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The Second City Training Centre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Performing Arts Performing Arts [Edit]
70 Peter StLower Level
Toronto, ON M5V 2G5
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(416) 340-7270
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
4 reviews for The Second City Training Centre
4 reviews in English
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Review from Grace M.
Scarborough, ON
11/20/2011 4 Check-ins Here
I love The Second City. I started taking the drop-ins fell in love, both with improv and the people and haven't looked back. Started Spring '11, and am about halfway through the improvisation program. They thankfully offer tons of different classes, improv, writing, stand-up, longform, and things like puppetry and musical improv [etc. on some sort of rotating schedule] so I won't have to leave this place for awhile.
They also have like improv camps for kids and stuff, not a kid so I don't have many details on that.
The faculty is amazing, some of the best improvisors [at the very least best in Toronto] teach here.
yadda, yadda people are nice. Wouldn't trade the people for anything, even pie, and pie is awesome -
Review from cat k.
Scarborough, ON
9/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Monday I went in for the $5 Drop in Improv Class and had the best time! I went with my daughter who takes classes at SEcond City.
I will go back on Monday's for the drop in for sure.. It was a great fun, interactive 2 hour workshop and a few other newbies like me. At first I thought what I am I doing here but the instructor did some great warm up exercises and it really helped to make you feel comfortable and play along. Great experience. -
Review from Spiro P.
Toronto, ON
12/11/2010
I have completed levels A-D for the improv training at Second City and I have to say that I have learned so much. Some of the really good teachers here are Reid, Lisa Merchant and Doug.
For me, improv is life. 80% of professional improv is failure. What the center trains you to do is to acknowledge your failure and throw out another offer so that you can pull yourself out of a bad situation.
The training teaches you attentative listening and focusing in on something that is happening in the present.
In the end you will build up more confidence and be aware of what is happening around you. Also, you will be able to take risks and allow people around you to have a good laugh.
Please note that the administration at times can be a bit hasty. Do not let that deter you from taking classes there. You will have a great time! -
Review from Todd V.
Toronto, ON
11/21/2008
At that point in your life when you've just seen a great piece of sketch comedy, or have seen some really good improv at the Second City (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) the Bad Dog Theatre (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), or Comedy Bar (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...), and think to yourself, "I'd like to give that a shot."
And so you should.
The Second City Training Centre is the longest standing education centre in the improvisational arts. With the backing of a successful theatre in the Second City, the training centre uses instructors and alumni of the main stage to instruct small classes of people through the very basic steps of improv. All are welcome from all walks of life for introductory courses. Several classrooms are available in the facility, allowing them to provide several sessions at once throughout the day. The level of instruction is geared towards the level of the class, ensuring that absolute beginners are not in any way pressured or feeling uncomfortable. A great way to break out of a shell and improve your communication skills. All this while pretending to paint a wall or make a pizza.
