THURSDAYS @ 8PM

SEPT 17 - DEC 17

The story of a researcher who believes he has the cure for cancer, a rival pharmaceutical exec who wants to steal it, and a surgeon who needs it to save the woman he loves. “Cancer!” is the brainchild of Tom Donnellon, MD, a cancer survivor and surgeon with HOPE Surgical, who co-wrote the script with his brother and Second City Detroit alum, Shawn Handlon, and Second City Detroit Musical Director John Edwartowski. Second City Hollywood is very excited to bring you this west coast premiere! Curing the big C is a real D.

ENSEMBLE Rachna Khatau Jason McNichols Todd Risenmay Nicole Roberts Casey Schuckett Kevin Stafford Rama Vallury UNDERSTUDIES Johnny Archer Tamarra Graham Darcy Kendall Tony Maccio Cassie Townsend

DIRECTOR Nancy Hayden ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Chris Garnant WRITTEN Tom Donnellon & Shawn Handlon MUSIC & LYRICS John Edwartowski ARRANGEMENTS & ADDITIONAL MUSIC Hughie Stone Fish CHOREOGRAPHER Leanna Dindal

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Rachna Khatau (Ensemble) is currently recurring as Sondra on Baby Daddy (ABC Family). Her selection for the Disney/ABC Talent Showcase led to a talent deal with ABC/ABC Studios. Selected credits: Days of Our Lives (NBC), Robin Cook’s Foreign Body (Michael Eisner/Big Fantastic), Reality Inc. (September Films), Washer/Dryer (World Premiere, East West Players), President Hillary (Second City Hollywood). RachnaKhatau.com Jason McNichols (Ensemble) 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 currently is finding a cure for electricity. Check him out at JasonMcNichols.com

Todd Risenmay (Ensemble) would like to remind you to stay off your phone during the show, then, as soon as it’s over, swipe out of airplane mode and tweet at him @ todd_riz or check out toddrisenmay.com. Now shush!

Nicole “Nikki Star” Roberts (Ensemble) is a proud Philadelphia native who began her acting journey at the age of 9. Nicole has appeared in countless shows from Macbeth to The Wiz. She is excited to be apart of such an amazing production and would like to thank her family and friends for their tremendous support.

Casey Schuckett (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Cancer! The Musical. She was raised in Los Angeles by musician parents, is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory, and has been acting, singing and playing music since childhood. When she’s not performing, Casey can be found at home serenading her cats---I mean BOYFRIEND.

Kevin Stafford (Ensemble) is an actor/musician from Cincinnati, OH. He’s a writer/ performer for The Untold Story of Indie Rock as well the two-man musical duo, Kindred Throats. You can also see him performing improv and sketch comedy with his troupe, The Gunfordmay. More info at thegunfordmay.com and kindredthroats.com

Rama Vallury (Ensemble) is a writer, performer, and voice actor hailing from Chicago. He is a proud graduate of The Second City Hollywood & one half of the comedy duo, George & Vallury. He also wrote this in the third person. You can follow his adventures at georgeandvallury.com, on Twitter @gandvcomedy or on Facebook at facebook. com/georgeandvallury.

UNDERSTUDIES

Johnny Archer (Understudy) graduated from East Tennessee State University with a major in Theater and a minor in music. He has been in shows such as The Music Man, Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Strange Snow. Cancer ~ The Musical is his first Second City Hollywood show, and he is thrilled to be a part of it.

Tamarra Graham (Understudy) is stoked to be singing in front of an audience that’s not at a karaoke bar. Last fall, she had the opportunity to perform in her first Second City premium show, Hell County, Florida, and now this proud Detroit native is super excited to be working with her fellow hometown-mate, Nancy Hayden, on Cancer. Motor City represent!

2 Tony Maccio (Understudy) was raised in the Detroit suburbs and graduated from Michigan State University. Tony is a writer and producer for Yahoo TV’s “TV In No Time” and has studied sketch and improv comedy at UCB and Second City Hollywood. Tony can be seen performing at UCB, iO West, and Second City. Learn more at thegunfordmay.com or tonymaccio.ucbcomedy.com.

Darcy Kendall, (Understudy) though she enjoys a wide variety of other activities, including writing music, going indoor rock climbing, traveling, reading, and drinking tea, Darcy can’t think of anything she’d rather be doing than singing with a bunch of friends on stage at her second home. She is very grateful.

Cassie Townsend (Understudy) is seeking representation. She was pro-wrestler Nurse Cassie with Ultimate Professional Wrestling, Elaine in the movie Auto Focus, and Patty in 7 Lives Xposed. Currently she tours Renaissance improv troupe No Parchment Needed and plays Penny Euro in Ruiz Must Die. She loves playing video games and sewing. Instagram: @macrobless Twitter: @CassieTownsend Cassie. [email protected]

Nancy Hayden (Director) began her improv and sketch career in the mainstage cast of The Second City Detroit where she appeared in five revues. She then became an instructor and director for The Second City, directing productions such as “Jihad It up to Here,” Blah Blah Sista’hood,” and “Yes Weed Can.” Most recently Nancy created, wrote and directed the musical “ArmaGAYddon.”

Chris Garnant (Assistant Director) has taken to The Second City Conservatory like a man in a desert takes to water. From that training he has gone on to perform with Second City at Sea and appears in national commercials and television shows. He continues his journey with the Director’s Program and is extremely grateful to work with such a talented director and cast.

Shawn Handlon (Writer) is an alumnus of The Second City-Detroit. He has also performed with The Second City at Sea aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines ships. He is currently the Artistic Director at Planet Ant Theatre in Hamtramck, Michigan. He also writes for the web series, Guides, named Best Web Series at the 2013 Hollywood & Vine Film Festival.

Thomas Donnellon, (Writer) MD, is a general surgeon and a cancer survivor. He is a graduate of Wayne State University’s School of Medicine in Detroit. He finds he does his best writingin Mexico.

John Edwartowski (Composer/Co-Librettist): John served as the Resident Musical Director for The Second City Detroit from 1999-2009. He earned his B.A. in Music, and his M.M. in Music Theory from Wayne State University, and is currently pursuing his PhD in Music Theory at the University of Michigan.

Hughie Stone Fish (Arrangements & Additional Music) has a Bachelors of Music in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music and is honored to be a part of this production. You can find out more about Hughie athughiestonefish.com

Leanna Dindal (Choreographer) Choreographed The Tribe's productions of HAIR and CABARET, performed in Hollywood, Santa Clarita, and San Francisco, PETER PAN at USC, and most recently, ROBOT DOCTOR THE MUSICAL at The Second City Hollywood. Leanna trains at Debbie Reynolds Studio, is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory and a member of Second City Hollywood’s Long Form Ensemble.

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SEPT 18 - DEC 18

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!

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

UNDERSTUDIES Josh Banday Lynze Laverne Dwayne Colbert Jason McNichols Joshua Dickinson Nicole Roberts Felicia Fairley Jermaine L Williams

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED Dwayne Colbert ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Keenan Montgomery MUSIC & LYRICS Hughie Stone Fish

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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.

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. For more info and updates go to BraxtonBrooks.com

Paul Dupree (Ensemble) is a Los Angeles native, and Graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts & Second City Conservatory. Paul is also a member of the comedy troupe The Gunfordmay, and the Gordon Bombay Mighty Ducks fan club. Honored to be apart of this show. @pauldupree

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. @pipergillin

Linzie Gray (Ensemble) moved to L.A. to be an entertainer after graduating summa cum laude from the UNC-Chapel Hill in 2012. 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 theaters soon!

Brian J Hunt (Ensemble) – A total Bae. Brian hosts a nightly radio show for Denver’s 93.7fm The Rock. He’s also the author of the children’s book “Miracle Miles” and creator of the “Sparks to Fire” comedy show. He’s a proud father of two and wants to give a huge thank you to his lovely and supportive wife, Katie. You go girrrrrrl!

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, 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!

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,” Adultswim, 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. 5 Keenan Montgomery (Assistant Director) 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.

Hughie Stone Fish (Music & Lyrics) has a Bachelors of Music in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music and is honored to be a part of this production. You can find out more about Hughie at hughiestonefish.com FRIDAYS @ 9PM

CELEBRATING A 2 YEAR RUN!

38 “Undateable” profiles we placed on OKCupid. The show = months of research of REAL people talking to FAKE characters. A scientific experiment about the online search for love!

“Emphasis on heart sets Second City apart” ~ LA Weekly

ENSEMBLE Jessica Joy Dana Robie Sky King Patrick Quinlan Kyle McGrath Carolyn Marie Wright

UNDERSTUDIES Todd Risenmay Brooke Trantor Eric Wielochowski

WRITERS Robyn Lynne Norris & Bob Ladewig DIRECTOR Frank Caeti MUSICAL DIRECTOR Dan Wessels LYRICIST Dan Wessels & Amanda Blake Davis STAGE MANAGER Mikey Hann

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Jessica Joy (Ensemble) is THRILLED to be wherever this bio is printed! Off- Broadway: 50 Shades! the Musical; Film: Bad Johnson, Janie Jones; TV: “Bad Judge”, “My Life is a Joke”, “Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious”, “The Playboy Club”. Second City, etc alumni; Repped by Innovative Artists. JessicaJoy.com @J2thaJOY

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.

Kyle McGrath (Ensemble) is very happy to be apart of this revue. 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 apart of the creative process).

Dana Robie (Ensemble) is an LA native and Undateable is her first premium show at The Second City Hollywood. She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a BA in Performing Arts & Social Justice and can be seen around LA with her team Safe Word. Dana would like to thank her family and friends for all their support!

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

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 Todd Risenmay (Understudy) is a writer and original cast member on “The Untold Story of Indie Rock”, a cast member with Second City at Sea (aboard the Norwegian Gem) and member of The Gunfordmay who hosts “The EXPLOJAM” every week at Second City Hollywood.

Brooke Trantor (Understudy) 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 has been actively involved at Second City for the past three years. brooketrantor.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) 8 WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT UNDATEABLE!

"EMPHASIS ON HEART SETS SECOND CITY APART" –LA WEEKLY

"THE SHOW, A FASCINATING CONCEPT, AND IS IMAGINATIVELY DIRECTED BY FRANK CAETI." –ARTS IN LA

““A NEW SHOW THAT IS RELEVANT TO ALL SEXY SINGLETONS" –CARRIE BLOGSHAW

"THE GIFTED ARTISTS HAVE DEVELOPED AN OPUS UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU’VE SEEN BEFORE." –PATCH.COM

"A MUST SEE!" ––JOE’S DAILY

"A SHOW WITH ZEST, CRUDE FLAVOR, AND AN INSANELY INTELLIGENT CONCEPT" –NEON TOMMY SATURDAYS @ 8PM

EXTENDED THRU DEC 19

Gay marriage is here - get scared, straights! Gay marriage just passed in the U.S. and when a straight couple runs to escape the gays’ “evil agenda” they find out who the real sinners are! “Hysterically witty musical!” – Discover Hollywood Magazine

ENSEMBLE Gina Brown Michael Henry Josh Callahan Todd Risenmay Marion Dunham Jamison Scala Martin Garcia Carrie Weisberg

UNDERSTUDIES Amanda Barnes Brendan McCay Paul Bianchi Eric Allen Smith Molly Donnelly Casey Schuckett Rama Vallury

WRITER AND DIRECTOR Nancy Hayden ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Sarah Oliver COMPOSER AND LYRISTIS Dan Wessels STAGE MANAGER Mikey Hann

10 CAST Gina Brown (Ensemble) was raised Jehovah’s Witness. She also likes girls so she gayly left at 17. Armageddon hasn’t killed her off yet so she’s thrilled to be in “Armagayddon!” Thanks to all the gays, lesbians, and everyone in between for being who you are. I dedicate this to you. castginabrown.com

Josh Callahan (Ensemble) is a veteran of the Second City on both land and sea. He’s appeared more than a dozen national commercials and other stuff you may have seen and heard. Thanks to his wife, Katie and cats Pancake and Pickles. @ jschmuck2

Marion Dunham (Ensemble) is delighted to play with the Armagayddon cast! Marion has a BFA in Feminism and Theater from Goddard College, and attended B.A.D.A.’s Midsummer at Oxford program. She’s enjoyed touring with the Washing Well Wenches, her Improv Troupes, and performing at Second City Hollywood. facebook. com/marionjanedunham.

Martin Garcia (Ensemble) With The Second City, Martin has written and performed 6 revues on both stages in Chicago, performed in Las Vegas, and on 5 cruise ships. TV credits include Early Edition, E.R., The New Normal, The Mindy Project, Cougartown, Black-ish, and Ray Donovan. Repped by HTG Artists & Rectangle Entertainment.

Michael Henry (Ensemble) is so excited to be apart of Armagayddon! He is a graduate of The Second City Hollywood, iO West, and The Upright Citizens Brigade. He loves the summer, yellow roses and being on boats. For more of Michaels likes and dislikes visit michaelhenrytheactor.com

Jamison Scala (Ensemble) 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. Jamison also teaches youth improv and sketch writing at SC and YADA. JamisonScala.com.

Todd Risenmay (Ensemble) is honored to be among this cast and in this hilarious show. Todd is an actor/writer/musician. He is one half of the musical comedy duo “Kindred Throats”, which you can check out at kindredthroats.com.

Carrie Weisberg (Ensemble) is super excited about most things in life, but she’s particularly excited to be part of the awesome ARMAGAYDDON cast…and cupcakes. She’s always excited about cupcakes. Carrie can be found performing sketch and improv all around LA, check out carrieweisberg for details. You should be her friend! @carrieweisberg UNDERSTUDIES

Paul Bianchi (Understudy) is artist, writer, and pirate forged in the hellfire of St. Louis, MO. Paul is delighted to be involved with Armagayddon and looks forward to many more apocalypses to come.

11 Amanda Barnes (Understudy) comes to LA by way of Dallas. “Funny” training includes UCBTLA, iOWest, and The Second City Hollywood (among others). She’s a writer, actor, and voice actor, and performs regularly with teams like Clambake, Velvet Pile, and A Horse: Improvised Shakespeare. Stalk her at @BarnesWrites and at amandabarnes.com

Molly Donnelly (Understudy) graduated from the Conservatory and Long Form Programs. Past credits include, House Ensembles, MR. (with the period), Sketch Bench, Second City Network shorts, the L.A. Scripted and Improv Comedy Festivals, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, and Chicago Women’s Funny Festival. She is excited to be part of Armagayddon!

Brendan McCay (Understudy) hails from sunny Phoenix, Arizona. After studying Theatre at NAU, Brendan cut his improv teeth at NCT Phoenix. Here in LA he has performed at iO West, UCB, and the lovely Second City Hollywood. He is thrilled to be in this production. For more information, go to brendanmccay.com.

Casey Schuckett (Understudy) is thrilled to be a part of Armagayddon! She was raised in Los Angeles by musician parents, is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory, and has been acting, singing and playing music since childhood. When she’s not performing, Casey can be found sitting on the sofa serenading her cats.

Eric Allen Smith (Understudy) is very happy to be a part of this production. He is a graduate of Second City Hollywood and could recently be seen in Selfie Defense and Yes Weed Can: A Musical!

Rama Vallury (Understudy) is a writer, performer, and voice actor hailing from Chicago. He is a proud graduate of Second City Hollywood & also one half of the comedy duo, George & Vallury. He loves harmonizing, and is honored to be part of this show. Follow his adventures on Twitter @gadnvcomedy.

Nancy Hayden (Writer and Director) started in the Mainstage cast of The Second City Detroit then became a director and SC Detroit’s producer. Her directing credits include “Jihad It up to Here,” “My Cousin’s Wedding” and “Blah Blah Sista’hood.” Nancy also directed “Yes Weed Can” and performs regularly with the improv group Mama’s Boy.

Sarah Oliver (Assistant Director), was born on an Army base in Berlin, Germany and her earliest memories are of the stories and performances she created. Now in LA, Sarah is a writer, actress, and spaghetti enthusiast. She is proud to be a Second City Hollywood Conservatory and Director’s Program Graduate.

Dan Wessels (Composer and Lyrisist) writes music. Hire him. Credits: “50 Shades: The Musical” (Co- composer/co-lyricist/co-author - Off-Broadway, Las Vegas, US Tour, Edinburgh Fringe, France, Germany, Netherlands), “Baby Wants Candy” (music director - UCBLA, Edinburgh Fringe, Chicago), “Undateable” & “Miley Montana” (composer - Second City Hollywood), “30 Minute Musicals” (composer) danwessels.com

Mikey Hann (Stage Manager) has been Stage Managing at The Second City Training Center since January 2010. He is a graduate of the writing program, the Conservatory, and the directing program. He encourages everyone to register as an organ donor.

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SEPT 19 - DEC 19

The evidence is indisputable, we’re thirsty for laughs. No conservation necessary! This is an original sketch comedy, written and performed by the cast.

ENSEMBLE Emily Churchill Julia Mack Kendra Hill Jason McNichols Ruthie Holmes Corey Rittmaster Schuyler Jeffress

UNDERSTUDIES Jeremiah Burton Troy Elliott EJ Caillouet MEgan oie Catherine Durickas Brigid Marshall

DIRECTOR Carla Cackowski ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Mirage Thrams MUSICAL DIRECTOR Jonathan Dinerstein STAGE MANAGER Mikey Hann

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SATURDAYS @ NOON

THE REALLY AWESOME IMPROV SHOW

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!

DIRECTED by Frank Caeti MUSICAL DIRECTION by Hughie Stone Fish ASK ABOUT OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY SHOWS!

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