I signed up for improv and writing classes at The Second City. I don’t think that I have ever been afraid of something so much in my life. At the same time I am more excited than I have been about anything in a very long time. I have always had a secret wish to act. I started acting in Junior High when a friend of mine wanted me to come along with him to audition for the school play. Turns out that I got a part and he didn’t. Since then it has been in the back of my mind to do something with it, but it never really seemed like it was a real way to make a living. Don’t know what it will turn into, but I am glad that I am starting.

The new student orientation was today. Brian Posen was the guy who was leading the introduction. Loved this guy. He was so full of energy and fun, that I just have to get to know him. I think that I will add “Go out drinking with Brian Posen” to my list of life goals. I imagine that he would be great to just talk to him for a while. He talked a little about the history of the place, and it was pretty amazing to realize that this was the best place to learn improv in the nation. Chicago is a special place when it comes to that.

I am sure that I will have a lot more to say about the program when I start taking the classes (July 31st it the first day).