MASTER SCENEWORK and IMPROVISE like a PRO – 2 Days Workshop with The Improv Legend Jeff Michalski

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.

Jeff has worked with comedy greats like Dave Pasquesi, Ryan Stiles, Stephen Colbert, Chris Farley, and many others. Under his guidance, you will rediscover the core elements of successful improv: spontaneous discovery, connection with your scene partner, and an intuitive understanding of the scene’s essence.

This workshop is designed to elevate your performance, making every scene engaging and memorable. The skills you learn here are not only applicable to all styles of improvisation but also beneficial in everyday life.

For those who wish, the workshop culminates in a showcase featuring you and Jeff’s duo, WePolak. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!

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Date: July 6-7th 2024
Time of day: 10am – 5pm (1h lunch time included)

• Workshop ends with a showcase at the Second City’s Martin De Mart Theater

Length of workshop: 12h
Maximum number of students: 14
Price:

• Early Bird Price until June 28th – $200
• From June 29th – $240

Age restriction (if any): 18+
Location: The Second City Training Center, 230 W. North Avenue, Room 207

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If you have any question contact us at: wepolak@ozdarska.com

About Jeff Michalski:

Jeff Michalski is an improv legend with a career spanning over five decades. Starting in 1974, he trained with Chicago’s best and co-founded The Second City ETC in 1983. His and the ensemble’s film careers began when Garry Marshall saw a show and cast everybody in the film Nothing in Common. A versatile actor and director, he has been on screen with Oscar winners Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Peter Falk, Jackie Gleason, Al Pacino, and others. Jeff’s evolving practice synthesizes his vast experiences on stage, in film, and television, offering you an unparalleled learning opportunity. Don’t miss out!