BY THE SECOND CITY | Jan 29, 2025
January isn’t winning any awards. It’s cold, grey, and the post-holiday slump is real. Your Instagram feed is filled with people crushing Dry January or influencers vacationing in places that make you want to Google “February travel deals.” Oh, and did we mention the cold? Yay. Sure, January can feel like a test of endurance. But here’s …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jan 29, 2025
2025 – The Second City is excited to announce the recipients of its tenth annual Bob Curry Fellowship, a transformative program designed to empower actors of color through a 15-week, tuition-free master’s course in comedy. For the second year, the fellowship is generously sponsored by Wintrust Financial Corporation, furthering its mission to uplift exceptional talent …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Oct 11, 2024
Legendary institution The Second City is proud to announce Ed Wells as its chief executive officer, signaling a new chapter of growth for the 63-year-old organization. Wells joins The Second City from Sesame Workshop, where he served as executive vice president and global head of media and education.
BY THE SECOND CITY | Aug 13, 2024
When: By invitation on Friday, September 9 and Friday, September 20 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm in 30-minute slots Location: 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago Optional Virtual Q&A: Friday, August 23 – 12pm CT Registration HERE The Second City Training Center is proud to announce the return of The Bob Curry Fellowship! The Second City …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jun 28, 2024
Bob Curry 2024/2025 Fellowship Audition Notice The Second City is proud to announce the return of the Bob Curry Fellowship, a tuition-free, 15-week professional development master program starting in October 2024. We are seeking up to 10 exceptional fellows from diverse cultural backgrounds, who will have the opportunity to train and study under the guidance …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jun 25, 2024
Date: July 7th 2024 from 7-9pm Price : $25 Location: The Second City, MARTIN DE MAAT THEATER Ticket Link: PURCHASE HERE Get ready for WePolak, an improv show that’s equal parts deep, funny, and magical! Watch as improv legend Jeff Michalski (co-founder of The Second City e.t.c. theater) and Poland’s Monika Ozdarska weave playful, wise …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jun 25, 2024
Join us for a transformative 2-day workshop with improv legend Jeff Michalski, co-founder of The Second City e.t.c theatre. With 50 years of teaching experience, Jeff has honed a unique methodology focused on engagement, listening, and acting skills. In this workshop, you will explore movement, play, and conscious awareness to master the art of improvisation. …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Jun 18, 2024
CHICAGO – June 18, 2024 – Legendary comedy institution The Second City announced today its 65th Anniversary Art Contest to commemorate its decades of fostering comedic talent. As part of a drumbeat of celebratory moments, The Second City invites local Chicago artists and fans alike to participate in the contest offering a chance to showcase …
BY THE SECOND CITY | Dec 19, 2023
The 2024 Black Excellence Revue, titled Black By Popular Demand, is a groundbreaking comedy experience presented by The Second City. Back to banish the winter blues and fill the Windy City with laughter and good vibes, this show opens February 9, 2024, and runs through May 25, 2024.