| Playwrights Theatre Club | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sketch comedy Improvisation |
| Date of premiere | 1953 |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Creative team | |
| Co-founder | Paul Sills |
| Co-founder | David Shepherd |
| Co-founder | Eugene Troobnick |
The Playwright's Theatre Club was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1953 by Paul Sills, David Shepherd and Eugene Troobnick. The theatre was noted for its original treatment and productions of classic plays as well as premiering original works, and was credited for the creation of The Compass Players and The Second City.[1]