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The Start of the American Improv Movement
*PhotoViola Spolin catalyzes the American improv movement in Chicago, Illinois during the late 1930s. -
Second City is founded
Viola Spolin's son Paul Sills creates and directs an improv troupe in Chicago called Second City. The group is responsible for starting the careers of famous comedians such as Stephen Colbert and Tina Fey. -
Titanic Players was founded at Northwestern University
Founded by Mike Abdelsayed, the Titanic Players was created in response to the growing popularity of improvisational theater on Northwestern's campus. The group originally followed the short form improv structure. -
Titanic Players hold first audition
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Titanic takes on Long Form Improv
After some members began training with ImprovOlympics, the troupe made the switch to long form improv structure. -
Titanic Adds Two More Teams
The Northwestern improv troupe added two more times, which included 25 new students. -
Titanic Expands to UW-Madison
The Madison chapter was founded by Leah Cohen, who helped to expand Titanic into a national organization. -
Titanic Creates Third Chapter at University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana
With the help of Eric Siegel, Eric Roth, Paul Casperson, and Zev Steinberg, Titanic was able to establish the organization's third chapter. -
Titanic Players Expands to 5 New Campuses
Titanic Players established chapters at the University of Minnesota, Indiana University, University of Illinois (Chicago), University of Florida, and University of California. -
Titanic Players Established Troupe at Depaul University
Brian Biancardi, Katie Paul, and Chris Rife helped to start the chapter at Depaul University in Chicago. -
Columbia College Established Titanic Chapter
Columbia College in Chicago becomes the newest member of the TItanic family.
