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THE COMEDY KIDS – NEW online TV show featuring Improv Comedy by kids & teens
Comedy Classes for Kids and Teens in Times Square, Downtown NYC and Long Island
Our classes for kids & teens include both Improv & Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive a comprehensive education in creative writing and critical thinking while developing strong community and leadership skills – team, public speaking, self confidence, respect, listening, focus, eye contact and more.
ALL STUDENTS and their families invited to our 3pm family friendly matinee. Come every month/week and get the $25 tickets for free for up to you (current registered students) and your guests.
Saturdays 3pm Times Square
Sundays 3pm Greenwich Village starting
Teen students will also enjoy our evening programming LMAO ALL STARS
FALL PREVIEW – Shows & Classes in Times Square, Downtown & Long Island UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS & QUICK LINKS EMAIL for more info on shows, classes, private events, group sales etc
TIMES SQUARE Comedy Shows & Classes at the Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street, NYC 10019
DOWNTOWN NEW Comedy Shows & Classes at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club, 99 MacDougal Street, NYC10014
LONG ISLAND – NEW Shows & Classes Various locations
CLASSES in Comedy for Kids, Teens & Adults
Saturday 9/2 12pm
FREE class for kids & teens registered for 2017 Summer Camp/Fall Classes
ALL CURRENT / RECENT STUDENTS – RSVP for FREE tickets to public shows
COLLEGE TOUR
CORPORATE EVENTS
K-12 OUTREACH
COMEDY 4 KIDS NOW ONLINE
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 2017 – Admission includes private time with Santa for each family, Continental Breakfast and Elfprov, the comedy show from the North Pole. These shows sell out every year. Get tickets early!!!!
Interactive Musical Comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.
Upcoming Schedule of Shows & Classes – All in Times Square unless otherwise noted
Shows & Classes Downtown NYC at the Greenwich Village Comedy Club
COLLEGE TOUR
Main Stage Events
Comedy / Late Nite Programming
Greek Events / Student Activities
Homecoming
Orientation, Preview Weekends
Student Groups to Public Shows
More to come – Past Schools Include Yeshiva University, NY, Pace University, NY – 5 shows for student group, orientations summer 2011, NY, Vaughn College, NY, St. Johns University, NY, Hofstra University, NY, Pratt University, NY, Princeton University, NJ, William Paterson Univesity, NJ, Montclaire State University, NJ, Bloomfield College, NJ, College Misericordia, PA, High Point University, NC, University of MD, MD, Georgetown University, DC, Roger Williams University, RI, Mt. Ida College , MA, Williams College, MA, Stone Hill College, MA, Southern New Hampshire University, NH, University of Vermont, VT, University of Dayton, OH, Ursuline College, OH, Hastings College, NE, Virginia Wesleyan, VA, Lynchburg College, VA and more…
Improv Workshops – Team Building, Sales, Service, Leadership and more
GAME NITE – Play Minute to Win It Games and more. Fun Team Building
Coach, Louis Vuitton, Twitter, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Home Depot, Mastercard, BDO, AMEX, GM, Kraft, Edy’s Grande Ice Cream, and 100s more smaller firms nationwide
K-12 OUTREACH
Shows, workshops, residencies, and professional develop for teachers entertain and teach valuable life skills. Field Trips to NYC Theater, Touring schools, camps, and community centers
THE COMEDY KIDS
New online Improv show with kids & teens playing classic Improv Games
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPROV COMEDY FOR TEACHERS – NYC DOE VENDOR
We have been presenting 5000+ shows & workshops for K-12 students for nearly 15 years. In that same time we have presented corporate team building programs for major companies like Louis Vuitton, Coach, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Home Depot and 100s more. We have a new program that combines both elements into some amazing professional development for teachers. eightimprov@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS – THE FULL PACKAGE
This past spring we were commissioned to do a full package (week of workshops) of Professional Development at PS 346 Brooklyn and I think your school would love the program that included workshops and shows for students.
STEP 1) INTRODUCE PROGRAM TO SCHOOL
STEP 2) IMPROV MASTERCLASS FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF STEP 3) IN CLASSROOM TRAINING WITH TEACHERS STEP 4) FOLLOW UP TEACHER/STAFF WORKSHOP
STEP 1) INTRODUCE PROGRAM TO SCHOOL
Introduce Program to entire school via 1-2 shows (depending on school size) – start the school year off with some laughs.
IMPROV 4 KIDS / IMPROV 4 TEENS by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH is a professional musical comedy show inprovised on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation.
Laughter alone makes school a fun place, lowers stress, blood pressure and more. The shows alone are great cultural arts, language arts and character building programming. Inspire the students and staff at your school to learn more about Improv.
STEP 2) IMPROV MASTERCLASS FOR TEACHERS AND STAFF
This same workshop has been taught to numerous teaching staff as well as corporate teams from many sectors – finance, sales, service, management.
We start with warm-up games that help break down walls of ego and insecurity while building strong communication skills and team bonds. In each game, we focus as we pass energy around a circle. This requires listening and eye contact to follow the flow of the game. When energy is passed to us (via sound, word(s) and/or gesture), we pass it on with projection and diction. We then play a number of performance style games. In each the team has to work together to develop original stories and scenes.
YES AND…
Listen & Respond
Who, Where, What – Story Telling elements
Be in the moment
All of these activities set the creative mind on fire. We engage creative writing and critical thinking. We build a strong sense of community (team communications, listening, respect, eye contact) and further develop leadership skills (Public Speaking, Self Confidence).
Since 2015, we discuss PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY, the concept proven by a 4 year study at GOOGLE to be the number one reason for why teams succeed. The concept is all about making sure every member on the team feels value. YES AND… – the number one rule in Improv – supports this concept. Society teaches to say NO to just about everything. It is a defense mechanism. It allows us to be mentally/emotionally lazy. But when everyone commits to giving every one a shot, the world changes for all.
We have introduced this concept into our workshops with students as well. Feeling mentally, emotionally and physically safe is imperative to learning. One cannot absorb valuable information when one lives in fear. For many that is simply fear of failure and embarrassment. Many others have real issues with abusive relationships at home and/or school with students, family etc.
We strive to create a psychologically safe space when we teach improv. This has to start with great leadership, demanding all treat others with respect and leading by example.
In order for this to work in your school….
– The Principal and Administration manages teaching and auxiliary staff using great communication skills and creating atmosphere conducive to education and collaboration. Great Managers lead by example. As leaders we are here to serve the needs of our staff making sure they have the tools, resources and support they need to succeed.
– Department heads continue that mentality and lead team meetings and development
– Teachers are the team leaders of their classrooms. Psychological Safety and Performance drive put students in the learning zone.
STEP 3) IN CLASSROOM TRAINING WITH TEACHERS
Our teachers go into every classroom to show your teachers how to use the games and teach the students some valuable life skills. We teach how to teach improv. With your teachers, our staff leads a number of games that warm-up the body and mind and team. All of these games focus on good communication – listening, eye contact, projection and diction. The games are so fun the shyest in the crowd will surprise you. The kids think they are just having fun, learning about comedy. the real goals are far more reaching.
Students not afraid to participate, participate more often and engage in their studies. The learn to listen and absorb concepts for life, rather than cram some information for the next test.
STEP 4) FOLLOW UP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS
We come together, review some games, learn a few more and discuss how to empower your staff, using improve games to help build morale, reduce stress before big tests and lectures, and develop better presentation skills. Also we encourage using Improv to role play characters form fiction and history, science etc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPROV COMEDY FOR TEACHERS – NYC DOE VENDOR
The cast of LMAO OFF BROADWAY by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedy is headed you way for an evening of pure interactive fun. Similar to WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY the team of professional singers, actors and comics develops a new show every night based on audience suggestions and participation. Over 5000 audiences nationwide have enjoyed the quit wit and high energy sketches and songs since 2002. The company is residence in New York City at the Broadway Comedy Club and tours clubs, colleges, and corporate events / private events nationwide.
COME BE A PART OF THE SHOW!!!
For booking contact
Improv Theater LLC
212-568-6560 info@fpny.org
Touring company hosted by Walt Frasier
(Letterman, MTV, Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Lily Hammer)
Walt Frasier is a founding member and artistic director of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH. His 25 year professional career include TV, Film and Theater (Off Broadway, National Tours and Regional) in addition to well over 4500 Improv Comedy shows in NYC and touring colleges, corporate events etc. Walter also has a growing resume and returning clients for his specialty in corporate team building, working with teams from Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Louis Vuitton, BING/Microsoft, BAML, COACH, Twitter, Home Depot and 100s more. Previously the director of instruction for the Comedy Hall of Fame, Walter is also a great guest speaker and workshop presenter for college and High School leadeship training.
Amelia has been busy this past couple years landing roles on the new series BULL and MYSTERIES of LAURA, and many on going series such as Orange is The New Black, Blue Bloods, etc. Recent movies include roles on Learning to Drive and Chris Rock’s TOP FIVE. In total Amelia’s career includes nearly 20 years of theater, TV and film.
One of our newest members Sam is a valuable member of the touring team. The mid-west native has years of New York and regional theater credits and in the past seven years has appeared in numerous TV, Film and commercials.
Laurice Fattal
Laurice is a founding member and serves as executive producer for EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH and its various programs.
Evan Schultz
Evan Schultz has been performing with the Eight Is Never Enough Improv troupe since 2009! This New York native is a graduate of Wagner College with a BA in Theatre Performance as well as Voice and Speech. Off Broadway: LMAO, Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell, The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever. Off-Off Broadway: Lost Boys or an Awfully Big Adventure, JAR’D, Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell, Hollywood-Hollywood!, Booth! The Musical, Dickens Condensed. Regional Theatre: Jekyll and Hyde. A Wonderful Like, Grand Hotel, Into The Woods, Sleeping Beauty, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Touring Theatre: Improv4Kids, Charlotte’s Web, 1776, A Christmas Carol. TV/Film: 30 Rock, Law and Order, Gossip Girls, Fringe, Cupid, When in Rome. Thank you to The Entertainment Group, friends and family for the love and support.
ALTERNATES from NYC COMPANY
Liz Lord
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. Liz serves as casting director and leads most of our NYC public shows and class programs but often joins us on the road.
Thomas Burns Scully
Thomas is the musical director for our NYC cast but often joins us on the road.
Thomas Burns Scully is a British born writer-performer, now living and working in the States. He is a Max Fischer Award winning graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and has been performing with Eight is Never Enough since 2013. Notable projects as an actor include: appearing in the award-winning short film “The Boy Under the Piano”, the New York Times critically-acclaimed “A Girl Without Wings” (For which he also composed the score), and an upcoming appearance on Martin Scorcese’s HBO pilot ‘The Rock and Roll Project’. He has been playing the guitar and the banjo since age ten, and his work as a musician is available online. As a writer, his work has been produced on three continents. He also workshops new plays with his theatre group ‘Ruffian Productions’ and writes reviews and editorials for OnStageBlog.com/
Brian Simmons
When not appearing on stage or screen, Brian is a professional body builder and personal trainer. His comedy presence is equally strong.
Ariel Bethany
IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS GREAT FOR…
Comedy Clubs
This show plays weekly in Times Square at the Broadway Comedy Club. It works on the smallest of stages and rooms
Theaters
This show has played in Broadway Sized (500-2000) Main stages at colleges and theaters nationwide.
Ask about our family friendly programming amazing for daytime series
Colleges and Universities
Main Stage Events
Comedy / Late Nite Programming
Greek Events / Student Activities
Homecoming
Orientation, Preview Weekends
Corporate Events
Office / Holiday Parties
Team Building
Training in Sales, Service, Leadership and more
Family Events
Reunions
Birthdays
Weddings
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Check out our public schedules
NYC area theaters Shows & Classes RSVP for discount group rates
Yeshiva University, NY, Pace University, NY – 5 shows for student group, orientations summer 2011, NY
Vaughn College, NY, St. Johns University, NY, Hofstra University, NY, Pratt University, NY, Princeton University, NJ, William Paterson Univesity, NJ, Montclair State University, NJ, Bloomfield College, NJ, College Misericordia, PA, High Point University, NC, University of MD, MD, Georgetown University, DC, Roger Williams University, RI
Mt. Ida College , MA, Williams College, MA, Stone Hill College, MA, Southern New Hampshire University, NH, University of Vermont, VT, University of Dayton, OH, Ursuline College, OH, Hastings College, NE, Virginia Wesleyan, VA, Lynchburg College, VA and more…
Past Corporate Clients
Coach, Louis Vuitton, Twitter, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Home Depot, Mastercard, BDO, AMEX, GM, Kraft, Edy’s Grande Ice Cream, and 100s more smaller firms nationwide
THIS WEEK I am running two GAME NIGHT events for two different NYC firms. ONE we are hosting at our Times Square theater with Happy Hour menu (Includes drink with a mini buffet of sliders, wings, chips and dips – hummus, guacamole, salsa etc). Here are some of the planned events – most inspired by TV’s Minute to Win It and other Game Shows….
PICTIONARY:
For each round, teams send a one player to draw clues as the rest of the team tries to guess. Requires a large drawing pad and easel or wall mount.
FAMILY FEUD:
Teams face off to see how well they know trivia and common knowledge
COOKIE FACE:
This is a great game to kick off the party because all of the players can compete at the same time (or you can break it down into several rounds of game play). Each player places a cookie on their forehead, and the goal is to get the cookie into your mouth using only your facial muscles in under 1 minute. No hands! This is tougher than it looks!
THIS BLOWS:
Using a balloon full of air, contestant tries to knock off all of the cups on a table, only using the force of the balloons air.
STACK ATTACK:
Players have to stack up a pile of cups and then place them back into a single stack in under a minute. The original Minute to Win It version of this game calls for 36 cups to be stacked, but we reduced the number of cups for the children. Each child stacked 21 cups, and we discovered that this was the perfect number that resulted in exactly half of the kids being successful. Challenging, but not too challenging! Two players competing in each round works well so that any falling cups won’t knock over your competitor’s stack, too!
SUCK IT UP:
Players place a straw in their mouth and use suction to transfer a pile of 25 M&M’s from one plate to another in under one minute. Only one hand may be used to hold the straw. Everyone gets to eat their candy when the round is finished! This game also works well with 3 players competing in each round.
RAPID FIRE:
Using a rubber band, contestant
SCOOP IT UP:
Using nothing but a spoon in your mouth, transfer six ping pong balls from one bowl to another) in less than one minute. No hands! Hands are only allowed if you drop the ping pong ball, and then they can be used to place the ball back into the original bowl for another transfer attempt. 2-3 players compete for each round of play.
SPUDNICK:
Contestant inserts 5 straws into a potato, then balance a chocolate covered peanut candy on top of each straw.
MOVIN’ ON UP:
Each player starts with a stack of 25 red cups with one blue cup at the top of the stack. Start by moving the top blue cup to the bottom of the stack, and continue moving cups from the top to the bottom until the blue cup is back at the bottom of the stack again. Again, we modified this from the original adult version of the game that calls for 40 cups, and found that 26 cups was a great amount for the kids to work with. 2-3 children per round of competition works well.
NUTSTACKER:
Thread five hex nuts onto a wooden skewer. Using only one hand on the skewer, stack up all of the nuts in under one minute. Since this game requires the table to stay as still as possible, only two players compete per round.
JUNK IN THE TRUNK:
This game was another crowd favorite! To prepare for this game, empty a tissue box, and use an Xacto knife to make two slits into the bottom of the box. Thread an adjustable belt or wide ribbon through the two slits to create a tissue-box-on-a-belt. Removing the thin plastic barrier from the tissue box opening will make game play easier (for younger children) or keep it intact for more challenging play.
To play the game, strap the tissue box onto the player’s back, and fill it with 6-8 ping pong balls (we used 6, but 8 would be appropriate for older children and adults). Shake, shimmy, jump, and dance around until all of the balls have fallen out of the tissue box. No using your hands and no laying down! This game is hysterical to watch in action!
DEFY GRAVITY:
Using only one hand, players must keep two balloons from touching the ground for one minute. For a more challenging game, increase the amount to three balloons per player (and use different colored balloons for each player to make it easy to differentiate!). No holding the balloons! 2 players per round of competition worked well to give the players ample space to knock their balloons around.
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