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This is Jack McBrayer's Bobblehead doll (aka Kenneth from NBC's 30 Rock). This doll is headed for adventure on the high seas and anything else that comes his way.
Vegas, baby...Vegas:
Checkin' out the Stardust Showroom:
On deck in St. Thomas:
New Show Journal
April 11th, 2008
Cast member Andy St. Clair opens up about losing ground in his early days of improv and the after effects of a memorable cast dinner.
If you want to learn more about Andy and the rest of The Second City e.t.c. cast, visit the cast .
April 4th, 2008
New e.t.c. Cast Member, Tim Mason, talks about his early days of improv in Kansas City, his class time with Susan Messing and writing "Lynchburg" with Amber Ruffin.
If you want to learn more about Tim and the rest of The Second City e.t.c. cast, visit the cast .
March 26th, 2008
Laura Grey, new cast member to the e.t.c., talks about her favorite scene as well as her unexpected favorite touring destination.
If you want to learn more about Laura and the rest of The Second City e.t.c. cast, visit the cast .
March 18th, 2008
New e.t.c. Cast Member Megan Grano points out a few ways to not be called back in an audition as well as writing a scene with her touring company.
If you want to learn more about Megan and the rest of The Second City e.t.c. cast, visit the cast .
March 11th, 2008
New e.t.c. Cast Member Tom Flanigan talks about his early days in improv, traveling the world with the touring company and creating new material on the road.
If you want to learn more about Tom and the rest of The Second City e.t.c. cast, visit the cast .
March 6th, 2008
Cast Member Amanda Blake Davis opens up about her early days in improv, her history of auditioning at The Second City and her experiences with Norm Holly.
If you want to learn more about Amanda and the rest of The Second City e.t.c. cast, visit the cast .
February 25th, 2008
New cast member Emily describes the terror of understudying for The Second City, her early experiences in improv and more words of wisdom and encouragement from Jack McBrayer.
If you want to learn more about Emily and the rest of The Second City Mainstage cast, visit the cast .
February 18th, 2008
Amber talks about the magic of the first time, moving to Chicago to pursue a career in improv and uses a terrible date to create a brilliant scene.
If you want to learn more about Amber and the rest of The Second City Mainstage cast, visit the cast .
February 8th, 2008
Special Event - Wednesday, February 20th - Post Show Discussion with the Cast and Director
Join the Cast and Director of Between Barack and a New Show for a post-show discussion on Wednesday, February 20th!
This is a great opportunity to see a Second City show in process, preview new material and ask questions about The Second City rehearsal process. Questions will be answered by the cast and director at the conclusion of the improvised third act of the show.
To reserve your tickets, click here or contact our box office at 312-337-3992.
February 7th, 2008
Brad talks about visiting Second City in the eighties, turning to improv as a life choice and watching Senator Obama from backstage.
If you want to learn more about Brad and the rest of The Second City Mainstage cast, visit the cast .
January 31st, 2008
New cast member Shelly Gossman remembers her first show at The Second City, her early experiences in improv and the inspiring words of alum Jack McBrayer.
If you want to learn more about Ithamar and the rest of The Second City Mainstage cast, visit the cast .
January 24th, 2008
Ithamar talks about his first experiences at The Second City, the teachers that inspired him, karma and one of his favorite scenes.
If you want to learn more about Ithamar and the rest of The Second City Mainstage cast, visit the cast .
January 18th, 2008
Mainstage cast member Joe Canale talks about auditioning at The Second City, his first show and his favorite cast fight of all time. He also models the latest in Second City fashion – to get your own, visit our merch page .
If you want to learn more about Joe and the rest of The Second City Mainstage cast, visit the cast .
January 11, 2008
One of the most exciting times to visit The Second City is when a resident cast is in the process of rehearsals and performing new material with scenes from the previous revue. We are all very excited to get started on Between Barack and a New Show.
If you work here, it’s wonderful because we all live in anticipation of what the next new scene is going to be. As a student, it’s a first hand look at what happens during a “process†at The Second City (for more information on the “process,†visit Jim Carlson’s Director’s Journal .
As an audience member, it is absolutely amazing. You have the opportunity to see favorite scenes from the previous show, but you also see history in the making as the cast presents new scenes. If you stay for the improvised third act, your suggestions may just end up in the next revue - it is really an exciting time.
So, to gear up for rehearsals, which begin on January 15th, we have started this New Show Journal. We will post video interviews with members of The Second City mainstage ensemble, pictures of the set and costumes as they are being built and finalized, as well as special event information such as Question and Answer sessions with the cast and that all important night for us all – opening.
Thanks for checking us out! We hope you will visit us each week to find out what’s new with Between Barack and a New Show .
NEWS:
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Killer
The Second City is proud to host a Double Feature of solo performances: Split! & Shatter. This dual set features Second City e.t.c. alumnus Nicky Margolis in Split! and current Second City Touring Company cast member Pat O’Brien in Shatter.
Split! is written and performed by Nicky Margolis; she plays with themes of self-indulgence, over-indulgence, and over-indulging in herself. The evening is filled with show-stopping musical numbers, audience interaction, and horny old ladies.
Shatter is written and performed by Pat O’Brien; in his new one man show he portrays a cornucopia of characters, shattering your image of live theater. He also shatters a world record each show. Literally.
The show opens May 27, 2008 in The Second City e.t.c. theatre and runs on Tuesdays at 8:30pm until July 1. Tickets for Split! & Shatter are available by phone at 312-337-3992 or on-line at www.secondcity.com .
Split!
Shatter!
Ryan Miera
Updated 05.06.08NEW PODCAST POSTED
Download the latest episode of "We'll Be Right Back" with Ruby Streak at The Second City. Ryan Miera; hey he's not just a Second City bartender.
Send your questions and comments to Ruby at wbrb@secondcity
Claudia Wallace
Christina Anthony
Steve Waltien
Updated 04.29.082 NEW PODCASTS POSTED
Download the latest episodes of "We'll Be Right Back" with Ruby Streak at The Second City. We have TWO to post this week:
First off, Steve Waltien tells us about Trading Spaces--hey we all have a crush on this guy. The next podcast has Claudia Michelle Wallace and Christina Anthony as our esteemed guests to celebrate our 100th podcast!
Send your questions and comments to Ruby at wbrb@secondcity
Updated 04.25.08Free Event! Del Close: The Funniest One in the Room – Tuesday, April 29
Come and hear myths, legends, and incredible true stories from Del’s friends and former students—including author Kim “Howard†Johnson and luminaries of Chicago comedy.
Alums Tim Kazurinsky and Michael Gellman are scheduled to perform an unfinished one-act, written by Del and found in one of his notebooks after he died. It features Del and his friend, hipster-poet John Brent, discussing life, drugs, and the then-recent Kennedy assassination. It's Del and John as Del saw them--very funny and very politically incorrect. In other words, pure Del. And to the best of our knowledge, it's never been performed before anywhere!
Books will also be available for purchase.
Tuesday, April 29 • Del Close at Second City: The ’60s & ’70s
The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 North Wells St.)
Doors open at 5:45 p.m., event begins at 6 p.m.
Guests include: Tim Kazurinsky, Joyce Sloane, Michael Gellman, and Andrew Alexander
Updated 04.17.08The Second City e.t.c. Readies for Campaign Supernova!, or How Many Democrats Does It Take to Lose an Election?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2008 Chicago, IL ----- The Second City e.t.c. is proud to announce the opening of its 31st revue "Campaign Supernova!, or How Many Democrats Does it Take to Lose an Election?," on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 8:00pm at The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 North Wells Street, 2nd Floor of Piper's Alley).
Change is no longer a slogan but a promise as we get ready for the upcoming election. In"Campaign Supernova!, or How Many Democrats Does it Take to Lose an Election?," The Second City e.t.c. takes a smart and hilarious look at our options, both political and personal, to discover what happens when you take two political parties and divide them by three candidates in a presidential election year. "Campaign Supernova!, or How Many Democrats Does it Take to Lose an Election?" is directed by Matt Hovde, who also directed The Second City's hit revue, "Between Barack and a Hard Place."
The cast of "Campaign Supernova! or How Many Democrats Does it Take to Lose an Election?" includes Amanda Blake Davis, Tom Flanigan, Megan Grano, Laura Grey, Tim Mason and Andy St. Clair. Chad Krueger is Musical Director and Shane Oman is Stage Manager. Set Designer is Camellia Koo and Stylist is Lindsay Aberegg. The producing team for "Campaign Supernova! or How Many Democrats Does it Take to Lose an Election?," includes Proprietor and Executive Producer for The Second City Andrew Alexander; Vice President of The Second City, Kelly Leonard; and Co-Producers Robin Hammond and Alison Riley.
Tickets for "Campaign Supernova! or How Many Democrats Does it Take to Lose an Election?" are available by phone at 312-337-3992 or on-line at www.secondcity.com . The show schedule and ticket prices are as follows:
Thursday, 8:00 pm, $19.00
Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00pm & 11:00pm, $25.00
Sundays, 7:00pm, $19.00
Free Event! Del Close: The Funniest One in the Room
Come and hear myths, legends, and incredible true stories from Del’s friends and former students—including author Kim "Howard" Johnson and luminaries of Chicago comedy. Books will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, April 29: Del Close at Second City: The ’60s & ’70s
The Second City e.t.c. Theatre (1608 North Wells St.)
Doors open at 5:45 p.m., event begins at 6 p.m.
Guests include: Tim Kazurinsky, Joyce Sloane, Michael Gellman, and Andrew Alexander
Brooke Bagnall
NEW PODCAST POSTED
Download the latest episode of "We'll Be Right Back" with Ruby Streak at The Second City. Brooke Bagnall of GreenCo defines the Austrian term "handy" and spring explodes in the windy city...although it could still snow.
Send your questions and comments to Ruby at wbrb@secondcity
Shad Kunkle
Updated 03.18.08NEW PODCAST POSTED
Download the latest episode of "We'll Be Right Back" with Ruby Streak at The Second City. BlueCo member Shad Kunkle talks about his first name and auditioning 10 times to get this job.
Send your questions and comments to Ruby at wbrb@secondcity
The Second City is proud to announce the opening of its 95th revue No Country for Old White Men on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 7:00pm at The Second City Mainstage Theatre (1616 North Wells Street).
As the face of the American Presidency readies for a change, The Second City realizes that there are no clean getaways in No Country for Old White Men. From a You Tube electorate grabbing their 15 minutes of fame to a rare US visit by the British House of Commons, No Country for Old White Men is trading in its Cadillac and country club membership for some sweet, soul food and a side of girl power.
Directed by Jim Carlson, the cast of No Country for Old White Men includes Joe Canale, Ithamar Enriquez, Shelly Gossman, Brad Morris, Amber Ruffin and Emily Wilson. Ruby Streak is Musical Director and Craig Taylor is Stage Manager. Set Designer is Camellia Koo and Stylist is Colleen Murray. The producing team for No Country for Old White Men includes Executive Producer and Proprietor for The Second City, Andrew Alexander; Vice President of The Second City, Kelly Leonard; and Co-Producers Robin Hammond and Alison Riley.
Tickets for No Country for Old White Men are available by phone at 312-337-3992 or online at www.secondcity.com . The show schedule and ticket prices are as follows:
Tuesday - 8 pm - $19.00
Wednesday - 8 pm - $19.00
Thursday - 8 pm - $19.00
Fridays and Saturdays - 8 pm & 11 pm - $25.00
Sundays - 7 pm - $19.00
For More Information, Contact:
Robin Hammond, Co-Producer, The Second City - Chicago
Second City: 312-664-4032
E-Mail: [email protected]