Second City celebrates 50th revue with all-improv show | ChicagoNOW

Ever seen improvisers suddenly huddle up on stage and whisper like it’s a sports team timeout? That’s called a caucus. In improv, a caucus is when a team quickly gathers to make a decision together. No script. No planning ahead. Just fast thinking, collaboration, and trust. We use it a lot in bilingual matches — especially when it’s French improv vs English improv — because the stakes are higher, the structure is tighter, and teamwork matters. It’s chaotic. It’s strategic. It’s hilarious. And ye