Second City - Canada
How many corporate entertainment acts thrive outside of the corporate world? Not too many, because for the most part, you wouldn’t spend your own money to see them if your company didn’t bring them to you.
Your company, or your association, deserves better. Second City and their alumni have won just about every notable award in the entertainment industry, from Emmys, Oscars, Grammys, Tonys, Jeffs and Doras. Their latest endeavor, Second City’s Next Comedy Legend on CBC, showcases the comedy troupe’s satirical take on reality television.They have introduced the world to Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Mike Myers along with countless other comedy legends, and their just as proud of their more recent alumni such as Steve Carrell (The Office; The 40 Year Old Virgin), Tina Fey (Head Writer, SNL; 30 Rock) and Stephen Colbert (The Daily Show; The Colbert Report) who learned their craft on their main stage and occupy some of the top spots in the comedy world today. With theatres in Chicago, Toronto, Detroit, Las Vegas, L.A. and New York are packed and their touring companies have roamed to raves from Iraq to Singapore, Argentina to Des Moines.
People pay to see Second City because they’re good. The same actors who grace their stages and touring companies also play for a variety of audiences, over 300 times a year, doing:
- Custom Shows: one-act revues featuring custom written comedy specifically about your organization, mixed with archival sketches and improvisation.
- Best Of Second City Shows: high energy shows from our 47-year history, songs and monologues, as well as improvisation.
- Improv Shows: Improv is our bread and butter, and in our hilarious shows, your suggestions drive all the comedy.
Some other things you should know. Second City are:
Clean: as hundreds of blue chip clients will attest, their material is appropriate for corporate functions
The perfect length: corporate shows rarely exceed an hour, so they are perfect after dinner or during typical keynote slots
Available when and where you need them: They are no strangers to the road, and with hundreds of actors in their family, they are probably available when you need them.
Second City also revolutionized the ‘Keynote Speech’ by making it a totally interactive and customized event, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. With topics ranging from Effective Communication and Innovation/Creativity to Teambuilding and Change Management. Second City share deep insights into their renowned methods, get you laughing at hilarious, customized sketches, make the audience part of the keynote by facilitating real-time creative collaboration. Essentially, they help turn your potential into performance.
If your people prefer conference cocktail sessions to general sessions, Second City can help you get more out of your conferences and events by engaging the audience, making a splash, and garnishing the ever popular chicken breast.
How many corporate entertainment acts thrive outside of the corporate world? Not too many, because for the most part, you wouldn’t spend your own money to see them if your company didn’t bring them to you.
Your company, or your association, deserves better. Second City and their alumni have won just about every notable award in the entertainment industry, from Emmys, Oscars, Grammys, Tonys, Jeffs and Doras. Their latest endeavor, Second City’s Next Comedy Legend on CBC, showcases the comedy troupe’s satirical take on reality television.They have introduced the world to Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Mike Myers along with countless other comedy legends, and their just as proud of their more recent alumni such as Steve Carrell (The Office; The 40 Year Old Virgin), Tina Fey (Head Writer, SNL; 30 Rock) and Stephen Colbert (The Daily Show; The Colbert Report) who learned their craft on their main stage and occupy some of the top spots in the comedy world today. With theatres in Chicago, Toronto, Detroit, Las Vegas, L.A. and New York are packed and their touring companies have roamed to raves from Iraq to Singapore, Argentina to Des Moines.
People pay to see Second City because they’re good. The same actors who grace their stages and touring companies also play for a variety of audiences, over 300 times a year, doing:
- Custom Shows: one-act revues featuring custom written comedy specifically about your organization, mixed with archival sketches and improvisation.
- Best Of Second City Shows: high energy shows from our 47-year history, songs and monologues, as well as improvisation.
- Improv Shows: Improv is our bread and butter, and in our hilarious shows, your suggestions drive all the comedy.
Some other things you should know. Second City are:
Clean: as hundreds of blue chip clients will attest, their material is appropriate for corporate functions
The perfect length: corporate shows rarely exceed an hour, so they are perfect after dinner or during typical keynote slots
Available when and where you need them: They are no strangers to the road, and with hundreds of actors in their family, they are probably available when you need them.
Second City also revolutionized the ‘Keynote Speech’ by making it a totally interactive and customized event, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. With topics ranging from Effective Communication and Innovation/Creativity to Teambuilding and Change Management. Second City share deep insights into their renowned methods, get you laughing at hilarious, customized sketches, make the audience part of the keynote by facilitating real-time creative collaboration. Essentially, they help turn your potential into performance.
If your people prefer conference cocktail sessions to general sessions, Second City can help you get more out of your conferences and events by engaging the audience, making a splash, and garnishing the ever popular chicken breast.
