Second City Training Center Chicago 2018 Class Offerings

Dear Students, Everyone who walks into The Second City has a different story. We come from Old Town, or Evanston, or Omaha, or Tokyo. We are writers, or actors, or filmmakers, or none of those things. We seek a career, or a hobby, or inspiration, or a friend. But wherever we were, whoever we are, it got us here. So now what?

Now you let your story unfold. This is your setting, your creative home base, where you can explore who you are and who you want to be in a supportive, inclusive environment. It’s your playground, where you can try, and fail, and laugh as you get back up and do it all again. You can take a workshop, audition for a show, meet a partner to write a sketch, or grab a bench, look at the skyline, and contemplate the fate of the universe.

And the coolest thing is you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll be working with amazing teachers who want to help you reach your goals. You’ll get guidance from our terrific staff who want to help you navigate the possibilities. Your journey here will lead you to experience what it means to be a part of an ensemble whose passion and diversity will carry you to new heights, just as you’ll carry them.

Make no mistake, this work just might change your life. We need creative outlets and people in our lives in this political climate, for our own sense of wellness, and to give us perspective. This place can be a haven for carefree play or a crucible to develop your voice to use comedy to speak out about the insanity of the world around us. This art form is meaningful, and your part in it essential. Thank you for being brave enough to take the first step.

Let’s get started.

Matt Hovde, Artistic Director The Second City Training Center, Chicago