Improv comedy

An unconventional sitcom for anyone who feels different—from the mind of a UChicago alum Abby McEnany, AB’92

An unconventional sitcom for anyone who feels different—from the mind of a UChicago alum

In ‘Work in Progress,’ Abby McEnany, AB’92, draws from autobiography to cover overlooked topics

Apr 13, 2022
'Yes, and': Second City behavioral science group studies how improv can create better communication 'Yes, and': Second City behavioral science group studies how improv can create better communication

'Yes, and': Second City behavioral science group studies how improv can create better communication

<p>Adjunct Assoc. Prof. Heather Caruso discusses the partnership between Second City and Booth</p>

Jul 29, 2018
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Mike Nichols, X’53, director and improv comedy pioneer, 1931-2014 Mike Nichols and Elaine May

Mike Nichols, X’53, director and improv comedy pioneer, 1931-2014

Nov 20, 2014
Improv, explained A chair on stage

Improv, explained

Modern improv comedy began at the University of Chicago in the 1950s.

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