Why Second City And The Onion Are Joining Forces

Story by Paul Biasco, courtesy of DNAinfo Chicago :

OLD TOWN — Those stage-fearing comedians out there might finally have their path to stardom by way of ink.

The Second City announced a partnership with The Onion Tuesday morning to offer a new writing program that will be taught at the Second City's Old Town-based training center.

The first course offered at The Second City Training Center, 1608 N. Wells St., "Basic Writing with The Onion," will be taught by the founding editor of The Onion, Scott Dikkers.

That class sold out in 30 minutes.

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