Chicago Native Lenny Schmidt Returns to Zanies Comedy Club

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Looking for laughs this weekend?  Stand-up comic Lenny Schmidt is back in town headlining Zanies Comedy Night Club at 1548 N. Wells St.  An alum of the famed iO, formerly known as ImprovOlympic, Schmidt hails from suburban Bolingbrook, Illinois.  A talented comedian and actor, he now lives in Los … [Read more...]

Second City Writers Look to Cast Upcoming Student Revues

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It's that time again... auditions for the Second City Training Center Writing 6 shows are underway! Each term, the Level 5 writing classes host auditions to cast their exciting Writing 6 sketch revues. Contact the Training Center now to book an audition appointment. You'll want to hurry because the … [Read more...]

Annoyance serves up unique improv and writing curriculum

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So you say you're looking to push your improv skills to a whole new level, while perhaps even pushing the proverbial envelope? We all know the Second City and iO training centers are great places to get your chops, but if you wanna get 'em busted, too, why not explore the curriculum offered by The … [Read more...]

Shakedown 1979: Second City Cast Reunites for One Night

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'Tis the season for class reunions, and The Second City proves that its alumni are no exception. For one night only, the 1979 veteran cast of George Wendt (Cheers), Tim Kazurinsky (SNL, Police Academy), Nancy McCabe-Kelly, Bruce Jarchow, Danny Breen, Bernadette Birkett, and others will take the … [Read more...]