“I created this for my students, many who have only studied acting through the lens of Improv and Stand Up comedy classes OR I am directing you at a school and have never studied our art. Any written description of our art always feel reductive to me. But sometimes it helps to something to connect backtoo, especially when lost in figuring out your own process. Many schools achieve teaching what we do i a number of different approaches.”
What Is acting?
Communication- we clearly communicate with our words, our action, our gestures, our glazes. We tell a story. We must be heard and understoo and seen, unless we are directed otherwise. Simply reciting memorized lines is not acting.
Movement – we move around, discovering ourselves and our world in the space. On stage even sitting, sleeping or other stillness is an action.
Focus – We must listen with our eyes and be aware of ourselves and our world. Just like in life, our characters focus will change.
Imagination- our creativity and curiosity is on fire. We re discover our world every performance.
Connection – we connect to our worlds, our fellow performers, objects and the audience.
Emotion – we feel for real. We don’t act emotions. But we are always feeling.
Special Group Rates and Private Shows/Workshops for Student Travel groups – We host student groups almost daily for shows, workshops and more. SCEOLL DOWN and / or EMAIL for more information, dates/rates, etc.
Live from Times Square NYC since 2002, we are now the longest running improv comedy show in New York. All professional cast lead by Artistic Director, Walt Frasier, international credits include theater, comedy, music and TV (Blacklist, Billions, Blue Bloods, Letterman, HBO, MTV etc).
The Complete (most popular) Package – Show, Workshop, Pizza
VIP seating at our Off-Broadway shows
Improv Masterclass
The Best NYC Pizza in midtown, soft drinks.
For student groups of 10 or more, pay for VIP seats and get the workshop and pizza at no extra charge! For larger groups we can private shows almost daily with enough notice. Additional deals for Title 1 and special needs schools.
INTERACTIVE MUSICAL COMEDY IMPROV SHOW
Since 2002 we have presented 7000+ shows for k12 students and family audiences. Every performance includes original skits and songs improvised on the spot based upon audience suggestions and participation. Think WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY bit more, NYC, more rock n Roll, more interactive. Ultimately, the show is a classic Off-Boadway Musical sketch revue that just happens to be improvised and clean enough for teen groups.
We get 8-20 guests on stage for every show in games such as Audience Sound Effects, HumanMadLibs / Columns / Call ’ems, Human Slide Show, and more. You can take pics/vid of your students / friends / family on stage with there the pros and post/ share as you will on social media etc.
Also highly musical, every show includes songs styles such as Irish Jig, The blues, March, Madrigal and even a mock Broadway show created upon a single word.
A must for any theater class trip, our improv comedy workshops, while having a ton of fun, help all develop valuable life skills. Simply playing these games teaches creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence and awareness, etc. In addition to training professional actors, we use these same games to teach corporate groups team building, leadership, sales and customer service skills.
PIZZA & Other Catering Options
Our most popular package includes 2 cheese slices imported from the best pizza party in midtown Manhattan and soft drinks (bottled water, soda, juice).
Upon request we can arrange for Kosher, gluten free, special toppings etc.
Upgrade drink to a non alcoholic Pina Colada, Daiquiri or other specialty drink.
We can also do events with full lunch/dinner such as pasta, tacos, subs etc. OR book a private show / workshop NO catering.
EMAIL for more information regarding group sales and private events for k12 schools, camps, community centers and family events.
4/18/23 k5 Bronx School. We are DOE VENDORS and also work with organizations like Arts Horizons to bring quality edutainment to keep students in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and beyond!
WHAT DO WE DO?
SATURDAYS 3pm
Times Square NYC OFF BROADWAY SHOW Fun for the whole family! $25 PLUS 1 beverage minimum.
SATURDAYS 10am
Comedy 4 Kids Class, EIGHT WEEKS of Improv Comedy includes a showcase performance. COMEDY CAMP starts 6/26.
FIELD TRIPS
Student groups from around the world love our Times Square NYC theater where we add shows and workshops mornings 10am-4pm. Ask about workshops and pizza party options.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
We have been touring New York area schools since 2003, after being commissioned by Farmington, CT schools to create a show for their four elementary schools. 30-60 minutes. Our touring company also delivers workshops, residencies and professional development for teachers.
4/18 Tuesday 9pm Caroline Hanes (Fringe Festival), Al Lubel (HBO, Tonight Show, Late Show), Drew Tessier (The New York Queer Comedy Festival), Troy Bond (NBC, Netflix, Disney), Audrey Mora (New York Comedy Festival, teenVogue, NY Times)
4/19 Wednesday 9pm Drew Beekler (Drew Wanna Know Podcast, Big Wave Comedy, and World Series of Comedy), Carmen Lynch (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan), Spencer Wright (TimeOut New York), Brian McFadden (CBS Late Show, Comedy Central), Jon Fisch (CBS Late Show, NBC, Comedy Central, HBO), Evan Weiss (Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwich Village Comedy Club), Audrey Mora (New York Comedy Festival, teenVogue, NY Times)
4/20 Thursday 9pm Andrew Ginsberg, Michael Somerville (Late Show, Comedy Central, Bravo, VH1, History Channel), Troy Bond (NBC, Netflix, Disney), Ali Mehedi (World Series of Comedy, NBC Standup, The Industry Room), Brent Birnbaum (Time Out New York, Tubi)
4/21 Friday 9pm Laz Rivero (CBS), Jocelyn Chia (Comedy Central, MTV, AXS TV, VICE TV), Brian Scolaro (Conan, Comedy Central, Fox), Troy Bond (NBC, Netflix, Disney)
4/22 Saturday 3pm Improv Comedy hosted by Walt Frasier (Blacklist, Billions, Blue Bloods, Letterman, HBO, MTV etc)
4/22 Saturday 9pm Troy Bond (NBC, Netflix, Disney), JJ Mattise (Amazon prime, Ny comedy festival, Mad Ethnic Festival, BRIC TV), Gregg Rogell (“The Tonight Show,” “Late night with Conan O’Brien”, and had his own half hour special for “Comedy Central Presents”), Andrew Ginsberg
4/23 Saturday 3pm Improv Comedy hosted by Walt Frasier (Blacklist, Billions, Blue Bloods, Letterman, HBO, MTV etc)
4/23 Sunday 9pm Adrian Smith (Buzzfeed), Audrey Mora (New York Comedy Festival, teenVogue, NY Times), Troy Bond (NBC, Netflix, Disney), Crenshaw White (New York Underground Comedy Fest, 1865 Comedy Fest), Drew Tessier (The New York Queer Comedy Festival), Christine Meehan-Berg (Showtime, Prime, Venmo), Steve Marshall (NBC, CNBC, CBS, Comedy Central)
EMAIL us for questions, group rates or booking our amazing teachers at your school, camp, or community center.
Starting June, 26, 2023, we will once again be offering 10 weeks of comedy camp. Most campers do 2-4 weeks, every every session is a self contained unit. A rare few join us all summer. Monday thru Friday is a series of Improv, Stand-Up and Sketch Comedy classes, jams and open mics mock performances. Friday is showcase day with a morning dress Rehearsal and afternoon show for invited guests. Click on times below to register starting on specific dates/weeks. Then select discount options in BLUE (one week, two weeks, etc)
Register above and save over our usual siblings discounts. HOWEVER, After May 1, you can sign up for TWO WEEKS and call it TWO Registrations same week for siblings. OR EMAIL us and we will arrange other payment methods (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal etc) to process appropriate rates
Since 2003, Improv 4 Kids/Teens has been presenting shows and classes in Times Square NYC and touring schools, camps, and community centers nationwide. Since 2011, Comedy Camp has provided kids and teens a place to surround themselves with laughter while developing both professional level performance and valuable life skills (Creative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence, self awareness, leadership, team, listening and even empathy).
Just Off Broadway, Live from Times Square NYC, one block from the Colbert Show and Wicked (318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019), Musical Comedy Theater is professionally improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation. Come be a part of the interactive show, fun for all audiences!
3pm Saturday April 8, 2023 Off Broadway Improv Comedy Times Square NYC
4/8 cast
Hosted by Walt Frasier whose international credits include theater, comedy, music and TV (Blacklist, Billions, Blue Bloods, Letterman, HBO, MTV etc)
Former student turned professional colleague, Myra Beji can be seen as a series regular on THE QUEST, Disney+
Ilan Kaplan will soon appear on PBS as on screen host of the documentary series JEWISH DELIS.
Ilan and Nick Nieves appear together often at the Magnet Theater, Musical Megawatt
Andrea Hernandez Mieres is well known to many of our students. Additional credits include commercials, modeling, VO work and Mexico’s Broadway show circuit.
Interactive Musical Comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Live from Times Square NYC and touring nationwide since 2002. EMAIL for group rates and private event requests. Popular destination for school groups from around the world, corporate teams etc.
Matinee shows fun for all ages! Bring your family / student groups to one of our shows and/or workshops OR book a private performance and/or workshop. We daily host kids/teens from schools, camps and community centers.
Spread much needed laughter while developing performing and valuable life skills:
Creative writing
Critical / out of the box thinking
Public Speaking
Listening, Focus
Self-Confidence
Self-Awareness
A must for performers, Improv develops skills for:
Acting
Original characters
Self Created Work
Directing
Get work performing/teaching Improvisation, Murder Mystery, Corporate Promotions/Events and more.
A must for corporate folks, Improv develops skills for:
Team Building
Leadership
Sales
Customer Service
Corporate Clients include Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, HSBC, AMEX, Master Card, Twitter, Microsoft BING, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Home Depot, GM, Kraft, Hershey, Pepsi, Accenture, DataDog HQ, Ernst & Young, HBO, NYC DOE (Approved Vendor) and 100s more.
Bring your students to our Times Square NYC Theater for the field trip experience they will remember. Since 2003, within a year of our first performance, we have been dedicated to delivering powerful edutainment to k12 schools, camps and community centers/groups. Our shows are professional off-Broadway musical comedy performances improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation. EMAIL now for more information regarding dates/rates.
Off Broadway Shows 4 Kids/Teens/Families
Available Daily, mornings and afternoons, year round. Popular destination for k12 schools, summer / vacation camps, community centers, family events etc.
TWO THEATERS Max Capacity 140 seats and 70 seats
Shows are great for all ages/grades.
Free tickets for chaperones (limits apply)
Eat lunch at the theater
Comedy Workshops 4 Kids / Teens
Great for smaller groups, or book with a show, improv comedy workshops are powerful training tools. Having a ton of fun, generating much needed laughter,
Popular with theater classes form around the world.
Pizza Party Field Trip Package!
Our most popular package, tret your students to laughs and the best pizza in midtown Manhattan.
Title 1 Schools
While we do not have access to grants etc, we try to accommodate schools wit budget restraints the best we can. We usually charge $600 for 50 students, $12/additional student.
For Title 1 schools, fill up our large theater for just $600, that’s 140ppl (usually 120 students plus chaperones) AND we will tag on a Q&A plus mini workshop.
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