The Second City Playzine Vol. 3.3

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Andrew Alexander

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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Try saying “yes, and” for yourself sometime. I think you’ll find it’s pretty infectious. You might even start a revolution of your own.

CEO/Executive Producer, The Second City

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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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Co-Founder Bernie Sahlins outside Second City's original location.

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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FREQUENTLY FREQUENTLYASKED ASKEDQUESTIONS QUESTIONS

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CAN I TAKE A PHOTO DURING THE SHOW?

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

IMPROV

ACTING

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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EMPOWERING T ENTERTAINMEN E

“SHE THE PEOPLE IS THE

- 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)

ThE FUTURE OF FUNNY IS FEMALE FOR TICKETS, CALL 312.337.3992 OR VISIT SECONDCITY.COM

"SECOND CITY AT ITS BEST" "COME FOR A SECOND OR THIRD TIME" CHICAGO ONSTAGE

"A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD WAKE-UP CALL" CHICAGO READER

USE CODE 4PACK FOR BUY 3 GET 1 FREE

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

TEACHERS

IMPASTOR HILL STREET BLUES HORRIBLE BOSSES THE GOOD PLACE FEUD: BETTY AND JOAN

Blockers

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

30 ROCK

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN A CHRISTMAS STORY

LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN

COMMUNITY

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

THE SECOND CITY CHICAGO 1959

Howard Alk Roger Bowen Severn Darden Andrew Duncan Barbara Harris Mina Kolb William Allaudin Mathieu Sheldon Patinkin Bernard Sahlins Paul Sills Eugene Troobnick

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Alan Arkin Paul Sand Joyce Sloane

Alumni List

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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

1962

Mona Burr Dennis Cunningham Dick Schaal

1963

Jack Burns MacIntyre Dixon Ann Elder Judy Harris Melissa “Sally” Hart Richard Libertini Omar Shapli

1964

Ian Davidson Eugene Kadish Fred Kaz Harv Robbin David Steinberg

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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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