3pm Saturdays Live from Times Square NYC

Walt Frasier

Tag: Improv

  • 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)

  • NEW Virtual Classes and a Whole Lot More!

    NEW Virtual Classes and a Whole Lot More!

    And so much more…

    I am super excited to be joining this amazing network of artists and mentors. I met Lau Lapides via Xavier Cadeau over pandemic discussing voice overs on Clubhouse. In the years since Lau has invited me to be a panelist at industry events and improv teacher for a number of masterclasses online and at the New England Voice Over conference.

    Now I am bringing my Stand Up Comedy and Improv class under the Talent Inner Circle network. For as little as $27 a month you have access to my classes and a number of other sessions and media. OR, for anyone with professional aspirations, roll out the RED CARPET and get access to private coaching, industry, consulting on your marketing materials (headshots, resumes, demos etc) and more for just $97/month.

    • CLICK HERE to register!
    • EMAIL for more information. I also have live classes in Times Square NYC and daily deliver private workshops to corporate teams, colleges and k12 students. All students get FREE tickets to my live public shows at the Broadway Comedy Club and FREE access to online PDF version of my comedy text books.

    If you don’t know Lau Lapides, you are missing out. A coach, manager and at times casting director for Voice Over work and more,  Lau has a network of hundreds of artists thay are working in our industry.

    As always ALL my students, in addition to TIC perks, get free tickets to professional comedy shows in Times Square NYC.  

    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. Walter is the author of IMPROV ON ZOOM, STAND UP COMEDY WORKBOOK and more.

    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)

  • SATURDAYS 12PM Improv Comedy Class/Jam Session Discount Registration

    SATURDAYS 12PM Improv Comedy Class/Jam Session Discount Registration

    Join us every Saturday for 2 hours of fun playing improv games, networking with other New Yorkers and guests from around the world and developing valuable life skills.

    • $40 drop in anytime (reg $50)
    • $120 / month (reg $150). Open house showcase last Saturday of every month. Students also get free tickets to pro shows.
    • $800 / year unlimted access
    • CLICK HERE to register.
    • EMAIL for group discounts and private workshops. We host corporate, college and k12 school groups almost daily for powerful training in team building/community, leadership, sales and service skills.

    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)

    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.

  • Busy day, three shows, three theaters, amazing memories!

    Busy day, three shows, three theaters, amazing memories!

    WTG Team!!!
    Yesterday we had three shows, the first a 9yo birthday for an incredibly talented family, after which I delivered a workshop – everyone of these kids were amazingly talented. At Open Jar Studios
    Then on to our weekly 3pm shows (every Saturday and Sunday at the Broadway Comedy Club ) followed by a show for 53 from Toronto at Producers Club Theaters & Bar

    Samuel Van Wyk , Andy Hm , Haley Jane Massey , Elise Ramaekers , Laurice Fattal and I bounced around Times Square NYC and Hell’s Kitchen all day.

    Walt, We cannot thank you enough for the AMAZING experience yesterday! All of the parents couldn’t stop gushing about how talented you and your folks are. The kids—as I know was apparent to you—had an absolute blast.You are so marvelous at what you do…indefatigable, patient, generous, wise, kind, and hilarious. (MY DAUGHTER) said it was one of the best days of her life. We feel very lucky to know you, and I hope my kids can take class with you someday!Please send our thanks to everyone. Grateful, (BIRTHDAY MOM)

  • IMPROV COMEDY, Off-Broadway Times Square NYC

    IMPROV COMEDY, Off-Broadway Times Square NYC

    The cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH improv delivers hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Come be a part of the show!

    • CLICK HERE for discount tickets!
    • EMAIL for group sales and private events. We daily host corporate and student groups for.private shows and workshops and tours schools, theaters, private and corporate events DC to BOSTON and beyond.
    Register on Eventbrite