Martin de Maat
1949-2001 · Chicago, IL
Artistic director of The Second City Training Center (1985-2001) and the nurturing teacher who shaped Tina Fey, Chris Farley, Scott Adsit, and Rachel Dratch.
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- Nephew of Josephine Forsberg; began teaching at Second City at age 18.
- Became Artistic Director of Second City Training Center in 1985, remained until his death.
- Studied directly with Viola Spolin; known as 'the hugging teacher.'
- Taught Mick Napier, Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Scott Adsit, Rachel Dratch, Sean Hayes, Tina Fey.
- The de Maat Studio Theater at Second City Chicago is named in his honor (2009).
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