Second Nature Improv

Second Nature is a long-form improvisational theatre troupe based in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California.

The troupe performs every Thursday night in USC's PED Building, providing free, comedic, one-hour shows.

Since its debut, Second Nature has become a regular part of campus life at USC, and has begun the careers of several comedians, actors, and directors.

After being influenced by The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and The Groundlings with whom the troupe had taken workshops, Second Nature adopted a more free flowing scenic style of improvisation.

has grown into a national festival with more than a dozen participating universities, as well as workshops and panels with professionals from The Upright Citizens Brigade, The Groundlings, The Office, Mad TV, ImprovOlympic and more.

Influenced by Second Nature, other groups have begun performing the Facebook Show around the world, including at the University of California, Santa Barbara, by jericho!

This format - developed at ImprovOlympic - involves a guest monologist (frequently a celebrity) who uses a suggestion from the audience to inspire a truthful, personal monologue.