MASTER SCENEWORK and IMPROVISE like a PRO – 2 Day Intensive

MASTER SCENEWORK and IMPROVISE like a PRO – 2 Day Workshop With The Improv Legend Jeff Michalski

(12h Intensive Workshop ending with a Showcase at the Second City’s Martin De Mart Theater on July 7th)

Join us for a transformative 2-day workshop with improv legend Jeff Michalski, co-founder of The Second City ETC. With 50 years of teaching experience, Jeff has honed a unique methodology focused on engagement, listening, and acting skills. In this workshop, you will explore movement, play, and conscious awareness to master the art of improvisation.

Jeff has worked with comedy greats like Dave Pasquesi, Ryan Stiles, Stephen Colbert, Chris Farley, and many others. Under his guidance, you will rediscover the core elements of successful improv: spontaneous discovery, connection with your scene partner, and an intuitive understanding of the scene's essence.

This workshop is designed to elevate your performance, making every scene engaging and memorable. The skills you learn here are not only applicable to all styles of improvisation but also beneficial in everyday life.

For those who wish, the workshop culminates in a showcase featuring you and Jeff’s duo, WePolak. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business!

About Jeff Michalski:

Jeff Michalski is an improv legend with a career spanning over five decades. Starting in 1974, he trained with Chicago’s best and co-founded The Second City ETC in 1983. His and the ensemble's film careers began when Garry Marshall saw a show and cast everybody in the film Nothing in Common. A versatile actor and director, he has been on screen with Oscar winners Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Peter Falk, Jackie Gleason, Al Pacino, and others. Jeff’s evolving practice synthesizes his vast experiences on stage, in film, and television, offering you an unparalleled learning opportunity. Don’t miss out!

"That could anyone say about Jeff that isn’t good?”

Ryan Stiles, „The Drew Carey Show”, „Whose Line Is It, Anyway?”

The first director I had at Second City (Jeff Michalski) said, „You have to learn to love the bomb,” and I didn’t know what he meant for a very long time. Imagine a child drinking a beer for the first time and they can’t possibly understand why you like it. And you can’t possibly explain why its tastes good.

Stephen Colbert, „The Colbert Report”, ”The Late Show Stephen Colbert”

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Stephen Colbert’s lesson on failure – .

Jenny Riddle – .

I have known Jeff Michalski for over 20 years and have worked with him in many capacities. He has directed me in improvisation and sketch and I have written and performed with him. He is uniquely qualified to teach improvisation because of his experience, knowledge and passion for it. He personifies principles like „make the other person look good”.

He is a treat to watch and learn from. Time with Jeff is well spent.

Dave Pasquesi, TJ & Dave, actor, improviser and Improv Olympic Alumnus

PRICE:

EARLY BIRD PRICE: 200$ (Until Friday, July 28th)

After July 28th – 240$

WHEN: 2 days
July 6 (10 am – 5 pm)

July 7 July 6 (10 am – 5 pm)

• plus Workshop Showcase at the Second City’s Martin De Mart Theater on July 7th (7-9PM)

Please arrive 10 min before the workshop.

The workshop will take a place at The Second City Training Center:
ROOM: 207

If you have any questions please contact us at: [email protected]
Age restriction

18+

Event Venue

The Second City, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago, United States