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What PPP data reveals about UCB. Second City, and iO.

Seth Simons
Jan 08, 2021
∙ Paid

Last week I wrote that one fundamental problem with the current for-profit improv theater/training center model—as represented by UCB, iO, and Second City—is that it’s structured to funnel money to landlords first and workers second. This week it occurred that we have a rare opportunity to attach some hard numbers to this thesis.

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