THURSDAYS @ 8PM

Ignorance Is This

Educate yourself in our crazy world of politicians and smash and grab media, with an hour of social and political satire in Ignorance is THIS! This all original sketch comedy show was written by the cast.

CAST Michael Anastasia Emily Ehlert Laura Eichhorn Jennifer Francis Adam Garcia David Luna

UNDERSTUDIES Drew Cullinan Amie DellaValle Molly Fite Julia Mack Jonathan S. Schwartz

DIRECTOR Ryan Bernier ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Pepper Berry PRODUCERS Joshua Funk, Jennifer Hoyt MUSICAL DIRECTOR Dan Wessels STAGE MANAGER Johnny Archer

1 CAST Emily Ehlert (ensemble) is a Golden Gopher from Wisconsin. She’s a graduate of the Second City Conservatory. She’s been a cast member of Comedy Sportz and Comedy City. Currently she’s a cast member of Dinner Detective, The Really Awesome Improv Show, and The Sound and the Furry with her puppet, Penelope.

Laura Eichhorn (ensemble) is a proud graduate of The Second City Hollywood Training Center, Laura performs locally with her improv duo, Virginia Slims. Her sketch work has been featured on Funny or Die, College Humor, Huffington Post, and Buzzfeed. Stars in the web series Millennial Parents. TV/Film: The Wayshower, Medium, Eli Stone, Bones.

David Luna (ensemble), a proud graduate of both UC Irvine and The Second City training center, has been part of the short form house ensemble and sang with TopShelf Vocal. Currently, he is part of Second City’s long form house ensemble, Bubbelplast and has a clown named Maxxximus.

Michael Anastasia (ensemble) is honored to work with The Second City! He started his comedy career at Boston’s Improv Asylum. You can see him in the western comedy Quick Draw on Hulu or trying to hug an Oscar Winner in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Michael thanks his parents for their unending support!

Jennifer Francis (ensemble) is an alumni of the University of Florida’s Theater Strike Force, Jennifer Francis graduated from Chicago’s Second City Conservatory and iO training programs, and now lives in LA performing bi-weekly at iO West on the team “Dinner Jacket.” She is thrilled to join the sketch cast at Second City Hollywood.

Adam Garcia (ensemble) Let’s face it, you can read about Adam, but to know the man, you must talk to the man. So why don’t you say “hi” after the show and ask him about one of the following topics? Comedy. Sandwiches. Being a hermit. He can’t wait to learn about you too!

UNDERSTUDIES

Julia Mack (understudy) is thrilled to be a part of such a talented cast. Improv and sketch comedy are her true loves, and when she’s not performing around LA with her improv groups Blimprov or Pumps, you can catch her daydreaming about different places she would love to travel to while eating pizza. Stay in touch: [email protected]

Drew Cullinan (understudy) has been improvising since he turned 16. He performs shows all around Los Angeles. He also writes and acts with the sketch teams Roxanne and Scrubby Zoom. TV Credits include, and are limited to, this one time he was in the background of a CNN news broadcast.

Molly Fite (understudy) has trained at UCB, I.O. West, The Groundlings, Second City, and Nerdist. She writes and performs with her sketch team It’s The Cops at I.O. West. She has a B.A. in Drama from Bennington College, and a M.F.A. in Acting from the University of California San Diego.

2 Amie DellaValle (understudy) is a graduate of the Second City Hollywood training center as well as the Groundlings training program. She is one half of the two-woman sketch comedy team “Ghosts: Busted!” and performs regular shows with her sketch group “The Misfits”.

Jonathan Schwartz (understudy) is a graduate of Second City and frequently performs at Second City LA, IO West and UCB. He also performs stand up and plays mandolin. Follow him on Twitter! @SchwartzRetorts

DIRECTOR Ryan Bernier is excited to work with this cast. Recent directing credits at Second City include The 103rd Mainstage revue Panic on Cloud 9, Second City e.t.c.’s Jeff Award– nominated A Clown Car Named Desire, Jeff Award–winning We’re All in this Room Together, and Second City’s America: All Better!!

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Pepper Berry is a graduate of The Second City Hollywood, iO West, UCB, Nerdist, and Comedy Sportz LA. He is a cast member of The Really Awesome Improv Show, iO Harold Team (nebraska), Nerdist House team Mulligan and performs in the duo Virginia Slims that showcase their comedy around the U.S.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR 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” (composer - Second City Hollywood). Film: “Improvising” (NYTVF award recipient), “Like Me” danwessels.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.

3 FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS @ 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!

“An irreverent, scathing, hysterical send-up of the African American experience!” - Goldstar “Brings Race & Politics to the Forefront…” –This Stage Magazine “Skillfully blanketed with humor, satire and parody!” -AXS “Satirical comedy at its finest!” – Yelp

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

UNDERSTUDIES Dwayne Colbert Pip Lilly Braxton Brooks Jacob Sorling Maya Imani Jermaine L Williams Rachel Crane Adrien Epps Joshua Dickinson Kenneth Brown Jason McNichols Kevin Hoffman

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

4 CAST

Paul Dupree (ensemble) 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.

Majeed Nami (ensemble) is an actor/writer. You can find him performing at The Upright Citizens Brigade, 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 networks such as, IFC’s “Comedy Bang! Bang!,” Amazon’s, “Hand of God,” Supergirl, and videos for 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.

Linzie Gray (ensemble) After graduating summa cum laude from UNC- Chapel Hill in 2012, Linzie Gray moved to L.A. to be an entertainer. Because… who needs law school?! She was cast in CBS’s Sketch Comedy Showcase, thus convincing her parents that this L.A. thing was totally going to pan out. Her first feature film, Viral, will be in theatres February 2016!

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.

Braxton Brooks (ensemble) is an LA-based actress, comedienne and writer. She has performed on and off-Broadway, and has 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. For more info and updates go to BraxtonBrooks.com.

Michael Boumenot (ensemble) is a graduate of Space Camp in Cape Canaveral Florida. Michael has threatened the safety of improv chairs from San Francisco to Austin. His favorite food is sandwich. Thank You.

Brian Hunt (ensemble) He’ll shake it, but won’t break it. Brian hosts “The Brian J. Show!” for Denver’s 93.7fm The Rock. He recently directed “What’s That About?” for ABC Digital and is the author of the children’s book “Miracle Miles.” He’s a proud father of two and wants to give a huge thank you to his lovely wife, Katie.

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

5 Choni Francis (Sho-Knee), (ensemble) 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.

UNDERSTUDIES

Kenneth Brown (understudy) grew up in a family that loves to entertain. A graduate of Second City Conservatory, he uses a keen eye to make light of common observations in everyday life then turn it on its head. Secret Fact: you can always bribe him with Lemonheads or Bacon.

Rachel Crane (understudy) has been studying and performing improv and sketch for 15 years at Second City Chicago/LA and iO Chicago/LA. She plays a mom in commercials, and in real life, she is lucky to play mom to the beautiful Harlow and wife to her love, Ted. rachel-crane.com

Adrien Epps (understudy) is an actor, writer, and improviser from Chicago, Illinois. He has taken classes at The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, The Groundlings, and has taken classes and performed at both Second City, Chicago and Hollywood locations. He is very proud to be a part of Afros and Ass Whoopins.

Maya Imani Estephanos (understudy) is an Actress & Choreographer known best for her long name and her work in Pitch Perfect, Stomp The Yard and MTV & European Music Awards. When The Second City graduate isn’t writing her name, you can find her Instagraming @Maya_iMani. Fun Fact: She was invited and completed training at The Henson Company in puppetry.

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 Washington DC for the traffic of Los Angeles. He would like to thank his family for their constant support.

Kevin Hoffman (understudy) is an actor-writer-improviser and proud Second City performer & grad, among many other learning establishments. Feels strongly about HATS & never turns down pizza & sports (thanks Chicago). Twitter @KEVIN11MAN kevinmichaelhoffman.com.

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

Jason McNichols (understudy) is a Second City Grad, has booked over 10 commercials, worked with Greg Kinear and Sam Raimi on Rake, been the evil sidekick Kyle in Camp Takota, which is on Netflix, and will be a Junkie in the upcoming movie Visions starring Isla Fisher. Jason is also a ceiling fan! Check him out at JasonMcNichols.com

6 Jacob Sorling (understudy) is from Alamosa, CO. If you don’t know where that is, just think of the set of Breaking Bad. Jacob has a B.A. in Theatre from Adams State University. He saw his first Second City show in 2004 in Chicago and has wanted to do improv ever since. He’s obsessed with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

Jermaine L Williams (understudy) was born in Washington D.C., and grew up in Burtonsville, Marland. He is a Second City Conservatory graduate, cast of the Really Awesome Improv Show at Second City Hollywood, and performs standup comedy throughout Los Angeles. He has also appeared in various national commercials, including KFC and Snickers. Check him out at jermaineLwilliams.com

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. Please 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.

7 SATURDAYS @ 9PM 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

8 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!

9 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 marissachanelhampton.com

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. 10 SATURDAYS @ 9PM

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!

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 PRODUCERS Joshua Funk, Jennifer Hoyt COMPOSER & LYRICIST Dan Wessels STAGE MANAGER Johnny Archer

11 CAST

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!

12 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 DIRECTOR 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.

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 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.

13 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

14 improv = booking the gig!

IMPROV 1 INTENSIVES Tuition $370/$340 early registered

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+

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writing for tv & film

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+ SecondCity.Com or 323.464.8542 for upcoming writing class options.

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

15 comedy camp!

Ages 8-18yrs • Mon-Fri • 9am-3:30pm 1-week camps • $350 • 15% discount on a second child in the same camp.

Students are grouped by ages 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18. No experience is needed. Camp ends with a free show where the students show off what they’ve learned!

Each day students rotate through three subjects: •Improv: An Intro to the rules of Improv; saying yes, working together, listening, and having fun. •Sketch Comedy: An intro to the basics of writing sketch comedy scenes. •Musical Improv: Learn to spontaneously put words to music.

2016 CAMP DATES Camp #1: June 6-10 Camp #6: July 11-15 Camp #2: June 13-17 Camp #7: July 18-22 Camp #3: June 20-24 Camp #8: July 25-29 Camp #4: June 27-July 1 Camp #9: Aug 1-5 Camp #5: July 5-8* Camp #10: Aug 8-12 (prorated $280) Camp #11: Aug 15-19

EARLY DROP OFF AVAILABLE! You can drop your student off as early as 8:30 free of charge.

AFTER CARE Available from 3:30-5pm each day for $75.

TESTIMONIALS

”I just wanted to thank everyone at Second City for the amazing experience my daughter had. I can’t tell you how excited she was each morning to head to the camp. And then when she returned home, she couldn’t stop talking about it. She will definitely be back next summer.”- Irene Z.

”I want to tell you that going into camp Connor was really reluctant. He usually hates camp so I was pleasantly surprised when I picked him up the first day to hear him say, he loved it.” - Court P.

”Second City has been such an amazing thing in my life. I look forward to going to class…it’s a great environment and everyone has so much fun.” -Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men)

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