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It's crazy to consider how two little words ignited a comedy revolution: “Yes, and.”
This dynamic word duo is at the heart of everything we create here at The Second City. It’s the phrase that powers the art of improvisation – and how we’ve turned a small cabaret theater on Wells Street into the kind of place people stay connected to for decades, on stage and off. Do we love to put on a good show? Yes, and we decided to build not one, not two, but seven Second City stages to entertain our beloved, discerning audience (yes, you!) seven days a week right here in Piper’s Alley. Has improv changed our entire worldview? Yes, and we wanted to teach others how to harness the power of improvisation in their daily lives, which is why The Second City Training Center teaches over 11,000 students a year. Do we strive to build a Second City culture of acceptance and empathy? Yes, and we launched Second City Works to spread the comedy love with businesses of all shapes and sizes, meaning we get to inspire personal growth on a grand scale, all over the planet.
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BREAKING DOWN THE SECOND CITY METHOD The makeup of a Second City show—or “revue,” as we call them—has remained virtually the same since the very beginning: two acts that are (mostly) scripted, followed by our famed third act of improvisation. The show is actually written by the cast over an eight- to ten-week rehearsal period. We call this sacred time “process,” and it’s a comedy gauntlet. The cast and crew rehearse all day long and perform at night, constantly testing and adjusting material based on the audience’s reactions and suggestions. Most new material is generated in those third-act improv sets, and if an improvised piece is particularly strong, it will be further refined the next day in a rehearsal with the director. (That means your suggestions are VERY IMPORTANT.) During process, the new material is introduced into the scripted show. Themes begin to develop, and the actors and directors craft the scenes into a brand new production. And a few months later, we do it all over again…
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WHERE DID THE NAME THE SECOND CITY COME FROM? The Second City defiantly chose its name from a rather biting book written by New Yorker journalist A. J. Liebling in 1952, titled Chicago: The Second City. Explore more of our lore at secondcity.com/history.
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HOW CAN I GIVE THE GIFT OF COMEDY ? Second City gift cards are available year-round by visiting the Box Office or online at secondcity.com/gift-cards. Also, you have great taste in gift giving.
Timing is everything. During the show, it is forbidden to take photos, text, tweet or otherwise use your phone. In addition to being disruptive to the performers and other audience members, taking photos or videos of the performance is prohibited. Prior to the show, during intermission or after the show, you’re welcome to take photos in the theater or lobby. Don’t forget to tag us @TheSecondCity.
Please enjoy “The Second City’s FREE WIFI” located in your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
HOW CAN I/MY HILARIOUS CHILD/ AWKWARD CO-WORKER GIVE THIS IMPROV THING A TRY? The Second City Training Center welcomes thousands of students a year from every experience level. Flip to the next page for an overview of our offerings, and visit seondcity.com/tc to find out even more.
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R U o Y F O L O o h THE Sc S M A E R D COMEDY Maybe you’re improv-curious. Maybe you dream of performing here on one of our stages one day. Maybe you want to get outside your comfort zone, meet new people, and just let loose.
KIDS & TEENS
WELLNESS The Wellness Program aims to create a nurturing and safe environment for people seeking the personal and social benefits that the study of improv and commitment to ensemble can provide.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The Improv Program is The Second City’s bread and butter. Find out for yourself why improv is the gift that keeps on giving, whether you want to be more adaptable in group work situations, improve your public speaking skills, or learn a new art form.
The Acting Program offers unique methods that empower students to discover the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of the human condition.
Whether your child is a class clown, an aspiring actor, or a little shy, they’ll love taking a class at Second City! Our programming for children and teens ages 4 to 18 helps build confidence, listening and communication skills, and – of course – are non-stop fun! Fundamental skills learned with us can be applied to all aspects of life and will stick with students for years to come.
Ace the Audition; Stage Combat
Classes include: ImaginAction; Clown &
Classes include: The Beginning Improv
Classes include: Acting on Camera; STAND-UP & STORYTELLING
INTENSIVES & ONLINE CLASSES
The Second City Training Center has a class for everyone. Here’s a brief overview of the programs we offer.
Program (Levels A-E); The Second City Conservatory; Music Improv
WRITING Learn how to write sketch comedy, viral-worthy content, memoirs, late night TV monologue jokes and more. Our core Writing Program culminates in a one-act sketch comedy show performed by top Training Center talent and produced by you, the students!
Classes include: Foundations of Sketch
Comedy; Writing with The Onion; Writing the Humorous Memoir
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ABOUT THE SECOND FAMILIAR FACESCITY TRAINING CENTER
Discover your unique comedic voice! Stand-up uses an improvisational approach to crafting your set, learning joke construction, and discovering how to navigate your first open mic. Storytelling courses help bring structure and craft to your autobiographical stories in compelling (read: non-boring) ways.
Classes include: So You Want to Try
Physical Comedy; Intro to Sketch Writing
Got a fear of commitment? In from out own town? We have 3- and 5-day intensives running year-round that cover a lot of comedy ground in a short amount of time. Don’t wanna get out of your pajamas? Or Indiana? We’ve got online classes, too!
Classes include: Improv for Anxiety; Improv for Autism; Humor Doesn’t Retire: Improv for Seniors
RewireU is The Second City Training Center’s program for professional development. This intensive workshop empowers individuals, teams, and creatives through the understanding and application of Second City’s world-famous improvisation techniques, teaching participants how to rewire their minds to be more like that of an improviser: nimble, adaptable, and accepting of ideas in the workplace.
To find out more or browse the full course catalog, go to secondcity.com/tc or give us a call at (312) 664-3959.
Stand-Up; Discovering Your Story, Weekly Open Mics Try us out for FREE! Mention this playbill to a Customer Service Representative or use code TESTDRIVE online for a free drop-in class.
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We Help Organizations Inspire Better Performance Legendary laughs, legendary skills. Second City Works is the professional services arm of the world-renowned Second City comedy theater. We use the methods pioneered on our stages to co-create events, content, and professional development programs that drive personal growth and organizational improvement. Our offerings work because they’re honest, funny, and unexpected... the qualities that jar people from routine and inspire them to consider something new.
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SECOND CITY WORKS
MEETINGS + EVENTS We use interactivity, custom formats, and top-tier comedic talent to make your events fun, educational, and all about your people and your culture. That relatability gets people laughing and keeps their attention—so your messages are more inspiring and actionable.
CONTENT + CAMPAIGNS We develop custom internal campaigns or provide licensable video content that works seamlessly with your current programming. Either way, we’re going to make people laugh, because if they’re laughing, they’re remembering.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Our learning programs use improv-based methods to drive improvements in performance. Through fun, interactive exercises, we get people excited about practicing business-critical skills. That firsthand experience completes the learning loop and helps actualize change.
Get in touch to get to work. secondcityworks.com works@secondcity.com (312) 337-3992
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- CHICAGO TRIBUN
SHOW WE NEED RIGHT NOW” – BUZZ NEWS (ANNE RACKOWIECKI)
“ONE OF THE FUNNIEST REVUES SECOND CITY HAS PRODUCED IN THE PAST 20 YEARS” – CHICAGO SUN-TIMES (CATEY SULLIVAN)
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"SECOND CITY AT ITS BEST" "COME FOR A SECOND OR THIRD TIME" CHICAGO ONSTAGE
"A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD WAKE-UP CALL" CHICAGO READER
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GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS TO ANY THURSDAY OR SUNDAY PERFORMANCE OF SHE THE PEOPLE!
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE SHOWS & MOVIES SECOND CITY TALENT HAS PLAYED A PART IN BRINGING TO LIFE.
INSIDE OUT FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE
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IMPASTOR HILL STREET BLUES HORRIBLE BOSSES THE GOOD PLACE FEUD: BETTY AND JOAN
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THE GOLDBERGS PLAYING HOUSE
KEY & PEELE ¡THREE AMIGOS!
Life with Bonnie
THE DREW CAREY SHOW
HOME ALONE THE COLBERT REPORT EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND GHOSTBUSTERS DREAM ON
THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT SILICON VALLEY LOVE ABOUT LAST NIGHT
Vice LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
UNCLE BUCK
DON’T THINK TWICE
MADTV
DISJOINTED
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM
THE DAILY SHOW STRIPES CONAN Good News
BAJILLION DOLLAR PROPERTIES
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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN A CHRISTMAS STORY
LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN
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THE OPPOSITION WITH JORDAN KLEPPER
CHEERS ANCHORMAN MAD MEN MR. SHOW WITH BOB AND DAVID
ZOOTOPIA
WRECK-IT RALPH ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING
ANIMAL HOUSE THE OFFICE Beetlejuice
CADDYSHACK
ANGIE TRIBECA
A.P. BIO
SCHITT’S CREEK SHREK AUSTIN POWERS BUBBLE GUPPIES
THE WALKING DEAD
GLEE WAITING FOR GUFFMAN
SNL
M*A*S*H
ACCORDING TO JIM
Drunk History GROUNDHOG DAY DETROITERS
Kids in the Hall
PARKS AND RECREATION THE BLUES BROTHERS
SUPERSTORE
SHRINK
ARGO SCT
The Big Short
BEST IN SHOW
UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
V PITCH PERFECT THE RUNDOWN WITH ROBIN THEDE
Wayne’s World MEAN GIRLS BREAKING BAD BETTER CALL SAUL THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW TOMMY BOY THE SIMPSONS NEW GIRL PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING BOBBY’S WORLD STRANGERS WITH CANDY RETURN TO ME
SHRILL TROOP BEVERLY HILLS
VEEP MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING
WORKAHOLICS PRIVATE PARTS THE JOAN RIVERS SHOW
THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE
CAST OF ALGORITHM NATION OR THE STATIC QUO R - L: Tyler Davis, Ryan Asher, Emma Pope, Nate Varrone, Kimberly Michelle Vaughn, Jeffrey Murdoch Photo by Todd Rosenberg
Who’s Who In the Cast RYAN ASHER (Ensemble) is incredibly honored to be back for her second Mainstage revue! She is from Charlottesville, VA, and got her BFA in theater performance at VCU. Ryan appeared last summer in The Second City’s Almost Accurate Guide to America: Divided We Stand at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and has performed all over Chicago in The Annoyance’s Trigger Happy, iO’s The Late 90’s, and SHEBEAST. Ryan wouldn’t be here today without her family, Suze, Dr. T, Mick, Billy, Green Co, SHEBEAST, and all the loud-ass women who came before her! Ryan’s performance is dedicated to the memory of Julia Gremer, who taught Ryan to laugh at herself and eat ranch. Follow Ryan on Insta and Twitter @Reen_machine or check out paonessatalent.com. TYLER DAVIS (Ensemble) is honored to return to the Mainstage for the 107th revue! He has performed with The Second City Touring Company, as well as in The Second City’s Almost Accurate Guide to America: Divided We Stand at the Kennedy Center. Outside of Second City, he performs with Devil’s Daughter (iO), Trigger Happy (The Annoyance Theatre), and CSz Chicago. He is represented by Grossman & Jack Talent. Love to his Mom and Dad for their unending support. Thanks to Mick and Jen, RedCo and The Museum of Science and Industry. TORQUE! Twitter: @TylerADav
Algorithm Nation WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY: RYAN ASHER TYLER DAVIS JEFFREY MURDOCH EMMA POPE NATE VARRONE KIMBERLY MICHELLE VAUGHN DIRECTED BY MATT HOVDE MUSICAL DIRECTOR NICK GAGE
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EMMA POPE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be joining the cast of the 107th Revue. Emma was born in Washington, D.C., and has been living in Chicago since 2011. A recent alum of the Second City Touring Company, you can find her performing and teaching at a variety of theaters in Chicago, as well as in her film and TV work. For more info, visit her website at www.EmmaPope.com. Follow Emma on Twitter @emmerpope
CEO/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW ALEXANDER PRESIDENT STEVE JOHNSTON CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER D’ARCY STUART
NATE VARRONE (Ensemble) is from Columbus, Ohio. His work has been featured in McSweeney's, Vulture, and Funny or Die. Follow him on insta/twitter: @natevarrone.
STAGE MANAGER CRAIG TAYLOR
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION JEN HOYT
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR CAT MCDONNELL
PRODUCER ALISON RILEY
SET DESIGN, CREATIVE DIRECTOR BOB KNUTH
LINE PRODUCER JEREMY SMITH
LIGHTING DESIGN, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR KYLE ANDERSON
COMPANY MANAGER WILLIAM COLLINS
Due to an arrangement with the Actors’ Equity Association,the use of cameras and recording devices is prohibited in this theater.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DAWN KUSINSKI
Please turn off all beepers and cell phones. Please keep all aisles clear during the performance.
STYLIST JESSICA SHEEHAN
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JEFFREY MURDOCH (Ensemble) was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area and attended school at the University of Michigan. Go Blue! In Chicago he’s had the privilege of performing at The Annoyance, iO and now The Second City with the 106th Mainstage revue Dream Freaks Fall from Space and the touring company GreenCo. However, his favorite comedy comes from working with his comedy partner Jo Scott in Seriously Unprepared. Check out their videos at SeriouslyUnprepared.com or follow Jeff on Twitter @jsmurd and Instagram @jmurdoink.
All actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers. All musicians are members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208.
KIMBERLY MICHELLE VAUGHN (Ensemble) is excited and ready to grace The Second City's Mainstage! She graduated from Columbia College of Chicago with her BA in Theatre and has performed with American Blues Theater, Jackalope Theatre, and of course – The Second City. She's a Touring Company alum (Red Co), and a former ensemble member of She The People. Kimberly is forever grateful for her supportive parents, Terry and Leonard Vaughn. Shout-out to her amazing siblings, friends, agents, teachers – Joe Janes*, mentors, Red Co, her sisters from She The People, and her haterz. Thank you. She is proudly represented by Paonessa Talent! #PeacockNation. Follow her on Instagram @Suburbanblckgrl.
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Who’s Who on the Crew MATT HOVDE (Director) is an Artistic Director for The Second City in Chicago. This is tenth resident revue, which have included A Red Line Runs Through It, Let Them Eat Chaos, Sky’s The Limit (Weather Permitting), Studs Terkel’s Not Working, America: All Better!; and Between Barack and a Hard Place. He has directed and taught for The Second City in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Denver, Baltimore, Vienna, Brussels, Madrid, Tokyo, Melbourne, and other amazing places. Matt is the co-founder of the Bob Curry Fellowship, a professional development program at Second City for diverse talent and voices. He believes in games, science, and sandwiches.
BOB KNUTH (Set Design, Creative Director) is the Creative Director of Marketing & Brand for The Second City (Chicago, Toronto, Hollywood) and UP Comedy Club. Sets for The Second City include: The Kennedy Center production of Generation Gap, Gaslight District, Dream Freaks Fall From Space, A Red Line Runs Through It, Soul Brother, Where Art Thou?, Fool Me Twice, Deja Vu, Panic on Cloud 9 and Depraved New World. Bob has been nominated for 15 Jeff Awards and received two for Best Set Design both with Circle Theatre. Other sets include: The Addams Family and The Color Purple at Mercury Theater. Check Bob out at www.bobknuth. com and on instagram @bob_knuth.
CRAIG TAYLOR (Stage Manager) has stage managed for The Second City for over 40 years and has been asked to provide the impossible for numerous Second City directors.
KYLE ANDERSON (Lighting Design, Technical Director) is proud to serve as Second City’s Technical Director. Kyle joined the company in 2005 as a Stage Manager for the Touring Company. He joined the Second City e.t.c. in 2010 as Stage Manager and Lighting Designer for five revues. In 2015, he left stage management behind to focus on keeping all of our productions looking and sounding sharp. He thanks the people here who make his job possible, and his wife, Lauren, who makes him happy.
NICK GAGE (Music Director) has been composing and performing music for film and theatre in Chicago since 2005. He has been performing with The Second City as a music director with the touring company since 2014 and is thrilled to be joining the cast of Algorithm Nation.
ALISON RILEY (Producer) has been with The Second City since 1986. Wow, that’s a long time! During her tenure, she has worked as a server, Night Manager, and General Manager. She joined the producing team as Associate Producer in 2004, and in 2008, Alison became Producer for the resident stages, since producing dozens of resident company revues with the most talented actors and directors IN THE WORLD! JEREMY SMITH (Line Producer) has produced a multitude of Second City collaborations such as The Almost Accurate Guide to America (Kennedy Center), The Art of Falling (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago); The Good, The Bad, and The I-5 (La Jolla Playhouse); Let Them Eat Chaos and Black Side of The Moon (Woolly Mammoth Theatre); Chicago Live! (Chicago Tribune) and Rod Blagojevich Superstar! (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Mr. Smith has also served as Producer for numerous revues at The Second City as well as countless other productions both locally and nationally.
REWIREU IS FOR INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES WHO WANT TO RETHINK HOW THEY WORK.
RewireU empowers individuals, teams, and creatives through the understanding and application of The Second City’s renowned improvisation techniques. As inventors of the art form, we have a deep understanding of how our methods can unlock creativity and foster ensemble building in wholly unique ways. The program is designed to teach participants how to rewire their minds to be more like that of an improviser: nimble, adaptable, and accepting of ideas. Participants of the RewireU program gain hands-on experience learning proven strategies that impact several critical collaborative areas, including: • Generate new ideas–and better ideas • Engaging in the sharing of ideas and opinions • Developing the skills to give and receive feedback that sticks • Embracing change and overcoming conflict • Finding your unique voice • Building trust, encouraging risk, and learning to be comfortable with discomfort • Becoming open and inclusive to other thoughts, backgrounds, and skill sets • Instilling creativity as a habit
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“The topics covered at RewireU workshop were 100% applicable to my workplace. The facilitators were wonderfully skilled at creating a “brave” and safe atmosphere that was anchored in humour, and flourished to one of inspiration and Ann Hill, Project Manager, collaboration.” – Organizational Development, Rogers FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, please visit www.secondcity.com/rewireu or call 312-662-4552.
CAST OF GRINNING FROM FEAR TO FEAR L-R: E.J. Cameron, Atra Asdou, Chuck Norment, Mark Campbell, Laurel Krabacher, Andrew Knox Photo by Frank Ishman
Who’s Who In the Cast ATRA ASDOU (Ensemble; Pronouns: She/Her/Hers) ) understands if you’re only reading this because you're nervous and want to look busy before the show starts. You’re amazing. Welcome! Atra’s a Chicagoan who is in awe of her “Grinning” production mates. Second City credits: She The People, Bob Curry Showcase, and understudy to Touring Company. At iO Chicago: Lil’ Tooties and Whirled News Tonight. She’s thankful for Family, Friends, Gary & Kela, Lookingglass, Paper Machete and you! Insta & Tweet: @AtraAsdou
E.J. CAMERON (Ensemble; Pronouns: He/Him/His) is very excited to be a part of this show. He’s lived in Chicago for six years, where he has graduated from and performed at The Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz. He was a recipient of The Second City Training Center’s Bob Curry Fellowship in 2016. Before moving to Chicago, E.J. received his BFA in Acting at Columbus State University (not Ohio!) and performed with multiple troupes. He is represented by Paonessa Talent and is an avid pro-wrestling fan who loves the color purple. Follow him on Twitter @Ej_Cam19 and Instagram eeeezeejeeezus19
MARK CAMPBELL (Ensemble; Pronouns: He/Him/His) is so grateful to be a part of The Second City! Originally from Glen Ellyn, he has performed all over the country with The Second City Touring Company and all over the ocean aboard the Norwegian Dawn and Gem. Mark is a member of The Improvised Shakespeare Company and is proudly represented by Paonessa Talent. Huge thank yous to his family, and he hopes Smitty is proud. Follow him on Twitter @themarkcampbell WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY ATRA ASDOU E.J. CAMERON MARK CAMPBELL ANDREW KNOX LAUREL KRABACHER CHUCK NORMENT
CEO/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW ALEXANDER
DIRECTED BY ANNELIESE TOFT
PRESIDENT STEVE JOHNSTON
MUSICAL DIRECTION, ORIGINAL MUSIC, SOUND DESIGN JACOB SHUDA
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER D’ARCY STUART
STAGE MANAGER LAURA HUM
VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION JEN HOYT
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR CAITLIN LOONEY
PRODUCER ALISON RILEY
SET DESIGN, CREATIVE DIRECTOR BOB KNUTH
LINE PRODUCER JEREMY SMITH
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, LIGHTING DESIGNER KYLE ANDERSON
COMPANY MANAGER WILLIAM COLLINS
Due to an arrangement with the Actors’ Equity Association, the use of cameras and recording devices is prohibited in this theater.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DAWN KUSINSKI
Please turn off all beepers and cell phones. Please keep all aisles clear during the performance.
ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY CARISA BARRECA
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ANDREW KNOX (Ensemble; Pronouns: He/Him/His) is originally from Shelburne, Vermont and a graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Andrew can also be seen performing with the Improvised Shakespeare Company, various teams at iO Theater, and on Chicago PD. He’d like to thank the many teachers, coaches, and directors he’s had over the years as well as Mom, Dad, Amanda, Tyler, and his incredible wife, Catherine, for their unending love and support. And also his dog, Izzy, who is too young to see his shows. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter: @softknox
All actors and stage managers are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers. All musicians are members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208.
LAUREL KRABACHER (Ensemble; Pronouns: She/Her/Hers) is a Colorado native and a theater graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. She is a recent alum of The Second City Touring Company and performed in both Trap and Undressed at The Mission Theater directed by TJ and Dave. She performs and teaches throughout Chicago. She is most proud of Cherry Street, a two-person improv show she does with her partner, Lawrence Collerd.
CHUCK NORMENT (Ensemble; Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs) hails from Newport News, Virginia, and is an alum of the Second City Touring Company. They can be seen performing at iO with Virgin Daiquiri, Your Fu*ked Up Relationship, and Meridian. They are repped by DDO Chicago. If you have any premonitions on how they’ll die, hit them up on twitter or insta @masculinehair
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Who’s Who on the Crew ANNELIESE TOFT (Director) is excited to be directing her second resident stage review for The Second City--returning to the ETC for her second consecutive show after last year's Gaslight District. Over the last 6 years, Anneliese has directed dozens of projects for Second City Theatricals including all three Second City Touring companies, shows aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines, and the Second City collaboration with the Lyric Opera, Louder! Longer! Wagner. She also regularly directs plays and sketch comedy revues and at theaters all over Chicago, including the Annoyance, Theater Wit, Stage 773, and iO.
JACOB SHUDA (Original Music, Sound Design, Musical Director) is a composer, sound designer, and multi-instrumentalist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He started live scoring improv when he was 16 years old. Jacob has traveled the world with The Second City Touring Company and has just finished his fifth resident stage revue. He is probably backstage watching big wave surf videos. Jacob also leads the synth heavy dance rock band, Veil Surfer.
LAURA HUM (Stage Manager; Pronouns: She/Her/Hers) is thrilled to be a part of the e.t.c.’s 43rd revue. Previous credits on this stage include Gaslight District, Fantastic Super Great Nation Numero Uno, and A Red Line Runs Through It. She is an alumna of the Ohio State University and The Second City Touring Company.
BOB KNUTH (Set Design, Creative Director) is the Creative Director of Marketing & Brand for The Second City (Chicago, Toronto, Hollywood) and UP Comedy Club. Sets for The Second City include: The Kennedy Center production of Generation Gap, Gaslight District, Dream Freaks Fall From Space, A Red Line Runs Through It, Soul Brother, Where Art Thou?, Fool Me Twice, Deja Vu, Panic on Cloud 9 and Depraved New World. Bob has been nominated for 15 Jeff Awards and received two for Best Set Design both with Circle Theatre. Other sets include: The Addams Family and The Color Purple at Mercury Theater. Check Bob out at www. bobknuth.com and on instagram @bob_knuth
KYLE ANDERSON (Technical Director, Lighting Designer) is proud to serve as Second City’s Technical Director and Lighting Designer. Kyle joined the company in 2005 as Stage Manager for the Touring Company. He joined the Second City e.t.c. in 2010 as Stage Manager and Lighting Designer for five revues. He thanks the people here who make his job possible, and his wife, Lauren, who makes him happy. ALISON RILEY (Producer) has been with The Second City since 1986. Wow, that’s a long time! During her tenure, she has worked as a server, Night Manager, and General Manager. She joined the producing team as Associate Producer in 2004, and in 2008, Alison became Producer for the resident stages, since producing dozens of resident company revues with the most talented actors and directors IN THE WORLD!
JEREMY SMITH (Line Producer) has produced a multitude of Second City collaborations such as The Almost Accurate Guide to America (Kennedy Center), The Art of Falling (Hubbard Street Dance Chicago); The Good, The Bad, and The I-5 (La Jolla Playhouse); Let Them Eat Chaos and Black Side of The Moon (Woolly Mammoth Theatre); Chicago Live! (Chicago Tribune) and Rod Blagojevich Superstar! (Chicago Shakespeare Theater). Mr. Smith has also served as Producer for numerous revues at The Second City as well as countless other productions both locally and nationally.
Filmmaker PROGRAM
THE YEARLONG The Harold Ramis Film School at The Second City is the first and only filmmaking program of its kind. Over the course of the year, students are exposed to comedy theory, the ins and outs of comedy film production, screenwriting, improv, and master seminars with A-list industry pros.
Who is the ideal student? Anyone who loves comedy and has a tireless need to create. Whether you’re just graduating from college or are looking to make a career leap, people of all experience levels and backgrounds are welcome here.
For additional information on the application process or materials, the curriculum, our payment plan, or to schedule a tour, contact us today. Email: admissions@secondcity.com Phone: (312) 883-1241 Online: ramisfilmschool.com 26
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PLAYWRIGHTS THEATRE CLUB & THE SECOND CITY NEW YORK 1955-1959
Alan Alda Jane Alexander Howard Alk Alan Arkin Larry Arrick Rose Arrick Ed Asner Sandy Baron Lloyd Battista Walter Beakel Shelley Berman Haym Bernson Roger Bowen Hildy Brooks R. Victor Brown Jack Burns Mona Burr Loretta Chiljian Del Close Robert Coughlan Barbara Dana Severn Darden Bob Dishy Kornel Michael David MacIntyre Dixon Paul Dooley Andrew Duncan Tom Erhart Theodore J. Flicker Barbara “Bobbi” Gordon Mark Gordon Philip Baker Hall Larry Hankin Valerie Harper Barbara Harris Jo Henderson Mo Hirsch Kenna Hunt Henry Jaglom Linda Lavin Martin Lavut Sid Lazard Mickey LeGlaire Richard Libertini Ron Leibman Freya Manston William Allaudin Mathieu Elaine May Paul Mazursky Anne Meara Lucy Minnerle George Morrison Mike Nichols Tom O’Horgan Robert Patton Nancy Ponder Diana Sands Reni Santoni Linda Segal Omar Shapli Suzanne “Honey” Shepard David Shepherd George Sherman Peg Shirley Paul Sills Viola Spolin Leslie J. Stark Jerry Stiller Ron Weyand Collin Wilcox Mary Louise Wilson
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Bill Alton John Brent Hamilton Camp Del Close Melinda Dillon Anthony Holland Zohra Lampert Alan Myerson Irene Riordan Joan Rivers Avery Schreiber
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Jack Burns MacIntyre Dixon Ann Elder Judy Harris Melissa “Sally” Hart Richard Libertini Omar Shapli
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1965
1974
Dan Aykroyd Cassandra Danz Don DePollo Michael J. Gellman Allan Guttman Deborah Harmon Richard Kurtzman Eugene Levy Raul Moncada Rosemary Radcliffe Gilda Radner Mert Rich Doug Steckler Paul Zegler
1975
Bernadette Birkett Miriam Flynn George Wendt
1976
Will Aldis Eric Boardman Steven Kampmann Shelley Long Jim Sherman
1977
Cynthia Cavalenes Larry Coven
1978
Jim Belushi Tim Kazurinsky Audrie Neenan Lawrence J. Perkins Maria Ricossa
Joan Bassie Robert Benedetti Alex Canaan Sondra Caron Josephine Forsberg Judy Graubart Robert Klein David Paulsen Fred Willard
Danny Breen Mary Gross Bruce Jarchow Nancy McCabe-Kelly
1966
1980
Bob Curry Sid Grossfeld Sandy Holt Jon Shank David Walsh Penny White
1967
J. J. Barry Peter Boyle Martin Harvey Friedberg Burt Heyman Lynne Lipton Ira Miller
1968
Murphy Dunne Michael Miller Carol Robinson
1969
David Blum Martin de Maat Jim Fisher Joe Flaherty Nate Herman Pamela Hoffman Roberta Maguire Judy Morgan Brian Doyle-Murray Harold Ramis Eric Ross Cyril Simon Paul Taylor
1971
John Belushi Eugenie Ross-Leming Dan Ziskie
1979
Meagen Fay Lance Kinsey Rob Riley
1981
Susan Bugg John Kapelos Rick Thomas
1982
Nonie Newton-Breen Cheryl Sloane Craig Taylor
1983 Bekka Eaton
Ed Greenberg Michael Hagerty Isabella Hoffman Richard Kind
1985
Andrew Alexander Mindy Bell Jim Fay Mona Lyden Len Stuart
1986
Dan Castellaneta Rick Hall Bonnie Hunt Maureen Kelly Harry Murphy
1987
David Rasche Ann Ryerson
Steve Assad Kevin Crowley Aaron Freeman Ruby Streak Barbara Wallace Ron West
1973
1988
1972
John Candy Stephanie Cotsirilos Tino Insana Bill Murray Jim Staahl Betty Thomas
Joe Liss Mike Myers
1989
Chris Farley Tim Meadows
Joel Murray David Pasquesi Judith Scott Holly Wortell
1990
Tom Gianas Bob Odenkirk Tim O’Malley Jill Talley
1991
Fran Adams Cynthia Caponera Steve Carell Michael McCarthy John Rubano
1992
Paul Dinello Kelly Leonard Ruth Rudnick Amy Sedaris
1993
Stephen Colbert David Razowsky
1994
Scott Adsit Scott Allman Jackie Hoffman
1995
Rachel Dratch Jon Glaser Jenna Jolovitz Adam McKay
1996
Kevin Dorff Tina Fey Mick Napier Lyn Pusztai
1997 Jim Zulevic
1998
Rachel Hamilton TJ Jagodowski Susan Messing Jeff Richmond Tami Sagher Rich Talarico Stephnie Weir
1999
Ed Furman Beth Kligerman - Producer
2000
Craig Cackowski Sue Gillan Angela Shelton
2001
Debra Downing Nyima Funk Martin Garcia Michael Kennard David Pompeii
2002
Brian Boland Josh Funk Al Samuels Abby Sher
2003
Dan Bakkedahl Jean Villepique Liz Cackowski Lisa Brooke Antoine McKay
2004
Brian Gallivan Robin Hammond Maribeth Monroe Alison Riley Claudia Michelle Wallace
Jeff Michalski Jane Morris Bernard Sahlins Joyce Sloane Ruby Streak
2005
Matt Craig Molly Erdman
2006
Joe Canale Ithamar Enriquez Kirk Hanley - Producer Marc Warzecha - Director
2007
Matt Hovde -Director Brad Morris Amber Ruffin
2008
Lauren Ash Jim Carlson -Director Shelly Gossman Anthony LeBlanc Michael Patrick O’Brien Emily Wilson
2009
Andy St. Clair Monica Wilson
2010
Allison Bills Timothy Edward Mason Julie B. Nichols Sam Richardson Tim Robinson
2011
Edgar Blackmon Billy Bungeroth Holly Laurent Katie Rich Meghan Teal
2012
Tim Baltz Jeremy Smith Mary Sohn Steve Waltien
2013
Ross Bryant Tawny Newsome
2014 Ryan Bernier Chelsea Devantez John Hartman Paul Jurewicz Mike Kosinski Jacob Shuda Daniel Strauss Christine Tawfik Emily Walker
1984
Steve Assad Dan Castellaneta Isabella Hoffman Maureen Kelly Harry Murphy
1985
Andrew Alexander Len Stuart
1986
Mark Belden Mindy Bell Kevin Crowley Kevin Doyle Joe Keefe Barbara Wallace
1987
Chris Barnes Madeleine Belden Joe Liss
1988
Laura Hall Judith Scott Jill Talley Holly Wortell
1989
Mark Beltzman Dan Gillogly Nate Herman Michael McCarthy Ruth Rudnick Ron West
1990
Fran Adams Steve Carell Tom Gianas John Rubano
1991
Rose Abdoo Megan Moore Burns Peter Burns Ken Campbell Jeff Garlin Dave Razowsky
1992
Scott Allman Stephen Colbert Jimmy Doyle Ian Gomez Jackie Hoffman Jenna Jolovitz Kelly Leonard
1993
2015
Rashawn Nadine Scott Sarah Shook Jamison Webb
Scott Adsit Michael Broh Norm Holly Nia Vardalos
2016
1994
Shantira Jackson Kelsey Kinney Martin Morrow Vinnie Pillarella Lesley Stone
2017
Ryan Asher Tyler Davis Jeffrey Murdoch Tien Tran Nate Varrone
2018
Emma Pope Kimberly Michelle Vaughn
THE SECOND CITY E.T.C. STAGE CHICAGO 1983
Bill Applebaum Rob Bronstein Don DePollo Jim Fay Susan Gauthier Carey Goldenberg
John Hildreth
1995
Adam McKay Jeff Richmond Aaron Rhodes Dee Ryan Brian Stack Miriam Tolan Jim Zulevic
1998
Craig Cackowski Kristin Ford Noah Gregoropoulos Tami Sagher
1999
Ali Farahnakian Martin Garcia Sue Gillan Beth Kligerman Jack McBrayer David Pompeii Lyn Pusztai Klaus Peter Schuller -Stage Manager Angela Shelton Trey Stone Michael Thomas
2000 Andy Cobb
Debra Downing Abby Sher
2001
Sam Albert Joshua Funk TJ Jagodowski Keegan-Michael Key
2002
Peter Grosz Nyima Funk Jean (Augustyn) Villepique
2003 Jeremy Wilcox - Stage Manager
2004
Lee Brackett -Stage Manager Jen Bills Frank Caeti Matt Craig Rebecca Drysdale Ithamar Enriquez Robin Hammond Alison Riley
2014
Eddie Mujica Asher Perlman Tim Ryder
2015
Lisa Beasley Anthony LeBlanc Scott Morehead Rashawn Nadine Scott
2016
Aasia LaShay Bullock Laura Hum Peter Kim Katie Klein Julie Marchiano Lesley Stone
2017
Sayjal Joshi Andrew Knox Alan Linic Jacob Shuda Jasbir Singh Vazquez Tien Tran
2018
Emily Fightmaster Katie Kershaw Anneliese Toft
2019
Atra Asdou Mark Campbell E.J. Cameron Laurel Krabacher Chuck Norment
THE SECOND CITY TORONTO
2006
Dan Aykroyd Andrew Alexander Valri Bromfield Jayne Eastwood Gino Empry Joe Flaherty Fred Kaz Brian Doyle-Murray Gilda Radner Bernard Sahlins Gerry Salsberg Sam Shopsowitz Joyce Sloane
Rebecca Sage Allen Jim Carlson -Director Alex Fendrich Robert Janas Chad Krueger – Music Director Niki Lindgren Nicky Margolis
Kirk Hanley -Producer Amanda Blake Davis Andy St. Clair
2007
W. Shane Oman -Stage Manager Marc Warzecha -Director
2008
Christina Anthony Mike Descoteaux –Music Director Tom Flanigan Megan Grano Laura Grey Matt Hovde Timothy Edward Mason Bruce Pirrie -Director Joseph Ruffner -Stage Manager
2009 Beth Melewski
2010
Neil Flynn Laura Krafft Jerry C. Minor Horatio Sanz Peter Zahradnick
1997
2011
Aaron Carney Matt Dwyer Rachel Hamilton Mick Napier - Director Rebecca Sohn Rich Talarico
2013
Carisa Barreca Brooke Breit Alex Kliner Punam Patel
2005
Tim Baltz Billy Bungeroth Jesse Case Brendan Jennings Mary Sohn Monica Wilson
1996
Andel Sudik Chris Witaske
Kyle Anderson Aidy Bryant Jessica Joy Michael Lehrer
2012
Ryan Bernier Tawny Newsome Mike Kosinski
1973
1974
John Candy Todd Jeffrey Ellis Piers Gilson Allan Guttman Eugene Levy Catherine O’Hara Sheldon Patinkin Jim Patry Rosemary Radcliffe
1975
1979
Maggie Butterfield Don DePollo Don Dickinson Melissa Ellis Derek McGrath Tony Rosato Kim Sisson Mary Charlotte Wilcox
1980
Tom Baker Gabe Cohen Steve Ehrlick John Hemphill Kathleen Laskey Denise Pidgeon Wendy Slutsky
1981
Ken Innes Jerrold Karch Deborah Kimmett
1982
Michael J. Gellman Don Lake
1983
Donald Adams Bob Derkach June Graham Bruce Hunter Ron James Madelyn Keane Debra McGrath Lyn Okkerse Peter Okkerse Bruce Pirrie Jane Schoettle Blaine Selkirk Adrian Truss
1984
Sandra Balcovske Karen Poce
1985
1978
1999
Paul Bates Lisa Brooke Kevin Dorff K. McPherson Jones
2000
Geri Hall Carolyn Taylor Sandy Jobin-Bevans
2001
Aurora Browne Jennifer Goodhue Paul Constable Nathan David Shore
Jamillah Ross Naomi Snieckus
1987
Tamar Malic Ryan Stiles Audrey Webb
1988
Neil Crone Wendy Hopkins Lindsay Leese Colin Mochrie Alana Shields Tim Sims
1989 Patrick McKenna
1990
Christopher Earle Nick Johne Jenny Parsons Judith Scott Peter Sherk Brian Smith
Scott Baker Sally Cochrane Cathy Gallant
1998
Gavin Crawford Tracy Dawson Andrew Dollar Marypat Farrell Jerry C. Minor Doug Morency Lee Smart Gina Sorell Jennifer Whalen
1986
David Huband Jeff Michalski Mike Myers Deborah Theaker Mark Wilson
1976
1977
1997
Marc Hickox Melody Johnson Arnold Pinnock Angela Shelton
Pat Kelly Matt Baram
Kathryn Greenwood Karen Hines Gary Pearson Ed Sahely
Del Close Robin Duke Steven Kampmann Robin McCulloch Martin Short Dave Thompson Peter Torokvei
1996
Jennifer Irwin Mollie Jacques Bob Martin Jack Mosshammer
Dana Andersen Bob Bainborough Kevin Frank Linda Kash Dorothy Tenute
Carol Cassis Ben Gordon Andrea Martin John Monteith Dave Thomas
Peter Aykroyd Brenda Donohue Len Stuart
1995
James Carroll Tamara Bick Kerry Garnier Albert Howell Nancy Marino Teresa Pavlinek
1991
1993
Andrew Currie Jackie Harris Steve Morel Paul O’Sullivan Jonathan Wilson
1994
Lori Nasso Janet Van De Graaff
2002
2003
2004
Derek Flores Rebecca Northan
2005
Anand Rajaram Lauren Ash Steven Del Balso Mick Napier
2006
Jim Annan Scott Montgomery Matt Reid
2007
Marty Adams Darryl Hinds Karen Parker Leslie Seiler
2008
Ashley Botting Kerry Griffin Reid Janisse
2009
Rob Baker Dale Boyer Adam Cawley Caitlin Howden
2010
Inessa Frantowski Kris Siddiqi
2011
Carly Hefferman Jason DeRosse Alastair Forbes Nigel Downer Ashley Comeau
2012
Stacey McGunnigle Christina Cicko Craig Brown Allison Price Jan Caruana
2013
Craig Brown Jan Caruana Allison Price Kevin Vidal Connor Thompson
2014
Sarah Hillier Kevin Whalen Etan Muskat
2015
Leigh Cameron Kyle Dooley Kirsten Rasmussen Becky Johnson Meaghan Maguire
2016
Aliza Murrieta Aaron Rhodes Mitch Rouse Jim Zulevic
1993
Peter Burns Deborah Goldberg Karol Kent Kelly Leonard John Thies Tracy Thorpe
1994
Renee Albert Pat Andrews Bernadette Birkett Martin Brady Matt Dwyer Jennifer Estlin Pat Finn Michael Gellman David Koechner Ron West
1995
Lee Cohen Roger Bainbridge Brandon Hackett Lindsay Mullan Ann Pornel
Michael Bloom Anne Libera Theresa Mulligan Todd Stashwick Nancy Walls
2017
THE SECOND CITY EDMONTON
Nadine Djoury Georgia Priestley-Brown Paloma Nuñez Devon Hyland Colin Munch Allana Reoch
2018
Jordan Armstrong Sharjil Rasool Chris Wilson
2019 Phatt Al
THE SECOND CITY NORTHWEST (CHICAGO) 1988
Fran Adams Andrew Alexander Jon Anderson Mark Beltzman Bill Cusack Fred Kaz Tim O’Malley David Pasquesi Ruth Rudnick Cheryl Sloane Joyce Sloane Len Stuart
1989
Steve Carell Christina Dunne Jim Jatho Sean Masterson John Michalski David Razowsky John Rubano Claudia Smith-Special Faith Soloway
1990
Ken Campbell Kevin Crowley Amy Sedaris
1991
Scott Allman Stephen Colbert Paul Dinello Ian Gomez Jackie Hoffman John Holtson Megan Moore-Burns Mick Napier Charlie Silliman Nia Vardalos
1992
Scott Adsit Tom Gianas John Hildreth Norm Holly Mark Levenson
1979-1982
Andrew Alexander Bob Bainborough Sandra Balcovske Lorraine Behnan Gabe Cohen Bob Derkach Don Dickinson Robin Duke Michael J. Gellman Christine Henderson Sparky Johnston Jerrold Karch Gail Kerbel Keith Knight Don Lamont David Mann Kat Mullaly Jeanette Nelson Jan Randall Mert Rich Carol Sinclair Kevin Smith Veena Sood Doug Stratton Len Stuart Adrian Truss
THE SECOND CITY LONDON, ONTARIO 1983-1992
Donald Adams Andrew Alexander Dana Andersen Elizabeth Baird Sandra Balcovske Jack Banks John Bynum Luc Casimiri Alan Catlin John Costello Catherine Creary Martin de Maat Patrick Dubois Kevin Frank Michael J. Gellman Mike Goran Kathryn Greenwood Allan Guttman David Healey Karen Hines Shari Hollett Wendy Hopkins Bruce Hunter Todd Jeffrey-Ellis Linda Kash Madelyn Keane Joe Keefe Peter Keleghan Deborah Kimmett Elvira Kurt Lindsay Leese Frank McAnulty Patrick McKenna Steve Morel Sue Morrison
Barbara Muller Lori Nasso Lyn Okkerse Jenny Parsons Bruce Pirrie Karen Poce Ed Sahely Jerry Schaefer Jane Schoettle Devin Scott Paul Scott Blaine Selkirk Tim Sims Brian Smith Marilyn Smith Rob Smith Len Stuart David Talbot Deborah Theaker Adrian Truss Nia Vardalos Audrey Webb Jonathan Wilson Mark Wilson
THE SECOND CITY DETROIT 1993
Andrew Alexander Robin Bucci Colin Ferguson John Holtson – Stage Manager Mark Levenson Jerry C. Minor Suzy Nakamura Andrew Newberg Lyn Okkerse -Producer Tim Pryor Jackie Purtan Angela Shelton Len Stuart
1994
Tom Gianas Nancy Hayden Chris Smith Todd Stashwick
1995
Peter Burns John Farley Joshua Funk Dionna Griffin Grant Krause Emily Rose Merrell Ed Smarron Rico Bruce Wade
1996
Larry Campbell Kim Greene John Hildreth Chad Krueger Anne Libera Trey Stone
1997
Eric Black Margaret Exner Andrew Graham Brandon Johnson Keegan-Michael Key Joe Latessa Catherine Worth
1998
Michael J. Gellman Elaine Hendriks Marc Evan Jackson Mary Jane Pories Ron West Nyima (Woods) Funk
1999
2002
Scott Allman Suzan Gouine Lisa Maxine Melinn Topher Owen
2003
Jelly Pj Jacokes Shawn Handlon
2005
Ken Faulk Jenny Hagel Quintin Hicks Matt Hovde Tiffany Jones Caroline Syran Rauch
2006
Jim Carlson Amy Duffy Nate DuFort Brett Guennel Shari Hollett Tara Nida Tim Robinson Megan Wilkins
2007 Jaime Moyer
2001
Jean Augustyn Dan Bakkedahl Frank Caeti Kay Cannon Joshua Diamond Matt Dwyer Jennifer Estlin Marypat Farrell Sarah Gee Karen Graci Kelly Haran Fred Hemminger Joe Janes Robin Johnson Mike Lukas Seamus McCarthy Mick Napier Phil Randall Jason Sudeikis Marc Warzecha Mike Watkins
2002
Scott Allman Ed Goodman Brooke Schoening Holly Walker
2003
Joe Kelly Brian Shortall Amy Rowell
2004
Ithamar Enriquez Martin Garcia Lauren Dowden Bridget Kloss Shatha Hicks
2005
Amanda Blake Davis Paul Mattingly David Novich Craig Uhlir
Ryan Archibald Jim Carlson Shelly Gossman Katie Neff Andy St. Clair
2000
Ryan Archibald
2001
Rob Chambers Kiff Vanden Heuvel
2006
Dave Colan Brendan Dowling Jenny Hagel Matt Hovde Timothy Edward Mason Beth Melewski Amber Ruffin
THE SECOND CITY CLEVELAND 2002
Andrew Alexander George Pete Caleodis Maria Corell Cody Dove Colleen Doyle Joshua Funk Jack Hourigan Kelly Leonard Tommy LeRoy Quinn Patterson Dana Quercioli David Schmoll Ron West
2003
THE SECOND CITY LAS VEGAS
John Edwartowski Shatha Faraj Joe Janes Antoine McKay Maribeth Monroe Mary Vinette Marc Warzecha
Dexter Bullard Jeff Fritz Kirk Hanley Cheri Lynne David Razowsky
THE SECOND CITY DENVER
2006
2007 2008
Rob Belushi Michael Lehrer Robyn Norris Bruce Pirrie
Dave Buckman Katie Caussin Nate Cockerill Lauren Dowden Randall Harr Chad Krueger Kiff Vanden Heuvel Joseph Ruffner
THE SECOND CITY HOLLYWOOD
THE SECOND CITY, INC.
CEO & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ANDREW ALEXANDER PRESIDENT STEVE JOHNSTON CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER D’ARCY STUART VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS MIKE CONWAY VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION JEN HOYT VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE DAVID QUINN VICE PRESIDENT OF TRAINING CENTERS ABBY WAGNER CO-ARTISTIC DIRECTORS MATT HOVDE, ANTHONY LEBLANC, RYAN BERNIER DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS & THEATRICALS CASTING BETH KLIGERMAN CASTING DIRECTOR CLAUDIA MICHELLE WALLACE ARTISTIC CONSULTANT & DIRECTOR FOR THE SECOND CITY MICK NAPIER CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & BRAND BOB KNUTH DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES JULIE BRONSTEATTER DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY TALENT & DEVELOPMENT DIONNA GRIFFIN-IRONS DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DAWN KUSINSKI DIRECTOR OF EDITORIAL & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT LIZ KOZAK DIRECTOR OF VIDEO MARKETING CHRIS PAGNOZZI SENIOR DESIGNER MATT ROEDER GRAPHIC DESIGNERS SARA DENNIS, CASS JOHNSON, HANNAH STARR DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING OPERATIONS CRAIG TOMMEY MANAGER OF SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY ALEX CADICE MARKETING OPERATIONS MANAGER COLLEEN FAHEY MARKETING COORDINATOR KATE EDDY ACCOUNTING MANAGER FRANK BYERS SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SENADA LUKOVIC STAFF ACCOUNTANTS CAMERON CREEKMUR, MIRZA JAKUPOVIC PAYROLL MANAGER TANISHA WHITE PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT JASMINE LUCAS HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR LINDA ROMAN RECRUITER FAKEHA RASHID ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ERIN WASHINGTON
1989
Dana Andersen Christopher Best Mark DeCarlo Andy Dick Teresa Ganzel Michael G. Hagerty John Hemphill Richard Kind Don Lake Joseph Plewa Ryan Stiles Linda White
THE SECOND CITY, CHICAGO
PRODUCER ALISON RILEY PRODUCER JOE RUFFNER PRODUCER JEREMY SMITH ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JESSE SWANSON COMPANY MANAGER, TOURING & RESIDENT STAGES WILLIAM COLLINS VENUE MANAGER, STUDIO THEATERS STEPHANIE CASE INTERIM VENUE MANAGER, STUDIO THEATERS AMY ANDERSON DIRECTORS FOR THE SECOND CITY CASSIE AHIERS, FRANK CAETI, JEN ELLISON, JEFF GRIGGS, CARLY HEFFERNAN, MOLLY TODD MADISON, ANNELIESE TOFT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR KYLE ANDERSON THEATRICAL TECHNICIAN ABBY BEGGS STUDIO THEATER PRODUCTION MANAGER KERI MACK GENERAL MANAGER TIM CHRISTOFFERSEN ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER NIQ SCHWARTZ ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER SUSANNA RODRIGUEZ CATERING & EVENTS MANAGER ANDREA MILLER CATERING & EVENTS COORDINATOR CAROLINE PRAMAS ACCOUNT MANAGER, GROUP SALES & EVENTS HEATHER SCHOLL GROUP SALES ASSISTANT PARKER DONOVAN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR DANNY BISCHOFF BOX OFFICE MANAGERS KELLY ANN ADEN, SHELBY DANOFSKY, KYLE MANTEGNA, ANDREW NEWTON SERVICE MANAGERS BEN NELSON, AMY ANDERSON AUDIENCE SERVICES MANAGER MAXINE GRANDY ASSOCIATE AUDIENCE SERVICES MANAGER CHRIS WALLACE AUDIENCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES KEITER LIRIANO, JENNIFER SAECHAO, VALENTINA ESPINOSA BEVERAGE MANAGER HOLLY SANDBERG HOUSE MANAGERS NEAL MCCOLLAM, SARAH TURNER, MARCEL WILKS, RUBEN GARZA ASSISTANT GM 1959 KATHRYN MCMILLIN SERVICE MANAGER 1959 SHAYLA STROUSE BAR SUPERVISORS JOHN KRAMER, LEIA MILANOWSKI EXECUTIVE CHEF JACOB SOLOMON SOUS CHEF JOHN TEAGUE KITCHEN MANAGER 1959 ALEX VIDAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER ADAM STANLEY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR MARY COLLINS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS ANDRZEJ CHOWANIEC, JOSEPH JARIS, LEOPOLDO PEREZ, STEVEN RAINES, SHAWN SHAW, TODD TOWERS CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LISA AKROUSH, JESS ALEXANDER, NATHAN BOBO, CAITLIN CASH, MARIAH MICHAEL, CHANCE NICHOLS, DOMENIC PADULO, SUSANNE PETERSSON, AMY RAMELLI SECURITY SUPERVISOR DARIUS WILLIAMS SECURITY GUARD KEVIN KENNERSON
SECOND CITY WORKS
GROUP VICE PRESIDENT STEVE KAKOS VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SCOTT ZOLL VICE PRESIDENT, CLIENT SERVICES ELIZABETH HOWARD VICE PRESIDENT, CREATIVE BUMPER CARROLL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INSIGHTS & APPLIED IMPROVISATION KELLY LEONARD ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, CONTENT ED FURMAN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEARNING LIZ JOYNT SANDBERG SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER JENNY CROWLEY MARKETING COORDINATOR ABBEY BUMBLEDARE SOLUTIONS MARKETING MANAGER MIKE FARINACCIO DIRECTORS OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUNJAY AGTEY, WINNIE DAVIS-KEY , KAREN DOCKRILL, KATHLEEN FINLEY, KIRK MILLER, DREW MUIR, BRENDAN O’NEILL, BRIAN ODERKIRK, BROOKE SCHULZ-FERNANDEZ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS BETHANNI BUIKEMA, JILL CLANCY REVENUE OPERATIONS MANAGER TRAVIS MANN PROJECT MANAGERS NICOLE CYLKOWSKI, MADISON FALCO, BRYON HENDERSON, LAUREN HERRMANN, KATE LIN, CHRISSY WEADICK DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION NICOLE BISHOP DIRECTOR OF POST PRODUCTION PATRICK BAUER
THE SECOND CITY TRAINING CENTER & EDUCATION PROGRAM HEAD OF IMPROVISATION RACHAEL MASON HEAD OF WRITING PROGRAM JAY STEIGMANN HEAD OF COMEDY STUDIES ANNE LIBERA HEAD OF MUSIC PROGRAM JEFF BOUTHIETTE HEAD OF KIDS & TEEN PROGRAM JEFF POOLE HEAD OF ACTING PROGRAM MICHAEL PIEPER HEAD OF TV, FILM & DIGITAL PROGRAM JACK C. NEWELL HEAD OF WELLNESS PROGRAM BECCA BARISH ONLINE CONTENT MANAGER JEREMY DABBS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JENNA STEEGE PROGRAM MANAGER, ONLINE EDUCATION ANDREW THORP ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR STEPHANIE VLCEK MANAGING DIRECTOR ROSIE CHEVALIER OPERATIONS MANAGER KISHA REED OPERATIONS ASSISTANT RENEE HANSEL PROGRAMMING MANAGER SHEENA LAIRD PROGRAMS ASSISTANT AMY YOUNG MARKETING ASSISTANT BASIA SROKA TV/FILM/DIGITAL ASSISTANT TIM SCHMIDT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR WINTER DAVIS CAMP DIRECTOR NATHAN KAPLIN FACULTY LIAISON SUSAN BRATTON COMEDY STUDIES ASSISTANT ALLIE SHAPIRO
HAROLD RAMIS FILM SCHOOL CHAIR TREVOR ALBERT ADVISOR ERICA MANN RAMIS PROGRAM DIRECTOR JACK C. NEWELL VICE PRESIDENT ABBY WAGNER ACADEMIC MANAGER JULIE ALEVIZOS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST LYN PUSZTAI HRFS OPERATIONS MANAGER TIM SCHMIDT HRFS OPERATIONS SENIOR ASSISTANT MEAGAN FROEHLICH
SECOND CITY PLAYZINE EDITOR/WRITER LIZ KOZAK CREATIVE DIRECTOR BOB KNUTH LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGN SARA DENNIS GRAPHIC DESIGN MATT ROEDER PHOTOGRAPHY KIRSTEN MICCOLI, TODD ROSENBERG, TIMOTHY M. SCHMIDT, FRANK ISHMAN CONTRIBUTOR JEREMY SMITH
Who Are The Faces ? y it C n d o c e S e Th e ts id Ou The iconic arches outside the Mainstage entrance on Wells Street originally graced the facade of the Garrick Theater, an 1891 architectural jewel designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. When the building was demolished in 1961, the arches found a new home at The Second City, thanks to the efforts of photographer and historical preservationist Richard Nickel. According to Chicago legend, the four faces depict prominent artists of the 18th and 19th century. From left to right: • Opera composer Giacomo Meyerbeer • Novelist Fritz Reuter • Composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • Philosopher, dramatist, and art critic Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
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Theater Menu
Eats
MARINATED OLIVES 6 WISCONSIN CHEESE CURDS 9 Marinara
CHEESY FLATBREAD PIZZA 10 Classic Red Sauce / Mozzarella ADD PEPPERONI 2
CHICKEN STRIP BASKET WITH FRIES 13
GUACAMOLE 11
BBQ Sauce / Ranch
Housemade chips
DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER 12
FRENCH FRIES
Pulled Pork/Pico de Gallo/ Cheddar 12 Just Sea Salt 6
American Cheese / Onion / Pickle / Aioli ADD BACON 2
CHICAGO STYLE BRAT 10
SOFT PRETZEL 9 Spicy Mustard / Cheese Whiz
Caramelized Truffle Onions / Mustard / Poppy Seed Bun
CRISPY ARTICHOKES 14 Green Goddess Dip
Beverages
Glass • Souvenir • Pitcher
LEMON BERRY FIZZ 7 • 12 • 28
GOOSE ISLAND ROOT BEER 5
FROZEN STRAWBERRY LEMONADE 9 • 15 • 36
GREEN RIVER LIME SODA 5
THE BLUES MOBILE 5 • 8 • 20 Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Grenadine
Coca-Cola Products, Free Refills with Souvenir Glass
HONEST TEA 5
HOT CHOCOLATE 4 • 8
Moroccan Mint Green Tea
Wine
HOUSE 8 • 30
Rosé/Sparkling -
Red -
WHISPERING ANGEL 15 • 60
COPPOLA 12 • 46
MIONETTO 13
(Red/White)
BUENA VISTA 11 • 42 Pinot Noir, California
DISENO 11 • 42
CHOCOLATE PUDDING 8 Whoppers / Matcha
CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 5
BROWN BUTTER RICE CRISPY TREAT 5 BROWNIE 8 Chocolate Pudding / Chocolate Sprinkles
HOT CIDER 4 • 8
GOSLING'S GINGER BEER 5
Claret, California
Sweets
SOFT DRINKS 5 • 10
Malbec, Argentina
Rosé
Prosecco, split
MUMM NAPA 50 Prestige Brut
MOËT & CHANDON 120 Champagne
SIMI 60 Cabernet, California
White ESTANCIA 11 • 42
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Pinot Grigio, California
MATCHBOOK 11 • 42 Chardonnay, California
OYSTER BAY 13 • 50 Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand 34
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Theater Menu
Additional food & drink offerings are listed on pages 34 & 35 of this book.
Specialty Cocktails
10oz glass • 20oz souvenir • 60oz pitcher
THE EXPOSITION 13 • 29 • 65
THE BENTWOOD 14
Tito's Handmade Vodka, Blood Orange, Citrus
The Classic Maker's Mark Manhattan with Grand Marnier
THE GIN JOINT 13 • 29 • 65 Hendrick's Gin, Berry Purée, Lemon
CHICAGO RIVER 13 • 29 • 65
THE OUTRO 13 Vanilla-Infused Crown Royal, Baileys, Coffee
Our Signature Long Island with Blue Curacao
COLD BREWTINI 13
VIDA ON WELLS 13 • 29 • 65
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Tullamore Dew, Grand Marnier, Aztec Chocolate Bitters
Dulce Vida Grapefruit Infused Tequila, Ginger Beer, Lime
Bottles/Cans -
Draft Beer -
HALF ACRE* 10 • 13 Daisy Cutter Pale Ale (16 oz)
GOOSE ISLAND* 10 • 15 • 32
SMITHWICK'S 8 • 11
Next Coast IPA
Bottle/Can • with Koozie
16oz glass • 20oz souvenir • 60oz pitcher 312 Urban Wheat
Red Ale
Natural Villain Lager
GLUTENBERG 9 • 12
REVOLUTION* 10 • 15 • 32
Blonde Ale Gluten-Free (16 oz)
Anti-Hero
LEFT HAND 8 • 11
3 FLOYDS* 10 • 15 • 32
Milk Stout Nitro
LAGUNITAS* 8 • 11 Little Sumpin' Ale
STELLA ARTOIS 8 • 11 MODELO 8 • 11 BUD LIGHT 8 • 11
Rotating selection
LAGUNITAS* 10 • 15 • 32 Pils
BLUE MOON 10 • 15 • 32 MILLER LITE 8 • 13 • 25
* Local Beers
VIRTUE CIDER 9 • 12 Michigan Cherry
VANDER MILL CIDER 9 • 12 Blue Gold Cider (16 oz) VOL 3.3 • MAY 2019 • 001