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  • 2/28 Improv Masterclass/ Jam Session, Times Square NYC

    2/28 Improv Masterclass/ Jam Session, Times Square NYC

    • 12pm Saturdays, February 28, 2026
    • Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street NYC
    • Registration $20 (Regularly $50, so take advantage of this special!!!)
    • FREE TICKETS to our 2:45pm show!
    Register on Eventbrite

    Come Join The Fun

    Our #1 rule is HAVE FUN but never at another’s expense, so our mission is to spread joy and laughter one show, one class at a time. However, simply playing improv comedy games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, self confidence, listening, focus and more. We use these same games to train team building, leadership, sales, customer service and professional development programming for teachers, as well as k12 educational outreach.

    Private Events

    We daily host corporate teams and student groups from around the world for private workshops at our Times Square NYC theater. We also tour schools, offices and venues DC to Boston, Montauk to Pittsburgh and beyond. Contact us today for a free consultation, or go ahead and send us dates and rates requests. NYC DOE VENDORS

    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, Teacher

    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.

    All of Walter’s books are available free via Kindle Unlimited and inexpensive via Amazon Kindle. Some also have paperback, hard cover and or audible editions. New eBook now available: Improvisation for Project Managers. Also blogger, original murder mystery shows, sketch comedy and more!

  • 3/1 Sunday 2pm Madcapped Mysteries, Manhattan Show now on Sale

    3/1 Sunday 2pm Madcapped Mysteries, Manhattan Show now on Sale

    Register on Eventbrite
    • Sunday, March 1st, 2026
    • 2pm doors, 2:15 Show
    • $20 cash at the door. Just $15 here. No hidden fees. No additional purchase required! BYOBeverages (non alcoholic, pick up a coffee, smooth or soft drinks on the way!)
    • Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street, Just West of 8th Avenue, 1 block from the Colbert Show, 5 minute walk from TKTS Red Steps in Times Square NYC
    • Limited Seating, Intimate Show

    MADCAPPED MYSTERIES is the most original murder mystery show of all time because it’s created on the spot by you and your guests. Our professional Detective and Improv comedian leads the storytelling, and by the end of the night everyone is a character – witness, suspect, friend and family and the crime and it’s solution are completely original. It’s like being in a crime drama movie.

    • 2/19 NYC Melrose Library Improv 4 Kids presents Madcapped Mysteries
    • 2/21 CONNECTICUT 6pm Madcapped Mysteries, Tarrywile Mansion, Danbury, CT. 21+ Only SOLD OUT
    • 3/1 TIMES SQUARE NYC 2pm Sunday Madcapped Mysteries
    • 3/7 WESTCHESTER 1pm Madcapped Mysteries Mamaroneck Library 18+ only

    Walt Frasier, Detective on 3/1

    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.

    ACT I: The Crime Scene

    The show starts like a mad libs book, or the popular improv game, call ’em’s. Our professional comedian, and decorated murder mystery detective, leads the crowd to establish a crime. As in an improv show, we create the WHO WHERE WHAT of a crime scene. We might even meet the coroner and other members of the investigative team (audience guests).

    ACT II: Who’s Who

    Over the the course of the next 20-30 minutes, many, if not all of your guests become characters in the story, one by one created organically thru the interactions of the MC and guests. We meet various public servants, from the Mayor to the coroner to the District Attorney as well as the Victim’s friends, family and coworkers.

  • The Cat’s Meow: The 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery Clue Party

    The Cat’s Meow: The 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery Clue Party

    It’s the 1920s and The Cat’s Meow is your towns worst kept secret. This Speakeasy is swinging with high society and organized crime rubbing elbows over boot legged whiskey along side old Hollywood, Broadway, Musicians, Pilots, Sailors and more. Everyone is a suspect when THE BOSS is found MURDERED!

    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.

    PROLOGUE

    Upon arrival, every guest (up to 40, ask about options for larger parties up to 300+) gets a special invitation. This invitation is addressed to a particular character in our story. When they open up the invite, they find their character’s story. Each script is written in first person. It is designed for easy use. Guests can literally read off the card if they are not feeling creative this evening. They also have a set of three clues about other guest’s motivations, secrets and more.

    ACT I: The Murder

    Our professional detective leads the fun. (PICTURED: That’s me, Walt Frasier, at a Westchester, NY Mansion, January 2026 Birthday Party)

    After a brief explanation on how to play the game, the murder is announced. We learn the name of the victim, where the murder took place and the type of weapon involved.

    ACT II: On The Case

    Then Every character is set loose. For smaller events, 40 or less guests, EVERYONE is simultaneously suspect and Detective, interrogating each other, collecting story and clues.

    ACT III: The Murder Board

    Trust no one, as you weigh all the evidence and solve the case. Keep an open mind, stick to the facts and the job is easy. Let your self be swayed by Red Herring and someone might just get away with MURDER!

    ACT IV: The Final Solutions

    The detective will collect answer sheets and read off a few wrong answers before announcing the final solution.

    Book today for just $1000

    Almost daily offering pubic and private events touring New York City, Long Island, Hartford, New Haven, Westchester, Albany, Boston, Springfield, New Jersey, The Jersey Shore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington DC, and even Rehobeth.

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  • Madcapped Mysteries: The Most Original Murder Mystery Experience, EVER

    Madcapped Mysteries: The Most Original Murder Mystery Experience, EVER

    MADCAPPED MYSTERIES is the most original murder mystery show of all time because it’s created on the spot by you and your guests. Our professional Detective and Improv comedian leads the storytelling, and by the end of the night everyone is a character – witness, suspect, friend and family and the crime and it’s solution are completely original. It’s like being in a crime drama movie.

    ACT I: The Crime Scene

    The show starts like a mad libs book, or the popular improv game, call ’em’s. Our professional comedian, and decorated murder mystery detective, leads the crowd to establish a crime. As in an improv show, we create the WHO WHERE WHAT of a crime scene. We might even meet the coroner and other members of the investigative team (audience guests).

    ACT II: Who’s Who

    Over the the course of the next 20-30 minutes, many, if not all of your guests become characters in the story, one by one created organically thru the interactions of the MC and guests. We meet various public servants, from the Mayor to the coroner to the District Attorney as well as the Victim’s friends, family and coworkers.

    ACT III: Interogations

    Eventually a handful of characters are named as suspects, while everyone else becomes a deputy, teaming up to interogate these dubious characters and solve the crime.

    ACT IV: Solve The Case

    Everyone takes a moment to fill oit our answer sheets, setting down to paper who they think did the dastardly deed, how, where and why. For larger events, this occurs in teams. For smaller events usually it’s everyone for them selves, or perhaps couples pair off, etc.

    ACT V: Final Reveals

    Every murder show ends with the final reveals. But Madcapped Mysteries is by far the most fun. The detective will MELODRAMATICALLY read many, or all of the solutions. We end the show awarding a few prizes to the most beloved solutions and even a best actor award.

    Book today for just $800

    New York City, Long Island, Hartford, New Haven, Westchester, Albany, Boston, Springfield, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington DC, and even Rehobeth.

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  • February 21st Show is Sold Out! Connecticut Madcapped Mysteries!

    February 21st Show is Sold Out! Connecticut Madcapped Mysteries!

    This is going to be an amazing show. While this immersive event is sold out, you can still bring this show to YOUR community! Great rates. High impact. Completely immersive murder mystery experience led by myself or one of my top detectives, all professional actors and comics from the New York Improv Theater!

    Madcapped Mysteries is great for:

    • Corporate Events & Team Building
    • College & University Campus Activities
    • Friends & Family Birthdays
    • Fundraisers
    • Public Events at Bars, Restaurants & Clubs
    • Community Events at Libraries, JCCs, YMCAs, 55+ Residences and more.
    • TEEN EVENTS TOO!

    Book today for just $800

    New York City, Long Island, Hartford, New Haven, Westchester, Albany, Boston, Springfield, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington DC, and even Rehobeth.

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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….

    Past College/University campuses include SUNY Farmingdale, Molloy University, Montclair State University, Bloomberg College, High Point University, Williams College, Lynchburg College, Southern New Hampshire, Princeton, Georgetown, Vaughn, Roger Williams, Ferris State and Hastings, Columbia, Coopers Union, NYU, Hofstra, Pace, College Misericordia, University of Vermont, Mount Ida College, Stone Hill University, John Jay…

    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.