The Kaufmann quiz: Chicago improv
Can I get a suggestion? Yes, the suggestion is how well do you know Chicago improv?
Photo: From left, Ed Asner, George Wendt, and Fred Willard perform onstage during the Second City 25th Anniversary performance at the Vic Theatre in 1984. Photo: Paul Natkin/Getty Images
Which iWhat was the name of the University of Chicago improv group that started The Second City in 1959?
Correct answer: The Compass Players
Which comedian, actor and teacher created the long-form improv form called "The Harold" at his iO club?
Correct answer: Del Close
This 1991 Annoyance Theatre show's take on this popular television sitcom led to several improvisers moving to SNL and Hollywood:
Correct answer: Real Live Brady Bunch
Which one of these comedians DID NOT go through Second City?
Correct answer: Kristen Wiig
This Second City comedian went on to be one-half of a hugely successful Comedy Central sketch show that ran for five seasons, ending in 2015.
Correct answer: Keegan-Michael Key
Which late-night sidekick started his career in Chicago doing shows at Annoyance and iO?
Correct answer: Andy Richter
This subversive improv theater founded by Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts and Matt Besser started in Chicago before relocating to New York and then Los Angeles.
Correct answer: Upright Citizens Brigade
This improviser not only co-founded the Annoyance Theatre, but he directed some of the best revues in Second City history.
Correct answer: Mick Napier
She was considered the "Den Mother" to some of the biggest names in Second City history. The legendary producer passed away in 2011.
Correct answer: Joyce Sloane
Last question: What was the name of Justin's sketch/improv group that was formed in 1998?
Correct answer: Schadenfreude
Level 1 improviser: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 😥
It's ok. You are still learning the craft.
Second stage: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🙂
Great job! You did well enough to land on one of the smaller stages, probably on a weeknight.
Mainstage: You got {number correct}/{number of questions} correct answers 🥳
Congrats! Great quiz! You are an honorary mainstage improviser. You are destined for greatness. If SNL doesn't pick you, it will be a travesty!