Watch at YOUTUBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9vEFF2zhNA
Live at theTimes Square Comedy Club
Times Square Arts Center
669 8th Ave NY NY 10036
LMAO Off Broadway
www.lmao-nyc.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 8pm
IMPROV 4 KIDS
Saturday 3pm
www.improv4kids.com
More at www.eightimprov.biz
Private/Corp Event planning www.fpny.org
www.waltfrasier.com
EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH improv presents shows and workshops in times square and travels nationwide to theaters, clubs, schools,universities, corporate and private events.
Showing posts with label discount tickets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discount tickets. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Time Out New York Feature
Both LMAO and Improv 4 Kids are featured as great destinations for the family in this Month's TONY Kids
READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE
http://newyorkkids.timeout.com/articles/theater/88321/improv-shows-for-nyc-kids
Now on newsstands, find picture of Walt Frasier and Spero Chumas at the Times Square Arts Center. TIME OUT NEW YORK KIDS September 2010 pg 58.
Small correction... LMAO tickets run $42-50. We do offer a number of discounts. Click this link for the $20 tickets https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/eight20
This is not the first time TONY KIDS has featured us. Check out this older article that led to the ABC NEWS feature (See Video Below) http://www.improv4kids.com/time_out_kids_article.html
Professional Improv Comedy
LIVE from TIMES SQUARE
Improv 4 Kids http://www.improv4kids.com/
LMAO http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
from the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH http://www.eightimprov.biz/
ABC NEW from Summer 2007 - I am told this has rerun on many occasions. THANK YOU TIME OUT NEW YORK and ABC NEWS for putting us on the map in a major way!!!
READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE
http://newyorkkids.timeout.com/articles/theater/88321/improv-shows-for-nyc-kids
Now on newsstands, find picture of Walt Frasier and Spero Chumas at the Times Square Arts Center. TIME OUT NEW YORK KIDS September 2010 pg 58.
Small correction... LMAO tickets run $42-50. We do offer a number of discounts. Click this link for the $20 tickets https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/eight20
This is not the first time TONY KIDS has featured us. Check out this older article that led to the ABC NEWS feature (See Video Below) http://www.improv4kids.com/time_out_kids_article.html
Professional Improv Comedy
LIVE from TIMES SQUARE
Improv 4 Kids http://www.improv4kids.com/
LMAO http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
from the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH http://www.eightimprov.biz/
ABC NEW from Summer 2007 - I am told this has rerun on many occasions. THANK YOU TIME OUT NEW YORK and ABC NEWS for putting us on the map in a major way!!!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Student Groups Fall 2010
ATTN Tour Operators and Group Bookers
Hope you are having a great summer.
Wanted to let you know, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, Improv comedy show for all ages, has moved back to its former home of three years, The Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) . We moved across the neighborhood for the past eight months to help take the show into union status. Now operating under the jurisdiction of AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists) the show is attracting a new audience of avid theatergoers. TSAC is one of the nicest off-Broadway venues in NYC featuring Vegas Style cabaret showrooms - clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Best of all, we no longer require two drink minimum. While food & beverages are available, NO additional purchase is required of any kind.
Reg Schedule 8pm Nightly; 3pm Saturdays
Groups of 30 or more we can add shows to calendar almost anytime
Next time you are in town love to have you check out our current cast including myself (Walt Frasier - Letterman, Bway tours, MTV, VH1, NICK, WE), Charles Murray (Bway Dream Girls, Chorus Line THE MOVIE) and Lee Markham (Altar Boyz off-B'way). Complimentary tickets will be waiting for you at the theater. Call anytime to discuss rates for shows and workshops.
Walter
212-568-6560
http://www.eightimprov.biz/
http://www.lmao-nyc.com/ Off Broadway Production
http://www.improv4kids.com/ K-12 outreach
http://www.fpny.org/ SGF PRODUCTIONS & EVENTS
Hope you are having a great summer.
Wanted to let you know, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, Improv comedy show for all ages, has moved back to its former home of three years, The Times Square Arts Center (TSAC) . We moved across the neighborhood for the past eight months to help take the show into union status. Now operating under the jurisdiction of AGVA (American Guild of Variety Artists) the show is attracting a new audience of avid theatergoers. TSAC is one of the nicest off-Broadway venues in NYC featuring Vegas Style cabaret showrooms - clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Best of all, we no longer require two drink minimum. While food & beverages are available, NO additional purchase is required of any kind.
FALL 2010 SPECIAL
(Book Before Thanksgiving 2010 - Available thru June 2011)
Ticket to any show plus 2-hour workshop (within 48-hours of show).
Just $20 per person (MIN 10ppl)
OVER 1/2 off regular rates!!! (Regular ticket rates now $20-50PP / Workshops $20pp)
Student Lunch/Dinner Option
Add a student dinner basket PREFIXE for $15
Choice of 3-4 hot selections
(Usually Chicken Fingers, Grilled Cheese or BBQ Wings)
French Fries
Unlimited Soda
Homemade cookie
Service & Tax included
Reg Schedule 8pm Nightly; 3pm Saturdays
Groups of 30 or more we can add shows to calendar almost anytime
Next time you are in town love to have you check out our current cast including myself (Walt Frasier - Letterman, Bway tours, MTV, VH1, NICK, WE), Charles Murray (Bway Dream Girls, Chorus Line THE MOVIE) and Lee Markham (Altar Boyz off-B'way). Complimentary tickets will be waiting for you at the theater. Call anytime to discuss rates for shows and workshops.
Walter
212-568-6560
http://www.eightimprov.biz/
http://www.lmao-nyc.com/ Off Broadway Production
http://www.improv4kids.com/ K-12 outreach
http://www.fpny.org/ SGF PRODUCTIONS & EVENTS
Saturday, July 17, 2010
HEAT WAVE DISCOUNTS!!!
GET OUT OF THE HEAT and check out EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH now OFF-BROADWAY in
HILARIOUS - INTERACTIVE - MUSICAL
IMPROV COMEDY
Click this link for discount tickets AS LOW AS $10!!!
Food & Drinks Available! NO MINIMUMS!
More info at http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
Monday, April 19, 2010
LMAO THE DIET – Grilled not Fried!!!
LMAO THE DIET – Grilled not Fried!!!
DAY SEVEN - Sunday April 18, 2010
WHERE ARE THESE CROWDS COMING FROM? Online, TKTS and door sales for LMAO are all at same levels as Easter week. And the shows have just been awesome. FUN FUN FUN!!!
Laurice noticed weight loss in my face today CHA-CHING
Feeling great.
Today’s Consumption
Drank more water today. Less Coffee. Made a big difference.
Quiche - way to much
Wheat Crackers
Turkey Slices
Jarlsberg Cheese
Teriyaki Boy on 7th avenue at 49th Street
Chicken Teriyaki over rice
California rool
Shrip shumai – steam dumplings
Salad
Diet Coke H2O
AT BAR COASTAL – 1st Ave & 89th?
Buffalo Chicken (grilled) Salad *
Coors Lite
*I was expecting Hot chicken fingers, as specialty at this upper east side joint. Best place to watch the games with plenty of beer and spicy fried foods. The salad came out with a mound of julienne grilled chicken drowned in hot sauce. YUMMY and HEALTHY… except perhaps for possible ulcer.
See you at the theater
http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
http://www.eightimprov.biz/
http://www.improv4kids.com/
PS
IMPROV 4 KIDS is in New Jersey Saturday April 24
Bayer Children's Theatre Series
IMPROV 4 KIDS
Saturday, April 24
12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
$8 to $10
Call 973.971.3706
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.971.3700 Fax: 973.538.0154 E-mail us: info@morrismuseum.org
http://www.morrismuseum.org/bickford/customer/home.php?cat=14
DAY SEVEN - Sunday April 18, 2010
WHERE ARE THESE CROWDS COMING FROM? Online, TKTS and door sales for LMAO are all at same levels as Easter week. And the shows have just been awesome. FUN FUN FUN!!!
Laurice noticed weight loss in my face today CHA-CHING
Feeling great.
Today’s Consumption
Drank more water today. Less Coffee. Made a big difference.
Quiche - way to much
Wheat Crackers
Turkey Slices
Jarlsberg Cheese
Teriyaki Boy on 7th avenue at 49th Street
Chicken Teriyaki over rice
California rool
Shrip shumai – steam dumplings
Salad
Diet Coke H2O
AT BAR COASTAL – 1st Ave & 89th?
Buffalo Chicken (grilled) Salad *
Coors Lite
*I was expecting Hot chicken fingers, as specialty at this upper east side joint. Best place to watch the games with plenty of beer and spicy fried foods. The salad came out with a mound of julienne grilled chicken drowned in hot sauce. YUMMY and HEALTHY… except perhaps for possible ulcer.
See you at the theater
http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
http://www.eightimprov.biz/
http://www.improv4kids.com/
PS
IMPROV 4 KIDS is in New Jersey Saturday April 24
Bayer Children's Theatre Series
IMPROV 4 KIDS
Saturday, April 24
12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
$8 to $10
Call 973.971.3706
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.971.3700 Fax: 973.538.0154 E-mail us: info@morrismuseum.org
http://www.morrismuseum.org/bickford/customer/home.php?cat=14
Thursday, April 15, 2010
THREE - THE DIET – NEW CHALLENGES
LMAO THE DIET – NEW CHALLENGES
Wednesday April 14, 2010 wrap-up
This day served as an example of how changing habits versus dieting can make a huge difference and I credit this new blog series for the changes. Mom served COSTO Quiche and Cinnabons for Breakfast - both yummy and gooey. Although the one Quiche was healthier with Egg White with Spinach. The big change, smaller portions. Made numerous trips but each time I had a taster menu size of each otherwise not so great diet foods. Coupled with exercise keeping up with nieces outside playing in the glorious morning sun – not bad. In fact I have yet to really eat DIET FOOD this week. But I have eaten REAL food with much consideration for portion. Before leaving the house I had another taster menu of leftovers from RIO GRANDE (see previous days blog) – few pieces of fajita, small kids quesadilla, and a 2 oz hummus – GREAT IDEA to portion size.
We went to Walmart where I always get a workout while resisting junk. CITY FOLK LOVE WALMART!!! I hope they never bring it to NYC as it will take away the special place it holds in our hearts!!!
At the Greek Restaurant, I continued the TASTER MENU Idea at this awesome buffet of favorites. SHOUT OUT TO SUSAN STREGACK (SP?)! A pleasant surprise to have Susan join us – the cast, my folks, my nieces, plus Ed, Betsy & Susan Matthews. All of who checked out the show at Cloverly ES on Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring. Loved catching up on Howard and Sherry’s activities as well as dozens of others from the Montgomery College and DC area Theater Crowd – many of whom are now on or around Broadway. Loved talking a laundry list of successes when so many focus on the failures.
The show was fun. Great crowd there for the book fair check out this evening for students and parents. Showing my local knowledge I made a few Upper County V Lower County and Frederick jokes/references. Reilly, my 2yo niece, would come play a few bass notes every time I sat at the piano. The four year old, Mackenzie, desperately wanted to get on stage. Every time I looked for audience suggestion, she pushed to the center of the crowd of students on the floor, raised hand and yelled, “ME!” For the authors game, Mac suggested Reilly as an author. Amelia took the suggestion. So a two year old join the ranks of Shell Silverstein and JK Rawling telling the original story, “The Martians in Toiletland.” I finally got Mackenzie on stage for FREEZEFRAME. At one point, while posing as a cannon, I engaged Mac in a conversation, whispering about fun the show is. I think she has a crush on Jared. In fact both nieces stared a lot in his direction the past couple days. (SINGING) Young Love….
THEN…. I drove all the way home. Virtually no traffic, we made one stop at the bottom of the New Jersey turnpike. A quick coffee and protein bar finished my daily consumption. We dropped off Amelia Downtown and Jared on the way. Finally pulling in around 2pm, parking was tough. I am typing this as I move the car for 7:30 am street cleaning.
Hope to upload soon and then quickly return to bed!!!
Today’s Consumption Summary
Quiche – 3 small slices
Cinnabon – Portioned way to much but Laurice saved me by taking 1/3 to her plate and belly
COFFEE!!! No milk, no sugar – Mom brews a good cup of joe
2 oz Hummus
Left overs from RIO GRANDE – 1/2small quesadilla
1 flour tortilla
a few pieces of chicken and steak fajita
GREEK BUFFET at Greek Islands, New Hampshire Ave @ Briggs Chaney Road
OK I think I did very well hear all things considered – but I had about ½ what I usually would have had at such an event.
THE BEST BREAD – Homemade and fresh served warm and flaky!!!
PLATE 1 – Greek Salad with some Dolma, Yogurt, Potato and Hummus Dips on the plate
PLATE 2 – Modest amounts of Gyro meat (THE BEST YOU HAVE HAD) and Pastichio with more Greek salad, Dolma and yogurt
PLATE 3 Dessert Sampler
PLATE 4 2 more small pieces of Baklava
ON THE ROAD BACK TO NYC
Detour Protein Bar & Coffee with Half & Half
Back to a weekend of LMAO. Hope to see you all at the theater. www.lmao-nyc.com
PS
Shout out to Leslie Jordan, along with his producing entourage, and best wishes as they begin previews this weekend for “LESLIE JORDAN, MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET”
IMPROV 4 Kids is having a great season and gearing up for very busy summer. Have this amazing program at your school, camp or family event. www.improv4kids.com
Wednesday April 14, 2010 wrap-up
This day served as an example of how changing habits versus dieting can make a huge difference and I credit this new blog series for the changes. Mom served COSTO Quiche and Cinnabons for Breakfast - both yummy and gooey. Although the one Quiche was healthier with Egg White with Spinach. The big change, smaller portions. Made numerous trips but each time I had a taster menu size of each otherwise not so great diet foods. Coupled with exercise keeping up with nieces outside playing in the glorious morning sun – not bad. In fact I have yet to really eat DIET FOOD this week. But I have eaten REAL food with much consideration for portion. Before leaving the house I had another taster menu of leftovers from RIO GRANDE (see previous days blog) – few pieces of fajita, small kids quesadilla, and a 2 oz hummus – GREAT IDEA to portion size.
We went to Walmart where I always get a workout while resisting junk. CITY FOLK LOVE WALMART!!! I hope they never bring it to NYC as it will take away the special place it holds in our hearts!!!
At the Greek Restaurant, I continued the TASTER MENU Idea at this awesome buffet of favorites. SHOUT OUT TO SUSAN STREGACK (SP?)! A pleasant surprise to have Susan join us – the cast, my folks, my nieces, plus Ed, Betsy & Susan Matthews. All of who checked out the show at Cloverly ES on Briggs Chaney Road in Silver Spring. Loved catching up on Howard and Sherry’s activities as well as dozens of others from the Montgomery College and DC area Theater Crowd – many of whom are now on or around Broadway. Loved talking a laundry list of successes when so many focus on the failures.
The show was fun. Great crowd there for the book fair check out this evening for students and parents. Showing my local knowledge I made a few Upper County V Lower County and Frederick jokes/references. Reilly, my 2yo niece, would come play a few bass notes every time I sat at the piano. The four year old, Mackenzie, desperately wanted to get on stage. Every time I looked for audience suggestion, she pushed to the center of the crowd of students on the floor, raised hand and yelled, “ME!” For the authors game, Mac suggested Reilly as an author. Amelia took the suggestion. So a two year old join the ranks of Shell Silverstein and JK Rawling telling the original story, “The Martians in Toiletland.” I finally got Mackenzie on stage for FREEZEFRAME. At one point, while posing as a cannon, I engaged Mac in a conversation, whispering about fun the show is. I think she has a crush on Jared. In fact both nieces stared a lot in his direction the past couple days. (SINGING) Young Love….
THEN…. I drove all the way home. Virtually no traffic, we made one stop at the bottom of the New Jersey turnpike. A quick coffee and protein bar finished my daily consumption. We dropped off Amelia Downtown and Jared on the way. Finally pulling in around 2pm, parking was tough. I am typing this as I move the car for 7:30 am street cleaning.
Hope to upload soon and then quickly return to bed!!!
Today’s Consumption Summary
Quiche – 3 small slices
Cinnabon – Portioned way to much but Laurice saved me by taking 1/3 to her plate and belly
COFFEE!!! No milk, no sugar – Mom brews a good cup of joe
2 oz Hummus
Left overs from RIO GRANDE – 1/2small quesadilla
1 flour tortilla
a few pieces of chicken and steak fajita
GREEK BUFFET at Greek Islands, New Hampshire Ave @ Briggs Chaney Road
OK I think I did very well hear all things considered – but I had about ½ what I usually would have had at such an event.
THE BEST BREAD – Homemade and fresh served warm and flaky!!!
PLATE 1 – Greek Salad with some Dolma, Yogurt, Potato and Hummus Dips on the plate
PLATE 2 – Modest amounts of Gyro meat (THE BEST YOU HAVE HAD) and Pastichio with more Greek salad, Dolma and yogurt
PLATE 3 Dessert Sampler
PLATE 4 2 more small pieces of Baklava
ON THE ROAD BACK TO NYC
Detour Protein Bar & Coffee with Half & Half
Back to a weekend of LMAO. Hope to see you all at the theater. www.lmao-nyc.com
PS
Shout out to Leslie Jordan, along with his producing entourage, and best wishes as they begin previews this weekend for “LESLIE JORDAN, MY TRIP DOWN THE PINK CARPET”
IMPROV 4 Kids is having a great season and gearing up for very busy summer. Have this amazing program at your school, camp or family event. www.improv4kids.com
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Lee Markham in LMAO tonight
HE's Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!
Lee Markham has been a major fixture with EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH over the years. The past 18 months Lee was ripped away by ALTAR BOYS OFF BROADWAY and some other really cool projects.
Well now he is back and appearing in LMAO tonight at 8:15. For all of you fans, regulars and former cast members etc, buy a SRO ticket for just $10. If we are not sold out, seats will be provided. If you have not seen Lee perform, it is a true delight. https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/walter101
Saturday March 6, 2010 at 8pm
THE MIDTOWN THEATER
163 West 46th Street, NY NY 10036
1/4 block from TKTS
http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
Lee Markham has been a major fixture with EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH over the years. The past 18 months Lee was ripped away by ALTAR BOYS OFF BROADWAY and some other really cool projects.
Well now he is back and appearing in LMAO tonight at 8:15. For all of you fans, regulars and former cast members etc, buy a SRO ticket for just $10. If we are not sold out, seats will be provided. If you have not seen Lee perform, it is a true delight. https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/walter101
Saturday March 6, 2010 at 8pm
THE MIDTOWN THEATER
163 West 46th Street, NY NY 10036
1/4 block from TKTS
http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
Governor caught with the dogs...
Check out blog if you cannot view pics and videos via feeds
http://www.waltfrasier.blogspot.com/
HILARIOUS!!!
Burping DOGGY STYLE?
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/06/2010-03-06_untitled__gov06m.html
Check out LMAO this weekend. Click link below to get my discount rates....
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/walter101
JUST $20 (reg $50) for premium seats
JUST $10 (REG $20) for SRO - seats provided when not sold out
NEW VIP SEATING!!!
Get snacks, unlimited soda and one premium drink ticket (Any bar item) plus show admission for just $40 via above link (REG $65)
More at http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
NEW INTERACTIVE MUSICAL COMEDY HITS OFF BROADWAY
Laughing My A$$ Off, a new interactive musical comedy is now open to tickle your funny bone.
Now running off-Broadway this musical comedy has a lot to offer to its audiences. Experienced stage artists, leaving no stone unturned, make the shows ridiculously hilarious for audiences of all ages.
LMAO features the cast of Walt Frasier, Spero Chumas, and Laurice Fattal. LMAO ensures frequent appearances of many guest artists who can knock people off their seats. Recent guests include Charles Murray (Dreamgirls on Broadway) and Lee Markham (Altar Boys).
“Every audience is unique. No two shows are alike.”
- Laurice Fattal
Now, what the audience will actually get to see when they are here can’t be told now because the subject matter changes everyday. The improvised skits and musicals, based on today’s burning issues, are completely unique and can range from totally silly to witty humor. No politician, author or celebrity would be able to escape notoriety of the performers who are known to provoke uncontrollable laughter from the audience. Recent shows have included spoofs - often presented in song - of Dexter, ICarly, Family guy, American Idol, Twilight, Harry Potter, Tiger Woods and a lot more. Music combined with humor can be a deadly combination so enter at your own risk.
LMAO (www.lmao-nyc.com) currently runs off-Broadway the Midtown Theater (163 West 46th Street, NY NY 10036) in the heart of Times Square.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
MLK Weekend - Getting Busy
LMAO is ready to rock the three day weekend!!!
www.lmao-nyc.com
We are expecting great crowds for Martin Luther King’s Birthday. Regularly $50, Get your tickets now for only $20. NO DRINK MINIMUM but no maximum either. Full Bar and Snacks available.
Fri 8
Sat 3 & 8
Sun 4 & 8
Mon 8
HOW TO GET $20 tickets online….
Click on this link http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92481
Select Date/Time you wish to attend
CLICK “BEGIN ORDER”
Type in “walt101″ as discount code to unlock $20 ticket.
Select quantity of tickets required
Click “NEXT” (Below a bit)
Click “CHECK OUT” and follow directions.
www.lmao-nyc.com
We are expecting great crowds for Martin Luther King’s Birthday. Regularly $50, Get your tickets now for only $20. NO DRINK MINIMUM but no maximum either. Full Bar and Snacks available.
Fri 8
Sat 3 & 8
Sun 4 & 8
Mon 8
HOW TO GET $20 tickets online….
Click on this link http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92481
Select Date/Time you wish to attend
CLICK “BEGIN ORDER”
Type in “walt101″ as discount code to unlock $20 ticket.
Select quantity of tickets required
Click “NEXT” (Below a bit)
Click “CHECK OUT” and follow directions.
Friday, January 1, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR - HAPPY NEW DECADE - Now please stop snoring and let me sleep!!!
OK! Perhaps one year left to go on the decade for all of you "THERE IS NO YEAR ZERO!" types.
CAN'T SLEEP. It's 4am. I am in Binghampton, NY. Just had great gig for FIRST NIGHT. I went to bed early. Rudely woken up at 11:45 EST to watch Dick Clark and the Times Square Ball drop. After a few sips of Asti and I was back to sleep by 12:15 EST.
Quick note: Seriously, Dick, isn't time to retire. Loved you growing up. I remember the last few years of American Band Stand with Madonna, Prince and other early 80's upstarts. Loved watching Bloopers and Practical jokes. Loved you on the ROCKIN' NEW YEARS EVE for decades. But the past 2-3 years has been painful to watch. SAD. The comments are unintelligible. An unnecessary after thought to the real show. And Seacrest does a great job. The last two years have been ample transition. Go relax. Clearly this is past your bedtime at this point. I mean really.... the only thing you really had to do was count 20 to 1. Skipping 13 and 11 and then going 10, 11,, 9, 8 oops....
LAST YEAR
Ok - back to my current dilemma. For those that don't know the BEHIND THE SCENES of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH and company, I have a reputation for making numerous strange noises. Some disgusting; Many hilarious as I drift off like dad at the Thanksgiving table. Allergies and over eating lead to some interesting sounds. But being a light sleeper, I usually do not go on for hours snoring, as the first big snort wakes me up as well.
I just woke up to a chorus of sounds rivaling a herd of bulls in heat. Laurice and I are sharing a room with Spero. Amelia and Chris are in the next room. (Actually 3 doors down). Spero sounds like an Ogre Whistling - A very high pitched growl. Laurice sounds like a Russian guard pissed because the vodka ran out. But together they sound as if processed by ghosts in conversation. Spero with a long train blow warning of the bridge being out followed by Laurice in a short boorish grunt.
When i rolled out of Bed, Laurice stopped. I was really hoping to record the paranormal phenom on the web cam. OF WELL. Spero just rolled over in silence. Now 4:26.
I just had to make a record of this moment. So the next time these guys complain about me snoring, I want them to record it, because I contend it does not get worse than this.
PS
LMAO, our off-broadway cmusical comedy revue, is doing great this week!!! Huge crowds. Great shows. TONS of fun!!! Starting the day after Christmas, we had two shows Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at the Theater. Our busiest show was Wednesday at 3pm. Right after we rushed to Fairlawn, NJ to perform at the rec center (third time there in 6 weeks) and then here in Binghampton where we performed two shows back to back last night.
This weekend we wrap up the holiday season with Friday 8:15; Saturday 3 & 8:15; Sunday 4 & 8; Monday 8:15 and Tuesday 8:15.
Can't wait till next Wednesday when I can sleep all day before driving to Chevy Chase, Maryland for our first school gig of the year!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Perceptions - In the End HE LOVED US!!!
What is Improv? The simple definition creating music, theater, art etc from scratch or based on a theme, exploring new directions etc.... In its application, Improv takes on dozens of possible styles. Beyond Long Form V Short Form, You have the one person shows, two person shows, .. ten person shows; You have the understated - "Lets try not to be funny" versus the over the top trying WAY TO HARD to be funny; The straight play versus big broadway styles; In other words there is no one way to do Improv. In this city (New York) The down town theater style reigns supreme as the bench mark of "Good Theater" Less is more. Starving artist is better than successful commercial actor.
I had a patron come to the show tonight. Almost two hours early, he had a comp ticket from one of the many papering websites out there we recently listed to help promote LMAO (www.lmao-nyc.com) This gentleman presented himself as one who sees a lot of theater. Running out of fresh ideas and seeing free tickets avail, he gave us a shot. But even as he arrived he had questions. I engaged him in a 45-60 minute discussion about what our show was about. Upon hearing the word "IMPROV" he decided to run out the door in horror and disgust. Or at least almost. We talked further, asking where he had scene Improv. He mentioned seeing Baby Wants Candy ( I think that is what he meant - "Musical improv show at the fringe") And he liked that. But anything else he despised. He talked about a one man show, a few UCB presentations etc. I had to explain while the best Improv might be in NYC, certainly the best talent base, you have to sift through endless number of student and showcase productions to find the pros. Still an hour early he left. I was surprised to see him back at five minutes before show time. I can only imagin he went and got tickets for FELA!, only to return once FELA was canceled due to injury and illness.
90 minutes LATER
After the show, fearing the worst (even though this show kicked the ass out of LMAO) I ducked away to clean up. Spero was the cornered for 45 minutes. Apparently, we are Gods gift to improv. "Genius" " Brilliant" etc I would argue we are far from it, but I really think this brings up a growing concern I have about the IMPROV community.
Years ago, Improv in general (and still is) the scourge of theater snobs even though Improv is the corner stone of any good theater development. The actor and writer and director often if not always use Improv as a tool to develop new works or to re-interpret classics. But actual IMPROV performances were beneath these theater snobs. In recent years, we now have a whole class of IMPROV snobs that I feel give the whole art form a bad name. Mostly because the IMPROV these snobs promote is not in least entertaining beyond their friends that keep getting dragged to the same shows. There is a very small community that like a certain style of Improv heavily promoted in NYC. That community is very devoted and return enough to keep a small showcase theater filled often. Or these theaters like smaller comedy clubs, produce enough amatuer shows with friends and family packing to make it look busy and popular. Other shows that charge $5 and star TV names having some fun on an off night will sell out no matter how crappy the actual show is. Many theaters make most of their money off of teaching classes and promising the chance of being discovered by SNL etc, when all they are doing is creating income for themselves and new fans. But 90-95% of the real world - paying public as opposed to starving artists and students - want to see a real show. It is possible to make Improv a real show. With professional actors with real experience on big stages etc. I have to say here that I am not against long-form improv. The Harold and other examples are amazing when performed by professionals. But they are also incredibly painful when performed by wannabe comics as opposed to real actors.
So we converted another non-believer out there in the theater snob world that is actually possible for Improv to be a viable source of entertainment full of talent driven thought provoking humor mixed with zany slapstick. Tonight's show was a great blend of political savy, pop culture bashing and original characters and scenes but also included some rocking music and crazing bouncing off the wals physical humor. I even threw in some tricky tap dancing - Maxi Fords and Double - Triple time steps. We have kids in the room, 20-35 yos looking for edgier comedy and a few of the theater folks 60 plus hanging out by them selves. They all left with a smile and most with roaring discussion of the show.
So what is point?
I still do not know how to describe this show to convince you (say the guy/gal on the street) to come see this show. When i say what it is, i often spark the images of a lot of crap they have scene that scares them away. But nearly all that see the show love it. There is a reason Phantom and Mamma Mia make so much money while theater snobs globally trash the shows. They are fun. Easy to understand. Simple melodies most can hum along to or even sing in the shower. Nothing brilliant in the artistic creation, BUT brilliant there efforts to appeal to the masses.
As an actor i would love to perform Mamet and Shakespeare and numerous mindful scripts in the centuries between, spending all day long perfecting the rhythm of speeches and the depth of characters. But I have to admit as a theater goer, the best show I have everyscene on Bway is Crazy for You. Gershwin music, slapstick comedy and amazing Tap dancing. That being said I would still see some crappy scifi movie to numb my mind.
As a singer/musician I would prefer Opera or really experimental Jazz. Challenging technique and classical skills and/or exploring new depths of dissonance and rhythm both intrigue me. But I find it painful sitting through most opera for three ours. Although one of my favorite past times is to sit in a corner at a Jazz club and listen to musicians converse in the language of notes, harmonies and rhythm selfishly assuming I am the only spectator realizing the true genius of the experience while most try to talk and drink and clap appreciatively. Their background entertainment is food for my soul....
Still not wrapping it up am I....
Well I am tired. Exhausted. Cold. But far from bitter. We had 5 amazing shows. Friday night in Beacon Falls, CT. 4 Shows in 2 days at the theater. Crowds varied in size and responsiveness, but the casts were amazing. And the response upon exit was consistent. AWESOME!!!
SO...
Give LMAO a shot. 2500 audiences in 5 years cannot be wrong. The 100s of regulars that we see monthly, the dozens of schools that come every year with groups of 100-200 student because the teachers love us, and the 1000s of skeptics that leave the theaters converted into IMPROV fans cannot be wrong. And not only are we trying to raise Improv to another level, we are producing it under a union contract, employing many up and coming as well as establish Bway/Tv credited performers.
See you at the theater
www.lmao-nyc.com
www.eightimprov.biz
www.improv4kids.com
www.fpny.org
www.waltfrasier.com
I had a patron come to the show tonight. Almost two hours early, he had a comp ticket from one of the many papering websites out there we recently listed to help promote LMAO (www.lmao-nyc.com) This gentleman presented himself as one who sees a lot of theater. Running out of fresh ideas and seeing free tickets avail, he gave us a shot. But even as he arrived he had questions. I engaged him in a 45-60 minute discussion about what our show was about. Upon hearing the word "IMPROV" he decided to run out the door in horror and disgust. Or at least almost. We talked further, asking where he had scene Improv. He mentioned seeing Baby Wants Candy ( I think that is what he meant - "Musical improv show at the fringe") And he liked that. But anything else he despised. He talked about a one man show, a few UCB presentations etc. I had to explain while the best Improv might be in NYC, certainly the best talent base, you have to sift through endless number of student and showcase productions to find the pros. Still an hour early he left. I was surprised to see him back at five minutes before show time. I can only imagin he went and got tickets for FELA!, only to return once FELA was canceled due to injury and illness.
90 minutes LATER
After the show, fearing the worst (even though this show kicked the ass out of LMAO) I ducked away to clean up. Spero was the cornered for 45 minutes. Apparently, we are Gods gift to improv. "Genius" " Brilliant" etc I would argue we are far from it, but I really think this brings up a growing concern I have about the IMPROV community.
Years ago, Improv in general (and still is) the scourge of theater snobs even though Improv is the corner stone of any good theater development. The actor and writer and director often if not always use Improv as a tool to develop new works or to re-interpret classics. But actual IMPROV performances were beneath these theater snobs. In recent years, we now have a whole class of IMPROV snobs that I feel give the whole art form a bad name. Mostly because the IMPROV these snobs promote is not in least entertaining beyond their friends that keep getting dragged to the same shows. There is a very small community that like a certain style of Improv heavily promoted in NYC. That community is very devoted and return enough to keep a small showcase theater filled often. Or these theaters like smaller comedy clubs, produce enough amatuer shows with friends and family packing to make it look busy and popular. Other shows that charge $5 and star TV names having some fun on an off night will sell out no matter how crappy the actual show is. Many theaters make most of their money off of teaching classes and promising the chance of being discovered by SNL etc, when all they are doing is creating income for themselves and new fans. But 90-95% of the real world - paying public as opposed to starving artists and students - want to see a real show. It is possible to make Improv a real show. With professional actors with real experience on big stages etc. I have to say here that I am not against long-form improv. The Harold and other examples are amazing when performed by professionals. But they are also incredibly painful when performed by wannabe comics as opposed to real actors.
So we converted another non-believer out there in the theater snob world that is actually possible for Improv to be a viable source of entertainment full of talent driven thought provoking humor mixed with zany slapstick. Tonight's show was a great blend of political savy, pop culture bashing and original characters and scenes but also included some rocking music and crazing bouncing off the wals physical humor. I even threw in some tricky tap dancing - Maxi Fords and Double - Triple time steps. We have kids in the room, 20-35 yos looking for edgier comedy and a few of the theater folks 60 plus hanging out by them selves. They all left with a smile and most with roaring discussion of the show.
So what is point?
I still do not know how to describe this show to convince you (say the guy/gal on the street) to come see this show. When i say what it is, i often spark the images of a lot of crap they have scene that scares them away. But nearly all that see the show love it. There is a reason Phantom and Mamma Mia make so much money while theater snobs globally trash the shows. They are fun. Easy to understand. Simple melodies most can hum along to or even sing in the shower. Nothing brilliant in the artistic creation, BUT brilliant there efforts to appeal to the masses.
As an actor i would love to perform Mamet and Shakespeare and numerous mindful scripts in the centuries between, spending all day long perfecting the rhythm of speeches and the depth of characters. But I have to admit as a theater goer, the best show I have everyscene on Bway is Crazy for You. Gershwin music, slapstick comedy and amazing Tap dancing. That being said I would still see some crappy scifi movie to numb my mind.
As a singer/musician I would prefer Opera or really experimental Jazz. Challenging technique and classical skills and/or exploring new depths of dissonance and rhythm both intrigue me. But I find it painful sitting through most opera for three ours. Although one of my favorite past times is to sit in a corner at a Jazz club and listen to musicians converse in the language of notes, harmonies and rhythm selfishly assuming I am the only spectator realizing the true genius of the experience while most try to talk and drink and clap appreciatively. Their background entertainment is food for my soul....
Still not wrapping it up am I....
Well I am tired. Exhausted. Cold. But far from bitter. We had 5 amazing shows. Friday night in Beacon Falls, CT. 4 Shows in 2 days at the theater. Crowds varied in size and responsiveness, but the casts were amazing. And the response upon exit was consistent. AWESOME!!!
SO...
Give LMAO a shot. 2500 audiences in 5 years cannot be wrong. The 100s of regulars that we see monthly, the dozens of schools that come every year with groups of 100-200 student because the teachers love us, and the 1000s of skeptics that leave the theaters converted into IMPROV fans cannot be wrong. And not only are we trying to raise Improv to another level, we are producing it under a union contract, employing many up and coming as well as establish Bway/Tv credited performers.
See you at the theater
www.lmao-nyc.com
www.eightimprov.biz
www.improv4kids.com
www.fpny.org
www.waltfrasier.com
Thursday, November 19, 2009
YOU ARE INVITED!!!
Off-Broadway Interactive Musical Comedy Revue, LMAO (www.lmao-nyc.com), opens Wednesday 11/25/09 and runs open ended. To celebrate opening week, you are all invited to join us. Online tickets available now for only $30 ($20 off) and this includes a FREE drink (beer, wine or soda). http://www.lmao-nyc.com/tickets.htmlOPENING WEEK SCHEDULE: Wed 11/25 3pm and 8pm;
Fri 11/27 8pm; Sat 11/28 3pm and 8pm; Sun 11/29 3pm and 8pm
ALSO Student Rush Available at the Theater for $20. LIMIT 20 /show
RSVP for industry comps: 212-568-6560
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RSVP for industry comps: 212-568-6560
Having trouble viewing HTML, Photos & Videos? See full post at http://www.waltfrasier.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 16, 2009
GIRL SCOUTS SAY THANK YOU
EMAIL FROM GROUP ORGANIZER....
Dear Walter Fraiser
Thank you! Thank you! We had a wonderful time at your show on October 10th. It was very appropriate for the Girl Scouts. And I thank you for that.The evening topped off our weekend in NYC. And most importantly, it helped bring my niece out of her shell enough to give it a try and come up on stage. Bravo.!
MORE AT http://eightimprov.biz/Press_Refer
Want to see EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH or IMPROV 4 KIDS?
RSVP now for $20 tickets (No additional purchase necessary)
SCHOOL GROUPS and NON -PROFITS
As low as $10 for daytime shows (Must have 50 or more students)
Walter
www.waltfrasier.com
walt@waltfrasier.com
212-568-6560
PS Hey all, check out the new layout on my website. Love to hear feedback
Dear Walter Fraiser
Thank you! Thank you! We had a wonderful time at your show on October 10th. It was very appropriate for the Girl Scouts. And I thank you for that.The evening topped off our weekend in NYC. And most importantly, it helped bring my niece out of her shell enough to give it a try and come up on stage. Bravo.!
MORE AT http://eightimprov.biz/Press_Refer
Want to see EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH or IMPROV 4 KIDS?
RSVP now for $20 tickets (No additional purchase necessary)
SCHOOL GROUPS and NON -PROFITS
As low as $10 for daytime shows (Must have 50 or more students)
Walter
www.waltfrasier.com
walt@waltfrasier.com
212-568-6560
PS Hey all, check out the new layout on my website. Love to hear feedback
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