SAG/AFTRA’s Piece of the Pie Workshops aimed at improvisers are going to feature a Dave Pasquesi and Jimmy Carrane, among others…
Sundays 2-4p starting 10/7
Kaufherr Resource Center
1 E. Erie Ste. 650
Free!
Check out the flyer for more details…
SAG/AFTRA’s Piece of the Pie Series to feature Dave Pasquesi, Jimmy Carrane and more…
October 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jimmy Carrane Offering 2 for 1 on Art of Slow Comedy Class
June 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jimmy’s class is a long standing stalwart of Chicago improv training. Turns out he also won the 2012 INNY for Best Comedy Class.
There are two upcoming sessions and Jimmy is offering a great deal: sign up and you get to bring a friend for free.
Class details:
Saturdays 1-3 p.m., June 23-July 28 at Stage 773
(Includes a long-form performance on July 28!!)
Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 25-July 30
at Green Shirt Studio
$279 (so really $140 each)
You can register at www.jimmycarrane.com. Then just email Jimmy the name of your friend!
6/11 Chicago Comedy Improv Training and Events Update
June 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hey!
No training or events to report on today, but check back tomorrow for an interview with Jimmy Carrane of Improv Nerd and a full break down of the improv playing at this year’s Just for Laugh’s Festival!
5/28 Chicago Improv Comedy Training and Events Update
May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There are a whole ton of one-off workshops coming up. So if you only have a little cash and want a pick me up, check out these short and cheap workshops!
Sat 6/2 12p – 3p
iO Theater 3541 North Clark St. $30
Physical Improv with Jet Eveleth
Sat 6/9 12p – 3p
iO Theater 3541 North Clark St. $30
Loving the Harold with Jet Eveleth
Sat 6/16 12p – 3p
iO Theater 3541 North Clark St. $40
Personal Growth with Jet Eveleth
Sun 6/17 3p – 6p
iO Theater 3541 North Clark St. $20
Self Publishing and Blogging for Comedians with Bryan Cohen
Cinematic Premier of “Close Quarters” at Landmark Cinemas
Tues 6/5 6p
$10/$15
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark
Cast includes David Pasquesi, T.J. Jagadowski, Susan Messing, Greg Hollimon and Tim Kazurinsky, to name a few.
I’ll be there!
Second City Offering Awesome Electives this Summer…
I usually let them tout their own stuff since they have the resources to do so far better than I do, but I thought there were worth highlighting.
The below is cut right from the Training Center Email….
- David Wolinsky will lead a brand new six-week workshop onHumor Writing for the Internet: Making People Care.
- John Cates returns with a new clinic Telling Your Story to help you turn your personal experience into a story worth telling.
- Voiceover for Improvisors returns with Deb Doetzer.
- Music Improv Program grads, Advanced Music Improv returns for you.
- Writing the Short Film is back and is perfect for those of you who want to participate in Shorts Night.
- Advanced Writing classes on offer include Screenwriting,Sketchwriting Lab, and Writing the 10-Minute Play with Joe Janes.
- And you’ve been asking for it–Norm Holly is bringing back Intro to Directing Sketch Comedy.
ALSO! SC Students get free access to the new e.t.c revue!
On Thursday, May 31, TC students are cordially invited to The Second City e.t.c. 36th Revue directed by Ryan Bernier featuring all new material created by Aidy Bryant, Mike Kosinski, Michael Lehrer, Tawny Newsome, Andel Sudik and Chris Witaske with Musical Direction by Jesse Case. TC students can reserve up to two tickets for this performance by calling The Second City Box Office at 312-337-3992 and showing their current TC ID card when picking up tickets on the night of the performance. Click here for more information about the show.
5/21 Chicago Improv Comedy Training and Events Update
May 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Andy Eninger Teaching Solo Performance and Sketch Intensive
Mon 8/6 thru Fri 8/10
10a – 5p
$526
Andy is head of the Second City Writing Program and the creator of “Sybil” which you can read about here.
This workshop is a week long intensive and sounds like it will be awesome.
If you have the cash, I say go for it.
Second City Signup Link is here
http://www.chicagoimprov.org/showthread.php?t=18111&goto=nextnewest
https://www.facebook.com/events/351935484869056/
5/14 Chicago Improv Comedy Training and Events Update
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dave Koechner/Jimmy Carrane One Day Workshop
Fri Sat and Sun 5/25 5/26 5/27 12p – 4p
The Laugh Factory 3175 N. Broadway
$89
Saturday and Sunday are sold out, but Friday may still be available.
Email Jimmy atjimcarrane@gmail.com
Kevin Mullaney Performance Class at Upstairs Gallery
Class: Sat 6/9 – 7/28 2p -5p
Performances: Sun 7/8 – 7/29 7p
Upstairs Gallery 5219 N. Clark
$175
Class is capped at 14
Kevin runs the Improvisers Resource Center and is the original artistic director of UCB New York.
This class has performance built into it and looks like a great value.
Go here to sign up.
Settlers of Catan Tournament Fund Raiser for CIC
Sat 6/9 10:30a – 5:00p
CIC Comedy 1422 W. Irving Park
$20
10:30am Tutorial/Beginner Check In
11:30am Check In – remaining players
12pm – 4pm – 3 Games (Round 1)
4pm – 5pm Semifinal Tables
5pm – 6:30pm – Final Table
1st Place – Sizable pay out of pt (estimated at $150 – $200)
2nd Place – copy of a board game (TBD) or $50 Gift Card to Cat & Mouse Game Store
3rd and 4th Place – TBD
The top 8 Semi-Finalists – $25 Gift Certificate to Cat & Mouse Game Store
Help out CIC and get your nerd on!
Send an e-mail to BryanLeeBeckwith@gmail.com if you would like to reserve a spot in the tournament.
3/19 Chicago Improv Comedy Training and Events Update
March 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hey Everybody!
There’s not much happening far as Training and Events this week. It feels like Spring outside and most of Chicago’ s Improv slows down in the Spring and Summer.
As long as we are thinking about artistic development though, there is an interesting discussion occurring on IRC about what we do when we are done training but not commercially or critically successful.
It’s got me thinking and I wrote a short piece about in the “Improviser’s Guide” section.
Let me know how you define success for yourself and I will get back in a few days with my own conclusions on the matter.
3/5 Chicago Improv Comedy Events and Training Update
March 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
JR Strzelec Memorial on March 12th at 2p
Second City is hosting a memorial for JR Monday, March 12th at 2pm in the ETC Theatre for refreshments and laughter and to remember JR.
JR was a fellow intern at Second City and I saw him just about weekly for the last two years. I’m tremendously sad that someone so young and passionate passed away.
Steph McCullough has also set up a fundraiser for a Memorial Fund here.
Contact Scott Elam at SElam@secondcity.comwith any questions.
Chicago Ladies in Comedy Hosting “Breaking the Mold” with Matt Elwell
Monday 3.12.12 7p – 9p
Annoyance Theater 4830 N. Broadway
This workshop focuses on forging the audition space for women, making the callbacks and getting the job.
Biography
Matt Elwell, CPLP, is the President and CEO of ComedySportz of Chicago, Inc., and has been teaching improvisation to actors, improvisers, business people, educators, and students for over 10 years. As a performer, Matt has appeared with ComedySportz, Second City Theatricals, GayCo, WNEP, iO and Dave & Co, and has taught as an Associate Faculty Member of the Second City Training Center in Chicago.
Head here to Register.
2/27 Chicago Improv Comedy Training and Events Update
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Three hour Jeff Michalski workshop
Thurs 3/8 7p – 10p
Location TBD
$75
$25 deposit required. Email gregcallozzo@yahoo.com.
For more info Michael check out his website here.
2/20 Chicago Improv Comedy Training and Events Update
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Second City offering scholarships for Summer Intensives
Scholarship application is here.
For info on summer camps and immersions, head here.
Peter Kremidas to Teach Meisner Class for Improvisers at CSZ
Sun 1:00p – 3:50p 2/26/12 – 4/1/12
$225
Meisner work emphasizes emotional honesty and how to listen emotionally.
I will be in this class if you take it. We could become friends/enemies.
To enroll in the class, contact ComedySportz Training Center Manager Jamie Campbell at (773) 549-8080 ext. 230 or emailjamie@comedysportzchicago.com
Workshop with Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall
Sat and Sun 5/5/12 and 5/6/12 10a – 5p (both days)
$300
20-30 person limit
Join Kevin McDonald of the Kids in the Hall for a two day, 14 hour workshop to improve your acting and writing skills. In a group of twenty to thirty actors you will learn how to write comedy through performance, and use improv as a writing tool.
If you aren’t familiar with Kevin check out this recent AV Club ”Random Roles” piece.
If you are interested in signing up, please email me at jmjeffries2@gmail.com SUBJECT: KEVIN MCDONALD WORKSHOP
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