IMPROV 4 KIDS REVIEW - MENDON MA

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Taft Summer Program Ends With a Class Act

By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist · September 09, 2010
Typically, the Taft Public Library's Summer Reading programs are well-planned presentations which have been performed over and over again by the headliner. However, the same cannot be said about the Library's last show of the summer, which instead gave a much unscripted performance by the cast of Improv 4Kids. The evening performance took place at Clough Elementary School on August 16 and marked the end of yet another successful summer of reading and fun for Mendon kids.

Improv 4Kids is a professional improv troupe consisting of four actors, who to the delight of their young audience, put on skits and musical numbers based on whatever the audience would throw at them. The cast included actors Walt Frasier, Laurice Fattal, Spero Chumas, and Tyler Fisher.

Whether it was about starting school, sports, Disney World, or a guinea pig, the four talented and quick-witted actors could act out or sing on any topic in a moment's notice and with loads of energy.

At one point in the show, a youngster threw out the name of a crazy, made up book title called, The Acorn that Falls on Your Head That Went Bopp, and without any hesitation, the actors began to act out a humorous story related to the title.

Based in New York City, Improv 4Kids has played for hundreds of audiences across the country but plays exclusively to kids. In addition to playing for libraries, the group also performs nationwide for schools, charity fundraisers, festivals, churches and other special events and has been featured on ABC News.

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!!!

LMAO THE DIET – UH OH – I blew it

Week 2 Day 4 - Thursday, April 22, 2010

LONG DAY – I had a bad day – diet wise. A little behind – busy week, lack of Internet access and personal diet disappointment has led to the delay in this blog.

The day was a huge success for IMPROV 4 KIDS (www.improv4kids.com) with two shows and two workshops at Port Washington School - another cast performed at the Morgan Stanley Children Hospital in Washington Heights.

Got to drive around the harbor area – LOVE Port Washington!!!

Today’s Consumption Summary

Before workshops – around noonish
Coffee and Golden Grahams Snack Bar 280 cal

After workshops/before shows - Chili’s in Westbury

Chicken Chili Soup 190 calories
Mini Tacos 800 calories – really good smoked pork and crispy chicken (I wanted the smoked chicken but oh well)
½ of 4 dessert shooters – the old me cam out ordering these for “THE TABLE” really I wanted the sweetness buffet
Coffee & Diet Coke & Water

Got Home – Starting with left over (1/3 rack) FRESH DIRECT BBQ Ribs, I gorged further 2 pepperoni pizza lean pockets, topped with olive oil and Parmesan and spices. The Parmesan was fresh from the deli and wonderfully zesty. So in order to have more I ripped up whole wheat pita, poured on a little mesquite BBQ and sprinkled on – make than scooped out a lot of – Parmesan on top. Not good at any time of the day but especially midnight!!!

IMPROV 4 KIDS - New Ticketing

We have some new ticket for IMPROV 4 KIDS. Theatermania's new Ovation Tix is now up and running. The link below allows you to buy VIP Reserved Seating at General Admission Prices.

https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/731575/prm/walter101

"A Production you and your children don't want to miss"

- ABC NEWS

Live from Times Square

IMPROV 4 KIDS

The Midtown Theater

163 West 46th Street @ 7th Ave

Saturdays 3pm

Hosting K-12 Field Trips and touring schools, camps and family events.

www.improv4kids.com

NOW A NYC DOE VENDOR

SGF PRODUCTIONS, LLC

Also check out LMAO. Link below offers tickets $10-40. (Reg $20-65)
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535/prm/walter101

LMAO THE DIET – NO BREAKFAST

LMAO THE DIET – NO BREAKFAST

Week 2 Day 2 - Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Killer shows and workshops for Yonkers HS at the Midtown Theater this morning.

Had nothing to eat until after show and workshop. Not even coffee. Almost 2pm. Cast went to Evergreen Diner on 47th between 6th & 7th.

Looking forward to LOST and V tonight.

NOTE TO SELF – BUY SCALE – I looked into local store. The only one they had was really crappy. Hate to admit it, need one that goes to 350.

Today’s Consumption Summary

AT EVER GREEN DINER
Ice Coffee with skim milk
Gyro platter
Fruit Platter

Roast Beef Panini – Grilled Wheat flat breads, roast beef, horseradish cheddar, Mesquite BBQ sauce
Diet Coke

Smart Pop Kettle Corn

Hersheys Special Dark

Tomorrow I get to meet Mario Cantone. He and Eddie Brill are coming out to check out our work with the Comedy Hall of Fame at a Queens HS.

http://www.lmao-nyc.com/
http://www.eightimprov.biz/
http://www.improv4kids.com/

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

Improv 4 Kids returns Sat Feb 6th at 3pm

Improv 4 Kids returns to Weekend Matinees Saturday 3pm and Sunday 4pm on Feb 6th & 7th, 2010 at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE (163 West 46th Street @ 7th Ave in Times Square) Tickets are just $20 for this off-Broadway Children's theater program. There are no minimums but food & beverage are available for purchase.

Non-Profit Groups (Schools, Camps, Scouts etc) of 20 or more can get tickets as low as $10 per person with additional discounts for chaperones.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES - Bring 10 or More Children for a Birthday party, we will extend free tickets to the parents. Also get the Lunch & Show Package $30 includes hot lunch, Soda Service, Tax & Tip.

More at www.improv4kids.com

Get Tickets now at THEATERMANIA.COM

Also fun for the whole family EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Off Broadway as LMAO the MUSICAL. www.eightimprov.biz

IMPROV 4 KIDS PRESS RELEASE

**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****

SGF PRODUCTIONS
255 Fort Washington Ave #33
New York, NY 10032
212-568-6560
Info@fpny.org

COMPANY MANAGER
Walt Frasier
646-271-5781 cell
Walt@waltfrasier.com

IMPROV 4 KIDS BACK IN TIMES SQUARE
“A production you and your children don’t want to miss” - ABC NEWS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - January 4, 2010. IMPROV 4 KIDS (www.improv4kids.com) is now playing at the MIDTOWN THEATER (at HA! Comedy Club), located at 163 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 just a few steps east from Times Square. Performances are weekly on Saturdays at 3pm and Sundays at 4pm. Tickets are just $20 - available online at http://www.theatermania.com/ticketing/index.cfm/show/142978 or by calling THEATER MANIA at 212-352-3101. There are no minimums, but the cabaret-style theater offers food and beverages are available for purchase.

The multi-talented cast creates original music, theater and comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. Like Eggo Waffles and Snowflakes, no two shows are ever the same. Every interactive performance entertains kids of all ages while exposing young audiences to Opera, Broadway, Jazz, Spoken Word, Literature and even Modern Dance.

Beyond the NYC Weekend performances, IMPROV 4 KIDS presents 300+ shows and workshops every year to K-12 schools, camps and community programs. Every week, hundreds of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area students participate in Field Trips. For many this is their first professional theater experience. The cast also tours Nationwide to theaters, schools, libraries, fairs, festivals and even military bases. IMPROV 4 KIDS is the outreach program for Improv Comedy Troupe, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (www.eightimprov.biz), currently appearing off Broadway as LMAO (www.lmao-nyc.com).