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\"\"The Second City, a renowned comedy club and school of improvisation based in Chicago, brings its comedic stage experience to the WCU Bardo Arts Center on Thursday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. The Second City Swipes Right: An Incomplete Guide to The Ultimate Date Night<\/em> is a 90-minute show that will include relatable sketches commenting on real-life dating experiences, as well as improvisational material that\u2019s made up on the spot. \u201cThis performance has the best of both worlds,\u201d says Leila Gorstein with The Second City.<\/p>\n

The Second City has launched the careers of many well-known actors and comedians, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Chris Farley. Founded in 1959 as a small cabaret theater, The Second City now hosts live shows every night in Chicago, Toronto and Hollywood.
\nGorstein discovered improv comedy in college. After doing an immersion program one summer at Second City, she decided to move to Chicago after graduating in 2014 to get more involved. \u201cI was so excited by the idea of a theater that focused on sketch and improv,\u201d she says. \u201cSecond City is a company that puts an emphasis on building off one another\u2019s ideas, which is an integral skill to carry throughout life, no matter what your job is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gorstein says that, when it comes to audience suggestions, she likes it when guests are specific and personal. \u201cFor example,\u201d she says, \u201cwhen we ask for the suggestion of a relationship, I really don\u2019t want to hear \u2018proctologist and patient.\u2019 I\u2019d much rather hear \u2018a psychic and client\u2019 or \u2018two dogs that are married.\u2019 We really just want everyone to come and enjoy themselves. It\u2019s been so long since we could all be in a room together, and we want audiences to be able to relax, laugh and relate.\u201d<\/p>\n

The WCU Bardo Arts Center is located at 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance. Visit arts.wcu.edu\/swipes-right<\/a> to learn more about the event and purchase tickets. To see BAC\u2019s full calendar of events, please visit arts.wcu.edu\/explor<\/a>e or call 828.227.ARTS.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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