Kelly Leonard is the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at The Second City. He began his Second City career in 1988, eventually becoming producer of Second City in 1992 and Executive Vice President through 2015. He has produced hundreds of original revues with talent such as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan Michael Key, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler. His book, “Yes, And,” received rave reviews in Vanity Fair and the Washington Post.
What role did his father play in pursuing a career in arts/entertainment? How did he go from being a dishwasher to becoming producer of Second City? How can improvisational techniques be used to improve romantic relationships? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions as well as learn who shot JR.
Buy Yes, And
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NKhwUI
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780062248541
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Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/
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