The Second City Returns to NJPAC in August
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 24, 2016
If laughter is the best medicine, then The Second City is its biggest dispensary. The comedy empire that produced Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Keegan-Michael Key believes everyone can benefit from funny business, and shows how during The Second City Comedy Workshops at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, August 1-12.
Second City to Host National Mental Health Awareness Week Events, 10/5-11
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 18, 2014
The Second City Training Center will celebrate the fun of community during National Mental Health Awareness Week with several activities taking place at Second City's headquarters in Piper's Alley (1616 N Wells St, Chicago), October 5-11, 2014. Events include unique social development experiences through improv games, workshops and showcases. Most events are free and open to the public, a limited number of T-shirts are available for participants; a schedule with dates, times and events is available HERE.
Registration for Second City's New ASD Classes Now Open
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 19, 2014
The Second City Training Center is proud to launch its Improv for ASD curriculum, offering both teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders a unique 12-week mentoring and development experience that includes improv games and exercises to help with the exploration of relationships and social cues. Registration is open now for Friday classes starting March 7. Classes are 12 weeks for 90 minutes per week. Teens, aged 15-18, meet Friday afternoons, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.; Adult classes for ages 19+ take place Friday evenings, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
