The Second City
Legendary Comedy Troupe
The Second City
Legendary Comedy Troupe
Biography
At the Second City, we have been at the forefront of human performance for more than 60 years. From launching generation-defining performers like Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Amy Poehler, Keegan Michael Key, Eugene Levy, and many, many more, to partnering with leading academic institutions, Second City’s impact is unmatched.
About 35 years ago, we noticed that students were flocking to our Training Centers in Chicago and Toronto (and now Brooklyn NY) not only to become the comedy stars of tomorrow, but many were there seeking to improve their communication and teamwork skills at home and at work. To tailor solutions specifically to these audiences, Second City Works was born.
At Second City Works, our programming uses fun, interactive content, and exercises to create meaningful change. For people. For teams. For organizations. Whether you are looking to improve communication, foster collaboration, or promote well-being, we are rooted in improv, based in research, and proven to work.
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Custom Scenes with Second City
Tailored Improv Show with Second City
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Tailored Improv Show
What You're Getting:
- With our Tailored Improv Show, your dedicated cast will produce and deliver a one-act show full of laugh-out-loud comedy!
- Second City performers are professional improvisers thoroughly trained our methods, with extensive experience performing on our stages. They use their improvisational skills to interact with your attendees, bringing to life audience suggestions and event themes on stage.
- Our cast is supported by a Stage Manager, who takes care of all on-site logistics, as well as a Music Director, who underscores the show with live piano and sets the tone with thematic tracks.
“Best of” Show
What You're Getting:
- With our “Best of” Show, your dedicated cast will produce and deliver a one or two-act show full of laugh-out-loud comedy!
- Our Second City performers will bring a mix of on the spot improvisational comedy inspired by suggestions from the audience, and pre-written sketches from our Second City archives! We’ll choose our sketches with your organization and audience in mind!
- Our cast is supported by a Stage Manager, who takes care of all on-site logistics, as well as a Music Director, who underscores the show with live piano and sets the tone with thematic tracks.
Custom Show
What You're Getting:
- With our customized improv + sketch show, we turn your key messages, inside jokes, and company culture into funny, snackable, live-action sketches that will be remembered long after the show is over.
- (Think SNL- but, you know, if SNL was writing jokes about your team.)
- Our writers will work with your team to create comedic messaging that lands, and sticks. And our performers will balance the messaging with playful, interactive improv to keep attendees engaged.
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