Mary Scruggs is an actress, director, playwright, and educator. She is currently the head of writing and education programs at The Second City Training Center in Chicago, where she lives with her husband and son.

Michael J. Gellman is the head of The Second City New York program. He was a resident company member of The Second City Chicago for three years and he has directed at The Second City since 1980. In addition to The Second City Training Center, Gellman has taught at Columbia College, Northern Illinois University, and Artistic New Directions.