Eight is NEVER Enough Improv

Improv Irish Drinking Song

2012-02-09T08:12:00.000-08:00

Eight is NEVER Enough presents the "Irish Drinking Song - AKA Irish JIG" Improv in New York City. More about upcoming shows: http://www.eightimprov.biz

Farting in an Elevator Irish Drinking Song

2011-08-08T19:10:00.000-07:00

Song Improv - Wearing Underwear Irish Drinking Song

2011-07-31T10:23:00.000-07:00

The cast of Eight is NEVER Enough Comedy Troupe presents an improvised Irish Drinking Song about UNDERWEAR! Featuring Laurice Fattal, Patrick Reidy, Andy Scannell and Paul DeGrocco. More at http://www.eightimprov.biz. Performed live at our theatre located in the Times Square Arts Center in NYC.

Transformers Meets Titanic: Improv Sound Effects Game

2011-07-30T13:16:00.000-07:00

Eight Is Never Enough present LMAO "Laugh My Ankles Off Broadway" Bizarre mashup of two movie (Titanic & Transformers) classics with Walt Frasier playing Rose with Pat Reidy as Jack. Audience members present wacky sound effects to support actors on stage. Performed live at the Times Square Arts Center / Comedy Club.

Denver Official Guilty! Dog Video (Parody)

2011-04-02T08:19:00.000-07:00

Check out our DENVER The GUILTY DOG parody of the popular viral video. Featuring Walt Frasier as the "Guilty Husband"

Switch Improv - Alice in the Never Ending Story

2011-03-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

LMAO Off Broadway - Film and Theatre Styles Improv

2011-02-26T07:22:00.000-08:00

Improv Performance

2011-02-24T08:30:00.000-08:00

Improv Performance

LMAO Off-Broadway

2010-05-11T08:35:00.000-07:00

LMAO-Off-Broadway is heading into the summer season season. Here are a few ways to keep up to date on the happenings with the show. Weekly Schedule: Thur 8:15, Fri 8:15, Sat 3 & 8, Sun 8, Mon 8:15

Website:

http://www.lmao-nyc.com/

Twitter:

http://www.twitter.com/lmaonyc

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/LMAOff-Broadway-NYC/202622007532

Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/lmaonyc

Tickets:
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/718535

Markham, Murray & Frasier to Guest on LMAO at Midtown Theater Thru 4/10 2010/03/09

2010-03-18T21:57:00.000-07:00

Markham, Murray & Frasier to Guest on LMAO at Midtown Theater Thru 4/10 2010/03/09

INNY Award Nomination

2010-02-13T07:40:00.000-08:00

Eight is NEVER Enough is nominated for Best Short Form Improv Troupe and PSA (Featuring EIGHT cast member Emma Tattenbaum-Fine) - Peoples Sketch Association is nominated for Best Sketch Group for the 2010 INNY Awards.

Help us out by voting here:
http://improvisationnews.typepad.com/improvisation-news/

L M A O Blues Improv

2010-02-04T07:14:00.001-08:00

LMAO - What does it stand for?

2009-12-09T13:29:00.001-08:00

funny video promo for LMAO-ff Broadway!

Check out LMAO Off Broadway

2009-12-02T08:20:00.000-08:00

This is an amazing NEW interactive musical comedy revue that is now officially running off-broadway featuring our very own Walt Frasier, Laurice Fattal and Spero Chumas.

http://www.lmao-nyc.com

Get Tickets at the Student PRICE for a limited time:
http://lmao.ticketleap.com

GIRL SCOUTS SAY THANK YOU

2009-11-16T05:22:00.001-08:00

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

5 Things not to do on Halloween

2009-10-31T06:49:00.001-07:00

Check out JIMMYS LIST OF THINGS NOT TO DO on Halloween!

Balloon Boy Hoax - A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong

2009-10-19T09:53:00.001-07:00

Jimmy can't seem to launch his balloon..

Lady Gaga Love Games Parody "Popsicle Stick" Music Video

2009-10-08T08:25:00.001-07:00

Have you see the New JIMMY Music Video Yet? Check it out! Feedback welcome!

The "Eight is NEVER Enough!" crew will be bringing you more videos this fall season. stay tuned to our youtube channels for more funny stuff:

www.youtube.com/eightimprov
www.youtube.com/absentmindedcomedy

Doctor Jiggly Improv

2009-10-01T18:42:00.001-07:00

Click to Play

The improv performers of "Eight is NEVER Enough!" must complete the scene as each time becomes less.

Ustream Broadcasts

2009-08-18T12:24:00.001-07:00

The broadcasts that we have been doing on ustream.tv/eightimprov have been very successful. Unfortunately we haven't been able to broadcast EVERY show over the past few weeks but if you follow us on twitter - www.twitter.com/eightimprov, then you will be notified on the days that we will be broadcasting. Our last broadcast was last Sun 8/16 and we had 116 people click and tune in to watch the show live. Our next broadcast will take place next weekend. Also if you attended any of the shows that we were taping be sure to visit our channel to watch the clips from that broadcast.

SUMMERTIME - 5 Reasons to come check out the show!

2009-07-14T19:09:00.000-07:00

# 1 - Universal Humor
This is a comedy show that you can bring the kids to. This is a comedy show that you can bring grandma to.. You can even bring French Canadians... and they will ALL have a good time. This is a comedy show for everyone....and it's funny!

# 2 - When times are tough….Eight Is NEVER Enough!

Broadway shows can run up to $50- $120/SEAT. Movies in Manhattan are $12.50/Ticket. Popcorn...Almost THE SAME price! We are offering a great professional show for an affordable price. With the current state of the economy we realize that not everyone is able to afford such luxuries. We have taken this into consideration. If you are unable to pay the full price of admission, then give us a call and we will work out a special deal on the admission price for you. Unfortunately we are unable to change the required 2 drink minimum, but we can promise that the show will cost reasonable less than the above activities.

# 3 - Times Square Comedy Club
This club is one of the nicest, cleanest and upscale yet casual comedy clubs in Manhattan. Our resident theatre (Theatre 4) has a posh and cozy feel to it. The current staff is very friendly, the drink pours are heavy and the food is yummy. The club is also conveniently located right across the street from Port Authority and directly above 42nd St Subway A,E,C,1,9,N,R,W,7 Trains. We are 8th Ave so you can get to the show without dealing with too much of the congestion and slow walkers on Broadway!

# 4 - KILLER cast!
No don't worry - the comedians are NOT killers but they ARE all amazingly talented actors with years of training and experience in improv, comedy and theatre. Plus funnyman HOST Walt Frasier 's jolly humor and larger than life personality is a nice contrast to the dry witted deadpan of sidekick Spero Chumas. Click HERE to read about our Cast.

#5 - 100% Audience Participation!
Sometimes during live shows and even during movies the audience members can start to squirm in their seats! Sitting down and being quiet for 2-3 hours can cause your mind to drift, your legs to fall asleep and your butt to hurt. With EIGHT is NEVER Enough the audience is being called upon to either yell out ideas or come up on stage every 3-5 minutes. We make the show about what YOU want it to be. We are also now webcasting all of our shows LIVE on ustream.tv!

Webcast Time

2009-07-13T11:42:00.001-07:00

Sorry - just wanted to add that the webcast will be taking place at 8:30 during Eastern Standard Time.http://www.ustream.tv/channel/eight-is-never-enough-improv-comedy-show

Live Webcast on Ustream TONIGHT Mon 7/13

2009-07-13T11:25:00.000-07:00

We are going to attempt something tonight that we've never done before. We are going to be doing a webcast the show LIVE. This will kind of be a trial run to see how it goes. There may be some technical difficulties as we are still getting used to streaming with our software, connection, dv camera and computer. The cool thing about it is that it is LIVE IMPROV soo..what you see is what you get. NO cuts. No edits. We usually post clips and highlights from our live shows through our youtube account. This will be the entire show as it happens. So join us tonight on USTREAM at 8:30 .. the actual improv show doesn't usually get going until 8:45 but I will turn on the webcast backstage until it's time to get started...and see what happens. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/eight-is-never-enough-improv-comedy-show.

Catch our "Irish Drinking Song Improv" on various cable networks!

2009-07-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

A video submitted by you has been selected to appear on Television, using the i2TV (Internet-to-TV) Beta service.Don't forget to tell all your friends - it's time to watch your video on i2TV!

Here are the names of selected videos as well as times and locations when/where they are being broadcast. Note that these times are not precise. Start watching i2TV at least few minutes before and enjoy other videos as well.

Video Title: Irish Drinking Song ImprovTV Provider: Coaxial Cable TVTV Channel: i2TVCity: VENANGO, WATERFORD, TOWNVILLE, CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, SAEGERTOWN, EDINBORO, MC KEAN, CRANESVILLEState: PABroadcast Scheduled at: 2009-07-02 16:15:02, 2009-07-02 06:15:02, 2009-07-03 07:15:02, 2009-07-03 17:15:02, 2009-07-03 12:15:02, 2009-07-02 11:15:02, 2009-07-02 21:15:02Video Title: Irish Drinking Song ImprovTV Provider: NPG CableTV Channel: i2TVCity: SAINT JOSEPHState: MOBroadcast Scheduled at: 2009-07-02 16:15:02, 2009-07-02 06:15:02, 2009-07-03 07:15:02, 2009-07-03 17:15:02, 2009-07-03 12:15:02, 2009-07-02 11:15:02, 2009-07-02 21:15:02Video Title: Irish Drinking Song ImprovTV Provider: SureWestTV Channel: i2TVCity: LOOMIS, CARMICHAEL, CITRUS HEIGHTS, ANTELOPE, GRANITE BAY, SACRAMENTO, ROSEVILLE, MCCLELLAN, LINCOLN, ELK GROVE, ROCKLINState: CABroadcast Scheduled at: 2009-07-02 16:15:02, 2009-07-02 06:15:02, 2009-07-03 07:15:02, 2009-07-03 17:15:02, 2009-07-03 12:15:02, 2009-07-02 21:15:02

Once again, Thank You for submitting your videos. Please continue to upload interesting, high resolution videos for broadcast on TV, at http://www.i2TV.tv/partner/ContentPartner. About i2TV The i2TV (Internet to TV) service, provided by TellyTopia, converges the worlds of Internet and TV by bringing popular professional and user generated video content to Television.i2TV presentations feature film shorts, animation, video blogs and webisode-style series.

Irish Drinking Song by Eight is NEVER Enough Improv Comedy Troupe

2009-06-27T09:02:00.001-07:00

Day in the Life Improv

2009-06-17T08:40:00.001-07:00

It's been a while since we've done this scene in the show but this is one of the best "Day in the Life" skits I've seen in a while.

What is "Short Form" Improv?

2009-06-07T10:11:00.000-07:00

What's the difference? I've recently discovered that the general public doesn't really know the difference between short form and long form. I just want to say that it's almost like comparing apples and oranges. There has also been some confusion between "improv comedy" and "stand up" comedy. I've noticed while promoting our shows that sometimes people are thinking of stand up when we mention the word "improv".

The word "improv" can already be confusing enough. Some people think of the chain of the IMPROV comedy clubs which have locations at major cities all over the US. These clubs usually do not feature "improv comedy". They usually have headliners that perform "Stand Up"Comedy. Of course occasionally they will bring in other famous acts too but mainly they are a stand up club. Again apples and oranges.

I will talk more about WHAT WE DO...What is "SHORT FORM" IMPROV? Short FORM Improv is what people are familiar with if they have seen "Whose Line is it Anyway" on ABC. Eight is NEVER Enough is one of the few "short form" troupes still performing regularly on the current the New York Scene. The majority of troupes in the city are based in long form improvisation. Short Form IMPROV is a series of different scenes, skits, songs, dances, jokes that each have some type of unique"game" or "gimmick". Just about every 2-5 minutes the audience members are prompted by the MC to either give a suggestion or come on stage for the game. Then the players take that suggestion to establish the characters, situations, activity, conflict and locations within the first 60 seconds and hopefully from there the hilarity will ensue.. once it is time for the skit to end, someone in the cast yells the word "TAXI" and the audience yells "YO" ...and then it's time for something NEW. Then at that point the audience is prompted again for another skit or song.. I personally like this art form because it is short, sweet, funny and to the point. The advantage to this is great because if something isn't working on stage for one reason or the other then it is OVER and off to something brand NEW and completely different.. Timing and pacing are very important and in our shows we often alternate different players each time and mix it up between either songs or skits. ...

More examples of some of our favorite "short form IMPROV" games can be found on our YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/eightimprov

PS - When is SPELL CHECK going to realize that IMPROV is a real word? It's not IMPROVE!

Cast Bios - Spring 2009

2009-05-19T17:48:00.000-07:00

CAST BIOs
http://www.eightimprov.biz/ http://www.improv4kids.com/

Laurice Fattal (Member since 2002, Producer) has been performing in theatre, music concerts, and stage shows since the age of 10. She originally began writing scripts and composing music through her own vocal group in high school. She continued to pursue her passion for the performing arts in college through studies in theatrical production, acting of NYC, MD and DC. Stage credits include comedy shows: Bobby Monaco's Improv Show, Indie Feature: Sunday Morning, TV: "Bad Bob" On DSL, Wil and Grace, Musicals/Operas: Amahl and the Night Visitors (Riverside Opera NYC), Alice in Wonderland - A New Musical, The Phantom Tollbooth - By Sheldon Harnick (Opera Th of N. Va), The Lounge @ Under St. Marks (Edge of Insanity Prod/Horse Trade), Bizet's The Pearl Fishers - Lead Soprano (Mont.Col/MD) and Valencienne - Supporting Lead The Merry Widow(Mont Col/MD) In addition to developing the concept for "Eight is NEVER enough!", she is thrilled to be the co-founderf "IMPROV 4 Kids!" program which currently tours elementary schools.

Walt Frasier (Member since 2002, Company Manager, SAG) is best known for multiple cameo appearances on the Late Show with DAVID LETTERMAN (CBS), Nickelodeon's "The Naked Brothers Band", "Stankervision"(featured sketch comedy segment), Cartoon Networks "Adult Swim" and several national commercials. You can catch Walt in 2 commercial spots for VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club” and Nintendo Wii. Walter has also been featured multiple times on the WE Network's hit show "Hair Trauma" for his expertise in leadership and teambuilding. THEATER: Fred Ho's WARRIOR SISTERS (NY Times Review), Boccaccio (Bronx Op-era), Scarlet Pimpernel (2nd Nat tour), Fiddler on the Roof (Gateway Playhouse), Pirates of Penzance (West End DT).

Spero Chumas (Member since 2005, Artisic Director) was born and raised in New York. He graduated from Castleton State College with a BA in Theatre. He has performed and taught improvisation for over 15 years on the stages of NYC, Atlanta and Chicago. Two of his favorite theatrical roles have been Alvaro in The Rose Tattoo and Danny in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. He also has a bit part in the 1995 movie HEAVY. When he is not improvising you can catch Spero at the picture show or Yankee Stadium.

Lee Markham (Member since 2005, AEA) is currently appearing off-Broadway as Luke in “Altar Boys”, reprising the role he also appeared in regional productions in Media PA and Lake George NY. THEATER HIGHLIGHTS: "Angels" New York Musical Theate Festival, "For Christ Sake, The Musical" Off Broadway at New World Stages. Lee has performed in 30 musicals/plays and has appeared in 7 commercials. He first started out performing in Superbowl XXV Halftime Show when he was 7 years old. He grew up in Treasure Island, FL and moved to NY in Sept '05 with a BA in Theatre from USF Tampa. Three weeks later Lee joined "Eight is NEVER enough!"

CHRISTOPHER CATALANO (AEA) is a New Orleans native who graduated from Florida State University. His pilot Open Bar was a quarter-finalist in BRAVO's Situation: Comedy. Favorite past productions include: Trey Parker's Cannibal: The Musical and more than a dozen Dare projects with Tax Deductible Theatre Company, who has also produced and published three of his plays. Chris has taught improvisational comedy at the college level, and is a founding member of several troupes. http://www.christophercatalano.com/

DARYL RAY CARLILES is excited to be living and performing in the wonderful city of New York!! He is now a part of the Improv Troupe, "Eight is Never Enough" and performs every weekend at The Times Square Arts Center, (formerly The Laugh Factory) His favorite roles include Frankie in Forever Plaid, Judas/John the Baptist in Godspell, Lysander in a Midsummer's Night Dream and Oscar in Sweet Charity!! Check out his website and say hello!! Daryl can be contacted at http://www.darylraycarliles.com/

David M. Green “DMG” (AEA) is thrilled to be enjoying his second year with Eight is NEVER Enough. David can also be seen in The Awesome 80's Prom as Principle Snelgrove and in the upcoming NYC Fringe production of Gutter Star: The Paperback Musical. Favorite roles include: Nicely-Nicely (Guys and Dolls), Jake Blues (Universal Studios), Cowardly Lion (The Wizard of Oz), Harry MacAfee (Bye Bye Birdie) and Mother Superior (Nunsense AMEN). "Thanks to Walt, Laurice, Spero and all the talented people who I have had the honor of sharing a stage with and learning so much from." - DMG

Marcia Sofley (AEA) National Tours: Seussical (Mrs. Mayor), They’re Playing Our Song (Erin Moran's understudy), Nuncrackers (Amnesia), A Christmas Carol (Belle). Other Favorites: Meet Me in St Louis (Esther), Hello, Dolly (Minnie Fay), Charlie Brown Christmas (original workshop), Nunsensations (with Georgia Engel). NYC comedy: Rose’s Turn, Don’t Tell Mamas, and Gotham City Improv.

John Gleason- has a natural skill for comedy, which was shaped and honed at Gotham City Improv where he was trained in Improvisation and Sketch Comedy, He also helped train potential “Happy Burger Employees” in the Off-Broadway Show “Minimum Wage” and has also generated over 10 Million “Theoretical” dollars thanks to “Youtube”.

Alena Acker hales from Detroit Michigan, is a graduate of the University of Michigan and is thrilled to be performing with Eight is Never Enough. Alena spent almost two years in South Korea, creating and performing in musicals for the Gyeonggi English Village. She has also performed with the New York International Fringe Festival and most recently with New York Dinner Theatre.

Andrée Lambertson believes in the power of imagination, humor and music. A classically trained actor, with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Castleton, a comedienne and singer, a director and writer, musician and artist, she has performed in many cities along both coasts and in Chicago, IL.

Christopher Leidenfrost-Wilson began his improv training under the auspices of the New York Renaissance Faire Performance Company in 2004. Truly a renaissance man, he is a singer; actor; musician; costume, wig and set designer; teacher; painter; event planner; and graphic artist whose career has stretched from Cancun to Toronto.

Mara Dratfield is so pleased to be in Eight Is Never Enough! Theatre performances include: Pippin, The Producers, Oklahoma ! (Ado Annie), The Crucible (Elizabeth Proctor), Winter’s Tale and Tales Of Hans Christian Anderson. Thanks to my friends (especially Mathew, David, Josh, Ali, Amanda, Carly), parents & fellow Eight-ians, you guys rock!

Julia Morales is from Houston, Texas and has been doing improv comedy for over 7 years. She attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York and Los Angeles, where she got her inspiration to continue performing improv. In Houston, she was a member and co-director of Massive Improv and later moved back to NYC in Fall 2008 to pursue her comedy career.

Charles Bernard Murray (SAG, AEA) started in New York with the AMAS Repertory Company. He landed in the original Broadway cast of Dreamgirls in 1981 & Honky Tonk Nights in 1986. He’s appeared on television and in films and toured as a recording artist. He’s a published author, playwright, screenwriter and composer.

Sarah B. Stevens is so excited to be performing with Eight is Never Enough. She is a co-founder of the Vagabond Theatre Ensemble and most recently performed as "Hildie" in "Drunk" with Naked Angels ("Naked From the Vault"). She is currently in a production of "Un Ballo in Maschera" by Verdi at Brooklyn Rep in Park Slope.

Emma Tattenbaum-Fine BFA, Tisch School of the Arts. Emma performed her one-woman show in the NY International Fringe Festival and interned on Saturday Night Live. Performs at Joe’s Pub (direction, Elizabeth Swados), UCB Theatre and was Best Actress Nominee: Strawberry One-Act Festival, Symphony Space. National tour: Chamber Theatre, co-founder People’s Sketch Association.

Improv Comedy Translation "Grizzley Adam's Sha Nay Nay"

2009-05-10T18:27:00.001-07:00

Improv Comedy "Worlds Worst" colonoscopy, poledancer, april foolsday, mortician and more

2009-05-05T11:26:00.001-07:00

This is from improv shows over last weekend. Very funny Worlds Worst.

Improv "Headline Madrigals"

2009-05-04T16:09:00.001-07:00

From our show last Friday night at the Time Square Arts Center in NYC.

Improv "The Red Riding Pigs" Fairy Tale Spoof

2009-05-02T19:21:00.001-07:00

Improv Opera Sketch

2009-04-29T22:18:00.001-07:00

Improv Blues Song - Spread Eagle Blues Parody

2009-04-27T23:07:00.001-07:00

It's worth it forSperos verse..

Improv Study Guides - Now Available for Download

2009-04-22T17:08:00.000-07:00

We created these study guides for teachers to use when they bring students to see our NY Improv shows or when we do shows at the school assemblies. For many students that see our show live NYC, it is the first time attending a professional off-broadway or broadway style show. These guides can be used directly by the teachers so that the students can gain a better understanding of the art of improvisation.

This is our Word Find Puzzle:
http://improv4kids.com/wordfind.pdf

Basic Study Guide
http://improv4kids.com/studyguide.pdf

Glossary of Improv & theatre Terms
http://improv4kids.com/glossary.pdf

List of our favorite Improv Games
http://improv4kids.com/theatregames.pdf

Acting & Directing Basics
http://improv4kids.com/actinganddirectingstudyguide.pdf

History of Improv
http://improv4kids.com/historyofimprov.pdf

Improv Comedy Switch Game - Hansel and Gretel Parody Story

2009-03-23T15:09:00.001-07:00

Very funny video from recent 2009 show!

Tweet Tweet

2009-03-16T19:14:00.001-07:00

Well... we have finally caved in and decided to keep current updates through Twitter. To follow us on Twitter you can go to www.twitter.com/eightimprov.

Improv Audience Sound Effects Interactive Comedy

2009-03-05T20:49:00.001-08:00

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

2009-02-12T05:39:00.000-08:00

2/13 Fri 11am - PRIVATE SHOW
2/13 8:30 Times Square Comedy 669 8th Avenue @ 42nd Street
2/14 Sat 3pm HA! Comedy Club 163 West 46th Street @ 7th Avenue
2/14 8:30 Times Square Comedy
2/14 11 Times Square Comedy - UNCENSORED
2/15 Sun 8:30 Times Square Comedy
2/16 Mon 8:30 Times Square Comedy

2/18-2/20 MINI TOUR DC AREA SCHOOLS
2/19 7pm PUBLIC SHOW HERNDON VA @ FOX MILL ES
$5 admission - PTA Fundrasier

$10 tickets available at THEATERMANIA.COM
THERE IS A TWO DRINK MINIMUM PER GUEST
More info at
http://www.eightimprov.biz/
http://www.absentmindedcomedy.com/
http://www.improv4kids.com/

2/27 Fri 11am - PRIVATE SHOW
8:30 Times Square Comedy
2/28 Sat 3pm HA! Comedy Club
8:30 Times Square Comedy
11 Times Square Comedy - UNCENSORED
3/1 Sun 8:30 Times Square Comedy
3/2 Mon 8:30 Times Square Comedy

Feb 19 Herndon VA

2009-02-01T16:19:00.001-08:00

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH will perform live in Herndon VA on Thursday Feb 19 at 7pm. This is a fundraiser for the Fox Mill ES PTA. The show is family friendly but geared towards th eparents and other adult guests. Our Improv 4 Kids program is performing that morning for the students.

RSVP for more info to info@fpny.org

CHECK OUT

http://www.eightimprov.biz/

http://www.improv4kids.com/

http://www.absentmindedcomedy.com/

Tonight at 8:30

2009-01-30T05:16:00.000-08:00

Love to see you all tonight at the show.
Times Square Comedy
669 8th Avenue @ 42nd Street
RSVP to Walter for comps. walt@waltfrasier.com

FEBRUARY 2009 SCHEDULE

2009-01-29T08:28:00.000-08:00

For Group Sales or Private Events and Bookings call 212-568-6560 or email info@fpny.org for more info. VIP Group Specials for NYC Shows. Touring K-12 Schools, Colleges and Corporate Events Nationwide.

FEBRUARY 2009
FEB 6 Glastonbury CT Private Event
FEB 7 8:30 TIMES SQUARE COMEDY CLUB (TSC)
669 8th Avenue, NY NY 10036
NYC's nicest comedy club with Vegas-Like showrooms, great food menus and top-comedy, music and theater. Get 1/2 price tickets to EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH SHOWS at http://www.theatermania.com/ticketing/index.cfm/show/142977

FEB 8 8:30 TSC CLICK FOR TICKETS
FEB 13 8:30 TSC CLICK FOR TICKETS
FEB 14 3pm HA! COMEDY CLUB CLICK FOR TICKETS
8:30 TSC CLICK FOR TICKETS
11:00 TSC CLICK FOR TICKETS UNCENSORED
SPECIAL GUEST ANGRY BOB from CNN
FEB 15 8:30 TSC CLICK FOR TICKETS
FEB 16 8:30 TSC CLICK FOR TICKETS
FEB 18-20 Mini DC area schools tour
FEB 19 FUNDRASIER - Public Event in DC Area MORE TO COME

ABSENT MINDED COMEDY returns Feb 14

2009-01-29T06:53:00.000-08:00

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the funniest comedy party in NYC returns to late night programming at THE TIMES SQUARE COMEDY CLUB. If you are easily offended please come to our 8:30 shows. If you are a fan of sex, drugs and alcohol, we do not supply (Except for selling drinks) but dive into all the naughty sides of life. Smart but raunchy comedy!!!

Saturday, February 14, 2009 @ 11pm
$20 plus 2 drink min.
1/2 price tickets at theatermania.com
http://www.theatermania.com/ticketing/index.cfm/show/142981

HOST: Walt Frasier (Letterman, MTV, VH1, NICK, WE)
Uncensored Improv from the ranks of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH
Special Guest comics including
MAD DOG MATTERN (Sirius Radio, BBC, National Bookings/College Favorite)
ANGRY BOB (CNN Political Satirist, Last Comic Standing)

See ANGRY BOB every Friday with Rick Sanchez on CNN
http://www.youtube.com/user/angrybob

The New Gang

2009-01-29T06:48:00.000-08:00

We are very excited to some amazing talent starting next week. They have been rehearsing all month and ready to freshen up the ranks. Come to the show and check out these great folks.

Alena Acker, Scott Baxter, John Gleason, Lauren Grey, Andree Lambertson, Chris Leidenfrost-Wilson, Dorothy McMillan, Roger Mulligan, Katie Siegmund, and Ryman Sneed start performing in shows on Feb 13

THE BARACK OBAMA STORY

2009-01-29T06:47:00.000-08:00

Top 8 on HOLD this week

2008-11-02T12:13:00.000-08:00

We (the producers) of the Top 8 at EIGHT are currently in transit on our way to perform live shows on tour across the country. Production for Episode#7 is still happening but the episode will be posted later this week or early next. Keep tuning in to see footage from live shows on the road.

Top 8 at Eight 10/26

2008-10-27T17:19:00.001-07:00

2008-10-21T05:13:00.001-07:00

source: Spike TV

Top 8 at Eight

2008-10-12T17:57:00.001-07:00

This weeks Top 8 at Eight video features headlines about the new google program "mail goggles", a virgin shark birth, and walmart vs the us economy. This is one of the funniest weeks yet. Quite surprising considering there were not a lot of unique headlines in the news this week.

This weeks Top 8 at Eight

2008-10-08T08:54:00.000-07:00

This weeks Top 8 Headlines include the vp debates, bloombergs 3rd term bid, chihuahuas on crystal meth and more.

This is from our Top 8 Shoot

2008-10-01T21:36:00.000-07:00

Cracks me up.

This weeks Top 8 at Eight!

2008-09-29T09:03:00.000-07:00

Here is this weeks Top 8 at Eight. Some of this footage was taken from our roadtrip to MD, VA and then to Pittsburg PA. On Wednesday we departed for Gaithersburg and headed to do 2 shows in VA. From there we went straight to PA. The following morning we did 2 shows in PA. Between the shows we began filming the first of the headlines. This weeks Top 8 Headlines includes the debates, 700 Billion Dollar Bailout and more. Tune in every Sunday night at 8 on youtube to watch the Top 8.

Eight is NEVER Enough Midwest Mini-Tour!

2008-09-24T06:44:00.000-07:00

Eight is NEVER Enough is heading West this Fall!

2008 MIDWEST Mini-Tour: To purchase Tickets Visit our Website: http://www.eightimprov.biz/omaha2008.html

With tour stops in MI, WI & NE!

Nov 6, 7 & 9
The Theatre at Maple Ridge, Omaha

Nov 13
Gerold Opera House, Weyawega WI

Nov 14
Reniassance School for the Performing Arts

Nov 3
Farmington Hills, MI

More dates TBA!

Top 8 at Eight

2008-09-21T22:42:00.001-07:00

We have a new webseries that will be released weekly. It's called the Top 8 at Eight. We basically take our favorite top 8 headlines of the week and do funky things with them. These videos are PG-13 but not as riske' as anything in the Absent Minded Comedy area. Some of the content may not be suitable for anyone under the age of 13 as many of todays current headlines have to do with off beat topics.

So what is the difference between all the shows?

2008-09-02T20:45:00.000-07:00

So.... we basically have three shows that we produce and perform. They are all similar in structure and on paper but contrast greatly in style, material and content. The main focus for this blog is for "Eight is NEVER Enough". That show is our main attraction and the most flexible. To break down the shows is as follows:

Eight is NEVER Enough - Improv and musical comedy for all ages. This is the public show, off broadway show and comedy club show. The humor is universal and geared toward a wide audience. The show is PG-PG-13. There is no bad language/cursing. When the actors violate this code they are pegged in the head with what we call the "gutter ball" - it's a dodge ball the audience members throw at an actors head if he/she says or does something inappropriate. It ends up working out wonderfully because honestly - it's fun to watch somebody get hit in the head with a ball. Not sure why. Either way it's great.

Improv 4 KIDS - Improv and musical comedy for ages 12 and under. This show is similar to EIGHT in structure but actually has different skits and for the most part different subject matter. We tend to have more music in these shows and they run about 10-15 minutes shorter. There is LOTS of audience volunteers. More so than in the EIGHT shows and I would even say the skits are shorter. Many of the suggestions we get from kids incorporate current pop culture. I've lost track on how many times we have done improvised blues or other song styles about Spongebob, Jonas Brothers and Miley Cirus. It's all about what the kids want so .. well there you go.

Absent Minded Comedy - The name says it all. Seriously. It is completely uncensored. There is a similar structure to EIGHT but much of the content contains swearing, sexual humor and pretty much anything else that could possibly be offensive. Also, the improv skits are different. We found that the improvs which didn't work in the EIGHT shows worked really well in an edgy environment. I would even go so far as to say these shows are experimental and avaunt guard-ish. We also book more comics on this show so the audience is getting an equal combination of improv and stand up. It works out really well. Besides, you never know whats going to happen but I can guarantee it's going to be an experience.

Not a kids show

2008-09-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to take some time to define what "Eight is NEVER Enough" is exactly. First of all improvisation and stand up comedy are like apples and oranges. Let me just start by saying both are entertaining and both are equally funny. It really depends on an individuals tastes and sense of humor to decide which of the two they prefer. Stand up comedy is one person standing with a mike telling jokes and talking about funny situations. Improv comedy, or at least the way WE do it is when the performers make up unplanned skits, stories, songs and situations without a script and with the help of the audience. The audience and the performers must work together to great great comedy and theatre. Stand up on the other hand does not necessarily include audience participation. Some stand up comics do use crowd interaction but the majority of comics come on stage having prepared and tweaked a specific amount of material and comedy observations based on their personal experiences.

I am not sure why people confuse the two but it seems to be an ongoing problem when we are performing at a club that offers both. There has been much confusion over whether our show is a "kids" show and the stand up is the "adult" show. For one thing I think it is safe to say that we are neither. Our show is a theatrical comedy show designed for all ages. We created this show with the goal of making it accessible to all audiences: High brow, low brow and everything in the middle. When we started running 7 shows every week we decided that we wanted to cover all the basis. The show is tailored to the people that are sitting in the seats during the performance. We have done shows for colleges. In those shows the comedy and humor was geared to college kids. We have performed for Middle school and elementary school audiences - those show are geared toward young audience humor. We have performed at corporate events for fortune 500 companies (Morgan Stanley, General Motors and American Express to name a few) - those shows are going to be more adult type humor. This is the way improv works. It is based on the audience and therefore will be customized to their liking. It is a win win situation on both ends. Every show is different. Not just for the audience but for the performers too. I will never get tired of it because to me it will always be a challenge and it will always be fresh and never get stale. This is what attracts many actors to this wonderful art form.

So I think it is safe to say that we are not a kids show. Will the kids love the show? YES. Will adults love the show? YES. Can you feel safe bringing anyone to the show? ABSOLUTELY. Will there be kids in the audience? MAYBE. Will it still be funny? EVEN MORE SO. I don't have kids should I even bother? UNLESS KIDS IN THE AUDIENCE STOPPED YOU FROM GOING TO SEE IRON MAN, HULK AND DARK KNIGHT THEN YOU SHOULD COME SEE HOW FUNNY THE SHOW IS. With over 2000 public performances plus another 500 private events it's probably worth checking out.

On the ROAD

2008-08-29T21:51:00.000-07:00

We are currently on the road on the way back from a gig that we did at Roger Williams University in RI. It was great. We will post videos soon from this eventful roadtrip. In what should have been a 3 hour drive took us 7.5 hours. We departed from NYC at 1:30 pm. Everyone was ON THE ROAD. Imagine that. Labor Day Weekend and non stop traffic. Who would have thought. Actually we did think about it which is why we left at 1:30 for a 9:00 gig. Got there at 8:40... so we did factor in time but never thought we would need that extra time. My next project is to get an touring vehicle. That will probably happen early spring or late winter. It will likely be wrapped with our logo. It will be making rounds in the city. Videos will be up soon.

Website Back up

2008-08-23T17:21:00.000-07:00

The website is back up and running again. That was a lot less time that I had expected to kudos to Yahoo for getting it back up within a few hours rather than 72 hours. Anywho HEre is a clip from a post show backstage pizza eating thingy.

Website Woes

2008-08-23T10:56:00.000-07:00

Well our website http://www.eightimprov.biz/ is DOWN! It is all Yahoo's fault. We called customer service after waiting on the line for over 30 minutes and they told us that it would be up and running in 72 hours. 72 HOURS! WTF??? So if anyone tries to go to our website between now and then the are going to get an error page. We were told that it was "just something that happens" with yahoo servers from time to time - huh???? wha???

Hopefully it will be up and running by Monday as we usually don't get a whole lot of hits on weekends but anyhow it is kind of ridiculous that this just kind of 'happens!" We apologize for any confusion. geeze Laurice

What's in a name?

2008-08-22T21:39:00.000-07:00

Well being that we are about to enter into our 7th year in 2009 I can assume that it is too late to change the name of the troupe. However we are considering giving the actual run of the show different names such as "Eight is NEVER Enough Presents....(Name Here)". People are always asking us who came up with the name and why. Well the answer is we are not quite sure. I mean our first show was in December of 2002. We had a gig at Danny's Skylight Room on 46th St. When Walt called and booked the room the booker asked what the name of the show was so that he could put it on the calendar. At the time we had exacly eight people and we had been going back and forth about the amount of cast members and whether it was too many or too little. So at that point Walt just made up that name off the top of his head. After our first performance (Dec 22nd) it just kind of stuck with us. After a year or so of performances at various venues and clubs around the city we decided it was too late to change the name (even though it was confusing people).

We usually run the show with 6 cast members, not 8 and this is what is confusing people. Then one day Walt discovered that if you put the 8 on its side then you get the infinity sign. We discussed it and realized that NOTHING is ever enough. There is always more to learn, more to see, more to do, more to discover in life. This may sound like old wisdom but it is how we run our troupe and how we base our shows. 8 is NEVER Enough because nothing is never enough. More laughter is needed in the world. More smiles and more comedy. That's where we come in.

Eight is NEVER Enough has now played over 2000 public performances and corporate, private parties, school assemblies and college gigs and it is not enough.We have over 20 cast members - some shows playing on the road simultaneously while the resident cast runs shows in NYC. Still not enough. More fun and laughter is wanted and needed.

I think I have written enough - or not enough. What's in a name anyway? The show is what it is. Nothing will change that. It's fun.

Laurice

Last of the Upstate Video

2008-08-22T20:05:00.000-07:00

Same Road Trip. Different video but same gig:

Tropic Thumper

2008-08-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Here is a video blog after a performance upstate:

-Laurice

Road Show Blogging

2008-08-19T11:36:00.000-07:00

This video blog does not need much of an explanation. Fresh from the road show upstate in Carmel New York:

Kiddie Rides

2008-08-19T11:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the Image of the big kids playing in the mall. Our favorite duo was having fun but as you can see Walt's 5- year old character "JIMMY" who has been banned from "Eight is NEVER Enough"shows makes cameo in the mall taxi.

Today on the Road

2008-08-14T20:37:00.000-07:00

Today we did a show for a camp group upstate in Carmel. Actually we did two shows for the campers back to back. It was great. We got some blog video footage from Walt's new laptop/webcam. In order to avoid traffic on the way back to the city we decided to hit the mall and catch a showing of "Tropic Thunder". This was a very funny movie but of course in the mall there was more comedy when Walt and Spero tried to both fit into a mini taxi made for kids.

-Laurice

Welcome

2008-08-13T15:12:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the ALL new blog for "Eight is NEVER Enough" Improv Comedy Show and the producers Walt Frasier & Laurice Fattal. Check back shortly for frequent video blogs from us and the rest of the cast.

Be sure to visit our website http://www.eightimprov.biz/ for all the latest on upcoming shows and events.

Eight is NEVER Enough Improv

Improv Irish Drinking Song

Farting in an Elevator Irish Drinking Song

Song Improv - Wearing Underwear Irish Drinking Song

Transformers Meets Titanic: Improv Sound Effects Game

Denver Official Guilty! Dog Video (Parody)

Switch Improv - Alice in the Never Ending Story

LMAO Off Broadway - Film and Theatre Styles Improv

Improv Performance

LMAO Off-Broadway

Markham, Murray & Frasier to Guest on LMAO at Midtown Theater Thru 4/10 2010/03/09

INNY Award Nomination

L M A O Blues Improv

LMAO - What does it stand for?

Check out LMAO Off Broadway

GIRL SCOUTS SAY THANK YOU

5 Things *not* to do on Halloween

Balloon Boy Hoax - A Publicity Stunt Gone Wrong

Lady Gaga Love Games Parody "Popsicle Stick" Music Video

Doctor Jiggly Improv

Ustream Broadcasts

SUMMERTIME - 5 Reasons to come check out the show!

Webcast Time

Live Webcast on Ustream TONIGHT Mon 7/13

Catch our "Irish Drinking Song Improv" on various cable networks!

Irish Drinking Song by Eight is NEVER Enough Improv Comedy Troupe

Day in the Life Improv

What is "Short Form" Improv?

Cast Bios - Spring 2009

Improv Comedy Translation "Grizzley Adam's Sha Nay Nay"

Improv Comedy "Worlds Worst" colonoscopy, poledancer, april foolsday, mortician and more

Improv "Headline Madrigals"

Improv "The Red Riding Pigs" Fairy Tale Spoof

Improv Opera Sketch

Improv Blues Song - Spread Eagle Blues Parody

Improv Study Guides - Now Available for Download

Improv Comedy Switch Game - Hansel and Gretel Parody Story

Tweet Tweet

Improv Audience Sound Effects Interactive Comedy

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Feb 19 Herndon VA

Tonight at 8:30

FEBRUARY 2009 SCHEDULE

ABSENT MINDED COMEDY returns Feb 14

The New Gang

THE BARACK OBAMA STORY

Top 8 on HOLD this week

Top 8 at Eight 10/26

Top 8 at Eight

This weeks Top 8 at Eight

This is from our Top 8 Shoot

This weeks Top 8 at Eight!

Eight is NEVER Enough Midwest Mini-Tour!

Top 8 at Eight

So what is the difference between all the shows?

Not a kids show

On the ROAD

Website Back up

Website Woes

What's in a name?

Last of the Upstate Video

Tropic Thumper

Road Show Blogging

Kiddie Rides

Today on the Road

Welcome

5 Things not to do on Halloween