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  • Lights, Camera, Comedy! Teen Sketch Comedy Classes with Walt Frasier

    Lights, Camera, Comedy! Teen Sketch Comedy Classes with Walt Frasier

    Calling all teen comedy enthusiasts! Are you ready to step into the spotlight and create hilarious sketch comedy that will have audiences rolling in the aisles? Join Walt Frasier, author of the acclaimed “Sketch Comedy” guidebook, for an immersive and engaging Sketch Comedy Class designed specifically for teens.

    Why Sketch Comedy?

    Sketch comedy is a collaborative and creative art form that fosters teamwork, quick thinking, and comedic storytelling. Through writing, performing, and producing original sketches, teens will:

    • Boost Creative Writing: Learn to develop characters, dialogue, and scenarios that spark laughter.
    • Enhance Acting Skills: Explore different personalities and bring comedic characters to life.
    • Collaborate with Peers: Build teamwork and communication skills while working together on sketches.
    • Develop Improvisation Abilities: Think on your feet and adapt to unexpected situations with humor.
    • Build Confidence: Gain the courage to perform in front of an audience and share your comedic vision.

    Our Sketch Comedy Classes

    Our classes, held at our convenient Times Square theaters, provide a safe and supportive space for teens to unleash their creativity and explore the world of sketch comedy. With Walt Frasier’s expert guidance and mentorship, participants will learn the fundamentals of sketch writing, acting, directing, and production.

    NYC DOE Vendor

    As a proud NYC DOE vendor, we offer customized workshops and residencies for schools and organizations. Bring the laughter and learning to your students with our engaging and impactful sketch comedy programs.

    About Walt Frasier

    Walt Frasier is a seasoned comedian, actor, writer, and educator with a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry. He has authored several books on comedy, including the acclaimed “Sketch Comedy” guidebook, and has performed and taught improv and sketch comedy to audiences of all ages. Walt’s passion for empowering young people to express themselves through comedy makes his classes an unforgettable and inspiring experience.

    Don’t Miss Out!

    If you’re a teen looking to ignite your comedic spark, collaborate with other creative minds, and create hilarious sketches, sign up for Walt Frasier’s Sketch Comedy Class today. Unleash your inner comedian and let the laughter roll!

    Sign up for a class today!

    • Get the SKETCH COMEDY WORKSHOP Free via Kindle Unlimited, 2.99 on Kindle, $9.99
    • TIMES SQUARE CLASSES Saturdays 10am September thru May ( 3-4 eight week sessions), Summer Camp runs 8-10 weeks end of June thru Labor Day. $300/session $2100 unlimited access for 1 year.
    • NYC DOE VENDORS – Improv Theater LLC – We host student groups at our Times Square NYC theater and tour k12 schools, community centers and family events DC to BOSTON and beyond.
    • MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP includes 20 paperback copies of the Sketch Comedy Workshop and a 2 hour master class with Walt Frasier. $500.
    • RESIDENCY includes 20 hours of classes with Walt Frasier and his team. $3000.

    Discover the joy of sketch comedy – enroll now!

  • Laughter Starts Here: Teen Stand-Up Comedy Workshops with Walt Frasier

    Laughter Starts Here: Teen Stand-Up Comedy Workshops with Walt Frasier

    Attention all aspiring teen comedians! Are you ready to unleash your inner funny bone and take the stage by storm? Look no further than the transformative Stand-Up Comedy Workshops led by the renowned comedian and improv extraordinaire, Walt Frasier.

    Why Stand-Up Comedy?

    Stand-up comedy is more than just telling jokes – it’s an art form that develops essential life skills. Through crafting and delivering original material, teens will:

    • Boost Creative Writing: Learn to turn everyday experiences into hilarious punchlines.
    • Master Public Speaking: Gain confidence and charisma while addressing an audience.
    • Enhance Social Skills: Connect with others through laughter and shared experiences.
    • Build Self-Confidence: Overcome stage fright and express yourself authentically.
    • Develop Social Emotional Learning: Understand and navigate emotions through humor.

    Our Workshops and Residencies

    Walt Frasier’s workshops and residencies offer a supportive and encouraging environment for teens to explore their comedic potential. With expert guidance and personalized feedback, participants will learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy, from joke writing and timing to stage presence and audience interaction.

    Free Stand-Up Comedy Workbook

    As an added bonus, all workshop and residency participants will receive a free copy of Walt Frasier’s acclaimed “Stand-Up Comedy Workbook.” This comprehensive guide provides valuable tips, exercises, and insights to help aspiring comedians hone their craft and develop their unique comedic voice. You can also purchase a copy on Amazon Kindle or in paperback.

    About Walt Frasier

    Walt Frasier is a seasoned comedian, actor, and improv instructor with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry. He has performed on numerous television shows, including Letterman and Friends of the People, and has toured internationally with his acclaimed improv troupe, Eight Is Never Enough. Walt’s passion for teaching and nurturing young talent shines through in his workshops, making them an unforgettable and transformative experience for all participants.

    Don’t Miss Out!

    If you’re a teen looking to discover your comedic voice, build confidence, and make lifelong friends, sign up for a Walt Frasier Stand-Up Comedy Workshop today. Unleash your inner comedian and let the laughter begin!

    Sign up for a workshop or residency today!

    • Get the STAND UP COMEDY WORKSHOP Free via Kindle Unlimited, 2.99 on Kindle, $9.99
    • TIMES SQUARE CLASSES Saturdays 10am September thru May ( 3-4 eight week sessions), Summer Camp runs 8-10 weeks end of June thru Labor Day. $300/session $2100 unlimited access for 1 year.
    • NYC DOE VENDORS – Improv Theater LLC – We host student groups at our Times Square NYC theater and tour k12 schools, community centers and family events DC to BOSTON and beyond.
    • MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP includes 20 paperback copies of the Stand Up Comedy Workshop and a 2 hour master class with Walt Frasier. $500.
    • RESIDENCY includes 20 hours of classes with Walt Frasier and his team. $3000.

    Laughter is the best medicine – start your comedy journey today!

  • Let’s get everyone working!!!!

    Let’s get everyone working!!!!

    NOW FREE VIA KINDLE UNLIMITED. Just $2.99 for other Kindle readers. Paperback coming soon. Buy the book then EMAIL me for free tickets to our Off-Broadway show, or first drop in class, live from Times Square NYC.

    I never found success as an actor until I learned to love the process of getting work – from auditions, to networking, to marketing for gigs etc. I started “working” in 1994ish, local dinner theater, and lots of stipend work, but not until 2005 did I quit my day job, working full time using my talents on stage, at corporate events, educational outreach programming, and producing my own events. Now I spend 80 hours/week performing, teaching, commuting, marketing, etc so I never have to spend another hour working dead end meaningless jobs.

    In 2008 I landed a manager to submit me for commercials, TV and film. I had already gotten myself booked on NICK, MTV, WE, a few commercials and 9 episodes of David Letterman. Working in the club’s, a guys selling tickets on the street said to me, “My friend knows a manager. Let me connect you!” About a week later I met Jaime Baker. A week later I booked my first national SAG commercial. Since then I have had some costar on Billions, Blue Bloods, Royal Pains, HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay and Blacklist.

    I never truly loved teaching until I learned to love mentoring students of all ages to use art to either pay the bills or enrich their lives in other ways. There are millions of teachers out there. I do my best to serve the way my mentors served me. Sometimes life lessons are blunt realities. Sometimes, far too often, students don’t appreciate the message or education. But there is nothing more glorious than seeing your students shine in a showcase. Since 2011 I have seeing running a comedy (mostly Improv) school in Times Square. Of course seeing them become TV/Film stars is whole other phenom. Watching former colleagues become writers on TV shows, WINNING A TONY!!!!! I brag zero credit, but bask in the pride of being a tiny part of their journey.

    In 2014 I bought a house. As rents skyrocket I am locked in. Combined with tenacity as an entertainment business owner I have survived inflation, pandemic, 2008 crash etc. While others complain about fairness, lack of opportunities etc, I focus on getting work. I’d like to teach you how….

    “QUIT YOUR DAY JOB” NOW FREE VIA KINDLE UNLIMITED. Just $2.99 for other Kindle readers. Paperback coming soon.

    About the Author

    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.

    The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops (plus murder mystery, trivia, games shows and more) 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… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

  • A letter to new comedy students!

    A letter to new comedy students!

    Welcome to Stand Up Comedy

    Amazing work all.  We had a few ringers and a few brave souls trying stand-up for the first time. Every one of you ripped off that band aid and took a chance, put yourself out there and took major step forward. 

    Before next week, check out my book on Stand Up Comedy, available on Amazon but free to you via TIC. Before the next class take a few moments to organize thoughts via the four worksheets found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWGvgsicn43Zu4XEU1dt9TE2aLyydFOP/view?usp=drivesdk

    The secret is to brainstorm and fire up your creative side before and during stage time. To do this we need to remove editing and judgement. Remove the analytical parts of your brain before and during the process.

    Instead, just like I teach in Improv, focus on the possible, make simple choices without fear of failure. Then focus on having fun, sharing stories. 

    After your time on stage, THEN you turn on the literary editing hat. That’s when we get analytical, from an objective place, without ego and insecurity. What worked? What needs work? How can I reshape for next time?

    Over the course of  4-5 classes you will have a brand new 5-minute comedy routine ready for prime time. I can’t guarantee a career in comedy, but I can say for certain,  after 14 years of teaching this course, if you do the process, you will have something to be proud of sharing in public, at the bare minimum for friends and family, and possibly at a real comedy club show. 

    Comedy, like acting, is the opposite of rocket science. The biggest entry blockage to all creative work that requires putting ourselves out there is in our own head. The sooner we move past those blocks, the sooner we embrace and move past the techniques and finally discover our best selves on and off stage/camera/mic. Take 5 minutes to do the work of brainstorm ideas. Make simple choices. Have fun and rip off the band aid.

    See you next week! Reach out with any questions!

    Walt Frasier 

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    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.

    The New York Improv Theater 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… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

  • Stand-Up Comedy Workbook & Upcoming Classes, Open Mics

    Stand-Up Comedy Workbook & Upcoming Classes, Open Mics

    • Stand-Up Comedy Workbook by Walt Frasier via Amazon – Paperback, Kindle, FREE via Kindle Unlimited Other books via Amazon – Register for ANY class below and get a link to the FREE PRINTABLE PDF file to download.
    • Bronx Open Mic Mondays 6pm
    • Virtual Open Mic Tuesdays 8pm
    • IMPROV 101 4-8 week sessions, Times Square NYC (16+ Welcome)
    • COMEDY 4 TEENS 8 Week Sessions, Times Square NYC (12-17)
    • COMEDY 4 KIDS 8 Week Sessions, Times Square NYC (8-12)
    • COMEDY CAMP 8-10 weeks every summer, Times Square NYC (8-17 yos)
    • EMAIL for more information, drop in for a trial class, book a group or private workshop.

    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.