Lemme guess-- you're running around in circles, writing sketches the same way as always, caught in a rut and terrified of failure? Oh... you're not. Umm, well, there are definitely different workshops being offered. Good on you. BUT, if that does apply to you! Heck yes. Riley Woollen (current Second City ETC Member) and Sage Huston (Annoyance Bad Girl and LSI Heart Throb) have been there and know all the tricks to get out of your head and just start writing. Join them for a series of Top Chef-inspired challenges that will give you both tools to inspire that legendary first draft  idea and also some killer feedback on how to make it shine even more in future drafts. Plus there will be points and a prize will be given to the winner. No other workshop would ever think to do that! Honestly, it's probably a bad idea. But hey, that's what first drafts are for. 

Taught by: Riley Woolen and Sage Huston

RILEY WOOLLEN (he/him) is a comedian and playwright from Brooklyn, New York. He’s currently a core ensemble member of Second City’s ETC 50th Revue. Riley is also a founding producer and ensemble member of “The Orbit,” Chicago’s only improvised show in the round. You can follow him on instagram (@Riley_Woollen)

SAGE HUSTON (she/her) is a sketch comedian and writer who has lived in many places and enjoys the road most of all. She loves local eats, hanging with good people and writing silly things. She has appeared at Portland Sketchfest/Omaha Comedy Fest/San Francisco Sketch Fest and co-writes the scripts for The Derek Begrudgingly cinematic universe. Please do not follow her on Instagram @sage_of_innocence.