FRIDAYS @ 8PM

afros & ass whoopins

Everyone is tired of talking about race and the police, we are too, so we decided to sing about it instead! This original musical comedy is the story of a son who is at odds with his father’s old-world views. Cop sticks, and afro picks, come get your ass whooped!

“Afros does a deft job.” -LA Weekly “Fun and clever!” – Drama Geek “This is a satirical comedy at its finest!” – Yelp “Skillfully blanketed with humor, satire and parody!” -AXS “An irreverent, scathing, hysterical send-up of the African American experience!” –This Stage Magazine

CAST Paul Dupree Braxton Brooks Majeed Nami Piper Gillin Linzie Gray Michael Boumenot Carl Tart Brian Hunt Choni Francis Kyle McGrath

UNDERSTUDIES Daisun Cohn-Williams Kendra Hill Erik Orjiako Dwayne Colbert Kevin Hoffman Aidan Reese Heather Dean Rosamond Hopkins Jamison Scala Olga Desyatnik Matt Harbert Dane Troy Joshua Dickinson Maya Imani Rob Warner Adrien Epps Pip Lilly Tiwana Floyd Chritina Nannos

WRITER & DIRECTOR Dwayne Colbert ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Keenan Montgomery PRODUCERS Joshua Funk, Jennifer Hoyt MUSIC & LYRICS Hughie Stone Fish

1 CAST MICHAEL BOUMENOT (Ensemble) Commercial credit’s include Visa, MasterCard, Best Buy, Panera just to name a few. In addition to commercial’s he has appeared in sketches that have been featured on F.O.X. NFL Sunday and Good Morning America. Thanks to Dwayne, Hughie, Keenan, & my fellow cast members.

BRAXTON BROOKS (Ensemble) is an LA-based actress, comedienne and writer. She has performed on and off-Broadway and been featured in national ad campaigns on VH-1 and USA. Shout out to the amazing teachers at The Dance Theatre of Harlem School, Alvin Ailey Dance Center and William Esper Studio. BraxtonBrooks.com

PAUL DUPREE (Ensemble) is a Los Angeles native, Graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts & Second City Conservatory. Member of the comedy troupe The Gunfordmay, Member of the Gordon Bombay Mighty Ducks fan club. Also on the Buzzfeed Original Series “Broke.” Honored to be a part of this show.

CHONI FRANCIS, (Ensemble) (Sho-Knee) -Houston, Hammond, Chicago, Los Angeles. Second City I.O. West. GIF’s are excellent! Twitter: @ Choni_ Facebook Instagram/ChoniFrancis socialcoemdynetwork. com&5minutesketchshow.com “Get This Work!” I love you all. Thank you everybody.

PIPER GILLIN (Ensemble) is proud to be part of this stellar cast and remarkable show. Acting credit, improv brag, boast about a regional commercial. Big thanks to her parents, siblings, Grammy, and Dwayne.

LINZIE GRAY (Ensemble) After graduating summa cum laude from UNC- Chapel Hill in 2012, Linzie Gray moved to LA because… who needs law school?! She was cast in CBS’s Sketch Comedy Showcase, convincing her parents this LA thing was going to pan out. Her feature film, Viral, will be in theatres February 2016!

BRIAN J HUNT (Ensemble) Host of ‘The Brian J. Show!’ for Denver’s 93.7fm The Rock. He recently appeared as Ryan Lochte in “Ryan Lochte is Terrible…” He’s the author of the children’s book “Miracle Miles” and is a proud father of two. He wants to thank his lovely wife, Katie.

KYLE MCGRATH (Ensemble) is a LA-based writer and performer whose work has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and The Huffington Post. He performs regularly at The Second City, Nerdist, UCB, and iOWest. Kyle would like to thank his mother and girlfriend for all of their support, and you for coming to see the show!

MAJEED NAMI (Ensemble) is an actor/writer. You can find him performing at UCB, with his improv/sketch team, “White Women.” He’s appeared in campaigns for AT&T, Coke-Zero, Panadol, and Best Buy. He can be seen on IFC’s “Comedy Bang! Bang!,” Amazon’s “Hand of God,” Supergirl, as well as FunnyOrDie and BuzzFeed.

CARL TART (Ensemble) was a third string quarterback on the 2010 Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints Practice Squad. Even though he didn’t play in the actual game, he still received a Super Bowl ring. You can ask him to see it. He’ll say no because he sold it on eBay. 2 UNDERSTUDIES

JOSHUA DICKINSON (Understudy) played a robot in a middle school film. After receiving a BA in Theatre and English from Bucknell University and acting training from the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, he fled the politics of DC for the traffic of LA. He would like to thank his family for their support.

ADRIEN EPPS (Understudy) Originally from Chicago, Adrien has taken classes in both Second City, Chicago and Hollywood conservatories, the Annoyance Theatre, and the Green Room: An Actor’s Studio in Chicago. Adrien is honored and proud to be a part of Afros & Ass Whoopins.

TIWANA FLOYD (Understudy) retired bgirl turned actress, proud New Yorker loving LA. Credits: N.C.I.S., General Hospital, The Voice, Rizzoli & Isles. Training: Second City Hollywood graduate, Alumni Borough of Manhattan Community College, Go CUNY! Tiwana is often mistaken for Carla Hall. View reel, resume, pix at www.TiwanaFloyd.com MATT HARBERT (Understudy) is happy to be performing with Afros & Ass Whoopins. He studied Acting at West Virginia University, improv at UCB and Nerdist School, and performs with iOWest’s Top Story! Weekly! He has been in international commercials and films screened at festivals across the country. mattharbert.com

KENDRA HILL (Understudy) started her acting career in NJ, crying a monologue entitled “Nobody Loves Me.” She was an electrical engineer, became an actress, and sang at the world famous Apollo Theater. She performs around LA with her improv group Hugs & Chaos, and is a Grad of The Second City Conservatory Program. @mymisshill

KEVIN MICHAEL HOFFMAN (Understudy) hails from Arlington Heights, IL. Kevin has graduated from The Second City Hollywood Conservatory & Long Form Improv programs as well as UCB. Proud member of SAG- AFTRA & improv troupes- CAKEWALK, Free OJ, & Deal or Steal. www. kevinmichaelhoffman.com is his website & is on twitter: @KevinHoffman11

MAYA ESTEPHANOS (Understudy) is best known for her work in Pitch Perfect, Stomp The Yard, and MTV & European Music Awards. When The Second City graduate isn’t in Hell, you can find her on Instagraming @Maya_iMani. Maya would like to thank Carla Cackowski and The Second City Family!

PIP LILLY (Understudy) is a former member of Second City National Touring Company, appeared on Frank TV (TBS), viral video hit Gay Hunt, comedy web series Failing Upwards, and the feature film, Butch Camp. Stage credits include Showboat, Joe’s Garage, Schoolhouse Rock Live! And Women Behind Bars. Follow Pip on twitter @piplilly

CHRISTA NANNOS (Understudy) has a BA in Theatre from Denison University, and is a recent graduate of Second City’s Conservatory. She is thrilled to be cast as an understudy for “In Trump We Trust”! Christa is also a trained opera singer; she WILL shatter your glass. www.christanannos.com

3 ERIK ORJIAKO (Understudy) is a Swedish born Nigerian American actor, has got a bone to pick with you. A funny bone. Training for years in multiple countries, states and states of mind, Erik promises all drug free performances- unless drugs will make him funnier to you, then go wild.

DANE TROY (Understudy) graduated from UGA in ’13 & moved here in August ’15. He’s at Groundlings (intermediate) & graduated from improv programs at UCB & iO West. Dane has appeared in plays, commercials & Amazon Prime’s Hand of God (Freddie Hampton, Season 2). Upcoming: MTC’s Native Son (Buddy, early ‘17).

ROB WARNER (Understudy) is an LA based actor, writer, comedian, and definitely not a giant beetle monster disguised as a human. Originally from the east coast, he lived in San Francisco for five years working in technology before moving to LA to disappoint his parents and pursue his dreams. Chirp.

DAISUN COHN-WILLIAMS (Understudy) is a NYC born actor, writer, teacher, and a Wheaton College, Tufts University, and Second City Conservatory graduate. He’s performed off Broadway and on NYC’s toughest stage, Teaching Public School! Daisun has appeared in numerous t.v. commercials, indie films, and plays. His free time is spent falling off surf boards.

ROSAMOND DANIELLE (Understudy) is originally from Aurora Colorado, where she briefly studied vocal performance at The University of Northern Colorado. Rosamond received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performing Arts from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She’s happy to have the opportunity to share the stage with so many wonderful performers!

JAMISON SCALA (Understudy) is a NJ born and raised actor, writer, and comedian. He is a graduate of The Second City(SC) Conservatory, has performed with SC on Norwegian Cruise Lines, and performs regularly at SC and throughout LA. You can follow his adventures at JamisonScala.com and @MrJPScala

HEATHER DEAN (Understudy) is an LA-based writer and actor. She has performed with BenchCo at the Second City Chicago, The Really Awesome Improv Show in LA, Upright Citizens Brigade, iO and iO West. She wrote and starred in the web series “Rent Controlled.” @hdeancomedy

AIDAN REESE (Understudy) graduated from AMDA’s Studio Conservatory last year and has been jumping up on stage as understudies at Second City and Theatricum Botanicum since. She loves the challenge and has been enjoying the thrill.

OLGA DESYATNIK (Understudy) is a lover of music, comedy, and musical comedy. She has a Masters from UCLA in Cinema and Media Studies and a passion for social justice. Thank you to Dwayne and this amazing cast for being the beautiful people that you are.

4 DIRECTOR & WRITER Dwayne Colbert is a graduate of Second City’s Conservatory, Writing, Longform and Directing Programs. He was a writer for Nickelodeon, and has toured with The Second City aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines, and recently appeared on Silicon Valley, The Mindy Project, Tosh.0, and numerous national commercials. Follow his nonsensical tweets @justlikestephen.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Keenan Montgomery has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Wyoming, has dabbled in various expressive forms from slam poetry and journalism to hip-hop music and screenwriting. The Minnesota native is now in Los Angeles, learning how to maneuver through traffic. Afros & Ass Whoopins marks his debut with Second City Hollywood.

MUSIC & LYRICS Hughie Stone Fish is a composer, producer and songwriter with a Bachelors of Music in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music. You can find out more about Hughie at HughieStoneFish.com

STAGE MANAGER Johnny Archer graduated from East Tennessee State University with a major in theater and a minor in music. He has been in such shows as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Music Man, and Strange Snow. He is currently performing in The Second City Hollywood’s sketch ensembles. SATURDAYS @ 9:30PM CELEBRATING A 3 YEAR RUN!

38 “Undateable” profiles were placed on OKCupid. The show = months of research of REAL people talking to FAKE characters. A scientific experiment about the online search for love. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!

“You may walk away from the show with an unexpected faith in love.” –Time Out LA “Emphasis on heart sets Second City apart” ~ LA Weekly “An opus unlike anything you’ve seen before.” ~ Patch.com “A show with zest, crude flavor, and an insanely intelligent concept” - Neon Tommy

CAST Brooke Trantor Kyle McGrath Rachel LaForce Patrick Quinlan Sky King Carolyn Marie Wright

UNDERSTUDIES Rich Baker Todd Risenmay Rukhmani Desai Jessie Sherman Marissa Hampton Eric Wielochowski Kevin Hoffman

WRITERS Robyn Lynne Norris & Bob Ladwig COMPOSTER Dan Wessels DIRECTOR Frank Caeti ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Brooke Trantor PRODUCERS Diane Alexander, Josh Funk, Jen Hoyt, Carrie-ann Pishnak MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tim Lillis STAGE MANAGER Johnny Archer ADDITIONAL MUSIC Jesse Case SLIDE & VIDEO ARTWORK Bob Knuth, Allyson Wakeman, Robyn Lynne Norris, & Bob Ladwig ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Amanda Blake Davis and Frank Caeti LOGO Justice Blaine Wainwright

6 CAST

SKY KING (ensemble) hails from West Philadelphia, moved to Bel Air under his mother’s insistence after a brief altercation on the basketball court. He’s been pursuing comedy ever since. Let’s hope he catches it one day. You can see him performing improv and sketch all over Los Angeles.

RACHEL LAFORCE (ensemble) Making Waves Since 1986. For more info & witty banter visit: rachellaforce.com

KYLE MCGRATH (ensemble) is very happy to be a part of this show. He would love to thank everyone that supported him on this journey including his mom, dad, teachers, and especially his wonderful girlfriend (who understands that leaving the toothpaste on the counter is just a part of the creative process).

PATRICK QUINLAN (ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Undateable. THEATRE: Lay Me Down Softly & Brendan (Theatre Banshee); The Irish Curse (Odyssey Theare). Recent TV/FILM: Looking for Mr. Right (Hallmark); A Change of Heart. Patrick also performs/writes with comedy troupe Lypton Station. @ Qpatrickquinlan

BROOKE TRANTOR (ensemble/assistant director) is from Quincy, IL. She moved to LA after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University with a BFA in Acting and studying at The British American Drama Academy in London. She studies at UCB, Second City, Groundlings and John Rosenfeld Studios. She graduated, and has been actively involved at Second City for the past four years. brooketrantor.com

CAROLYN MARIE WRIGHT (ensemble) loves Pat Benatar, handstand pirouettes & her dog Quincy. Credits: Wini+George (with Katharine Ross), The Best of Second City, Really Awesome Improv Show, There Will Be Snacks (Comedy Central Stage), BioShock, tons o’Shakespeare. Training: Second City, Groundlings, Yale (BA), NYU (MA), UCLA (MFA). @CarolynMWright carolynmariewright.com

UNDERSTUDIES

RICH BAKERS (understudy) loves comedy and is happy to be here!

RUKHMANI DESAI (understudy) is thrilled to be understudying Undateable! She’s a graduate of The Second City Conservatory. Previous Second City credits include Red, White & Everything Else and understudying President Hillary. To catch performances of her duo improv team, The Tinys, check out her Twitter @ RukhDesai! To her beautiful family and friends: I love you and I like you!

MARISSA HAMPTON (understudy) is a graduate of the University of California Irvine’s theater program and The Second City Conservatory. She wants to thank her family for their continued support & general awesomeness. She has performed at the South Coast Repertory Theater, UCB, iO West, Second City, and with the North by South Theater Company in LA. Twitter: @marissahampton 7 KEVIN HOFFMAN (understudy) is an actor-writer-improviser and proud Second City performer & grad, among many other learning establishments. Feels strongly about HATS. If you need to socialize digitally @KEVIN11MAN & kevinmichaelhoffman.com

JESSIE SHERMAN (understudy) recently appeared as Tinker Bell in the national tour of Peter Pan 360. Previous SC shows include President Hillary, Twistered, Miley Montana: The Musical, Yes Weed Can, Merry Xing Fmas, Sprung, and Dr. Who...What and Where. She is currently starring in the original series Sad Lonely Girl for Funny or Die. jessiesherman.com.

ERIC WIELOCHOWSKI (understudy) is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For improv find him with Daddy Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. For sketch: Super Kudzu. Online: Rad Dude Crew Productions and @wieloco. TV Credits: The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (NBC), CONAN (TBS), The Big Bang Theory (CBS) and The Pete Holmes Show (TBS).

WRITER & CREATOR Robyn Lynne Norris is the creator & co-author of Undateable & it’s expanded 2-act version #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment where she is starring in its current Chicago run. She has performed with The Second City Las Vegas, SC National Touring Company, & Mission Improvable at M.i’s Westside Comedy Theater. robynlynnenorris.com Twitter: @robynlnorris

WRITER Bob Ladewig 1998 – Present: Chicago / Portland / Los Angeles. iO, CSz, Curious Comedy Theater, iO West, Second City Hollywood. No Cuts, No Buts, No Coconuts. I prefer handshakes over high fives. Twitter: @firstnameBob

COMPOSER Dan Wessels is a composer, songwriter and music director. Theater: “50 Shades: The Musical” (Co- composer - Off-Broadway, US Tour, Las Vegas), Baby Wants Candy (music director - UCB LA, Edinburgh Fringe), “Undateable”, “Armagayddon: The Musical”, “Candidate Confessions” (composer - Second City Hollywood). Film: “Improvising” (NYTVF award recipient) www.danwessels.com

DIRECTOR Frank Caeti Directing and performing credits include: Ithamar Has Nothing To Say, The Lamest Generation, Second City Chicago, Las Vegas, and Hollywood, Comedy Central Stage, UCBLA, Kirk Douglas Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, iO west, Just For Laughs Montreal, MADtv, Key and Peele, Reno 911, FrankenMatt and over 40 commercials. @frankcaeti frankcaeti.com

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Time Lillis, after graduating from the Berklee College of Music, Tim traveled the world with his wife Mandy performing their own show “An Evening with Mandy & Tim”. Tim performed/music directed shows in several theaters in Boston including the Oberon and Norwood Theaters. In 2014 Tim took a residency at the Regent Theater with the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra.

STAGE MANAGER Johnny Archer graduated from East Tennessee State University with a major in theater and a minor in music. He has been in such shows as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Music Man, and Strange Snow. He is currently performing in The Second City Hollywood’s sketch ensembles.

8 SATURDAYS @ 8PM & 9:30PM

In Trump We Trust

The greatest, classiest, Trump-est story ever told – IN TRUMP WE TRUST is the story of our greatest American, and his rise from humble reality star/heir, to the classiest candidate in American history! And it’s a musical!

“clear-eye, rough-and-ready satire” –LA Times “Second City Hollywood throws a political party” –LA Times

ENSEMBLE Jose Acain Allison Bills Dave Colan Brendan McKay Christa Nannos Mirage Thrams Cat Ventura

UNDERSTUDIES Maya Estaphanos Paige Fockler Jeffery Hammerstien Darby McCullough Robert Shields

WRITER & DIRECTOR Dave Colan ASSISTANT DIRECTOR John Ryan Benavides, Nicole Williams PRODUCERS Joshua Funk, Jennifer Hoyt MUSIC & LYRICS BY Dan Wessels MUSICAL DIRECTOR Tim Lillis STAGE MANAGER Johnny Archer

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Jose Acain (ensemble) would like to thank Donald Trump for making it possible for him to sing a Backstreet Boys song at an audition and be a part of an amazing show. To his number one fans, Erin and Kaia Fae: “I’m your number one fan. I love you!”

Allison Bills (ensemble) An alumni of the Second City Mainstage in Chicago. TV credits include Bunheads, MashUp, Dog With a Blog, The Mentalist, The Brink, Scorpion, Real O’Neals, Teachers, and the new season of Documentary Now. She improvises with Deep Dish, Armando, and Singles Motel, directs the phenomenal DJ Faucet & National Lampoon’s Lemmings.

Dave Colan (ensemble) is a comedy writer, director, performer, and teacher. He’s a Second City alum, and creator of the viral twitter account @nexttokimdavis davecolan.com

Brendan McCay (ensemble) is an actor, writer, and voice-over artist from Phoenix, Arizona. He has written and performed at iO West with sketch teams “Raffle” and “McBain.” Brendan has performed in several premium musicals at Second City Hollywood including “Armagayddon” and “Candidate Confessions.” For more information, go to brendanmccay.com

Christa Nannos (ensemble) has a BA in Theatre from Denison University, and is a recent graduate of Second City’s Conservatory. She is thrilled to be cast in “In Trump We Trust”! Christa is also a trained opera singer; she WILL shatter your glass. christanannos.com

Mirage Thrams (ensemble) is excited to be a part of In Trump We Trust. As a professional comedienne, she makes several dollars a year. As a director, writer and teacher she’s able to hide all of her faults and is perfect. She apologizes for being late. Mirage loves her family. MirageThrams.com

Cat Ventura (ensemble) is a writer, comedian and actress living in Los Angeles. She is co-founder of Poor Dog Group, an experimental theatre company comprised of CalArts alumni. CatVentura.com • poordoggroup.com

UNDERSTUDIES

Maya Imani Estephanos (understudy) is an Actress & Choreographer known best for her long ass name and her work in Pitch Perfect, Stomp The Yard and MTV & European Music Awards.You can find her on Instagram @Maya_iMani. Fun Fact: She was invited and completed training at The Henson Company in puppetry.

Paige Fockler (understudy) had dreams of being a rockette but fell short, so she settled on comedy. She is one half of B.E.T.H. As well as a member of the Alfred sketch team at The Second City and various other funny ventures! Someday she hopes to be funny!

10 Jeffrey Hammerstein (understudy) is a comedian from Tustin, CA. A graduate of the Cal State Long Beach Film program with an emphasis in screenwriting. He is also dedicated to cycling and seeing the sport grow in Los Angeles.

Darby Rae (understudy) is an actress. She grew up on Dead tour, teaches yoga and loves the ocean. She is thrilled to be a part of the show and equally if not more thrilled to have the right to vote.

Robert Shields (understudy) This is Robert Shields’ first show at Second City besides his Grad Revue “Any Given Hyundai” which many described as “Meh”. He currently resides in Sierra Madre or “Cali’s Fern Gully” as it is more commonly known. Rob enjoys doing Shakespeare and using “Quotes”. Thank you Dave Colan for this tremendous opportunity.

WRITER & DIRECTOR DAVE COLAN is a comedy writer, director, performer, and teacher. He’s a Second City alum, and creator of the viral twitter account @nexttokimdavis • davecolan.com

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS JOHN RYAN BENAVIDES is an writer, actor and director.He is a current member of “Alfred” which is one of Second City’s house sketch teams.He has written two original shows called, “A Donald Trump Christmas” and “From Isis,With love” which he Directed.

NICOLE WILLIAMS is a USC-educated writer, improviser, and actress. She is currently a student in the Second City Hollywood directing program. Nicole is a graduate of iO West and the Second City Hollywood Conservatory and has studied at The Annoyance Chicago. She is a producing partner at Rubicon Crossing.

MUSIC & LYRICS DAN WESSELS is a composer, songwriter and music director. Theater: “50 Shades: The Musical” (Co-composer - Off-Broadway, US Tour, Las Vegas), Baby Wants Candy (music director - UCB LA, Edinburgh Fringe), “Undateable”, “Armagayddon: The Musical”, “Candidate Confessions” (composer - Second City Hollywood). Film: “Improvising” (NYTVF award recipient) danwessels.com

MUSICAL DIRECTOR TIME LILLIS, after graduating from the Berklee College of Music, Tim traveled the world with his wife Mandy performing their own show “An Evening with Mandy & Tim”. Tim performed/music directed shows in several theaters in Boston including the Oberon and Norwood Theaters. In 2014 Tim took a residency at the Regent Theater with the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra.

STAGE MANAGER JOHNNY ARCHER graduated from East Tennessee State University with a major in theater and a minor in music. He has been in such shows as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Music Man, and Strange Snow. He is currently performing in The Second City Hollywood’s sketch ensembles.

11 SATURDAYS @ NOON

VOTED “BEST KIDS’ COMEDY SHOW” BY LA MAGAZINE!

This fun (and appropriate) show is for all ages (2yrs-200), featuring improv games that rely on audience suggestions and participation, great for the whole family! There’s a rotating cast so you’ll see different people and games each week and R.A.I.S. also does birthday parties, email [email protected] for details!

DIRECTOR Frank Caeti MUSICAL DIRECTOR Hughie Stone Fish PRODUCERS Joshua Funk, Jennifer Hoyt

12 ImpRov 1 inTeNSIvEs

We get it, you’re busy! This is all the same curriculum as our 7 week classes but faster! Pick a 3 or 5 Day Intensive. No experience needed. Ages 18+ • Tuition $370/$340 early registered

3-DAY INTENSIVES 11am-7pm each day July 8-10 • Aug 12-14 • Oct 7-9 Nov 4-6 • Nov 21-23 • Dec 16-28

5-DAY INTENSIVES 11am-4:30pm each day June 27-July 1 • Aug 22-26 Sept 19-23 • Oct 24-28

13 THE WRITING PROGRAM

The Writing Program do you want to do? Write one-liners for Late Night? Write a Pilot? Got a screenplay idea? These classes focus on the world of writing from stage to film/tv to the web. Ages 18+

CLASS OPTIONS Writing for Late Night TV & Talk Shows Writing for Sketch TV Creating your Pilot Pitch Packet Completing & Presenting Your Pilot Constructing Your Comedic Screenplays Sitcom Spec Writing Levels 1 & 2 Writing Strong Women Writing Bold Characters Writing Hilarious Social and Political Satire Writing Killer Comedy Structure

Visit SecondCity.Com or call 323.464.8542 for upcoming writing class options.

14 ImpRov fOr KidS SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 10AM-12PM

Kids can take an improv class with The Second City too! We welcome all experience levels. In the Kids Improv Program you’ll study the fundamentals of improvisation through exercises that help to develop strong ensemble and character work. Develop stage presence as well as patience, self-confidence, good communication skills, and a respect for other performers and their creativ- ity. What kind of kid is yours? Shy kid? Class clown? Smart aleck? Get them into these classes that will feed what they need. Each term is 7 weeks long and designed to be taken several times.

Tuition $270/$240 early registered

drop-in ImPROv

The drop-in classes are a noncommittal, two hour class that will keep you on your toes and inject fun into your day. Drop-ins are designed for all levels so if you want to get extra class time, play with new people or work with amazing coaches then drop on by! Any current student or grad of The Second City is eligible to take the improv class. Anyone in Second City’s Conservatory 3 or higher, or anyone who’s taken a full musical improv class can take the musical improv drop-in. For any persons with equivalent training from other programs, please call our office to determine if this class is appropriate for you. We cap the class at 16 students, so arrive early to get a spot. Tuition is $20 cash or credit at the door.

IMPROV DROP-IN Wednesdays & Sundays · 12-2pm

MUSICAL IMPROV DROP-IN Sundays · 4-6pm

15 If you are wondering if you’d like to take an improv class, try the Taste of Second City! This 2-hour intro workshop will give you a little taste of what our program is all about and help you decide if you’d like to take a full class. We cap the class at 16 so please call the Training Center at 323-464-8542 to reserve your spot. Saturdays 1-3pm • Tuition is $25

REMAINING 2016 DATES Sept 24 • Oct 22 • Nov 12 • Dec 3

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