REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SELECT CLASSES BEGINNING IN JUNE
Classes include:
Writing
with the Onion, Voiceover Techniques, History of Comedy on Film, Intro
to Writing for TV & Film, Writing the Sitcom Pilot, Introduction to
Filmmaking, and On-Camera Audition Techniques
The Second City Training Center is proud to launch its new TV, Film and Digital program
offering students of all skill levels the opportunity to experience
classes that focus on on-camera acting and improvising, writing,
producing, and directing for TV, Film and the web. The program teaches
students to better create their own films and videos all while learning
about the filmmaking process and its industry. Registration information
and class descriptions are available at www.secondcity.com/training/chicago.
The
Second City Training Center has continued to develop an entirely unique
way of creating and performing comedy since opening its doors in 1985;
the TV, Film and Digital program continues that tradition
with a curriculum fine-tuned to help students prepare for new and
changing media within the comedy industry. The program is developed by Jack C. Newell, Head
of the Second City Training Centers TV, Film and Digital program and
whose work as a writer, producer, actor and director of award-winning
films has screened at the Montréal World Film Festival, Chicago
International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner and
The Boston Film Festival.
“What’s
really cool about this program is that we are offering current students
as well as graduates of the program, the necessary skills to succeed in
the film industry,” says Newell. “I believe the creation of this
program is the moment we will look back on where things changed in
filmed comedy. The Second City has the right history, resources,
attitude, infrastructure, people, and foresight to imbue students with a
better practical understanding of filmmaking as they make the
adaptation from stage to screen as well as create a whole new category
of improviser – one that is a filmmaker and improvisor.”
Class Schedule:
History of Comedy on Film: Mondays 7-10pm, June 23- Aug. 11, 2014
Intro to Writing for TV & Film: Fridays from 6-9 pm, June 27- Aug. 15, 2014
Introduction to Filmmaking: Thursdays 5-7pm, June 26-July 17, 2014
Voiceover for Improvisers: Mondays 4-7pm, June 30-July 28, 2014
Writing for TV & Film: Sunday 6-9pm, June 29- Aug. 17, 2014
Writing the Sitcom Pilot: TBA
Writing with the Onion: Thursday 6-9pm, June 26- Aug. 14, 2014
The Second City
is the leading brand in improv-based sketch comedy. With theaters and
training centers in Chicago, Toronto and Hollywood, 11 full-time touring
ensembles, thriving corporate communications and theatricals divisions
as well as television and film operations, The Second City has been
called "A Comedy Empire" by The New York Times. The Second City
Training Center has a current student body of 3,500 per week and is the
largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy in the world.
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