The Washington Post’s M. Spencer joined Jessica Rogers and The Second City Training Center to find out what our Drop-in Improv Classes are all about. A few human knots, Samurais, and absurd dances later, Spencer is much closer to knowing what improvisation entails.
Friday, June 29, 2012
New e.t.c. Show Scores Raves and Jeff Recommendation
The Second City e.t.c.'s new show opened to rave reviews from Chris Jones with Chicago Tribune (3 out of 4 Stars) and Hedy Weiss with Chicago Sun-Times (Highly Recommended). They also garnered a Jeff Recommendation on their opening night. "Jeff Recommended" indicates that at least one element of a show was deemed outstanding by opening night judges. The entire production is then eligible for nomination for awards at the end of the season.
Performances are selling out fast. Click here to reserve your tickets .
Thursday, June 28, 2012
We're All in This Room Together Opens Tonight!
The Second City e.t.c. is proud to open their 36th revue We're All in This Room Together tonight! Directed by Ryan Bernier, We're All in This Room Together is written and performed by Aidy Bryant, Mike Kosinski, Michael Lehrer, Tawny Newsome, Andel Sudik and Chris Witaske. Kyle Anderson is the Lighting Designer and Stage Manager with Jesse Case as Musical Director.
Visit our Facebook page to check out pictures from the show. Click here to reserve tickets.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Last Chance for Chicago Live! Season Finale on Thursday
Chicago Live! wraps up their second season at Up Comedy Club with a compelling line-up of guests including:
Television personality and host of Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" Adam Richman (interview with Mark Caro)
Photographer Art Shay (interview with Rick Kogan)
Jazz pianist and singer Judy Roberts (performance and interview with Howard Reich)
Bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers
Chicago Live! Almanac
Comedy from The Second City
Chicago Live! is recorded in front of a live studio audience at 7 p.m. Thursdays at UP Comedy Club. After each show, the audience is invited to a 30-minute reception with the cast, crew and guests.
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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Improv Extravaganza gets 4 Stars
Chicago Stage Style gives The Second City's Improv Extravaganza 4 Stars!
Read the review here.
Read the review here.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Chicago Live! This Thursday: Garry McCarthy, Greg Bostrom, Funkadesi and More
Join us again this Thursday in UP Comedy Club for Chicago Live! featuring a fantastic line-up of guests including:
- Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy
- Firefly Music Festival chief innovation officer and director Greg Bostrom
- Actor, writer and director David Prete
- Musical guests Funkadesi
- Chicago Live! Almanac
- Comedy from The Second City
Chicago Live! is recorded in front of a live studio audience at 7 p.m. Thursdays at UP Comedy Club. After each show, the audience is invited to a 30-minute reception with the cast, crew and guests. Click here for tickets.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Teacher, Jeff Poole, Featured in Huffington Post for His Twitter Writing
Chicago Training Center Teacher, Jeff Poole, was featured in the Huffington Post for his fake Twitter account @KingofIL where he pretends to be Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Check out the full article at the Huffington Post.
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