Second City

Industry: Improvisational comedy troupe

Description

The Second City is an improvisational comedy enterprise, best known as the first ever on-going improvisational theater troupe based in Chicago. It also has programs that run out of Toronto and Los Angeles. Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Founded: December 16, 1959, Chicago, IL Headquarters: Chicago, IL Date of premiere: 1959 Genre: Sketch comedy; Improvisation Founders: Paul Sills, Bernard Sahlins, Howard Alk

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Second City Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sara Adler Sara Adler Saint Joseph, Michigan Details
Sara Adler's Second City Experience September 2005 - January 2006
Job Creative Copywriter at JohnsonRauhoff
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
JohnsonRauhoff  January 2015 - Present
Campbell Mithun  October 2014 - December 2014
DigitasLBi_US  January 2014 - March 2014
Miami Ad School  2012 - 2014
Second City   September 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Copywriting, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Public Speaking, InDesign, Illustrator, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Facebook

Education
Miami Ad School   2012 — 2015
Advertising, copywriting

Eastern Michigan University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Social Sciences

Courtney Kruzic Courtney Kruzic Chicago, Illinois Details
Courtney Kruzic's Second City Experience March 2009 - April 2009
Job Risk Management at Dan Ray State Farm
Industry Insurance
Experience
Dan Ray State Farm   July 2012 - Present
The Second City  March 2010 - April 2010
Second City   March 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Acting, Editing, Screenwriting, Theatre, Video

Education
Second City   2008 — 2011
Alum, Comedy Writing

Art Institute of Pittsburgh   2002 — 2003
Associates, Web Design/Multi-media

Penn State University   1993 — 1997
Bachelors, Communications

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Brittani Yawn Brittani Yawn Chicago, Illinois Details
Brittani Yawn's Second City Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Host at Second City
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Chicago Children's Theatre  January 2015 - Present
Second City   October 2014 - Present
Collaboraction Theatre   September 2014 - December 2014
Harand Camp   June 2014 - August 2014
Freedom Summer Walking Tour   February 2013 - May 2014
Miami University Office of Admission   September 2012 - May 2014
Miami University  August 2012 - December 2013
The Salvation Army  June 2012 - August 2012
Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre Program  November 2008 - June 2010

Skills
Acting, Theatre, Performing Arts, Directing, Dramaturgy, Singing, Playwriting, Community Outreach, Theatrical Production, Stage Management, Musical Theatre, Arts Administration, Leadership, Creative Writing

Education
Miami University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater

Hillary Back Hillary Back Evanston, Illinois Details
Hillary Back's Second City Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Student at Northwestern University
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Paramount Pictures  September 2013 - Present
The Daily Northwestern  March 2013 - Present
Independent Work  December 2012 - Present
Second City   June 2014 - August 2014
ABC Studios  July 2013 - September 2013
Elmer's Watersports   2012 - September 2013
Northwestern StuCo   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Video Production, Acting, Photography, Photoshop, Environmental Awareness, Theatrical Production, Scuba Diving, Promotions, Marketing, Makeup Artistry, Blogging, Event Planning, Film, Fundraising, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Video Editing, Cinematography, Creative Writing, Facebook, Film Production, Screenwriting, Television

Education
Gately/Poole Conservatory   2013 — 2014
Acting

Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
Film/Cinema/Video Studies

Second City Training Center
Acting, Improvisation, Movement, Voice, Dialect

The Artistic Home
Meisner Tech

Ellen Kaz Ellen Kaz Chicago, Illinois Details
Ellen Kaz's Second City Experience 1987 - 1988
Job Choreographer, Arts Administration, DanceTheater
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Self  September 2012 - Present
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School  2008 - 2011
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School  2006 - 2008
Remix, Cape Town   March 2004 - March 2006
Second City   1987 - 1988

Skills
Painting, Teaching, Contemporary Art, Art, Visual Arts, Theatre, Choreography, Creativity Coaching, Original Design..., Mixed Media, Fine Art, Art Education, Sculpture, Curating, Music, Figurative Art, Photography, Galleries, Studio Art, Art History, Arts Administration, Drawing, Contemporary Dance, Acting, Performing Arts, Festivals, Modern Art, Dance, Creative Writing, Abstraction, Dramaturgy, Physical Theatre, Drama, Improvisation, Stage, Ballet, Costumes, Modern Dance, Poetry Readings, Original Poetry, Thrifty Home Design, Personal Style Shopper, Dance Education

Education
Mo Ming

Smith College
Choreography, Dance

Smith MFA
Choreography/Contemp Dance, Grad STudy

Paule Bernadel Paule Bernadel Los Angeles, California Details
Paule Bernadel's Second City Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Production Accountant/Production Coordinator at OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK
Industry Entertainment
Experience
OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK  May 2013 - Present
Bernadelphia, LLC   2011 - Present
Harpo  February 2007 - August 2011
Second City   2008 - 2009

Skills
Television, Entertainment, Music Production, Film Production, Producing, Broadcast, Music, Video Production, Comedy, Video, Screenwriting, Radio, Final Cut Pro, Theatre, Media Production, Commercials, Reality, Film, Documentaries, Voice Over, Production Managment, Digital Media, Video Editing, Avid, HD Video, Acting, Publicity, Storytelling, Camera, Creative Writing, New Media, Broadcast Television

Education
Roosevelt University

Luke Wronski Luke Wronski Brooklyn, New York Details
Luke Wronski's Second City Experience August 2008 - August 2008
Job Performing Arts Professional
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
ACE 2 the L   March 2015 - Present
Celtx ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship   January 2014 - January 2014
Newtown Theatre   July 2013 - August 2013
UEA Headlights Comedy Society   March 2013 - March 2013
Chorlte Student Comedy Award   February 2013 - February 2013
Theatre Centre   October 2012 - November 2012
Center for Political Participation  April 2012 - April 2012
Student Experimental Theatre   January 2012 - April 2012
Travel Writer   September 2010 - June 2011
Second City   August 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Stand-up Comedy, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Travel wr, Drama, Theatre, Blogging, Comedy, Research, Improvisation

Education
University of East Anglia   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing

Allegheny College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

Preston Bradley Preston Bradley Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Preston Bradley's Second City Experience 2013 - 2013
Job actor at Lily's Talent Agency
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Lily's Talent Agency  December 2012 - Present
second city   2013 - 2013
The Counter  2011 - 2011

Skills
Television, Film, Entertainment

Education
The Second city   2011 — 2014
Theatre, Improvisation, A

Indiana University Bloomington   2009 — 2009
1 year, Business Management

Dan Izzo Dan Izzo Detroit, Michigan Details
Dan Izzo's Second City Experience 1999 - 2006
Job Director of Product Development at Fathead
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Fathead  January 2012 - Present
Bizdom U  April 2010 - January 2012
Bizdom U  September 2006 - April 2010
KC Improv Festival   1998 - 2008
Improv Inferno   January 2004 - March 2007
Second City   1999 - 2006
Daniel A. Izzo, Attorney-at-Law   July 1997 - July 2004
The Playground Theater  2001 - 2004
Columbia College Chicago  2000 - 2004
Chicago Improv Festival  2001 - 2003

Skills
Project Management, Management, Product Development, Staff Development, Business Analysis, Funding, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing Research, Policy, Product Marketing, Entertainment, Public Relations, Blogging, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Start-ups

Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law   1989 — 1992
J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Law

University of Notre Dame   1985 — 1989
B.A.. cum laude, Psychology

Matti Leshem Matti Leshem Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Matti Leshem's Second City Experience 1993 - 1995
Job CEO at Protagonist Brand Energy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Protagonist  2003 - Present
Diplomatic Productions   2000 - 2003
AntEye.com   1999 - 2000
USA Broadcasting - WAMI   1997 - 1999
Cobalt Moon   1995 - 1997
Second City   1993 - 1995

Skills
Entertainment, Digital Media, Advertising, Strategy, Marketing, Television, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Branded Entertainment, Social Media, Social Networking, New Media, Digital Strategy, Viral Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Content Strategy, Video, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Mobile Marketing, Film, Screenwriting, Broadcast, Producing

Education
American Film Institute   1991 — 1993
MFA, Film Directing

Sarah Lawrence College   1979 — 1983
BA, Theater, Linguistics and Languages

Bronxville High School   1978 — 1979
HSD

David Huband David Huband Toronto, Canada Area Details
David Huband's Second City Experience 1984 - 1986
Job Actor/Comedian/Writer
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Hubie Productions, Inc.   2006 - Present
Second City   1984 - 1986

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Film, Comedy, Television, Entertainment, Feature Films, Drama, Screenwriting, Plays, Commercials, Improvisation, Voice Over, Short Films, Shakespeare, Acting Coach, Film Acting, Sketch Comedy, Stage, Improv Comedy, Dialects, Script, Voice Acting, Playwriting, Motion Pictures, Performing Arts, Independent Film, Musical Theatre, Final Draft, Improvisational Comedy, Script Doctoring, Scriptwriter

Education
New York University   1976 — 1980
BFA, Acting

Meredith Norman Meredith Norman Chicago, Illinois Details
Meredith Norman's Second City Experience 2014 - 2014
Job Audio Intern at Doner
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
Doner  May 2015 - Present
Short Film "Angie"   January 2015 - Present
Stonecutter Recording Studios   June 2014 - August 2014
Caribbean Wildlife Alliance   2014 - 2014
Second City   2014 - 2014
Ron Rose Milagro  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Training, Customer Service, Project Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sound Design, Music Production, Audio Post Production, Audio Mixing, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Post Production

Education
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy   2014 — 2015
Associate of Applied Sciences Degree, Recording Arts, Recording Arts, Valedictorian of the class of 2015

Central Michigan University   2011 — 2013
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/ Audio Engineering

Lauren Sandherr Lauren Sandherr Chicago, Illinois Details
Lauren Sandherr's Second City Experience September 2008 - December 2008
Job National Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Stand for Children
Industry Media Production
Experience
Stand for Children  January 2015 - Present
Orbit Media Studios, Inc.   January 2011 - January 2015
City of Evanston  June 2008 - January 2011
Winsby Inc.  June 2010 - December 2010
Gift of Adoption Fund  March 2010 - June 2010
Students Publishing Co.   2008 - 2010
Second City   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Blogging, Public Relations, Project Management, Marketing, Web Design, E-commerce, SEO, Google Analytics, Research, WordPress, Social Media Marketing

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2010
BA, Radio/TV/Film, Psychology

Kate Duffy Kate Duffy Los Angeles, California Details
Kate Duffy's Second City Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Actor, Comedy Writer, and Teacher
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Mind Gym  January 2014 - Present
The Second City  January 2006 - Present
Hemsley Fraser  2006 - Present
Business Improvisations  2005 - Present
iO Chicago Theater   1999 - Present
Second City   2006 - 2010
The Playground Theater  2000 - 2010
The Forum Corporation  1993 - 2006

Skills
Acting, Voice Acting, Improvisational Comedy, Improvisation, Writing, Screenwriting, Instructor-led Training, Project Management, Workshop Facilitation, Training Facilitation, Situational Leadership

Education
Gettysburg College
BA, English Literature

Sean Sykes Sean Sykes Chicago, Illinois Details
Sean Sykes's Second City Experience November 2006 - Present
Job Music Teacher for FranCenter, Musical Director for Second City
Industry Education Management
Experience
Second City   November 2006 - Present
Francenter  October 2005 - Present
Paducah Public Schools  December 2003 - June 2005

Skills
Music, Instrumentation, Composition, Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood..., Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, String, Improvisation, Sketch Comedy, Electronics, Vocal Coaching, Entertainment, Stage, Ensemble, Film

Education
University of Mississippi   1999 — 2003
Music Education, Vocal Training, Musical Theatre Opera, and Elementary Education

Mark Sutton Mark Sutton Greater Chicago Area Details
Mark Sutton's Second City Experience February 1995 - Present
Job Entertainment professional, Artistic DirectorChicago Improv Festival
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Second City   February 1995 - Present
Annoyance Productions   1987 - Present
Chicago Improv Festival  April 2005 - April 2012

Skills
Improvisation, After Effects, Comedy, Theatre

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1980 — 1985
BA, Broadcast Journalism

Indiana University Bloomington   1980 — 1985
Area Certification, Public and Environmental Affairs

Stacey Hallal Stacey Hallal Portland, Oregon Area Details
Stacey Hallal's Second City Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Founder, Artistic Director at All Jane Comedy Festival
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
All Jane Comedy Festival   2012 - Present
Curious Comedy Productions   August 2007 - Present
Ruby Rocket, LLC   August 2003 - Present
Character, LLC   January 2001 - Present
Second City   2005 - 2007
iO Chicago Theater   2005 - 2007
Playground Theater   2004 - 2007
Will Vinton Studios  1999 - 2001

Skills
Entertainment, Television, Animation, Directing, Nonprofits, Film, Improvisation, Graphic Design, Stage, Theatre, Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Acting, Comedy, Short Films, Character Animation, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Copywriting, Sketch Comedy

Education
Second City   2004 — 2007
Grad, Directing Program, Conservatory, Musical Program

Northwestern University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Radio, Television, Film

Chelmsford High School

Carey A. Goldenberg Carey A. Goldenberg Evanston, Illinois Details
Carey A. Goldenberg's Second City Experience 1984 - 2000
Job Debate Teacher at Chicagoland Jewish High School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Chicagoland Jewish High School  2015 - Present
New Trier High School District  October 2014 - Present
Independent Consultant  September 2014 - Present
District65   October 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Public Schools  September 1991 - June 2013
Chicago Public Schools  September 1986 - 2013
United Stage   1976 - June 2010
Second City   1984 - 2000

Skills
Social Emotional..., Teaching, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Interdisciplinary..., Debate, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Instructional Design, Career Counseling, Educational Technology, Staff Development, Adolescents, Social Media, Training, Conflict Resolution, Program Development, Public Speaking, Student Development, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, K-12, Editing, Higher Education, Classroom Management, Teacher Training, Volunteer Management, Coaching, Team Building, game theater, Smartphones, Cooking, Gardening

Education
National Louis University   1997 — 1998
Advanced Studies, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, A

Northeastern Illinois University   1996 — 1997
Masters, Guidance and Counseling

Grand Valley State University   1975 — 1979
Bachelors of Philosophy with a Specialization in Story Theater Performance, Story Theater Education

Daisy Danao Daisy Danao Greater Chicago Area Details
Daisy Danao's Second City Experience April 2009 - December 2009
Job Communications and PR Marketing Coordinator
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
BHHS KoenigRubloff Realty Group  April 2014 - Present
Koenig & Strey Real Living  August 2013 - April 2014
Michigan Avenue Magazine  June 2012 - July 2013
Niche Media  September 2011 - June 2012
Niche Media  January 2011 - September 2011
Michigan Avenue Magazine  September 2010 - December 2010
Second City   April 2009 - December 2009
Art Therapy Connection  January 2009 - June 2009
Fragomen  January 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Sales, Research, Graphic Design, Facebook, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Writing

Education
Michigan State University   2001 — 2005
B.A, Journalism and Political Science

Chelsey Wagemaker Chelsey Wagemaker Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Chelsey Wagemaker's Second City Experience May 2006 - March 2007
Job Office Administrator at Kennedy Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kennedy Communications  September 2014 - Present
Rinvelt and David LLC   August 2013 - August 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  September 2012 - May 2013
Kingsway Christian Church  October 2011 - March 2012
Stage Left Theatre  March 2006 - July 2007
The Bank of New York  September 2005 - July 2007
Second City   May 2006 - March 2007

Skills
Administrative..., Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Office Management, Office Administration, Outlook, Telephone Skills, Filing, Travel Arrangements, Access, File Management, Fax, Calendaring, Confidentiality, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning

Education
Albion College   2001 — 2005
BA, Art, Business Management

East Grand Rapids High School   1998 — 2001

JulieAnn Graham JulieAnn Graham Greater Chicago Area Details
JulieAnn Graham's Second City Experience 2010 - Present
Job Massage Therapist, Dance Improviser, Teacher and distributor of Orenda International
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Orenda International  2014 - Present
Second City   2010 - Present
Self, Columbia College   1996 - Present

Skills
Dance, Performing Arts, Acting, Movement, Theatre, Improvisation, Teaching, Ballet, Musical Theatre, Theatrical Production, Stage, Plays, Physical Theatre

Education
Illinois State University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor, Dance and Outdoor Education

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