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  • January Comedy Forum, Times Square NYC Classes & More!!!!

    January Comedy Forum, Times Square NYC Classes & More!!!!

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    January 2026 Schedule

    Pay just $100/month for classes and get access to up to $300+ in show tickets (improv comedy, murder mystery), pdf versions of our books, and more!!!

    • 12:30-2:30 Saturdays January 3, 17, 24, 31 Comedy Class
    • 7pm Mondays ZOOM Writer’s Room – share Stand Up Comedy, Sketch comedy, check in. FREE for January students anytime! $50 / month ZOOM ONLY CLICK HERE
    • 2:45 Saturday January 31st SHOWCASE Get on stage. FREE for January students to perform/attend. Just $10 for guests. NO DRINK MINIMUM.
    • 3pm Saturday January 3, 17, 24 FREE TICKETS to professional improv comedy by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, live from Times Square NYC since 2002. $25 plus two drink minimum. January students get free tickets for you and a guest anytime. Come EVERY week if you like.
    • 2:45pm Saturday January 10 MADCAPPED MYSTERIES $25 plus 2 drink minimum. January students get FREE TICKETS for you and a guest!

    The most original murder mystery show EVER!!! Madcapped Mysteries is a fully immersive experiences where YOU and your guests help create then crime scene before becoming characters in the story and eventually deputized detectives. This show has the most amazingly create endings.

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    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 Cushman Wakefield, Google, Merck, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Bank 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, Disney, American Express, WeWork, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more including 1000s of public and private events in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska….

  • DIY Murder Mystery Kit: 1920s Speakeasy Clue Party Game

    DIY Murder Mystery Kit: 1920s Speakeasy Clue Party Game

    We have amazing Clue Party shows. Hire one of our professional actors, or use one of our prefab scripts to throw your own event. For live events, we can work with up to 50 guests and we customize the scripts to your RSVP list. We handle all the printing, pens, prizes and a top actor to lead the festivities. EMAIL for dates and rates on live events!

    1920’s Speakeasy Murder Mystery

    Politicians, High Society and Organize all clink glasses at The Cat’s Meow, your town’s worst kept secret during Prohibition.

    Click Here Just $20 thru 12/1/25

    Turn your next event into an immersive Murder Mystery party with Murder2Nite.com DIY kits.

    Everyone at your party is a suspect, a character in the story, as well as deputized detective charged with mingle with other guests, collecting story and clues and solving the crime.

    Every digital download is filled with original characters, complete with biographies/scripts, clues, answer sheet template, character checklist and more. Every kit includes THREE potential outcomes, with sealed solutions and corresponding game introduction and how to play instructions. (Upon receiving kit, immediately print out solution pages and sealed, folding over twice)

    Turn your home, office or any venue into the perfect murder mystery theater with simple decorations. accessories and costumes.

    Ask about hiring one of our professional detectives to help make the night memorable. We customize the character to your specific guest list up to 50. We also have full Murder Mystery Dinner Theater shows, and dozens of other scripts / themes.

    • Order your DIY Clue Party Kit today!
    • Download & Print the Scripts and other materials. Any paper will due, but you can add some character with mock parchment paper or other fun designs.
    • Print extra copies of the answer sheets and character checklists, at least 1 per player or team.
    • Immediately seal the solution sheets. No envelope required if you trust your guests. They fold over twice to hide the final reveal.
    • If you don’t trust your cheating friends and family, you can add a little tape or sticker to seal 😉
    • Fold up the character sheets to create mock invitations.

    PRE GAME

    • As your guests arrive, distribute character invitations. Instruct all to review their character information over drinks and snacks but refrain from sharing before the game starts.
    • Distribute answer sheets, character checklists and pens.
    • When it’s time to start, either read the Introduction, which announces the scenario and murder OR, play the corresponding video, if available. There is a QR code on the solution sheets.

    GAME PLAY

    • GAME PLAY #1 Speed Dating for Clues: Instruct every character to mix and mingle with every guest, sharing character bios and clues.
    • GAME PLAY #2 Public Declarations: One at a time, have every guest share their character script, written in first person, folks can literally read off the page. OR they are welcome to paraphrase and go off script. Then, mingle and collect clues.
    • Deliberations: Either individually or in small teams (often couples, etc), players can now sort out the clues.
    • Final Solutions: Either collect all the answers sheets and have one play detective, reading the answers OR have each team read their answers aloud.
    • Final Reveals: You can now open and read the final solution for your game, make sure it’s the corresponding solution to the introduction used as there are three potential combinations.
    • OSCAR / TONY / EMMY WINNING SPEECHES: The final piece of the puzzle are the BEST ACTOR & BEST COSTUME awards.

    PRIZES

    Optional: pick up some prizes. At our shows, we get fun things from Five Below, Including Murder Mystery games, candy, season kitsch and more. Rarely, folks go a little bigger. If this is a corporate team building function, maybe gift cards from Starbucks or similar.

  • CAT’S MEOW: 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery Clue Party

    CAT’S MEOW: 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery Clue Party

    It’s the 1920s and the Cat’s Meow is the hottest gin joint in town. As the favorite watering hole of politicians, socialites and criminal bosses, the Cat’s Meow is your community’s worst kept secret. With so many bigger than life characters in close quarters, it was only a matter of time before petty disputes become cold blooded murder. 

    • CLUE PARTY: You and your guests are the suspects led by our TOP Detective. We come with a character bio and a set of clues for each guest (usually best for 10-40ppl), answer sheets, pens and prizes. Everyone is suspect and detective, mingling, collecting clues, discovering secret motives, and more. Be a part of your very own KNIVES OUT or AGATHA CHRISTIE style ensemble murder movie.
    • MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER: Four or more professional actors, answer sheets, pens and prizes! Great for 20-200+. For larger events we recommend larger cast.
    • MURDER IN A BOX: Throw your very own CLUE PARTY! Get a set of clues, multiple game variations and solutions to replay numerous times. Starting at just $50.
    • EMAIL for dates and rates!

    Get Costumes, Props & Decorations shipped overnight via Amazon

    Have Fun, Be Creative but don’t over think it. Less is more. Share these links with your guests. Everyday can be Halloween thanks to online costume stores. HOT TIP: Check out the pictures for ideas then check the back of your closet. You might find something you can accessorize – a dress, a vest, etc. Also, make a trip to your local thrift shops and vintage stores. Theater folk find amazing hidden gems there.

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  • Live from Times Square NYC and touring nationwide since 2002!

    Live from Times Square NYC and touring nationwide since 2002!

    Our mission at New York Improv Theater is to spread joy & laughter one show, one workshop, one skit or one song at a time. 20+ years, dozens of talented performers, 8000+ audiences…

    COME BE A PART OF THE SHOW!!!

    • 3pm Saturdays Times Square NYC GET DISCOUNT TICKETS HERE
    • 12:30pm Saturdays Improv Class Times Square 3-4 sessions/month
    • ***NEW*** MONTHLY SHOWCASES 2nd Saturday for students, guest teams & Our pros getting some time to play!
    • ***NEW*** Weekly WRITER’s ROOM Mondays 7pm – Open Mic, Sketch Comedy, Check in with the community, career advice FREE for Adult students,
    • WINTER SESSION Youth Comedy Classes Starts 1/3/26 Saturdays 9am. 3/7 Showcase CLICK HERE to use my discount code!

    Live interactive musical comedy improvised in Times Square NYC since 2002
    Touring venues DC to Boston and beyond!

    • Corporate Team Building
    • College / University Campus Activities
    • K12 Student Outreach & Family Events

    Special thanks to all that male this possible, especially the dozens not tagged in the video, some of you currently on Broadway, TV & Film, starting your own ventures… THANK YOU for yoir contribution in helping us make the world a better place!!!

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  • Family Game Night!

    Family Game Night!

    Check out our new FREE web games, question and word generators to create your own Family Game Night, Corporate Team Building events, or just test your own trivia skills. EMAIL to hire a game show host for your nextbgathering if friends, family and/or colleagues. We have amazing stage & screen talent experienced in corporate, college and family entertainment!

    Our mission is to spread joy & laughter, building communities one show or workshop at a time. We daily work with corporate teams, student groups and family / friends gatherings, offering improv comedy shows and workshops, murder mysteries, game shows and more.

    IMPROV COMEDY

    IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS by EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH have entertained 8000+ audiences since 2002, live from Times Square NYC and touring clubs, theaters, schools, corporate events and more nationwide. Our interactive musical comedy shows are improvised based on your suggestions and participation. Imagine WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY but a touch of BROADWAY, MTV (and a little NICK for family shows.

    TEAM BUILDING / LEADERSHIP

    IMPROV WORKSHOPS are a ton of fun and powerful tools for community and leadership skills training. Simply playing these games develops creativity, critical thinking, self-confidence, presentation skills and more.

    MURDER MYSTERY EVENTS

    MURDER MYSTERY SHOWS are always a hit. We have both dinner theater style shows (4 or more pro actors) and clue parties (1 pro actor with your guests as suspects) and regularly develop original shows to meet clients needs.

    Reach out to book your next memorable event today!

    We are famously a New York-based entertainment center, but we have teaching artists available in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Boston, Philadelphia and our NYC team travels Montauk to Pittsburgh and beyond.

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    20+ YEARS OF CORPORATE EDUTAINMENT

    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 Cushman Wakefield, Google, Merck, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Bank 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, Disney, American Express, WeWork, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more including 1000s of public and private events in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska….

    Walt Frasier

    With over 30 years of experience in theater, comedy, and television, Walt Frasier is the Artistic Director of Improv Theater LLC, a leading edutainment center known for its high-impact comedy shows and workshops. His extensive career includes performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Walt has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains, Netflix’s Lilyhammer, and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band, in addition to numerous commercials, industrials, and live performances worldwide.