How Seth Meyers got to "SNL" via Amsterdam
Summary
Seth Meyers, now a late-night TV host, started his comedy career at Boom Chicago, an improv theater in Amsterdam. His experience there helped him get a job on the TV show "Saturday Night Live."Key Facts
- Boom Chicago is an improv theater in Amsterdam that helped launch several American comedians' careers.
- Seth Meyers trained at Boom Chicago before joining "Saturday Night Live" in 2001.
- Meyers and actress Jill Benjamin created a popular sketch called "Bar Pickup" at Boom Chicago.
- The sketch involved actors interacting with the audience and using their answers in the performance.
- Meyers and Benjamin turned the sketch into a two-person show that toured internationally.
- A "Saturday Night Live" recruiter saw Meyers perform at the Chicago Improv Festival, leading to his job offer.
- Meyers credits Boom Chicago with giving him a clear path to success on TV.
- The article highlights the unexpected role of a Dutch theater in shaping American comedy careers.
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