The Second City is proud to announce the Bob Curry Fellowship offering actors of color a unique eight week mentoring and development opportunity that includes training in improv, sketch comedy writing and acting.

“…[T]he work is not done and I’m thrilled that our team has created such a valuable and intensive program of study that we can offer tuition free in the name of one of our treasured alumni who was a true trailblazer,” CEO & Executive Producer of The Second City, Inc Andrew Alexander said.

The 2014 Fellowship class will work with acclaimed Second City directors and instructors including Matt Hovde, Anthony Leblanc, Dionna Griffin-Irons, Andy Eninger and Rachael Mason.

Auditions for qualified actors of color will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 by appointment only at The Second City Training Center. Headshots can be submitted by e-mailing outreach@secondcity.com for consideration January 30 – February 5th. Auditions are by appointment only.

The Fellowship program begins Monday, March 24 with master classes starting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-7:00pm at The Second City Training Center. The program will culminate in a showcase performance at The Second City e.t.c. stage.

The Bob Curry Fellowship is funded by The Second City’s Outreach & Diversity program and named for Second City alumnus, Bob Curry.