts, The Second City is accepting contributions after performances in their Chicago and Toronto theaters through September 26th. All contributions made at these performances will be matched by The Second City and donated to the Red Cross Response to Pakistan Floods. For more information on the situation in Pakistan, visit RedCross.org.
This morning on Good Day Chicago, Lori McClain talked about her role as Patti Blagojevich in Rod Blagojevich Superstar which is now playing at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights, IL. To see the whole segment,click here
Rod Blagojevich Superstar runs through September 18. For more information, visit metropolisarts.com
Seth Weitberg created this piece for The Second City’s Comic Corner in the Chicago Tribune
The Second City is featured in the September issue of National Geographic Traveler as part of a profile on Chicago. Click here to check out the full article.
With a second trial on the way, Michael Lehrer looks back on Blago's first defense for The Second City's Comic Corner in the Chicago Tribune.
Brendan Jennings, a member of The Second City e.t.c. cast, has been named one of Chicago Tribune’s Hot New Faces to watch in Chicago Theater. With his cast, Brendan co-wrote and currently performs in “The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life” which has received rave reviews and has been Jeff Recommended. Click here to view the full list.
For more information on “The Absolute Best Friggin’ Time of Your Life,” visit our page.
In this month’s Chicago Magazine, The Second City is noted (twice!) on their Top 40 Artistic Breakthroughs in Chicago. To check out the complete list, visit Chicago Magazine.
Come meet Second City next Wednesday, August 25th, 5-6:30pm at our new event. RSVP to dgriffin-irons@secondcity.com for details. Limited seating.
The Second City Training center will be holding Auditions for the House Improv Ensemble "Twisty" on Thursday, September 2nd. "Twisty" performs every Saturday night in the Skybox Theater with regular rehearsals preceding each performance.
Audition slots will be open to all Conservatory graduates as well as anyone who will be entering Level 5 in term 5 of 2010.
To schedule an audition, please call (312) 664-3959 on AUGUST 19th BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10am-6pm ONLY. Auditions slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition, and wear performance attire.
The remount of the hit musical “Rod Blagojevich Superstar” at The Metropolis Performing Arts Center in Arlington Heights has scored great reviews from the Daily Herald and Time Out Chicago. Check out the reviews and the show which runs through September 18.
Read The Daily Herald's Review
Chris Jones, Chief Theater Critic for the Chicago Tribune and Theater Reporter for CBS News, gave our new show, Spoiler Alert: Everybody Dies a 3 Star review on his CBS News broadcast. To check out his review, visit CBS2Chicago.com.
Second City alum Peter Grosz will host NPR’s broadcast of Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. Host Peter Sagel is on vacation this week. For more information about the show, visit NPR.
Time Out Chicago published a wonderful piece about how Second City classes can help you get over your fears in your personal and professional life. The author recommends our drop-in classes for anyone looking to try it out.
Read the rest of the article at Time Out Chicago.
Because of the popularity of our summer Wednesday drop-in improv classes, these classes will continue to be offered. The Wednesday night drop-in classes at 10pm will now have a regular place on the schedule beginning September 1. The semi-regular Sunday 6pm classes will also still be available.
Open to all levels of improvisers, drop-in classes are a great option if you are interested in seeing what an improvisation class is like or just want some extra practice. You do not need to be a Training Center student to attend. Drop-in classes cost $10, and registration is taken in-person at the Training Center reception desk on the fourth floor of Pipers Alley, 1608 N Wells Street. A full list of available class dates is available on the Chicago Training Center website. For more information call 312-664-3959.
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The HP Compensation Converter was created by Second City Alum Seth Weitberg for the Chicago Tribune's Comic Corner.
This morning, Joey Bland was invited by Dean Richards to appear on the WGN Morning Show to promote “Rod Blagojevich Superstar” which opens at the Metropolis Performing Arts Center on Thursday, August 12. Check out the full segment here.
Tickets for “Rod Blagojevich Superstar” are available at MetropolisArts.com.
Joey Bland gives a hilarious interview as former Governor Rod Blagojevich to Jason Heidemann from TimeOut Chicago. Read for yourself at Time Out Chicago..
Rod Blagojevich Superstar begins previews tonight at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. For more information, visit MetropolisArts.com.
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Seth Weitberg created this Lollapalooza Band Quiz for The Second CIty's Comic Corner in The Chicago Tribune.
In advance of Rod Blagojevich Superstar opening at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights, Second City alum John Hildreth talks about his experience playing Roland Burris, the evolution of the script and his departure from medicine for improv. Check out the full profile at DailyHerald.com.
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John Cates and Kelly Leonard created this piece for The Second City's Comic Corner in the Chicago Tribune.
Mary Scruggs, one of the writing teachers at The Second City Training Center and a frequent collaborator on projects like this, created Tony Hayward's Facebook pagefor the Tribune's Comic Corner.
Adam McKay's latest movie, The Other Guys comes out this Friday. The Sunday New York Times profile McKay, who has been an instrumental figure in recent comedy.
The article covers Adam's time in Chicago, work with Del Close, and founding of the Upright Citizen's Brigade.
Read the whole article at NYTimes.com.
Writers Tom Flanigan and Matt Hovde took a whirlwind trip to Cincinnati to do research for our upcoming show at the Cincinnati Playhouse. Check out a story on their visit at Cincinnati.com.
