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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.

  • 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.

  • Improv 4 Teens Touring Company – Schools, Libraries, Community / Family events

    Improv 4 Teens Touring Company – Schools, Libraries, Community / Family events

    Bring laughter to your communities!

    2003, the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedy has been touring k12 schools, camps, community centers and family events DC to BOSTON and beyond. We also offer workshops, residencies and professional development programming. EMAIL for more information on dates and rates. NYC DOE VENDORS

    Interactive Comedy Shows

    Our shows are all ages friendly and popular at k12 schools, summer camps, community centers (Libraries, theaters, JCC, YMCA, parks and recreation, etc) and family events (birthdays, graduations, scouts, etc). Great for any stage, or we can turn any classroom, gym, meeting room, living room or back yard space into a Comedy club.

    Workshops

    Improv is SEL, Social Emotional Learning. Simply playing improv comedy games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence, self awareness and more.

    Our Governing Principles

    • HAVE FUN but never at another’s expense! – Walt Frasier’s #1 Rule
    • YES AND… #1 Rule in Improv
    • LISTENING is the #1 Skill in Comedy

    Residencies & After School Programming

    There are two types of residencies that we offer. One, where our teachers offer shows and one off workshops for the entire population of your school, or even your district. We extend our full day and week rates to neighboring schools.

    Two, our teachers work with a group of students for 16+ hours as they learn numerous games, culminating in a final showcase. This can be compressed into a single week, as in a typical summer camp scenario, our stretched out over a full quarter or semester.

    In general our rates per hour/show/class are cut as much as in half when booking a series of sessions.

    Professional Development

    Professional Development programming for teachers and staff brings the best of our k12 outreach programs and corporate training center into one powerful program.

    First and foremost, Improv delivers but needed laughter. Teaching is not easy and you deserve to have some fun.

    Improv is a powerful tool in the classroom. Studies show laughter in the classroom increases test scores. Humor develops a better brain, as we compare two otherwise dissimilar topics/items. Laughter is cardiovascular, pumping oxygen to the brain, waking up our students. Laughter reduces stress and builds community bonds. We teach you games you can use before a big test or lecture to bring listening and focus to a premium. Set yourself and your students up for success!

    We use improv to teach team building, leadership, sales and service skills. We argue that on any given day, teachers have to do all four, navigating classroom management, interacting with colleagues and department meetings, students, teachers, and administration. Where do sales come in? Every time a student says, “Why should I care?”, “Why do I need to learn math?”, “Why do I need to be on time?”, we have all purpose answers. But improv teaches us to engage an individual, and their specific needs. The #1 Skill in Comedy is LISTENING.

    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)

  • Teen Field Trips, Improv Comedy Shows & Workshops, Times Square NYC

    Teen Field Trips, Improv Comedy Shows & Workshops, Times Square NYC

    We love performing shows for school groups that visit from around the world. Even more rewarding, leading young talent to amazing heights. But don’t take our word for it….

    FROM TODAY…

    “Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL experience today. My students could not stop talking about it on the bus ride back to school. I can’t wait to bring another group next year. Thank you again.”

    • Joanna Beck, Hackensack Middle School

    Today, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we hosted 40 8th graders from Hackensack New Jersey for a show and due to extra time, an impromptu workshop. Our shows are very interactive and musical. Five different games invited students on stage, including sound effects and human mad libs, where students very directly steer the professionals on their path. Human Slide Show, or FREEZE FRAME, has students posing to depict a mock slide show, narrated by our comics. Three Headed Expert and Four Square actually have a student performing along side the pros. The show is framed by 3-4 musical elements, including SING IT, a mock Broadway show improvised upon a single word.

    FROM YESTERDAY…

    Walt,We would like to send a massive “THANK YOU” to you and the crew!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your care and support for young adults shines through as someone whose heart is committed to make a difference. I am not sure if you know this but every so often you would make a reference to a life lesson that makes me stop and think and I am sure it resonated with the students. They are all talking about their experiences today.

    • Roy Balgobin, The High School for Arts and Technology booked via Young Audiences New York

    On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, we hosted 70 high school seniors for show, workshop and full workshop.

    Our workshops allow the students to experience being on stage, playing games they could take back to school and put up a show. We discuss topics like stage freight, team work, basic performance skills, projection, and so much more. IMPROV IS SEL. In our work with corporate groups we use Improv to teach team building, leadership, sales and service skills. Simply playing these games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence, self awareness and more.

    We host student groups from around the world almost daily. In fact, yesterday, our sister company IMPROV 4 KIDS hosted a Bronx elementary school, with 100 k2 students. Located just one block from the Colbert show stage door in Midtown Manhattan, less than a 5 minute walk from every Broadway theater, we have two theater spaces with over 200 seats combined. Further we tour k12 schools, camps, community centers and family events DC to BOSTON and beyond every week.

    • GET TICKETS to public shows
    • EMAIL for more information about public shows and classes, group sales and private event bookings – shows, workshops, residencies and even professional development programming for teachers/staff. NYC DOE VENDORS