SECOND TIME IS A CHARM... AND THEN SOME!

The Second City is returning to the Touhill, which was entitled as the company’s “Second Home” last year, to present a hilarious sketch comedy entitled “Truth, Justice or The American Way” on both Friday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. and 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 12th at 5:00 p.m.

With the current success of Second City alums such as Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey – comedians who added political twists to their work – this political and edgy satire couldn’t come at a more poignant time. From the battle of the sexes to the battles at the voting booth, Truth, Justice or The American Way will provide great a hilarious and insightful look into contemporary American culture.

Additionally, the Touhill will be hosting its first benefit event in its four-year history. “Share Your Cents of Humor” is a fundraiser event featuring a special performance by The Second City, including exquisite eats by Steven Becker Fine Dining and “giggletinis” (cocktails) prior to the show. Share Your Cents of Humor takes place on Saturday, May 12th at 7:30pm.

Tickets for The Second City are $35 (general admission). The Second City will also be the feature performance in the Touhill Performing Arts Center’s first endowment benefit event on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. “Share Your Cents of Humor” begins with “giggletinis” and exquisite eats by Steven Becker Fine Dining and culminates with a tailor-made hilarious performance by The Second City. Tickets for the benefit event “Share Your Cents of Humor” are $150, which include admission to the VIP party and The Second City performance, or $250 to also receive a program mention.

For more information or to purchase tickets to The Second City performances or the “Share Your Cents of Humor” benefit, please call the Touhill at 314.516.4949 or toll-free at 866.516.4949, visit www.touhill.org or stop by the Touhill’s Ticket Office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. located at 8001 Natural Bridge Rd. St. Louis, MO 63121. Student and group discounts are also available.

Washington University in St. Louis Improv Festival

Come celebrate and support the local comedy scene with the first ever Washington University Improv Festival on Friday, March 30th & Saturday March 31st. Featuring a mix of high school, college and professional improv troupes from around St. Louis, it's the perfect chance to get a real sampling of some of the top the improvisational comedy and spontaneous theater that this city has to offer.
With special guests: The Reckoning ("hands down they are the best in Chicago" ~ Jonathan Pitts, executive director, Chicago Improv Festival) from the Improv Olympic Theater in Chicago.

Friday, March 30th in May Auditorium (located in Simon Hall)
@ 5:30pm St. Louis Short Form Improv Showcase
@ 8pm St. Louis Long Form Improv Showcase
(Featuring: The Reckoning, http://www.reckoningimprov.com)

Saturday, March 31st in Rebstock 215 (located in Rebstock Hall)
@ 8pm Washington University Campus Improv Showcase

Tickets $5 (free for students)

All shows will be on the Washington University in St. Louis campus – for directions, more information about the festival & it's performers, workshop opportunities, or to reserve tickets please visit: http://www.GetSuspicious.com

Learn "the trick" to Improv

Bill Chott will teach a free improv class on February 24th. On Saturday Night Live, Bill voices cartoons, and he was a lead in the Johnny Knoxville film The Ringer. Bill has taught improv at The Second City, Improv Olympic and Comedy Sportz. This class is a supporting and comfortable environment, suitable for people who have never been in front of an audience before.

Join a fun group
Confidence for public speakers and business
Actors, expand your skills

Saturday, Feburary 24th from 4-7pm at Laughs on the Landing Comedy Club. 801 N. 2nd St. Louis, MO 63102

REGISTER NOW
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED

www.theimprovtrick.com
or call 314-922-1998

First Annual Christmas Jam

Bill Chott, from Saturday Night Live’s Ambiguously Gay Duo and The Farrelly Brothers’ film The Ringer will host an Improv Jam at Laughs on the Landing on December 20th. The audience joins in on the fun in this interactive improv experience where anyone can hop up and join St. Louis’s best-known improviser on stage. Laughs on the Landing is at 801 N. 2nd Street STL, MO 63102. For more info, see www.theimprovtrick.com. FREE - Please bring a canned good.

PAPER SLIP'S ALL STARS FIRST NIGHT SHOW

Paper Slip has performed the past 4 years at First Night in St. Louis and this year to top ourselves we are inviting some outstanding Improvisors to perform a special All Stars First Night Show: Bill Chott stars in the Ringer with Johnny Knoxville and on Saturday Night Live you can hear Bill's voice in many Saturday TV Funhouse cartoons. Bill is also in the films Galaxy Quest and Dude Where's My Car? Tim Collins is an actor and writer who has been creating and touring his own one-man shows since 2002. He is a three-time winner of the 15 Minute Playwriting Festival (15minutefestival.com). Landon Shaw is an actor, director, producer, and designer originally from Chicago, who now calls St. Louis home. Landon has been involved in professional theatre since he was 16 and has worked all over the United States as an actor, director, and educator. Nicole Trueman is a producer, director and actress from St. Louis. Nicole is the founder of DramaRama Theatre Company, a professional touring theatre company for young audiences that she started in 2001. In addition, she teaches drama and visual art at Mary Institute St. Louis Country Day School.

The veteran cast includes crowd favorites: TV News Anchor, Chris Parente from Denver Colorado; the always crazy, Chris Hartman from Louisville Kentucky; and the southern belle, Jamie Pitt from Memphis Tennessee. Local comedian, actor and founder of Paper Slip, Ed Reggi; will host the entire evening of improv silly including a newly created improv game for this year's First Night extravaganza.

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GET POLITICAL WITH SECOND CITY IN ST. LOUIS!

2006 Bill of Rights Celebration December 8 Small Bill of Rights Dinner:

The ACLU of Eastern Missouri is proud to announce the 36th Annual Bill of Rights Day Celebration taking place Friday, December 8 at the Roberts Orpheum Theater. This year's event features former White House Bureau Chief, Helen Thomas with special guests, The Second City Touring Company with a special civil liberties performance. This year features an opportunity to meet Helen Thomas and an on-stage after-party.

Helen Thomas is commonly referred to as "The First Lady of the Press," a trailblazer, breaking through barriers for women reporters while covering every president since JFK. For 57 years, Ms. Thomas also served at the White House correspondent for United Press International.

The Second City has established itself as the premier comedy institution in the world. St. Louis has become "second home" to Second City with sold out performances at the Touhill three years running.

Tickets for our Bill of Rights Celebration are priced at $125 for single tickets, which includes dinner, event and after-party, $50 for event and after-party and a special student price of $25 for event only. Special sponsorships levels are available as well. Special thanks to Schlafly Brewing Company and KDHX Community Media for sponsoring this event.

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PLAYBACK IS BACK
A New Improv companie debut performance is happening on November 10, at the Ethical Society. The theme of the performance is "The Necessary Story"

Friday, November 10, doors open at 7:30 show begins at 8:00PM
tickets are $12.00 at the door but no one will be turned away for lack of funds
The show will run approximately one hour.

For more information call (314) 968-3119 or check out the website, www.playbackworkshoptheatre.com

AUDITIONS
Auditions are being held for St. Louis's newest improv troupe, "Jefferson Underground!" Audition takes place Monday, November 6th between 3pm - 8pm. We are looking for the most fun, the most energetic, and the most creative individuals.

2400 S. Jefferson Ave. (at Gravois) 63104

Please park North of the building in the large parking lot adjacent to the building and enter the north side from the gray door. Auditions are on the 3rd floor. Look for the signs.

For more information contact johnkennamann@mac.com

THE FAT LADY NEEDS TO SING
Bill Chott from Saturday Night Live’s TV Funhouse Cartoons and The Ringer is auditioning improvisers with singing experience at 8:00pm on Thursday September 14^th and 21^st at Floored Studio 3190 S. Grand Ave.. St. Louis MO 63118. Send an e-mail with resume’ or recent experience to improvtrick@sbcglobal.net. For more info, visit www.theimprovtrick.com. Questions? Call 314-922-1998.