In 2003, Farmingdale, Connecticuts called and asked, “Could you do this for kids?” Improv 4 Kods was born. Since then we have performed over 8000 shows for k12 schools, summer camps, community centers and family events. Find out why schools and camps come back year after year.
IMPROV 4 TEENS
Now, almost daily, weekly host student groups from around the world for field trips in Times Square and and tour schools and venues DC to Boston and beyond.
Our Three Guiding Principals
We start every edutainment with our three #1s:
- HAVE FUN but NEVER at another’s expense! (My #1 Rule). Focus on great story telling and theater. Never bad comedy.
- YES AND… (The #1 Rule in Improv) always accept your teammates and their offers. Follow up with words and actions in support, setting up our team mates for success. (No worries, they got our back)
- LISTEN! (#1 Skill in Comedy) Listen with your eyes. Listen with the willingness to change!
TIMES SQUARE NYC
Year round we host schools and summer camps at our Times Square NYC theater – birthdaybparties and other family events too. This is an experience like no other for kids and teens. We are popular with NYC Schools, but also student groups traveling from as far as Australia.
ON TOUR
Bring joy and laughter to your community. We offer fun in school assemblies, after school programming, PTA nights, sleep away camp shows, community gatherings, libraries, parks and recreation, summer camps, YMCA, JCC, Scouts, etc.
IMPROV COMEDY SHOWS
Our shows feature professional comedic actors creating original skits and songs improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Many are invited on stage whole the entire audience shouts out favorite books, songs, TV shows, films, etc.
Our show is also very musical. Most school shows include an opening and closing song. Our full show includes 4-5 musical elements including a mini improvised broadway musical.
IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES
Improv Comedy = SEL. Simply playing these games develops powerful life skill sets – creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self-confidence and more. Our residencies create student leaders.
Imagine a world without social anxiety and stage freight. We are not a cure-all but bringing Improv residencies into grades 3-5 sets students up for success as they enter middle school.
We are great at teaching younger kids to play. And then one day we say, GROW UP. Improv is the perfect bridge to yound adult hood.
As teens, akin to corporate team building, Improv is the perfect tool to reinforce these life skills before sending off to college, corporate and or entrepreneurship.
MADCAPPED MYSTERIES
We now offer mystery shows and our Madcapped Mysteries, Clue Parties and Full Dinner Shows (4+ professional actors) are popular at bar /bat Mitzvahs, sweet 16s and teen/tween events at libraries and other community centers.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING
Why should the kids have all the fun? We combine our educational outreach and corporate training into the ultimate experience for teachers. Unwind with laughter. Build up strong presentation team and leadership skills. Turn your staff into human skills ninjas.
Walt Frasier 