Improv 4 Teens Times Square NYC

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  • Murder Mystery Events 4 Teens

    We have amazing shows for teens groups that get the creative and critical thinking skills firing on all cylinders. There are numerous themes, including shows that involve NON violent crimes. Full shows feature a team of professional actors as the suspects. Clue Parties get the teens acting as various characters in the story. And then there’s MADCAPPED MYSTERIES….

    Madcapped Mysteries

    The most original murder mystery show EVER, Madcapped Mysteries is. Huge hit with teens and tweens at birthday parties, libraries and other schoolw, community events, etc. Our top detective leads the attendees in creating a completely original crime story.

    The first few minutes is a live action MADLIBS style exposition. The detective’s opening monologue is completed with guests filling in the blanks. A true audience collaboration helps establish the crime – victim, location and means of the dastardly deed.

    THEN some or all (depending on size of crowd) of the audience become characters in the story, from friends and family, to colleagues at work or fellow students and miscellaneous towns folks (Mayor, police chief, CSI forensics, etc).

    THEN our detective names a few as their formal suspects and everyone else is deputized as a detective to interogate suspects, collaborate and solve the crime, usually in small teams.

    The show ends with our detective reading some or all of the final solutions. This is a common thread in just about every show, but the answers in a Madcapped Mysteries show are the most fun, and by far 💯 original. One team is named the winner. Prizes are also awarded to best actor, costume and more, as per audience votes.

    From a 2025 Westchester Birthday Party show, Detective Elise Ramaekers led the investigations with teens playing all the suspects.

    TRADITIONAL CLUE PARTY

    Madcapped Mysteries is an fully improvised clue party. The more traditional clue party show features some or all of the audience as characters that are given a set character biography upfront, and a set of clues that lead to a specific suspect as the culprit. .ost of our teen events are some form of a clue party.

    Our detective starts the show with a brief explanation of how the event works and then announces the crime, deputizing all as detectives for the day.

    Then, guests at the show mingle to learn about the various characters in the story, again played by the guests, and collect clues.

    Then, individually or in teams, everyone completes and turns in their answer sheets withbtheir best guess as to WHO did it, HOW, WHERE and WHY. Additionally, everyone votes for best actor, costume and more.

    The show ends with our detective reading many or all of the answers and awarding prizes. From time to time, our main suspect gets away with the crime. Either the red herrings through our detectives off the scent or the perpetual successfully steered away suspicion, in which case they win the final prize.

    MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER

    We do have full theatrical dinner theater shows as well where four or more professional actors perform mini scenes, mingle with guests in character, stage a death or theft and play all or most of the suspects.

    Contact us today to book your next big event!

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  • Times Square NYC Improv Comedy Teen / Student Group Special Group Sales & Private Events

    Times Square NYC Improv Comedy Teen / Student Group Special Group Sales & Private Events

    We are NYC DOE VENDORS and also host student groups from around the world almost daily for shows and workshops.

    Bring your friends, family and student groups to Times Square NYC where we now have live Improv Comedy shows EVERY NIGHT at 7pm. $20 at the door, or click here for $10 tickets. EMAIL for group sales and private event requests!

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    EVENING RATES – GROUP SALES & PRIVATE EVENTS

    With consideration of the obvious, Walt and his team are actually doing what they are teaching. This makes a difference to many groups. It is important that theater groups work with professionals. What is not obvious is that the entire experience benefits the group. They are able to take class in an actual club where the professionals perform. That alone adds an immersion quality not available by hiring just an improve teacher to come to a studio somewhere. Walt and his team make sure that anyone that wants to be involved is able to get up and do the work. Its been a favorite experience for many of my groups.

    Matt Koke, e.e.tours

    • $600 includes 5:30 Workshop, 7pm Show and soft drinks for up to 20 guests, $30/additional guests.
    • PRIVATE SHOW $1500 for up to 50 guests. $2000 up to 80 guests.

    Walt Frasier and his team at Eight Improv have always provided our groups with nothing short of an incredible experience in their improv workshops! The teacher’s energy, creativity, and clear guidance made every session not only fun but also incredibly insightful for our visiting students. Walt is a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process and is a tremendous asset to our roster of teachers in New York City!

    ANDREA RODER, Operations Director Educational Performance Tours

    DAY TIME RATES

    • Before 5pm Daily: Show Only $1000 for up to 80 guests
    • Optional Workshop + $10pp
    • Optional Pizza Lunch +$10pp

    EMAIL US NOW to book dates or request additional information.

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  • Student Groups & Private shows Now Available Nightly, 7pm Times Square NYC Improv Comedy

    Student Groups & Private shows Now Available Nightly, 7pm Times Square NYC Improv Comedy

    Looking for a unique, engaging, and educational activity for your teen travel groups? Look no further than Improv 4 Teens, an electrifying program by Eight Is Never Enough (EINE) right in the heart of Times Square, NYC! Give your students an experience they’ll never forget, filled with laughter, learning, and the magic of live performance. These are great destinations for theater, Band, dance and choir groups for sure, but all teens will love the interactive musical shows and benefit from Improv workshops. We are NYC DOE VENDORS and host groups from around the world almost dialy!

    • GROUP SALES, 7pm Nightly, $30pp, no additional purchase required.
    • PRIVATE SHOW $1500 up to 50 guests, $30/additional guest, $2000 up to 80 guests
    • DAY TIME FIELD TRIPS 9am-5pm $750 up to 50 guests, $1200 up to 100.
    • Ask about workshops, food & drink packages, etc.
    • EMAIL for more information!

    With consideration of the obvious, Walt and his team are actually doing what they are teaching. This makes a difference to many groups. It is important that theater groups work with professionals. What is not obvious is that the entire experience benefits the group. They are able to take class in an actual club where the professionals perform. That alone adds an immersion quality not available by hiring just an improve teacher to come to a studio somewhere. Walt and his team make sure that anyone that wants to be involved is able to get up and do the work. Its been a favorite experience for many of my groups.

    Matt Koke, e.e. Tours

    As a former Theatre Teacher,and now a tour operator, I have been taking groups to Walt (Frasier, Artistic Director) for years. His workshops and shows are amazing. The kids learn a lot, in the workshops, have a great time participating in the show and his performances and workshops are always age appropriate. I love that the kids always brag to their friends that they perform on Broadway, because of the opportunity to be in the show with him and his performers.I highly recommend him and his crew. –

    Ana Queeny Mederos. Miami Tour Operator

    Walt Frasier and his team at Eight Improv have always provided our groups with nothing short of an incredible experience in their improv workshops! The teacher’s energy, creativity, and clear guidance made every session not only fun but also incredibly insightful for our visiting students. Walt is a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process and is a tremendous asset to our roster of teachers in New York City!

    ANDREA RODER Operations Director, Educational Performance Tours

    Eight Is Never Enough Improv has performed for 1000s of public and private events at The Smithsonian Portrait Gallery, Wolf Trap, The Argyle Theater, Emelin Theater, Gerold Opera House, 72nd Street Pier, Cherry Point Marine Base, Disney Resorts, Ohio National Guard, Connecticut DCF, First Nights Winchester VA, Binghamton First Night, Haddonfield First Night, Chateau Briand, Babylon Carriage House, retirement homes, numerous libraries, YMCA, JCC, Parks and Recreation, 1000s of k12 schools and summer camps in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indian

    A division of Improv Theater LLC Improv Theater LLC is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… 

    Providing College / University campus activities at Harvard, Syracuse, Seton Hall, Princeton, Georgetown, Vaughn, Molloy, Montclair State, Bloomberg College, High Point, Williams College, Lynchburg College, Southern New Hampshire University, Ferris State, Mount Isa, Misericordia, Sacred Heart, Hastings, Pace, Vaughn, College Misericordia, University of Vermont, Stone Hill, Yeshiva, Columbia, NYU, Hofstra, Cooper Union, John Jay, Fordham, Sacred Heart, Seton Hall, and more.

  • Teen Travel Destination: Off- Broadway Times Square Improv Comedy NYC DOE VENDOR

    Teen Travel Destination: Off- Broadway Times Square Improv Comedy NYC DOE VENDOR

    We host teen groups almost daily at our Times Square NYC Theater for Interactive Improv Comedy shows and workshops. We offer high impact programming at great rates.

    BROADWAY CLASSROOM – Improv Comedy Masterclass Workshop

    Improv comedy workshops are a must for any aspiring performer and we host student theater groups from around the world. Improv is also a powerful tool to train valuable ke life skills. We use Improv to trains corporate groups in team building/ community, leadership, better sales and customer service skills. In addition to helping actors create better characters and connecting to scenes, Simply playing improv comedy games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence, self awareness, listening, focus and more. In short we turn students into better students, leaders and more.

    Our workshops start with playing ice breakers and techniques builders. The second half is playing games students van take back to school and create live performances. We have heard stories of students creating their own school based comedy troupes after a single workshop, often expending to sketch comedy, AKA creative writing.

    We only charge student groups and other non profits $500 for a single teacher, up to two hours at our Times Square NYC theater, or $350 anywhere NYC at your venue of choice. EMAIL to book powerful life skills training for your students. We also host groups for birthdays and family gatherings. We send teaching artists DC to Boston and beyond.

    OFF BROADWAY IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS, TIMES SQUARE – NYC DOE VENDOR

    We also host student groups for private shows daily. Improv Comedy shows are great cultural arts destinations, with every shows providing professional music and theater experiences.

    Our show features a series of original skits and songs improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Every show features pro singers improvising the blues, Irish Jigs and even mock Broadway shows, create based upon a single word or topic from the audience. Numerous skits invite audience on stage to more directly steer the comedy paths. The result is one of the most immersive theaterical experiences Manhattan has to offer.

    • Student tickets at public shows $15pp with no additional purchase required (regularly priced $30 plus a drink minimum).
    • Private shows start at $600 for up to 40 guests, $15/additional guests
    • Field Trips for larger groups, Monday thru Friday $1000 flat for up to 100 students. (140 is the max capacity for our larger stage, we can run two concurrent shows and handle up to 210 guests.)

    PIZZA PARTY – FULL PACKAGE

    • $350 includes show, pizza and soft drink for up to 10 guests at our public shows. $35/additional guest. When possible we add a mini workshop at no extra charge for non profit groups.
    • $1000 up to 40 guests private show with show and pizza, $25/additional guest.
    • $2000 flat up to 100 students plus 20 chaperones.
  • Improv 4 Teens Birthday Parties, Times Square NYC

    Improv 4 Teens Birthday Parties, Times Square NYC

    Have your next party at New York Improv Theater. Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm, we have a hilarious interactive musical comedy show improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.

    Usually $30 plus a 1 drink minimum or $60 for VIP tickets, includes a drink. For birthday groups of 10 or more we offer advanced seating, imported large pies and soft drink for just $35pp (no additional purchase / fees, tax and service included).

    ADDITIONAL FALL 2024 BONUS OFFER

    For a limited time, thru Thanksgiving 2024, we will add a mini workshop at no extra charge. 2pm-2:45pm we will run a series of games with you and your guests playing. Tons of fun and valuable training for any performer PLUS we use the same games to train corporate groups team building, leadership, sales and customer service skills. We offer this deal year round for schools and non profit groups.

    FIELD TRIPS, PRIVATE SHOWS

    PRIVATE SHOWS/ LARGER GROUPS pay just $1000 for 40 guests ($25pp total for show, pizza, mini workshop), $25/additional guest. We add shows daily for schools, summer camps, community centers and family events!

    CONTACT US now to book your party or get more information.

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  • Unleash Your Inner Leader: How Improv Can Transform Your Life at School, Work, and Beyond!

    Unleash Your Inner Leader: How Improv Can Transform Your Life at School, Work, and Beyond!

    Have you ever watched an improv show and marveled at the performers’ quick wit, infectious energy, and seamless teamwork? Improv isn’t just about making people laugh; it’s a powerful tool that can unlock your hidden potential, boost your confidence, and equip you with essential skills for success in all areas of your life. Whether you’re a student navigating the social scene, a professional climbing the corporate ladder, or simply someone looking to live a more fulfilling life, improv has something incredible to offer.

    Improv: More Than Just Fun and Games

    While improv is undeniably fun and entertaining, its benefits extend far beyond the stage. At its core, improv is about:

    • Embracing Spontaneity: Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Improv teaches you to think on your feet, adapt to change, and embrace the unknown with confidence.
    • Active Listening and Collaboration: The foundation of any successful improv scene is active listening and collaboration. You learn to truly hear your scene partners, build on their ideas, and create something magical together.
    • Building Confidence and Overcoming Fear: Improv provides a safe and supportive space to step outside your comfort zone, take risks, and overcome the fear of failure.
    • Developing Communication and Presentation Skills: Clear communication is key in any setting. Improv helps you articulate your thoughts, express yourself creatively, and connect with your audience.

    Improv in Action: Real-Life Applications

    • At School: Improv can help you shine in presentations, participate actively in class discussions, and navigate social situations with ease. It also fosters teamwork and creative problem-solving, essential skills for group projects and extracurricular activities.
    • At Work: In the professional world, improv can enhance your leadership abilities, improve your communication and presentation skills, and boost your ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues. It can also help you think outside the box, generate innovative ideas, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced work environment.
    • In Life: Improv empowers you to embrace your authentic self, express your creativity, and build meaningful connections with others. It can also help you develop a positive mindset, overcome self-doubt, and live a more joyful and fulfilling life.

    Ready to Take the Leap?

    If you’re ready to unlock your full potential and experience the transformative power of improv, we invite you to join us at Improv Teens NYC. Our classes, workshops, and performances provide a fun and supportive environment for teens to explore their creativity, develop essential life skills, and discover the joy of improv. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a complete beginner, we have something for everyone.

    Sign up for a class today and embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery and growth! CLICK HERE or use code IMPROV below to save $100

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    Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to unleash your inner leader and embrace the magic of improv!

    New York Improv Theater has weekly shows and classes as well as daily private events for teen groups from around the world. Contact us about k12 student field trips, workshops and our touring company offering shows, workshops, residencies and professional development programming at schools DC to Boston and beyond!

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  • FALL 2024 Teen Comedy Classes and More, Times Square NYC

    FALL 2024 Teen Comedy Classes and More, Times Square NYC

    • QUICK LINKS
    • Saturdays 10am TEEN Classes Times Square NYC includes Improv and Stand Up Comedy
    • IMPROV 101 Saturdays 12pm ADULT CLASSES Times Square NYC open to 16+
    • CLICK HERE for tickets to Off-Broadway show (FREE TICKETS for all students and their guests!) Saturdays 3pm. Professional singers, actors and comics create original skits and songs improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation.
    • EMAIL for group sales and private events. We daily hosts corporate teams and student groups for shows and workshops. Our touring company tours schools, theaters and event DC To BOSTON and beyond.
    Live Improv Comedy in Times Square NYC and touring nationwide since 2002. Our comedy school officially opened in 2011.

    Simply playing Improv games in a safe fun space develops self confidence, self awareness, listening, focus, public speaking,creative writing, critical thinking and more. Every EIGHT WEEK session includes warm-up, technique building and performance Improv comedy games. We also include a stand up comedy section, turning personal stories of experience and observation into original comedy routines. A must for every aspiring performer, we use these same games to teach corporate groups team, leadership, sales and service.

    We host student groups from around the world almost daily for shows, workshops and even pizza lunch (imported slices from some of the best pizza in midtown!). We also tour schools, community centers and family events DC to Boston and beyond. Lots of laughs and powerful life skills are a must for any teen!

  • Improv-Teens-NYC: Empowering Young Voices Through Improv This Fall 2024! NYC DOE VENDORS

    Improv-Teens-NYC: Empowering Young Voices Through Improv This Fall 2024! NYC DOE VENDORS

    Hey educators, parents, and students! As the leaves start to change, it’s time to inject some fun and creativity into your school community with Improv-Teens-NYC’s amazing fall lineup! We’re excited to bring you a range of programs designed to inspire laughter, build confidence, and foster collaboration.

    Ignite Learning and Laughter with Our Fall 2024 Programs:

    Unforgettable Field Trips to Times Square:

    Step into the heart of NYC’s theater scene with our immersive field trips to Times Square. Your students will experience the thrill of live improv shows, participate in hands-on workshops, and soak up the energy of Broadway. It’s a field trip they’ll never forget!

    Engaging Assembly Programs:

    Our high-energy assembly programs are the perfect way to kick-start your school year. We’ll have your entire student body laughing, participating, and embracing the power of spontaneous creativity.

    Innovative Residencies:

    Transform your language arts curriculum with our unique residencies. We use improv and stand-up comedy as tools to teach creative writing, storytelling, and public speaking. Your students will develop essential communication skills while having a blast!

    Dynamic After-School Programs:

    Looking for an engaging after-school activity? Our improv workshops provide a safe and supportive environment for students to express themselves, build confidence, and make new friends.

    Family Outreach Events:

    Join us for special family-friendly improv shows and workshops. These events are a wonderful way to connect with your community and share the joy of laughter.

    Professional Development for Educators:

    Want to bring the magic of improv into your classroom? Our professional development workshops equip teachers with the tools and techniques to use improv as a teaching tool.

    Why Choose Improv 4 Teens?

    • Experienced Instructors: Our team of seasoned improv professionals is passionate about working with young people.
    • Proven Track Record: We’ve been inspiring students and teachers across NYC for years.
    • Customized Programs: We tailor our programs to meet the unique needs of your school or community.
    • Unleash Creativity: Our programs foster self-expression, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
    • Guaranteed Fun: Get ready for a whole lot of laughter and learning!

    Ready to Book Your Fall Improv Experience?

    Contact us today to learn more about our fall programs and to schedule a visit to your school. We can’t wait to bring the power of improv to your community!

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    Let’s make this fall unforgettable!

    • GET TICKETS to our signature show, featuring the professional cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH delivering hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Live form Times Square and touring nationwide since 2002!
    • LAUGHTER STARTES HERE – Improv 101 (16+ welcome)
    • COMEDY 4 TEENS Weekly Classes
    • COMEDY 4 KIDS Weekly Classes
    • SUMMER CAMP
    • EMAIL for more information. While our classes are designed to be 8 week sessions culminating in a performance showcase. We allow students to join almost any time

    A division of Improv Theater LLC

    The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

    Artistic Director, Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows.

  • New York City area High School Residency: Stand-Up Comedy Comedy – NYC DOE VENDORS

    New York City area High School Residency: Stand-Up Comedy Comedy – NYC DOE VENDORS

    Stand-Up Comedy at its core is story telling, a combination of creative writing and public presentation. These are skills any student will need to stand out in their future endeavors. And the skills taught in this course transfer to many others. We create leaders and better students, empowered to listen and focus on and off stage. EMAIL for more information. NYC DOE VENDORS

    Finding Our Voice, Agency

    One of the amazing side effects of this course, as we create a fun safe space to create and share our stories is each student having a chance to succeed in baby steps. The first time a student gets an unexpected laugh in support of their work, they start to believe and trust in their own worth. Over the course of a few weeks, students develop their own style, their own voice.

    Empowering a Better Creative Process

    We teach students how to attack a new project. Just start. Simply brainstorm a list of ideas then get onstage and talk. Then brainstorm details and talk. Comedy is so much easier when we realize, we don’t have to be funny. Not at first. The secret is never TRY to be funny, clever or great. Those are functions of ego and insecurity. Our true talents don’t emerge on the scene until we embrace being ok with not being funny.

    Humor Builds a Better Brain

    William Fry, Stanford’s University’s late, great humor Guru, said that humor builds a better brain every time we compare to otherwise dissimilar things.

    Now 17, Carolyn is working with pro company, interning as a teacher assistant and more!

    It’s not until the third lesson plan that we truly begin to FIND THE FUNNY. We provide numerous ways to up the ante, teach how to trim the fat from unneeded set up, add analogies, exaggerate, consolidate, and the all powerful magic three.

    Similarly we start to teach presentation tricks. From day one we discuss the basics of facing audience, projection and diction. If the joke isn’t heard or understood it isn’t funny.

    Putting on a Show

    Every class is a mock open mic, a rehearsal for a real performance. Every session leads to a final performance. Having the end goal focuses students. Plus you can get great pics and vids for your school social media and yearbooks.

    Bringing Sketch Comedy to your Students

    There are a few ways to bring this program to your students.

    1. Simply buy the book and run the class. The paperback is just $9.99. Buy 20 copies as text book for $200 and let the fun begin, anywhere in the world. PS book is FREE via Kindle Unlimited or 2.99 via Kindle.
    2. Bring Walt Frasier to your school for a master class in comedy. $500 for up to 2 hours includes 20 copies of the book. Walt Frasier will lead the class in some improv games to launch the creative spirit, discuss his approach to brainstorming, hear some pitches, and set you off onto a successful session. We could also host this workshop at our Times Square NYC theater.
    3. THE FULL RESIDENCY Our team will drop by your classes up to 10 times, 20 hours. Walt Frasier himself at least 2-3 times, plus one of his teaching artist for all 10. As is, this will produce an entire show of live sketches and videos. Partnered with your la Guage arts teacher, develop into a full ELA or cultural arts elective, showing videos of classic sketches appropriate for all students, episodes of comedy TV and movies, discussing these works, as well as comedic short stories and going deeper into the history of comedy. You can also create additional collaboration and rehearsal time beyond our teacher attendance. $3000 include 10 sessions, 20 hours with one of our teachers, at least 2 sessions with Walt Frasier, 20 copies of the book, and optional online hosting of videos.
    4. THE FULL PROGRAM: Bring all of our programs to your school. Leverl 1 Improv Comedy. Level 2 Stand Up Comedy. Level 3 Sketch Comedy. Every class is designed to be self contained, with no experience necessary. In progression, the complete program delivers a population of confident creative powerhouses ready to take on the world in any profession.

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    Author, Artistic Director Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows. Frasier has written many books on comedy performance and more.

    A division of Improv Theater LLC

    The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

  • New York City area High School Residency: Sketch Comedy – NYC DOE VENDORS

    New York City area High School Residency: Sketch Comedy – NYC DOE VENDORS

    Sketch Comedy is a popular source of entertainment with roots as far back as Ancient Greece. This course leads students from brainstorming ideas, developing ideas, writing a final sketch and performing a live show and / or producing original video. The purpose of this course is to get students excited about creative writing, story telling, collaborating with others, and confidence public presentation. Through the lens of this currently popular form of entertainment we introduce students to classical literature, comedic theater and more. EMAIL for more information on bringing our programs to your students. NYC DOE VENDORS (Improv Theater LLC)

    WHY SKETCH COMEDY?

    Sketch Comedy is a short play or film usually grounded in a singular comedy purpose. Topics for comedy are as endless, bound solely by the creativity of the writer(s). Sketch Comedy as a class combines cultural arts and language arts. We are basically ELA and THEATER but by presenting to the students as a classroom in Comedy, more students get excited about the process. The class provides a powerful experience and serves as a gateway for students to get excited for further study into literature, writing and public presentation. In this class students will:

    1. Study the history of comedy, from Ancient Greece thru early TV and Radio.
    2. Learn to write an original short play via brain storming exercises, collaboration, first drafts and rewrites, and a final script.
    3. Learn to produce and perform live show and video.

    Producing Final Sketch

    Working backwards, let’s discuss how powerful this training is to a student. While this course could lead to a student working at Saturday Night Live by age of 19 like Eddie Murray, Dave Chapelle, or Pete Davidson, most will benefit in more meaningful ways. Our final end product, a live sketch comedy show and/or produced video teaches students how to produce and present content of any kind

    The number one fear in his world is public speaking. Sketch Comedy class is possibly the closest scenario to working on a corporate team, whether in marketing, project management and even scientific labs. Creating a fun safe space we develop self confidence fierce and public speaking skills, as well as basic skills in acting for stage and screen.

    We work with corporate teams daily to teach presentation and collaboration from skills, using Improv Comedy. This course looks to teach those skills to high school and middle school students. While students share the laughter, they are preparing for be leaders in any industry.

    Students live on their devices. We can debate through pros and cons of teens using social media. But unless there is a total societal collapse, chances are, the future is now, and being able to use these devices for good is possibly the most powerful tool a student can learn for their future success.

    Developing Sketch Comedy Scripts

    Every TV show – Skech comedy, sitcoms, episodic dramas, soap operas, dramedies, etc – has a writers room. Every week a head writer, called a show runner, hears ideas, assigns writing projects for scenes and episodes. The ROOM is a place to bounce around ideas, read thru scripts, and discuss edits. The show runner greenlights a final script, and the greenlights for production.

    This mimics this process. In the early seeks we will have exercises to brain storm ideas and details. Later weeks, we will outline and write a rough draft. Eventually we will produce a final script to be produced live and or as a video.

    Along the way we will use the ROOM to discuss, improvise, read drafts, and otherwise work thru ideas to help writers produce a final script.

    Meanwhile, students develop a deeper understanding of creativity writing, story telling, characters, settings, plots, themes, and more.

    History of Comedy

    The history of comedy is the history of creative writing, philosophy, literature, theater and human civilization. Again, by using a popular form of entertainment, we are able to reach students and peak their curiosity in many areas of academic study. Students become better students of history, language arts and even the sciences. We give academic study a practical application with an end product that students can be proud.

    Bringing Sketch Comedy to your Students

    There are a few ways to bring this program to your students.

    1. Simply buy the book and run the class. The paperback is just $9.99. Buy 20 copies as text book for $200 and let the fun begin, anywhere in the world.
    2. Bring Walt Frasier to your school for a master class in comedy. $500 for up to 2 hours includes 20 copies of the book. Walt Frasier will lead the class in some improv games to launch the creative spirit, discuss his approach to brainstorming, hear some pitches, and set you off onto a successful session. We could also host this workshop at our Times Square NYC theater.
    3. THE FULL RESIDENCY Our team will drop by your classes up to 10 times, 20 hours. Walt Frasier himself at least 2-3 times, plus one of his teaching artist for all 10. As is, this will produce an entire show of live sketches and videos. Partnered with your la Guage arts teacher, develop into a full ELA or cultural arts elective, showing videos of classic sketches appropriate for all students, episodes of comedy TV and movies, discussing these works, as well as comedic short stories and going deeper into the history of comedy. You can also create additional collaboration and rehearsal time beyond our teacher attendance. $3000 include 10 sessions, 20 hours with one of our teachers, at least 2 sessions with Walt Frasier, 20 copies of the book, and optional online hosting of videos.
    4. THE FULL PROGRAM: Bring all of our programs to your school. Leverl 1 Improv Comedy. Level 2 Stand Up Comedy. Level 3 Sketch Comedy. Every class is designed to be self contained, with no experience necessary. In progression, the complete program delivers a population of confident creative powerhouses ready to take on the world in any profession.

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    Author, Artistic Director Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows. Frasier has written many books on comedy performance and more.

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