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Walt Frasier

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  • Let’s get everyone working!!!!

    Let’s get everyone working!!!!

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    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….

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    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)

  • Level One Improv Comedy Class Sundays 12pm Times Square NYC

    Level One Improv Comedy Class Sundays 12pm Times Square NYC

    Come play and discover your best self through the art of improv while helping generate much need laughter in today’s world!

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    • March 3, 10, 17, 24 12-2pm Class Broadway Comedy Club 318 West 53rd Street
    • March 24 2pm Showcase for invited guests, friends, family and other performers.
    • FREE access to Walt Frasier’s books via downloadable PDFs (Also available on Amazon Kindle Unlimited for free or via Paperback, Kindle etc for under $10)
    • FREE admission to weekly professional comedy shows including Saturday/Sunday 3pm Improv shows, nightly stand-up comedy.

    Simply playing improv comedy games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listeni\ng, focus, self confidence and more. A must for any inspiring artist (actor, director, dancer, singer, writier etc) we also use these games to develop corporate team building, leadership, sales, service, presentation and other skills. But our focus AND our number one rule is HAVE FUN. HAVE FUN but never at another’s expense. YES AND… the official #1 rule of Improv guides us into a more creative, supportive endeavor.

    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.

  • Monday January 29 Bronx NY Stand Up Comedy

    Monday January 29 Bronx NY Stand Up Comedy

    Click here for 1/2 priced tickets with my discount code!!!! (“Walter101”)

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    LIVE Stand-Up Comedy from the world famous Arthur Avenue Retail Market, the REAL New York Little Italy, Bronx, New York City.  The All-Pro Stand-Up Comedy roster of comics is hosted by Walt Frasier (Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Netflix, HBO, MTV etc). 

    There are no food/beverage minimums for this show but you will want to be there at 7pm when the doors open to order gourmet pizza, antipasti or Walt’s Favorite, The Calzone, from Funici A’Pizza; Or get desserts and coffees from O’Ccaffe. Also full bar including craft beers on tap, imported wines and more. 

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    • GENERAL ADMISISON TICKETS $20 Show Only First Come First Serve Seating, No Additional Purchase Required
    • VIP TICKETS ($100 for TWO) include the BEST seats in the house, choice of any ONE pizza or calzone or antipasti (assorted meat & cheese plate with olives and crusty Italian breads) and TWO drinks (Beer, Wine, Coffees, Soft Drinks)
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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. Arthur Avenue regulars may also recognize Walter, if you add a white beard and red suit, as he has been official Little Italy Santa for the past 15 years.

    JAMES MATTERN is a Nationally Headlining Comic and Radio personality, who has fast become one of the most beloved Emcee’s in NYC. JAMES has appeared on several television programs including Fox Sports One’s “Garbage Time with Katie Nolan” The WWE Network’s “The List”, MSG Networks “The Bracket”, and “”The Artie Lange Show.” As the former audience warmup for FOX SPORTS ONE’s “Crowd Goes Wild”, he worked with the legendary Regis Philbin. Additionally, James has appeared on “THE MOJO SHOW” on CBS SPORTS RADIO; and was a “man on the street” for “FERRALL ON THE BENCH” on SIRIUS-XM.

    Victoria Arnstein has been a force on the new York comedy scene from performing to producing her own shows. Victoria can be seen at a number of new York comedy clubs or on the road. Mother of 3 and a wife, she’s got a lot to talk about from her time living in Hawaii as a new Yorker to her life growing up in the 70s in Brooklyn. Her edge and the way she sees the world will crack you up!

    James King is a stand up comedian originally from the North Country of New York. He currently lives on Long Island, where he has continued his 10 year long stand-up career after starting to perform in Albany, NY. James has performed in clubs and bars across the north east and has been featured on Amazon’s Comics Watching Comics. He looks forward to bringing high energy and lots of laughs every time he hits the stage

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