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š Chicago | Toronto | New York | Online šļø Term 2: March 2 - May 3 š Comedy Classes ā¢ Camps ā¢ Community
Time to take a class at The Second City but ONLY IF you want 2026 to be filled with new friends and new experiences and excitement.
But donāt take our word for it! Listen to people who started in improv classes and now perform on Second City stages. And check out all our class offerings at the link in our bio š
Term 1 at Second City Training Center kicks off January 5th ā with classes in improv, writing, public speaking, stand-up & more! Itās not just about the skillsāitās about confidence, creativity, and finding your people.
āØ Step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in something new for 2026!
šļø Check out our full class offerings at the link in our bio!
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Weāre beyond lucky to share laughs, lessons, and unforgettable moments with the incredible students who walk through our doors. Whether youāre an aspiring comedian, a business pro sharpening your skills, or someone seeking community and a creative outletāthank you for choosing to make comedy with us!Ā
Cheers to everyone who has taken a class at The Second City Training Center. Today, we celebrate YOU!Ā Comment your favorite class below!! š„³
Havenāt taken a class yet? No worries. Find a class and join the SCTC party! š„³
They say laughter is the best medicine, and thereās no greater example of self care than @breannenyc ās recent experience at @thesecondcitytc ! Head to the link in our bio and read her piece in @people about how our Improv 1 class helped her build community and taught her how to say āyes, andā to her life.
Chicago! Snippets from our last community BIPOC jam this month šāāļø
Join us for the next one on Saturday, June 13th at 6pm in the DeMaat located on the 3rd floor. Not a student? You donāt need to be, to come play in our community jamsš¤Ŗ
Improv isnāt just about getting laughsāitās about becoming a better person.
You learn how to truly listen, respond in the moment, and build on someone elseās idea instead of shutting it down. That āyes, andā mindset? It doesnāt stay on stageāit shows up in your conversations, your relationships, and your day-to-day life.
You start to read the room faster. Communicate more clearly. Trust your instincts. Let go of overthinking. And maybe most importantly, you get comfortable being yourself around other people.
Somewhere between the games, the scenes, and the unexpected moments, you build real confidence and real connection.
The next term of the Training Center starts soon! Link in bio for more info.
Cue the theme song. Itās about to get funny.
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Your new favorite cast has arrived. The 2026 Victor Wong Showcase is serving main character energy, brand-new material, and classic comedy with big heart. No remote needed; this oneās better in person. Donāt miss this binge-worthy cast in their final showcase āGlossed in Translationā with performances every Wednesday in May at 8pm in the e.t.c. Theater.Ā
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Theyāll bring the comedy. You bring the laughs.
šļø: Link in bio!
šļø: Every Wednesday in May at 8pm
š: e.t.c. Theater
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Director: @sophiqi
Asst. Director: @_x.tra
MD: @k.a.cortes
CD: @vickydiazescobar
Producer: @rhansel23
šø: @timothymschmidt
šØ: @jeesslouise
Please join the 2026 Victor Wong Fellows in welcoming our š£ beautiful š¼ bundle š¼š½ of joy š¤°š½ into the worldā¦
GLOSSED IN TRANSLATION opens May 6th on the e.t.c. stage, with previews this Wednesday, April 29th, and weekly episodes (our showcase) at 8pm every Wednesday in May! šļø link in bio!
šØ: @jeesslouise
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Say hello to a bold new class of comedic voices. After 15 weeks of sharpening their skills and building original work, these rising stars are ready to take the stage with comedy thatās smart, daring, and entirely their own.
Join us in celebrating this yearās fellows: Grace Griego, Jessica Keung, Shekinah Kurapaty, Rupesh Kumar Mahendran, Josh Mattingly, Tina Mavalankar, Purshottam Prajapati, Karan Rao, Gabbi Rae, and Angad Verma. We are also excited to announce Director- Sophia Rafiqi, Assistant Director- Mantra Radhakrishnan, Music Director- Kyle Anthony Cortes, and Deck Chief- Vicky Diaz-Escobar.
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Help us celebrate these wildly talented fellows. Catch their preview show on April 29th at 8:00PM in the e.t.c. Theater.Ā
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Keep an eye out for their final showcase with performances every Wednesday in May at 8pm.
Toronto! Come enjoy the new show of our students in the Conservatory program, one sketch at the time š They are now in their Grad Revue Previews. Previews are a weekly run of three shows before beginning their official show run!
āOne Asian After Anotherā opens next Friday, May 1st at 7:30pm and runs on Fridays through May 15th. Come check it to the John Candy Box.
šļø Tickets are on sale now
š FREE for students
Introducing The Second City Training Centerās 2026 Victor Wong Fellows! Grace Griego, Jessica Keung, Shekinah Kurapaty, Rupesh Kumar Mahendran, Josh Mattingly, Tina Mavalankar, Gabbi McArtor, Pursh Prajapati, Karan Rao, and Angad Verma!
Catch our showcase run Wednesdays in May at 8pm on the e.t.c. stage (tickets linked in bio) and follow us for more announcements to comeā we canāt wait to show you what weāve been working on!
Catch the last round of Grad Revue Previews TOMORROW, April 21st, at 7:00 and 9:30 PM. More details below!
š 7:00 PM
Find out if it's better to have love and lost or have never loved at all at Yearn the Hard Way. SCNY's only show with lovesick clowns. š¤”
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š 9:30 PM
The cast of Nightmare on 9th Street doesnāt just own the stageā¦ they haunt it! Don't miss SCNY's spookiest Grad Revue Preview. š
š« Get your tickets at link in bio.
