Elevate Your Next Event

The BEST in NYC Edutainment since 2002, New York Improv Theater offers interactive musical comedy shows, murder mystery events, corporate training workshops, and fun edutainment for kids, teens and family events.

• EMAIL for more information, dates & rates! We daily work with corporate teams and student groups from around the world and send teaching artists to private evens in Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Long Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and beyond!

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At New York Improv Theater, we’re dedicated to bringing Joy & Laughter to every occasion. We create a fun, safe, and professional space where both our talented artists and your corporate clients or student groups can discover their best selves through the art of improvisation.

Whether you’re planning a team-building retreat, a corporate celebration, or a unique group outing, we offer dynamic improv comedy and engaging murder mystery shows that can be tailored for any event, venue, and most budgets. Let us transform your private event into an interactive and memorable experience!

Our Three Guiding Principles

Our foundation is built on three essential principles that guide our interactions and performances:

• Have Fun, But Never at Another’s Expense:
  We believe in the joy and laughter that improv brings, but we also believe in creating a positive and inclusive environment. Laughter should uplift and connect, never belittle or exclude. We’re committed to ensuring that our performances and classes are safe and respectful for everyone.
• Yes, And…:
  “Yes, and…” is the cornerstone of improvisation. It’s about actively supporting your teammates’ ideas and contributions, building upon them to create something greater than the sum of its parts. This philosophy fosters collaboration, fuels our creative process, and strengthens our community.
• Listening:
  We recognize listening as the most vital skill in comedy and communication. But we’re not just talking about hearing words; we’re talking about listening with our eyes, with our hearts, and with a willingness to change. True listening allows us to connect deeply with our audience and with each other, creating moments of genuine connection.

Spreading Laughter Joy in Everything We Do

• World-Class Shows:
  Experience the thrill of live, unscripted comedy with our diverse range of improv performances live from Times Square NYC and touring theaters, schools, community centers and private events nationwide.
• Dynamic Training:
  Learn the art of improvisation from experienced instructors in our engaging workshops and classes.
• A Welcoming Community:
  Join a supportive and creative community where you can connect with fellow improvisers and explore your potential.

Applying YES AND… Improv in the Real World

In 2015, Google released it’s four year study into what makes a successful team. The results of Project Aristotle stated Psychological Safety as the #1 factor in team success. When balanced with performance drive, teams can overcome and obstacle. YES AND… teaches this same skill set. YES = Psychological Safety, accepting and supporting out team. AND… = Performance Drive, each individual pulling their weight in support of the team. When in perfect balance, we all enter the Learning Zone, and surpass all expectations.

• K-12 Schools:
  Improv cultivates strong leaders and a thriving community within educational settings. Our shows, workshops, residencies, and professional development programs help develop better students by enhancing communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
• Team Building: 
  Our team-building workshops use improv techniques to foster trust, communication, and creative problem-solving, leading to more cohesive and productive teams.
• Leadership Training: 
  Improv sharpens leadership skills by developing adaptability, active listening, and the ability to think on your feet. Our training empowers leaders to inspire and motivate their teams.
• Sales Force/Pitch Development: 
  Improv enhances communication and presentation skills, enabling sales teams to deliver compelling pitches and build stronger client relationships.
• Customer Service: 
  Improv training cultivates empathy, active listening, and quick thinking, leading to improved customer interactions and increased satisfaction. 
• Personal Relationships: 
  The principles of improv—active listening, support, and spontaneity—strengthen personal relationships by fostering deeper connection and understanding.

Ready to start your journey?

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CORPORATE EVENTS

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… 

COLLEGE COMEDY

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.

FAMILY FRIENDLY & K12 SCHOOLS

Additionally, 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, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska.

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. Arthur Avenue regulars may also recognize Walter, if you add a white beard and red suit, as he has been official Little Italy Santa for the past 15 years.