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LIVE THIS WEEKEND IN TIMES SQUARE #improv at #broadway #comedy #club #nyc 60% off tickets

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IMPROV COMEDY

Join us for some of New York’s best Improv Comedy from top performers seen on stage and screen.

LMAO OFF BROADWAY
SATURDAYS 3pm
SUNDAYS 3pm

Hilarious interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. These shows are all ages friendly but are by no means “kids” shows. With mild language and sexual content, you can bring the whole family, but the cast tackles the weeks hot topics and scandals. This may be the best way to process Donald’s Trumps latest blunders. Interactive laughs and a few drinks are more effective and cheaper than therapy. $25 plus ONE drink minimum CLICK HERE for $10 tickets (60%off)

ON THE SPOT
MONDAYS 8pm

One of the most innovative shows in Improv Comedy, or any off-off Broadway theater in years. ON THE SPOT combines the best in NYC Improv (Short & Long Form) and Cabaret. Four of New York’s top Cabaret artist sing there heart out, presenting their favorites from the Broadway, Jazz and Pop song books. Each song inspires an original improv scene based on lyrics, titles and subject matter. The cast weaves the scenes together and by the end of the evening, the artists have created an original off-Broadway musical complete with a big musical finish featuring the entire cast.

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STAND-UP at the BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB

Broadway Comedy Club presents a lineup full of our Top Headliners. These are the best comedians from New York City with special guests from all across the country. You’ve seen them on MTV, HBO, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, The Daily Show, Last Comic Standing and more! Nightly Showcases 9 & 11pm. Arrive 30-45 minutes prior to show time for the best seats. Some shows over sold so don’t get the United treatment by arrive late. Later shows get edgier. 9pm Shows are not censored but if you like it raunchy go to the 11pm.

THURSDAY APRIL 27TH, 2017 – 9:00PM

Appearing:
David Suarez Host
Quentin Heggs Axis TV
Greer Barnes Comedy Central
Nathan Macintosh. Late Night TV
Aaron Berg. Axis TV
Rich Aronovitch

Greer Barnes was born in the Bronx, New York City. Raised by his mother and Jewish stepfather, Greer received his Bar Mitzvah at age thirteen. Athletics led Greer to baseball in which he excelled. Having been scouted by the San Francisco Giants he seemed to be on his way until he suffered a career ending injury at age eighteen. Following his second dream of stand up comedy, Greer was quickly noticed and began headlining at clubs and colleges across the country. Greer has done commercial work for both the NBA and the NFL. His television credits include, “In Living Color”, “The Late Show with Carson Daly”, Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, and “Chappelle’s Show”, to name a few. Greer was able to combine both his love for baseball and acting when he appeared with Kevin Costner in the film “For the Love of the Game”. His first “Comedy Central Presents” half-hour special premiered in 2009.

THURSDAY APRIL 27TH, 2017 – 11:00PM

Alingon Mitra Comedy Central
Subhah Argawal Comedy Central
Adel Alizadeh
Alex Barnet

FRIDAY APRIL 28TH, 2017 – 9:00PM

Wali Collins VH1
Louis Ramey Comedy Central
Jason Andors
Richie Redding

Richie Redding is one of the funniest guys that you’ve probably never heard of. As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania it was unlikely that his comedy career start off in urban rooms and burlesque shows, but that’s how it happened. He left the corporate world determined to get paid to have fun which is obvious every time he takes the stage. His set is edgy, high energy and autobiographical, drawing on a lifetime of ridiculous true stories that can only happen to a recovering alcoholic Ivy Leaguer. His boy band looks and colorful word selection have gained him well-deserved attention. In 2012, he was selected to perform in Walter Latham’s Comedy After Dark and became a regular on HOT 97FM. In 2013 he beat out 32 comics from all over the world to win the Bermuda International Comedy Competition and also had his TV debut on AXS TV’s Gotham Live! He has headlined in six foreign countries and also had the honor of being selected to feature in a USO tour of South Korea, entertaining the 30,000 American troops stationed there. 2014 was a pivotal year, as he was hand picked by Katt Williams to be the official host of the Growth Spurt Tour and for the HBO special Priceless. Based on that success, Katt then asked him to be his featured act for the Born Again, Again Tour. His fanbase has grown rapidly since, as he was regularly killing crowds of 10,000 people or more! He continues to be a constant presence in New York’s top clubs, especially after command performances at both the Barclay’s Center and Madison Square Garden.

FRIDAY APRIL 28TH, 2017 – 11:00PM

JJ Ramirez
Ronnie Wilkerson
Vinny Beedle

SATURDAY 9pm

Louis Ramey Comedy Central, Max May, Louis ” Imagine “Jimenez

SATURDAY 11pm

Frank Vignola , Sheba Mason CBS, JJ Ramirez, Ronnie Wilkerson Comedy Central

SUNDAY 9pm

Subhah Agarwal, Brian Baron, Eagle Witt, Comedian Chris Clarke, Richie Redding, Leighann Lord, Anthony P. DeVito hosted by Jamie Roberts

BEING ON A TV/FILM SET

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The TV / FILM set is a busy environment. BE FOCUSED
Time is of the most value and getting as much done as possible in a block of time is key.
This requires high focus and mutual respect for the entire time we are on call. Perhaps doing your best is not your thing, but please respect all others that want to work hard. Being focused on set/stage is also a safety issue. There are a lot of moving parts. Folks get hurt when they fool around.
TRUST THE PROCESS – you are but one small element of a huge picture, even when you are the star. Sometimes hundred of people help every moment happen. Focus on your part of the puzzle. Prepare yourself to be great, perform the best you can, the move on. If something goes awry, breathe before reacting. Stay in the moment through the good, bad and ugly. Not knowing everything is normal. You need to know your part and perhaps how it fits into the other actors, your set, props and costume. But that’s about it. The rest is out of your hands and our of your worry zone.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. There are no stupid/bad questions!!!
HOWEVER, know that your questions may be keeping another form doing their work to make you look great. Consider timing. Want to learn on set – WATCH others work and listen. Don’t expect them to become your mentor/teacher when they are focused on their job.
BE A TEAM PLAYER – The only harder than getting your first gig is getting your second. When you are great on set, the chances of that director/producer hiring you back is great. bad attitudes, laziness, etc…  divas get followed by their reputations. Be someone folks want to work with and for. Stay positive. Have fun. be professional and focused at all times.
CALL TIMES – generally a professional shows up at least 15-minutes before call time. For me this is all about craft services (FREE FOOD). But it is really about respecting the production crew that has been there for hours setting up sets, props, costumes, sound and lights to make you look and sound great. the performer often gets all the kudos, but it is the design and support staff that does the most work. So be grateful they did all the heavy lifting for you so you can focus on your craft of being funny, dramatic etc
Early = Ontime
Ontime = Late
Late = Fired

ARRIVING ON SET

Once on location we need to be quiet. Even when we are not rolling sound and film, we need to be listening for directions and looking out for possible danger. Folks move fast. When we the artist show up on set, we often are not on the same page yet. They are work hard and fast to be ready for us. We need to stay out of their way. Find the appropriate holding area (if you don’t have a trailer) until you are called to places.
CALL TO SET
Once on set we need to be 100% focused. Listen to everything. This is the worst time to be thinking – or talking 0 about anything BUT the task at hand. Watch out for props and set dressers. They are our best friend until we are in their way. You don’t want a lighting or sound instrument whacking you in the back of the head. If it does, it’s probably because you were goofing off. Don’t.
Listen for directions. The director (or first AD – assistant director) will block the leads. usually an AD or PA (Production Assistant) will tell extras where to go and when.

TIME TO WORK

QUIET ON THE SET – means QUIET ON THE SET. NO TALKING. No lip smacking, no laughing, no crying… 100% focused on your task during the following take. The last thing you want to do is be the one that ruins a great take.
IN OR OUT – Once we are about roll, there is no going in and out of filming area. a PA should be at the doors keeping folks form ruining takes.
ROLLING – Don’t move. This a call for sound and cameras to start recording
SLATE – That’s the famous clapper board. We will probably only do a clap. This is so that all the cameras and sounds can be lined up in editing.
ACTION –  OK NOW you can start. Breathe. Folks are so eager and start talking while director is still saying the word “ACTION”.
– At this point EVERYONE in front and behind the camera needs to be 150% focused on their task. your performance relies on all of your team. Whether the star, supporting player, extra or boom stick operator, anyone can ruin a take with a single unfocused moment, wasting time and all that hard work form the rest of the team.
BE IN THE MOMENT
STILL ROLLING – Director wants to make a quick note but not cut and start over.
CUT – OK you can relax a bit but not too much. Stay focused. The goal is to get filming again as soon as possible.
RESET – go back to start of last take
CHECKING THE GATE – Director and team makes sure they got what they needed from the take. Usually a sign they are moving on
MOVING ON – Going onto next scene to be filmed.
TURN AROUND – filming same scene form different angle

THAT’s A WRAP – It’s time to go home.

Take a breath, unwind. This is usually when you leave your phone in the dressing room.
Stop focusing on your work and focus on yourself a second. What did you bring with you that you need to take home.
Perhaps hit that craft services one more time. Why be a starving artist when free food is available, right?

TOO YOUNG TO VOTE Saturday April 22 3pm

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TOO YOUNG TO VOTE Saturday April 22 3pm
Live Stand-Up and Improv Comedy Show from top NYC talent under the age of 18
APRIL 22, 2017 at 3pm
Broadway Comedy Club NYC
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
$5 Cover plus One Drink

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TOO YOUNG TO VOTE Saturday April 22 3pm

WANT TO PERFORM? We take performance requests form all of our students seriously. We also accept resumes from other young performers. Must have experience on stage at another NYC Comedy Club if not one of our students/colleagues. Email us headshot, resume, short bio and video links  to eightimprov@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL IMPROV COMEDY

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH presents LMAO OFF BROADWAY
Sundays 8pm June 4, 18, July 2, August 6
$20 at the door (Click here for $5 tickets) there is a 2-drink minimum
This series is designed for 18+ audiences. Help the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH tackle the headlines as they create original comedy based on your suggestions and participation. This show also tours colleges, clubs and corporate events nationwide

3pm MATINEES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Selected Saturdays / Sundays 3pm. Added Shows for Vacation / Holidays
$25 at the door (Click here for $10 tickets)
LIVE COMEDY THE ENTIRE FAMILY CAN ENJOY? YES! Every weekend – unless sold out for private birthday parties etc the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH delivers their PG-rated version of LMAO. Bring your cameras and catch your future stars on stage.

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TAKE CLASSES IN IMPROV & STAND-UP COMEDY

FALL CLASSES for KIDS & TEENS
Saturday 10am Teens 13-17
Saturday 10am Kids 8-12
Sunday 10am Teens 14-19
Every week includes 60-75 minutes learning Improv Comedy including warm-up, technique and performance games. The final 30-45 minutes is an open mic type session where students develop stories from their own experiences and observations into original stand-up comedy material. Every class ends with a final showcase featuring both Improv & Stand-Up Comedy

SUMMER CAMP 2017

ONE WEEK $400 / FOUR WEEKS $1250
Five days of Comedy Classes, Lunch included, Weekly Performance Showcase

WEEK 1 Monday July 10- Friday July 14
WEEK 2 Monday July 17- Friday July 21
WEEK 3 Monday July 31- Friday August 4
WEEK 4 Monday August 7- Friday August 11

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SUMMER CAMP 2017 REGISTRATION INFORMATION – Improv & Stand-Up Comedy for Kids & Teens

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Join us for our 4th annual Summer Camp. Kids and Teens ages 8-17 develop both
Improv and Stand-Up Comedy Skills. ONE WEEK $400 FOUR WEEKS $1250
CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINKS FOR DISCOUNT REGISTRATION

WEEK 1 Monday July 10- Friday July 14
WEEK 2 Monday July 17- Friday July 21
WEEK 3 Monday July 31- Friday August 4
WEEK 4 Monday August 7- Friday August 11

Drop off as early as 9am Pick up by 4pm
Tuitions includes daily LUNCH and weekly PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE

MONDAY-THURSDAY

9am-9:30 Drop Off
9:30a Morning Improv Session – Warm-up, technique and performance games
11a Morning Open Mic Session – Sharing stories from students’ experiences and observations into original stand-up comedy routines
11:30a Lunch Break
12:30p Afternoon Improv Session
2pm Snack Break
2:30 Afternoon Open Mic Session
3:30-4p Pick Up

At times students will take a break from their own studies to attend a comedy show by the professionals. We host field trips form other camps around the NYC area almost daily through out hte summer.

FRIDAY

9am-9:30 Drop Off
9:30a Dress Rehearsal & Notes
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Review Show, Fixes
2pm SHOWCASE – family and friends invited
Dismissal after show

APRIL 22 TOO YOUNG TO VOTE
Live comedy by Kids & Teens

3pm Show
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
$5 Cover plus 1 beverage minimum

Spring Break Classes & Shows & Comedy Camp in Times Square NYC THIS WEEK

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Spring Break Classes & Shows & Comedy Camp in Times Square NYC THIS WEEK
Perfect Staycation and and Tourist Destination
IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS
STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWS
COMEDY CLASSES & SPRING BREAK COMEDY CAMP

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Spring Break Classes & Shows & Comedy Camp in Times Square NYC THIS WEEK

  • Friday 4/7
    – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY  $25 plus 2 Drink minimum (Click link for $10 tickets online. Arrive 30-45 minute before show time to guarantee your seat.)
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    9pm HEADLINING     –  Drew Frasier and DC Benny
    In the hard-hitting New York comedy world, D.C. Benny is a heavyweight contender. His nickname “D.C.” was given to him by Harlem’s legendary host; “Uncle” Jimmy Mack, who sadly passed away in the 2014 Tracy Morgan car accident. Benny’s unusual style of telling autobiographical stories, inhabited by original characters has been sharpened for almost thirty years as a performer. His personal essays, stories, and articles have been featured in New York Magazine, The New York Observer, Narratively, and Heeb Magazine. Benny’s diverse fan base know him from a wide range of appearances; his “White Boy Rips The Apollo” clip with almost ten million views, his Comedy Central Presents, one the of the network’s highest-rated half-hour specials, as a top eight finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, his role as Caesar in John Singleton’s feature film “Illegal Tender”, as “Chaz” on the soap opera “As The World Turns”, and national commercials for Verizon, Dell, Volkswagon, Wendy’s, AIG, as well as the Budweiser “How You Doin’?” superbowl spots campaign.
    Drew Fraser begain his career in Boston, Massachusetts at the world’s famous “Nick’s Comedy Stop.” He later moved to New York City where his career took off. His first television appearance was on “Showtime At The Apollo”. Since then, Drew Fraser has been seen on Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam”, “BET…late-night-laughs-f8c70c40-main-image11pm  HEADLINING – Brett Siddell
    Brett Siddell has been an on-air personality and producer at SiriusXM Satellite Radio for over 9 years, and an award-winning stand-up comedian for more than a decade. He is an actor (star of Top 10 Super Bowl ad Happy Grad and featured in several films including the Tribeca Film Fest award-winner Stand Clear of the Closing Doors), a voice-over artist (voice of Diet Mountain Dew), and live event host for both companies and charities (Camp Sundown, Our Haven Communities, Shea’s Youth Basketball Association, Be the Reason). He was the host of the 2012 TEDxBrooklyn Conference at Brooklyn Bowl to rave reviews from both local and national TED organizers. Brett has also been featured in the book Humor 101 (of the Psych 101 series), of which he is also quoted on the book jacket. Brett just released his newest one-hour comedy special Mad Silly, which was filmed at Gotham Comedy Club last year.
  • Saturday 4/8
    – 10am COMEDY 4 TEENS CLASS – With Liz Lord and Andrew del Vecchio
    – NOON Comedy 4 Kids Class CANCELLED Be our guest at 10am or 1pm Sunday
    – 3pm LMAO OFF BROADWAY – IMPROV COMEDY No two shows are ever the same as the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH create original sketches and songs and interactive games based on audience suggestions and participation. $25 plus 1 drink minimum All Ages Welcome (AKA Improv 4 Kids). CLICK HERE for $10 exclusive online discount tickets
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    – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
    leonard-ouzts-c9880b04-main-image9pm Leonard Ouzts HEADLINING
    MTV has ordered Backup Plan, an unscripted pilot starring Leonard Ouzts, a 23-year-old former IHOP waiter-turned-standup comedian. While he has had success — Ouzts was named a New Face at the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, he has performed stand-up on TBS’ Conan, and will be in this season of Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central — he is being practical, which is reflected in Backup Plan. Ouzts has seen what happens when people hit their 15th minute of fame and realizes he should be thinking about a more realistic career. Each episode of the show follows Leonard’s search for a backup job, just in case the one he has doesn’t work out. The pilot is produced by Triage Entertainment.
    james-goff-a2eb099f-main-image11pm James Goff Headlining 
    Actor, comedian, and writer James Goff was born and raised in the South Bronx of New York City. In just a short time in the business, James has demonstrated the unique ability to bridge the gap between any audience, and connect with them on a level that makes them feel they’ve known him for years. Not only has he worked with some of the best in the business, James Goff’s appearances also include Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central’s Open Mic Fight, Sirius Radio, and a performance for Superbowl XLII Champions The New York Giants. When he’s not headlining around the country, James is producing a weekly podcast, The Force 2 Care Podcast, centered around surviving parenthood and speaking to at risk youth about overcoming life’s obstacles.
  • Sunday 4/9
    – 1pm COMEDY 4 TEENS CLASS Hosted by Walt Frasier
    – 3pm LMAO OFF BROADWAY  – IMPROV COMEDY  Hosted by Walt Frasier (MTV, Letterman, Friend’s of the People, Blue BLoods, Royal Pains)
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    – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
  • Monday 4/10
    – 9am SPRING BREAK COMEDY CAMP – MONDAY 4/10 – FRIDAY 4/14 includes daily classes in Improv Comedy, Free show Tuesday 11am by the Professional Company and a showcase for friends and family Friday 11am. Hosted by Walt Frasier
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    – 8pm ON THE SPOT – Original Improv based on classic Cabaret offerings. Top singers from NYC Musical Theater and Cabaret sing their hearts out. Improv players form the cast of LMAO / EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH deliver original scenes inspired by the songs. The result is an original off-broadway musical every week.
    – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
    9pm Headliner – Turae Gordon Opened for Martin Lawrence in First Amendment Comedy, Bet Network, Comedy Central
  • 4/11 TUESDAY – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
  • 4/12 WEDNESDAY – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
  • 4/13 THURSDAY – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
  • 4/14 FRIDAY – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
  • 4/15 SATURDAY
    – 3pm LMAO OFF BROADWAY  – IMPROV COMEDY
    – 9 & 11pm STAND-UP COMEDY
  • 4/16 CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY

 

2017 LMAO IMPROV COLLEGE TOUR by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH

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2017 LMAO IMPROV COLLEGE TOUR by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH
Interactive Improvised Comedy based on Audience Suggestions and Participation

NOW BOOKING FALL 2017 – email now for dates and discount rates when you book a show before October 31, 2017.

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HIGH ENERGY – HIGH IMPACT – LOW COST

The show has played big stages (500-2000 seats) at Montclaire State University, Bloomberg,  High Point University, Williams College, Lynchburg College, and Hastings College. Charter House and smaller Greek events at Princeton, University of Maryland and Georgetown. The show has played numerous orientation and preview week shows at Pace and a hug hit at smaller lounges and snack bars and meeting rooms (<200ppl) at Vaughn, College Misericordia, University of Vermont, Mount Ida College and Stone Hill University. We have also hosted groups at our NYC Theater from Yeshiva, Columbia, NYU, Hofstra, Cooper Union, John Jay, Fordham,  and more…

2017 LMAO IMPROV COLLEGE TOUR by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH

Every show starts with our MC warming-up the crowd. Once the entire cast is on stage you get a series of sketches and songs and interactive games created on the spot. the entire show is based on suggestions from your audience. Many games include audience on stage.

  • Greek Events
  • Club & Organization Events
  • Comedy / Late Nite
  • Main Stage shows
  • Orientations
  • Preview Weekends
  • Homecoming
  • Small Room gatherings
  • Groups Trips to NYC (We have a theater in Times Square Theater District) up to 150ppl

HOSTED BY WALT FRASIER – Walt Frasier hast performed over 5000 improv comedy shows in New York clubs and touring nationwide (Colleges, clubs, corporate events etc). Walt was even seen as a comic in the Norwegian Netflix show “Lilyhammer” (Starring Steve van Zandt). In 2016 Walt appeared on the TruTV Sketch Comedy Show “Friends of the People”. 2006-2008 Walt appeared on 9 episodes of David Letterman in various comedy bits including riding a bike as Lance Armstrong and walking a horse across stage. Additional credits include off-Broadway, TV/Commercials and Broadway Tours.

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STARRING

Laurice Fattal

Laurice Fattal has been performing in theatre, music concerts, and stage shows since the age of 10. She originally began writing scripts and composing music through her  own vocal group in high school. She continued to pursue her passion for the performing arts in college through studies in  theatrical production, acting, music and opera.  She has worked in casting, directing, and writing with professional companies based out of  NYC, MD and DC. Laurice has written and performed in dozens of sketch comedy digital shorts for LMAONYC. Other credits include the Indie short mockumentary: P.O.O.P: The Movie, Writer/Director of The Top 8 at Eight (original web series), Fox & Friends. Musicals/Operas: Amahl and the Night Visitors (Riverside Opera NYC), 27 Santa’s & and Elf Called Kevin , Alice in Wonderland – A New Musical, The Phantom Tollbooth – By Sheldon Harnick, The Lounge @ Under St. Marks. In  addition to developing the concept for “Eight is NEVER enough!”,  she is thrilled to be the co-founder of “IMPROV 4 Kids!” and Bully Assemblies NY  – both are outreach programs that currently tour K-12 school.

Pat Reidy

 

PATRICK REIDY is an actor, comedian, musician, and improviser in NYC.  He can currently be seen as a host and improv comedian at the Broadway Comedy Clubfor the Eight Is Never Enough and LMAO-NYCInteractive Comedy Shows as well as touring with their family friendly cousin, Improv 4 Kids.  He is also an established improv teacher, having taught for the Comedy Hall Of Fame and independent residences throughout the five boroughs.  As a sketch writer and performer his work has been featured onFunny Or Die, College Humor, and the Absent Minded Comedy Show.  He is a graduate of Salem State University and has studied improv, sketch-writing, stand-up, and screenwriting at the Upright Citizens Brigade, The Peoples Improv Theatre,andThe Annoyance Theater.  Yes, and he would love to help you with your next artistic project!

Follow Pat on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/thepatreidy

LIZ LORD

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Liz Lord has been a cast member of Eight is Never Enough presents Improv for Kids and LMAO since April of 2012. After receiving her theater degree from Earlham College, Liz came to the city to act, direct, and teach.  Favorite roles include Ophelia in Hamlet, Liz in Chicago, and She in The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year. She loves performing in new work as well, and has been on stage for many of New York Cities various theater festivals.  Liz has directed adults and children, and is the co-artistic director of the newly formed Three Bridges Theater.  Teaching has always been one of Liz‘s favorite endeavors. She has worked with Americorps to bring arts education to low income families, taught literacy through acting with the Central Park Historical Society, and acted as an assistant director for the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation.  Her favorite teaching position, however, has been teaching stand-up and Improv to kids

Amelia Fowler

Amelia Fowler, a native of Brooklyn, New York, can  be seen in the upcoming motion pictures “Top Five”, starring Chris Rock and “Learning to Drive” starring, Sir Ben Kingsley as well as “Monica Z”, directed by Per Fly as Ella Fitzgerald and “Orange is the New Black”, directed by Jodie Foster.  Amelia has been seen in commercial spots for Cablevision, the History Channel, IFC, as well as comedy venues throughout the U.S. with her fellow cast mates of the improv troupes “Comedy Sportz – New York City” and “Eight is Never Enough.” Amelia has also had the good fortune to perform in the GLAAD award winning “She Like Girls” at the Ohio Theater as Regina and her one woman show “Flozetta” performed at HERE as part of the “Downtown Urban Theater Festival” and the movie . Amelia currently serves as Client Relations Manager for EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH so if you are booking a private event or outreach program, expect a friendly call. Visit her website at AmeliaFowler.com

Andrew Del Vecchio

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Andrew Del Vecchio is a New York based actor, improv performer, and improv teacher. After graduating Celebration High School and being part of it’s inaugural season of the Off Book Productions theatre group he received a degree in Theatre Performance from the University of South Florida. He has been performing with Eight is Never Enough since the spring of 2011 and has also been teaching with the Comedy Hall of Fame Foundation for over 2 years. Notable projects: Critters Castaway (Busch Gardens Tampa), FILM: The Last 5 Years, Lie Maintenance, Rhapsody, The Amazing Spider-man 2 TV: Deception ONLINE: Fine Fiiine Production. You can follow him on his Facebook fan page or on Twitter, Instagram, and Vine at @AndrewJDV

UNDERSTUDIES

Christopher Catalano

Christopher Catalano, member of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH since 2007, was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. He worked on a shrimp boat, he did shows at the World’s Fair, and in the French Quarter. At the age of 15 he moved to Florida, and did theatre in Daytona Beach and surrounding areas before attending Florida State University. After college he moved directly to NY where he booked his first audition for a production of Romeo & Juliet. This was the first of many professional productions of the Bard’s work, as of 2015 he has performed Shakespeare in 38 states. Since returning to NYC, he has appeared onstage in over 75 plays (from Lanford Wilson to Trey Parker), and performed as an improvisational comedian over 500 times. As a writer he has had 5 plays produced and published, and his pilot, “Open Bar,” was a semi-finalist in Bravo Television’s reality competition, “Situation: Comedy.” http://www.christophercatalano.com/

Nathan Armstrong

Nathan Armstrong has been seen in many productions, including recent tours of Phantom, Brigadoon, and Richard Sherman and Milt Larson’s new musical Pazzazz!  Other regional credits include Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story, Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Big River, and Joseph… He is also on the soundtrack for the feature  film Rock Slyde and has performed in venues worldwide, from the Hilton Hawaiian Village to festivals in the Czech Republic and Hungary.

IMPROV 4 KIDS Saturdays 3pm in Times Square

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“A production you and your children don’t want to miss” – ABC 7 Eyewitness News

Every Saturday at 3pm (And some Sundays) we feature hilarious interactive Improv Comedy Show the entire family can enjoy. Tickets at the door $25. Buy here via EVENTBRITE for just $10. Great for families, school groups, scouts, birthday parties and more.

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COME BE A PART OF THE SHOW

No two shows are ever the same with the audience in the driver seat. The entire show is based on your suggestions and many audience guests are invited on stage to help the comedy direction. Bring your cameras to capture your future stars on stage witht he pros form stage and screen.

Now in its 15th Season, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedy has entertained over 5000 K-12 and family audiences since 2002. Improv 4 Kids plays weekly in Times Square, hosts student groups daily for field trips and travels nationwide to schools, camps and community centers (Libraries, YMCAs, JCCs etc).

Come early for great training in Comedy.

Saturdays 10am – Comedy 4 Teens
Saturdays NOON – Comedy 4 Kids
Sundays 1pm Comedy 4 Teens
Summer Camp 4 Kids & Teens 
All of our public programs for kids and teens include both Improv & Stand-Up Comedy. Tons of fun, we teach creative writing, critcial thinking, public speaking, self confidence, self awareness, listening, eye contact, focus etc. Drop in anytime OR join Winter, Spring, Summer and/or Fall sessions. Regular students invited to perform at our monthly showcases.