Dino Adventures by Ethan Harkavy (Improv 4 Teens Student)

SERIOUSLY!!! Ok, just two days ago we help Ethan Harkavy raise $1500 for Green Chimneys. We performed. Ethan did his stand-up from class. A bunch of folks showed up and even more donated. AMAZING!!!

And now I see on Facebook, Ethan is a published author. check it out!!!

Dino Adventures 

by Ethan Harkavy

Spring Comedy Classes Start April 2

IMPROV IRISH JIG "Clogged Toilets" from Green Chimneys Fundraiser

SPRING & SUMMER COMEDY CLASSES

CLICK HERE for SPRING CLASS GUIDE

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21
Bonus/Make-up Class May 28
SHOW June 4

COMEDY 4 TEENS  (13-17yo)
COMEDY 4 TWEENS  (10-13yo)
COMEDY 4 KIDS  (7-10yo)

SUMMER CAMP 2016

For the 4th summer we will be offering our summer comedy camp for kids and teens aged 7-17. Every day will include classes in Improv and Stand-Up Comedy performance. NEW this year will be sessions in Movement for the Performer including Mime, Stage Combat, and Alexander Technique.

TWO WEEKS of Comedy Classes and Performance!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Click the following links based on your preference. See Below for details. Links include a Early Bird Discount of 20% off when you purchase before May 1.

• REGISTER for FULL PROGRAM  June 28-July 1, July 5-8
• REGISTER for ONE WEEK June 28-July 1 OR July 5-8
• NEW SPECIAL – NYC DOE Students June 29-July 1, July 5-July 8
• DROP IN for ONE DAY June 28, 29, 30, July 5, 7, 8

Our youth programs for kids, tweens and teens incorporate both Improv and Stand-Up Comedy. for 60-75 minutes every week students play warm-up, technique and performance games. Then each students is encouraged to share original stories that are eventually crafted into stand-up comedy routines. By combining both skills this class maximizes creative writing / thinking, public speaking, performance skills and so much more (self confidence, $200 for 10 weeks.

WEDNESDAY TEEN AFTER SCHOOL COMEDY CLASS at #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC #2015

FOUR Wednesdays in MAY 4-6pm TEENS 13-17 yo $30 ONE CLASS / $100 4 weeks NOW ONLINE FOR JUST $75 via https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10000763/prm/NYIT Broadway Comedy Club NYC 318 West 53rd Street New York, NY 10019 BTWN 8th/9th Ave Near times Square and Columbus Circle COURSE DESCRIPTION This 4-week Funtensive Class will give teen students valuable skills in Creativity (writing & thinking), Community (Team, Listening, Focus) and Leadership (Public Speaking). A great way to get the arts back into student's lives, these classes fill the void left by many NYC schools. More than a cultural arts experience, the Improv training is invaluable Language Arts and Character Building. We use this fun activity to overcome insecurities, develop intense focus and create great speakers. Our students become students leaders at their schools.

TEACHER Walt Frasier (TV, Off Bway, 4000+ pro improv shows) has taught this Master Class in numerous NYC high schools,as well as training other teachers and providing his Improv 4 Teens book - IMPROV THIS - for FREE online as a resource for students and teachers. Previously Mr Frasier served as Director of Instruction for the Comedy Hall of Fame and recently gave Keynote at the New Jersey Association for the Gifted Child.

Catch Walt Frasier this Spring on TruTV’s “Friends Of The People” now in their 2nd season. Go to Netflix – RIGHT NOW!!! – to see Walter in Lilyhammer (Season 3, Episode 8) as the American comic performing at Steven Van Zandt’s Norwegian club. Also now on Netflix – Blue Bloods (Season 3, Episode 8) see Walter in spandex body suit in first 5 minutes as Arnie the Homeless Avenger. Royal Pains (Season 6 Episode 3) as the Choking Victim. Past credits include sketch bits on Letterman (9 episodes), Stakervision (MTV2), Naked Brother’s Band (NICK), Hair Trauma (WE) and numerous commercials including Dr. Oz’s Fat Pants. Theater Credits include Off Broadway, Touring and Regional Theater plus over 4000 professional Improv Comedy Shows with EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (AKA LMAO Off Broadway. Improv 4 Kids, Improv 4 Teens, Absent Minded Comedy). 

GET COMEDY IN YOUR LIVES EVERY DAY BY BECOMING A COMEDIAN

William Fry, M.D., of Stanford University “Humor and creativity work in similar ways. by creating relationships between two disconnected items, you engage the whole brain.” Ken Robinson – Author of “Creative Schools” said: “the whole system of public education around the world is a protracted process of university entrance. And the consequence is that many highly talented, brilliant, creative people think they’re not, because the thing they were good at school wasn’t valued, or was actually stigmatized.”

TEEN IMPROV FUNTENSIVE Wednesday Afterschool at #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

FOUR Wednesdays in MAY 4-6pm
TEENS 13-17 yo
$30 ONE CLASS / $100 4 weeks
 NOW ONLINE FOR JUST $75 via https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe.c/10000763/prm/NYIT

Broadway Comedy Club NYC
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
BTWN 8th/9th Ave
Near Times Square and Columbus Circle
  COURSE DESCRIPTION This 4-week Funtensive Class will give teen students valuable skills in Creativity (writing & thinking), Community (Team, Listening, Focus) and Leadership (Public Speaking). A great way to get the arts back into student's lives, these classes fill the void left by many NYC schools. More than a cultural arts experience, the Improv training is invaluable Language Arts and Character Building. We use this fun activity to overcome insecurities, develop intense focus and create great speakers. Our students become students leaders at their schools. TEACHER

Walt Frasier (TV, Off Bway, 4000+ pro improv shows) has taught this Master Class in numerous NYC high schools,as well as training other teachers and providing his Improv 4 Teens book - IMPROV THIS - for FREE online as a resource for students and teachers. Previously Mr Frasier served as Director of Instruction for the Comedy Hall of Fame and recently gave Keynote at the New Jersey Association for the Gifted Child.

GET COMEDY IN YOUR LIVES EVERY DAY BY BECOMING A COMEDIAN

William Fry, M.D., of Stanford University “Humor and creativity work in similar ways. by creating relationships between two disconnected items, you engage the whole brain.” Ken Robinson – Author of “Creative Schools” said: “the whole system of public education around the world is a protracted process of university entrance. And the consequence is that many highly talented, brilliant, creative people think they’re not, because the thing they were good at school wasn’t valued, or was actually stigmatized.”

Becoming Famous in 2014 - Alex from Target

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2014/11/03/how-alex-from-target-became-an-unwitting-internet-superstar/



Ever since I started teaching comedy to teens, I have been a huge advocate of youtube channels. Want a career, start creating now. You create work showcasing your talents and you begin to market yourself to the world.

You don't really need a good camera. And you don't really need talent. Now making stupid 6-second videos can land you a TV or Film deal. Get a biog enough following on twitter, Vine, Youtube etc and you can sell tickets to your own shows, tshirts, ad space on your channels...

To many this idea seams bizarre and far fetched. For most it will be. But even those not getting famous over night, these tools develop talent and brand.

ABC - Always Be Creating!!!

ROB THE VOTE NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Walt Frasier as MORE MICHAELS (AKA Michael Moore)
Caroline's Comedy Club, NYC
Nov 1, 2004
Night before 2004 Presidential elections

Exactly 10 years ago, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH produced a tour called ROB THE VOTE. In 2 months the show performed at a number of clubs (Rascals, Gotham, Caroline's), Theaters (Wings, Kraine, Under St Marks) and even some John Kerry fundraisers at Don't Tell Mamas.

We had fun with everyone RIGHT & LEFT.

I encourage ALL youth to educate themselves about your own country. Don't listen to rumor and speculation from friends and family. Watch the news. READ!!! Get to know your elected officials. if you like what they say - or more importantly DO - go vote to make sure they stay representing you. If you do not like what they say, GO VOTE THEM OUT and give someone else a chance.

You will never hear me say VOTE FOR THIS GUY/GAL. I make fun of all of them. But the day you turn 18 you can do two things. Fight for your country and Vote your will. You may be in the minority on some issues and things may not go your way. But far to often the minority opinion wins because their leader screamed louder and motivated their base to vote. Those thinking all is well stay home and are shocked when things change against their wishes.

Want to know a secret?

Our leaders fear you, the youth of America. You have opinions. You are smart. BUT you often do not participate in the process, and that empowers those working against your best interests.

CHANGE THE GAME!

ROB THE VOTE! was all about inspiring the young to VOTE their will and opinion. If everyone 18-25 voted, BIG CHANGES would happen in this country. 10 years later (now 40+) I may not as big a fan of what YOU want to happen, but I still support YOU making yourselves heard. One person can make a difference when ONE person becomes a crowd. It starts with ONE. It starts with YOU>

SO GO ROB THE VOTE!!!

LMAO Off Broadway with Magiquist September 13, 2014 at 8pm Broadway Comedy Club NYC

Saturday
September 13, 2014
8pm Show time
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NJ 07093
$25 at the door
$10 in advance CLICK HERE

LMAO Improv features hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.

MAGIQUIST by Matt Bailey is the perfect combination of Magic and Ventriloquism. Matt returns to the Broadway and LMAO where he has sold a out a number of previous performances!!!

The show Saturday 9/13/2014 features a 45-60 minute set by both acts.

LMAO Performs at Hasting College, NE

Broadway Comedy Club can be found in the north east corner of the NYC Times Square Theater District. Live comedy 7 nights / week features professional stand-up comics form TV and Headlines touring nationwide.







Discount tickets at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/927893/prm/halfoff

Happy Birthday, Improvised - Have 8 Improv at your next party

Too old for Chucky Cheese. Not ready for the Dance Clubs...

Sweet 16s, Quinceanera, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs or any Birthday Celebration goes well with Improv. We can host at our Times Square Theater or send the cast anywhere in the area...

Interactive, Musical and Hilarious, the entire audience gets involved and we make sure we take care of the VIP Guest and friends. We host parties almost weekly. Everyone loves comedy!!!

TIMES SQUARE PARTIES Starting at $600
 - Includes Pizza, beverages (Bottled Water, Juice, Soda), and admission for up to 20ppl
 - Additional Guests $20pp
 - Deli Sandwiches and Higher End menus available up one request from our corporate catering department

GROUP RATES at Public Shows form $25pp
 - Saturdays 3 & 8pm
 - VIP Seating (reg $50pp) includes best seats in the house and beverages
 - Includes Pizza at 3pm Shows ($5 extra for Pizza at 8pm Shows

ANYWHERE IN NYC
 - We can send a 60-minute show anywhere in Manhattan and most of 5 boros (reachable by Subway) for just $600. Starting at $800 outside NYC. Includes 4 performers. Additional costs for larger events requiring sound, lights etc

EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (AKA LMAO Off Broadway, Improv 4 teens, Improv 4 kids) Presented over 600 shows last year at our NYC Club and touring nationwide. 4500+ shows since 2002 at clubs, theaters, colleges, corporate / private events and K-12 outreach.

More at www.8improv.com

FALL CLASSES EARLY SIGN UP DISCOUNT!!! at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

Walt Frasier teaching at
Prep Academy for Writers,
Queens, NY

FALL IMPROV CLASS SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED
Study Improv Comedy at the Broadway Comedy Club (318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019) with professionals from the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH (AKA LMAO Off Broadway, Improv 4 Kids, Improv 4 Teens).

CLICK HERE TO SEE LIVE COMEDY 7 nights/week in NYC

Improv 4 Teens
Summer Camp 2012

ADMISSION
$25/Class
$200/FALL PASS (Up to 12 classes)
CLICK HERE FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
- $20/class - JUST $110 for FALL PASS
- Valid thru August 1st

Weyauwega HS, WI
after Workshop with
Walt Frasier

SCHEDULE


Saturdays NOON - Ages 8-12 9/6 - 11/22
     OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASE - 11/22 at 1pm
Sundays 4:30 - Ages 13-17 9/7-11/23
     PERFORMANCES for Public 10/5, 11/2, 11/23 at 3pm
Wednesday 5:30 Ages 18+ 9/3 - 11/26
     PERFORMANCES for Public 10/1, 10/29, 11/26 at 7pm

Amelia Fowler, Andrew Del Vecchio,
Laurice Fattal, Patrick Reidy and
Walt Frasier perform at
UCONN, Waterbury

LOCATION
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Between 8th & 9th Ave
Parking Garage across street, Some street parking
Short Walk from PENN, Port Authority and Times Square/Columbus Circle Trains

Walt Frasier teaches corporate workshop
for Morgan Stanley Risk Management division

WATCH 8 IMPROV CAST ON TV THIS SUMMER
Amelia Fowler (current member) and Keisha Zollar (Former Member) both appear in the season 2 of Orange Is The New Black.
Walt Frasier appears on Royal Pains Season 6. Later this year, on Lily Hammer Season 3.

June 2014 Improv Schedule at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club

Beat the heat and cool down with some Improv Comedy in Times Square!!! Hilarious interactive music, theater and comedy based on audience suggestions and participation...
CLICK LINKS BELOW for discount tickets and full calendar

Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Between 8th & 9th Avenues - Parking in garage across the street usually best. Some street parking available. Easiest to access via Times Square or Columbus Circle trains. Just a short walk from Port Authority Busses and Penn Station / Grand Central Trains
Formerly the New York Improv Comedy Club

WEEKLY SHOWS
SATURDAY May 31 3pm
SUNDAY June 1 3pm

WEDNESDAY June 4 7pm
SATURDAY June 7 3pm
SUNDAY June 8 3pm

WEDNESDAY June 11 7pm
SATURDAY June 14 3pm
SUNDAY June 15 3pm

WEDNESDAY June 18 7pm
SATURDAY June 21 3pm
SUNDAY June 22 3pm

WEDNESDAY June 25 7pm
SATURDAY June 28 3pm
SUNDAY June 29 3pm

WEEKLY CLASSES
Saturdays at NOON Comedy 4 Kids
Sundays at 5pm IMPROV 4 TEENS
Wednesday 5:30pm Adult Improv Jam

Busy summer schedule ahead. Book now for Fall 2014!!!  Corporate Team Building, Private Events, Colleges, K-12 Outreach shows, workshops & residencies, Professional Development for Teachers, and touring, theaters, clubs, and festivals nationwide...

www.8improv.com
www.lmao-nyc.com
www.improv4kids.com
www.fpny.org

PASSING THIS ON TEEN CASTING NOTICE(S) - Casting REAL TEENS with FUNNY TEEN STORIES for TV Commercial (PAID project!)

I work with Strickman-Ripps Casting (www.strickman-ripps.com) and right now we are casting REAL TEENS (Ages 15-17) to be considered for an exciting PAID TV COMMERCIAL for a major soft drink brand.

We would love to share this opportunity with students in your teen programs!

Please see flyer below for full project details and submission information.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.  

This is a fun and unique project that could help pay for college.  Feel free to share the opportunity on Facebook or email it to friends and family.

Thank you for your time!

Sara Conte

Casting Director

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Check back regularly - as known improv comedy teachers we often receive notices for kids, teens and adults!!! Everyone needs that first foot in the door...

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Tuesday April 8th at 8pm Improv at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club

LIVE FORM TIMES SQUARE, NYC!!!
Hilarious interactive Musical Comedy based on audience suggestions and participation!!! No two shows are ever the same. EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH presents LMAO Off Broadway

Tuesday April 8, 2014 at 8pm
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019

Live comedy 7 nights / week. Click here for $5 tickets

8 Improv at Montclaire State University

Wednesday April 2, 2014 7:30 Show 5:30 Class at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

Patrick Reidy and Walt Frasier at
Montclaire State, NJ Labor Day 2013

APRIL FOOLS - I mean lets celebrate April Fools with a show and / or class. Hilarious interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and participation.

Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
Close to Columbus Circle and

5:30 Improv Class 90-minute class
7:30 LMAO Improv Comedy 70-minute show
Both $25 at the door. There is a 1-beverage minimum per guest

Wednesday Night class from Feb 2014

ATTN COLLEGE / HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS 
(8 or more people - only good for the new Wednesday series)
$10 SHOW includes soda, juice or bottled water
$20 SHOW & CLASS  includes soda, juice or bottled water 5:30-8:45
 - add $5pp and we will include pizza - minimum 2 slices/person and we always over order
Contact SGF PRODUCTIONS ASAP to book 212-568-6560 or email info@fpny.org

LIVE COMEDY 7 nights / week at NYC Clubs
- CLICK HERE for $5 tickets

Wednesday Night Teen Group Special at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club #NYC

We have a new series of shows Wednesdays at 7:30 with a very special program for Teen groups.

Perfect for Theater groups, Birthdays etc

SPECIAL GROUP RATE $20
($50+ value)
5:30-8:45 includes Class, Show, Dinner
(Pizza & Beverage, tax & service includes)
NO ADDITIONAL fee or purchase required!!!

5:30 Class - Drop into our weekly class (reg $25/session) - Study warm-up, technique and performance games with professional teaching artist form EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH

7:30 Show - VIP Seating at our show (Reg $25 PLUS 1-drink minimum) - Attend public show featuring top up and coming NYC talent led by LMAO vets

CONTACT SGF PRODUCTIONS today to schedule a group
P) 212-568-6560  E) info@fpny.org

Get alla carte discount admissions to shows seven nights/week

UPCOMING SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 7:30
March 26, April 9, 23 LMAO IMPROV
WEEKLY 3pm Shows Saturday & Sunday (All ages friendly)
SEVEN NIGHTS / WEEK Live Stand-Up comedy 9 & 11pm

MORE COMEDY IN NYC

Live from the East Side 
New York Comedy Club 
 241 E 24th St.
 New York, NY 10019
$5 tickets CLICK HERE Reg $15-25 at the door
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR OF SHOWS
Select Date / Time Choose ticket options $5 tickets are in blue
OR CALL OVATION 866-811-4111 Use Discount Code "Walter 101"


Live from Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village Comedy Club 
99 MacDougal Street (Bleeker & 3rd)
New York, NY 10014
Short Walk from West 4th Street Subway Station
$5 tickets CLICK HERE Reg $15-25 at the door
CLICK HERE FOR CALENDAR OF SHOWS 
Select Date / Time Choose ticket options $5 tickets are in blue
OR CALL OVATION 866-811-4111 Use Discount Code "Walter 101"

Leadership conference using Improv 4 Teens to teach team and public speaking YACHAD

On our way to New Jersey, tonight, to run a show & workshop for YACHAD

http://www.njcd.org/


For the second year in a row we are providing this program to students and young adult leaders from around the country. Our goal is to create self confidence, public speaking and team skills.

http://teenimprov.blogspot.com/p/teen-outreach-programs.html

We recently ran the same program for a number of camp counselors. The programs is a student version of what we do for corporate teams. Learning these valuable skills.

LMAO / 8 Improv to play West Liberty University March 27, 2014

Eight Is Never Enough Improv Comedy, parent company of IMPROV 4 TEENS is headed to West Virginia in a few weeks to perform at West Liberty University.

Thursday March 27, 2014 at 8pm
West Liberty University 101 Faculty Drive West Liberty, WV 26074-0295

8 Improv has already played dozens of colleges and university at just about every type of event. At Montclaire State 8 Improv has performed two Labor Days in a row for 700 (2012) and 1000 (2013) incoming freshman in their large auditorium. At College Misericordia, Stonehill College and others we have performed to packed houses at the Coffee/Snack bar club rooms (about 200 ppl each). At Pace you we played 6 shows in 2012 for Spring Preview Weekends & Summer Orientations. At Princeton U - well lets just say I do not think I can talk about that private show at one of their charter houses. Lets just say this was not one of our typical "clean" comedy shows and the scene resembles Animal House The Movie. BUT It was hilarious!!!

Montclaire State University Labor Day 2013

UCONN Waterbury November 12, 2014

2008 Midwest Tour

SUNDAY February 23 SHOW & CLASS at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club

EVERY SUNDAY!!! 
(CLICK LINKS for online discount tix via Ovation / Theatermania)

3pm SHOW Perfect for teens and the whole family
5pm CLASS Just for Teens (14-19 only)
- 18 and over welcome also at Adult Class Wednesday 5:30
- PRETEENS  Saturdays 12:30 (11am Comedy 4 Kids)


More about Public Shows & classes CLICK HERE


WEEKLY CALENDAR
CLICK HERE for $5 tickets to shows
NIGHTLY 9 & 11pm All Starr Stand-Up Comedy
Saturdays 3 & 8pm Improv Comedy
Sundays 3pm Improv Comedy
Sundays 5pm Improv 4 Teens Class
Wednesdays 5:30 Adult Improv Class
Saturdays 11am Comedy 4 Kids
Saturdays 12:30pm Pre-Teens Comedy Class

Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Between 8th & 9th Ave
Close to Times Square & Columbus Circle trains
Parking garage across the street
1 block form Letterman / Ed Sullivan Theater

Wednesday 2/19 & Friday 2/21 NOON Improv Comedy at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club

Added show for DOE Winter vacation. Reg price $25. 
CLICK HERE for $5 tickets AND There is no drink minimum for this show
https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/927893/prm/walter101

THIS WEEK ONLY 
Wednesday & Friday
NOON SHOW
NO DRINK SERVICE/MINIMUMS
Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019

This is the best chance to check out our public shows. Hilarious interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and particiaption.

Get out of the snow & 
Come be a part of the show!!!

WEEKLY IMPROV SCHEDULE
Saturday 3 & 8pm One Drink Minimum
Sunday 3pm One Drink Minimum

NIGHTLY 9 & 11pm Stand-Up Comedy Shows 
- TWO DRINK MINIMUM
- UNDER 21 welcome (Sodas, Juice, Bottled Water avail for drink minimums)
- Under 18 must be with Adults

Sunday February 16 Show & Class at the #Broadway #Comedy #Club

Broadway Comedy Club
318 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Near Times Square & Columbus Circle between
8th & 9th Avenues

3pm Interactive Improv Show - bring the whole family, friends etc Interactive musical Improv features professionals that have appeared on TV & Stage nationwide.... Click here for $5 tickets (reg $20-25). One beverage minimum (Most comedy shows have a 2-drink minimum, day time shows before 8pm only require ONE - Sodea juice, bottled water works. Alcoho0l for 21 & over only)

5pm IMPROV 4 TEENS CLASS - 90+ minutes of fun play games that teach technique and performance skills. Students that attend regularly get to perform in regular classes.

Sunday March 2 Improv 4 Teens by Teens

Improv 4 Teens class will join professional company for a show Sunday March 2, 2014 at 3pm. The teens from this class are far more than just comedy students. Many have appeared with professional company before as well as up and coming talent on TV and other theaterical stages. Going to be fun for all ages.

CLICK HERE to get tickets for just $5 (reg 10-25) 

SPRING COMEDY CLASSES
March 2 at 5pm Starts a new Improv 4 Teens Class
Drop in for $25
Sign up for the full session (Thru end of April) $150 ($120 CLICK HERE)

Here is a video featuring Improv 4 Teens teacher Brian Simmons with Eight Is Never Enough performing at Montclaire State University Labor Day 2013