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Meet David Lee Morea
David Lee Morea is an accomplished New York-based filmmaker and photographer who holds both a BFA in Film and Television Production and a Master’s in Italian Studies from NYU. With a diverse professional portfolio, he has contributed to major productions like “The Voice” and “American Idol” while serving high-profile clients such as NBC, Michael Kors, and the United Nations. In addition to his commercial work, Morea is a dedicated documentarian, having produced titles like “Before Neorealism” and the Amazon Prime feature “We Are Mermaids.” He currently offers versatile photography and video services tailored to accommodate a wide range of budgets. https://www.instagram.com/davidlmorea/

REMEMBER ME?
For 30+ years Walt Frasier has been entertaining audiences live from Times Square NYC, Touring Nationwide, and occasionally popping onto their TVs and other devices. For casting Walter in SAG AFTRA Film, TV & Commercial projects, contact (Jaime) Baker Management. International credits include TV, Commercials, Theater, Music & Comedy. Currently the Artistic Director of the NEW YORK IMPROV THEATER and North East Managing Director for THEY IMPROV.
https://www.instagram.com/waltfrasier/

WATCH We Are Mermaids on Amazon Prime

Florida’s oldest and last remaining roadside attraction struggles to compete against Orlando’s mega parks and keep its famed tradition of being the worlds first and only real City of Live Mermaids.

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WATCH Su Corongiàiu

“We traveled to Laconi, Sardinia and met Fausto, the head of Su Corongiaiu, traditional masked beasts of ancient Sardinia.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2klGnoeX7U

Come see David & I live form Times Square.

• 3pm Saturdays TIMES SQUARE IMPROV COMEDY (Discount ticket links)
• 4/29 Wednesday 9pm BROOKLYN IMPROV COMEDY ($20)
• 5/23 Saturday 2pm LONG ISLAND IMPROV COMEDY
• ADULT CLASSES
• YOUTH CLASSES & COMEDY CAMP
• EMAIL for group sales & private events. We daily work with corporate teams and student groups from around the world and tour events DC to BOSTON and beyond!

Watch on YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83PddnRbEsQ
More Show Notes & Full Transcript at 
https://waltfrasier.net/2026/04/23/have-fun-4-obi-nwako-talks-improv-acting/

Obi Nwako is one of our more recent hires, in the grand scheme of things, but he is knocking it out of the park as a performer and teacher with us and other companies around town. 

Obi Nwako recently graduated from Williams College with a bachelor of arts in theater where he learned to be an actor and improviser. Born and raised in the Bronx, Obi is excited to make his NYC improv scene debut as a part of the group and even more excited to see where this part of his life will take him. https://www.instagram.com/monsterofrohan/ 

See Obi in Late Blooming
https://voyagetheatercompany.org/current-season/https-voyagetheatercompany.org-current-season-production-late-blooming
Apr 27, Apr 28, May 2, 2026
6:30pm, 8pm, 4pm 

For 30+ years Walt Frasier has been entertaining audiences live from Times Square NYC, Touring Nationwide, and occasionally popping onto their TVs and other devices. For casting Walter in SAG AFTRA Film, TV & Commercial projects, contact (Jaime) Baker Management. International credits include TV, Commercials, Theater, Music & Comedy. Currently the Artistic Director of the NEW YORK IMPROV THEATER and North East Managing Director for THEY IMPROV. 

My mission in 2026 is to knock stage fright of the top of the phobias list. We do this spreading joy & laughter one show / workshop at a time while teaching invaluable life skills. We have public shows weekly in Times Square NYC and tour schools, theaters, community centers and corporate / private events DC to Boston almost daily.
https://waltfrasier.net/

https://www.instagram.com/waltfrasier/
https://newyorkimprovtheater.com/
https://improv4kids.com/ 

Come see Obi & I live from Times Square. 3pm Saturdays TIMES SQUARE IMPROV COMEDY (Discount ticket links) https://ci.ovationtix.com/29075/production/1237881?promo=walter101 4/29 Wednesday 9pm BROOKLYN IMPROV COMEDY ($20) https://ci.ovationtix.com/29075/production/1231949?performanceId=11786516 5/23 Saturday 2pm LONG ISLAND IMPROV COMEDY https://ci.ovationtix.com/29075/production/1267225?performanceId=11797315 ADULT CLASSES https://ci.ovationtix.com/29075/production/914195 YOUTH CLASSES & COMEDY CAMP https://ci.ovationtix.com/29075/production/1049645 

SEE THE FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE

I got to sit down with Steven Prestia to discuss acting, improv, career, past & future and so much more…. Join Steven and I, with Laurice, Liz & Evan at 2pm, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the South Shore Craft Brewery, Ocean Side NY GET TICKETS

ANOTHER PODCAST? WHY?

My mission in 2026 is to knock stage fright of the top of the phobias list. We do this spreading joy & laughter one show / workshop at a time while teaching invaluable life skills. We have public shows weekly in Times Square NYC and tour schools, theaters, community centers and corporate / private events DC to Boston almost daily. https://newyorkimprovtheater.com/ https://improv4kids.com/

Steven Prestia

Steven Prestia is a recent graduate from LIU Post with a BFA in Arts Management and an MBA. Steven hopes to use his arts management education to further his own comedy career. Steven has been working with 8 is Never Enough Improv since 2012. He started as a student, then became an Intern and worked his way up to Teacher/ Cast member in 2016. Steven has worked with various improv troupes on Long Island to include Friday Night Face Off and No Control. Steven is also a stand-up comedian and has performed at various venues across Long Island and New York City. Some of his credits include Caroline’s on Broadway, Governor’s, McGuire’s, Gotham Comedy Club, and the Broadway Comedy Clubs.

https://www.instagram.com/stevenprestia/

Walt Frasier https://waltfrasier.net/ Entertainer – Producer – Educator – Author 

For 30+ years Walt Frasier has been entertaining audiences live from Times Square NYC, Touring Nationwide, and occasionally popping onto their TVs and other devices. For casting Walter in SAG AFTRA Film, TV & Commercial projects, contact (Jaime) Baker Management. International credits include TV, Commercials, Theater, Music & Comedy. Currently the Artistic Director of the NEW YORK IMPROV THEATER and North East Managing Director for THEY IMPROV.

On the road in Riva, MD for a Murder Mystery I had a couple moments to share some thoughts. This world is not going to fix itself complaining about things out of our control. But we can advocate LOUDLY! We can educate LOUDLY! See you at the next show/workshop!!!

https://waltfrasier.net/2026/04/09/podcast-mini-episode-teach-kids-useful-skills-earlier/

Walt Frasier
https://waltfrasier.net/
Entertainer - Producer - Educator - Author
For 30+ years Walt Frasier has been entertaining audiences live from Times Square NYC, Touring Nationwide, and occasionally popping onto their TVs and other devices. For casting Walter in SAG AFTRA Film, TV & Commercial projects, contact (Jaime) Baker Management. International credits include TV, Commercials, Theater, Music & Comedy. Currently the Artistic Director of the NEW YORK IMPROV THEATER and North East Managing Director for THEY IMPROV.

https://newyorkimprovtheater.com/

Improv Theater LLC is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… 

I took a moment to share some thought about the new folks on TikTok giving advice to actors. Most of these folks are NOT working actors. Most advice is BS. I learned the 90/10 rules 40 years ago. 90% of all advice is a waste of your time. Two problems, each of us needs a different 10%. AND you never know which 10% will benefit you in 20 years. So LISTEN to it all, be open minded, but the sift through the noise and figure out what works for you. 

 I first got paid a salary to do acting in a 20 week run of Pirates of Penzance in 1995. I have 30+ years of acting, singing, dancing and comedy. Now day job free since 2005, I love mentoring the next Gen. 

See the full transcript of this video at

https://waltfrasier.net/2026/04/09/you-can-do-it-but-you-have-to-do-the-work/

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EMAIL ME for two free tickets to my weekly shows in Times Square NYC or our monthly shows on Long Island and Brooklyn!
We daily work with corporate teams and student groups from around the world! 

My mission in 2026 is to knock stage fright of the top of the phobias list. We do this spreading joy & laughter one show / workshop at a time while teaching invaluable life skills. We have public shows weekly in Times Square NYC and tour schools, theaters, community centers and corporate / private events DC to Boston almost daily. 
https://newyorkimprovtheater.com/
https://improv4kids.com/

EPISODE WEBLINK with Full Transcript
https://waltfrasier.net/2026/04/08/4-9-thursday-7pm-webisode-samuel-van-wyk-talks-improv-acting/

Sam is my right hand man at the New York Improv Theater. He is the perfect first interview in my new series. The detail oriented to balance my constantly unfocused divergent thoughts. I could not survive without his support and efforts. Every day Sam texts me to make sure I have contacted clients and cast for the coming week. Almost daily, Sam runs shows & workshops for me when double booked or when I need to stay in the office to keep up with clients etc. 

Sam is an MC, Teacher, Corporate Teambuilding Member of the New York Improv Theater since 2017
https://www.samuelvanwyk.com/
https://www.instagram.com/iamsamvw/
As an improviser, Samuel has performed for thousands of students and adults. He has also lead Improvisational workshops for all ages from kindergarten students to senior executives and everything in between. Samuel has lead workshops on the benefit of improv in a business setting for professionals in the education and medical field as well as corporate clients like IBM, Bing, and JP Morgan. As an actor, Samuel works in TV, Film, and Theatre. Samuel has appeared in such TV shows as Evil Talks, Diabolical, and Mysteries at the Museum. Favorite stage roles include Malcolm (The Full Monty), Hal (Proof), and Snoopy (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!).

Walt Frasier
https://waltfrasier.net/
Entertainer - Producer - Educator - Author
For 30+ years Walt Frasier has been entertaining audiences live from Times Square NYC, Touring Nationwide, and occasionally popping onto their TVs and other devices. For casting Walter in SAG AFTRA Film, TV & Commercial projects, contact (Jaime) Baker Management. International credits include TV, Commercials, Theater, Music & Comedy. Currently the Artistic Director of the NEW YORK IMPROV THEATER and North East Managing Director for THEY IMPROV.

Comedy 4 Life Podcast - Ep 7: STREETPROV, Teaching Total Strangers How to YES AND...

Join Walt Frasier as he takes the #1 rule of improv, "YES AND...", to the streets of NYC! Listen as Walt interacts with a diverse crowd of locals and tourists in Times Square and Central Park—hailing from all 5 boroughs, across the USA (NC, FL, CA, PA), and internationally (Canada, France, England, Netherlands, Dominican Republic).

Discover why "YES AND..." is more than just an improv rule; it's a way to fight the instinct to say "NO," fostering acceptance, support, and collaboration in scenes, at work, and in life. Learn how this principle is taught at the New York Improv Theater to enhance skills in teamwork, leadership, sales, and customer service.

Ultimately, it's all about the laughs and spreading joy. Our mission: Have fun (but never at another's expense) and bring communities together.

7pm Tonight & Every Night watch Improv Comedy live from Times Square NYC https://newyorkimprovtheater.com/2025/04/27/7pm-tonight-every-night-off-broadway-improv-comedy-times-square-nyc-discount-tickets/

Join our mailing list and get free tickets to live shows, first class for free and more. https://mailchi.mp/f13c29fce4d2/new-york-improv-theater

Check out the Comedy 4 Life book series https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GL94XK5?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tkin

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Comedy 4 Life - Episode 6: Quit Your Day Job Part 1

Hosted by: Walt Frasier

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Episode Summary:

Ready to ditch the soul-crushing day job? In Episode 6 of Comedy 4 Life, Walt Frasier kicks off a two-part series on making a living from your creative talents. Drawing from his own 30-year career – and how he permanently quit traditional day jobs 20 years ago – Walt shares actionable strategies for comedians and other artists to build sustainable income streams. Forget waiting tables or filing papers; learn how self-producing, gig work (corporate events, private parties, educational outreach), and embracing the business side of art can pave the way to financial freedom. This episode is about taking control, creating your own opportunities, and refusing to wait to be discovered.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• Walt's Journey: How he transitioned from juggling day jobs to a full-time creative career through proactive strategies.
• Beyond the Stage: The power of diversifying your income with corporate gigs, private events, and educational programs.
• The Mindset Shift: Why you shouldn't wait for someone else to give you permission or opportunity. Be proactive!
• Art vs. Business: Finding the crucial balance between creative passion and smart business practices.
• The "Dog Walking" Analogy: Why starting your own entertainment venture is more accessible than you might think.
• Marketing Yourself: Leveraging social media and other tools to promote your talents as both a performer and a potential teacher.
• Creating Opportunities: Practical ways to generate your own work instead of relying solely on auditions or bookings.
• Content Creation 101: An introduction to creating content (videos, writing, etc.) and exploring ways to monetize it without compromising your artistic integrity.

Key Takeaway: Building a sustainable career in the arts often means becoming an entrepreneur. By diversifying your skills, actively seeking opportunities, and balancing art with business, you can create a path to quit your day job for good.

Resources Mentioned:

• Walt Frasier's Book: Quit You  DayJob - Discusses building a career and finding your path. Available free via Kindle Unlimited and inexpensive via Amazon Kindle. Some also have paperback, hard cover and or audible editions.

Connect & Engage:

• What's one step you can take this week towards creating your own opportunity? Share your thoughts with Walt on Instagram @waltfrasier 
• Subscribe to Comedy 4 Life on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss Part 2!
• Help fellow artists find the show by leaving a rating and review!

Thanks for listening!

Comedy 4 Life - Episode 5: Find the Funny Part 2 - Shaping Your Material

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Hosted by: Walt Frasier

Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Comedy 4 Life! In Episode 5, Walt Frasier continues the "Find the Funny" series, moving beyond just spotting ideas to actively shaping and punching up your comedic routines. If Episode 4 (or previous episodes) helped you find the raw material, this episode gives you the tools to refine it, make it funnier, and ensure the laughs come faster and harder. Learn techniques to cut the fat, heighten the reality, and make your stories truly memorable on stage.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Use Economy of Words: Cut unnecessary setup and exposition. Learn why getting to the funny faster is crucial and how to identify words or phrases to eliminate.
• Punch Up Setups: Don't wait for the end of the story for laughs! Add side comments, quick jokes, analogies, or observations along the way to keep the audience engaged during the setup.
• Leverage the Magic Three & Patterns: Recognize and use the power of threes. Combine common experiences (e.g., three bad dates, three annoying coworkers, three vacation mishaps) to create relatable and structured bits.
• Combine Stories & Characters: Condense multiple real-life experiences or people into one composite character or event for maximum comedic impact (e.g., merging traits of several teachers into one "crazy" teacher, combining multiple travel woes into one disastrous trip).
• Show, Don't Tell: Move beyond simply narrating. Become the characters, reenact the moments kinetically, use voices and physicality to make the scene vivid and engaging instead of just talking about it.
• Exaggerate to the Nth Degree: Take the core truth of your story and blow it out of proportion. Explore the "what's the worst/funniest/most absurd thing that could happen?" angle, but know when to pull back slightly.
• Change History / Solve the Problem: Use the power of "what if?" What do you wish you had said or done in that moment? Turn regrets or fantasies into hilarious alternative scenarios.

Key Takeaway: Refining a comedy routine involves strategic cutting, creative embellishment, and dynamic performance choices. Apply these techniques to take your raw stories from amusing anecdotes to solid stand-up material.

Connect & Engage:

• Which shaping technique are you trying first? 
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• Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review!

Thanks for listening!

Comedy 4 Life - Episode 4: Dynamic Delivery: Using Acting Secrets to Shape Your Routine

Hosted by: Walt Frasier

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Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Comedy 4 Life! In Episode 3, Walt Frasier dives deep into the art of comedic delivery. Forget just saying the words – learn how to bring your routines to life with dynamic shifts in attitude, pace, volume, and pitch. Walt reveals powerful techniques borrowed from classical acting training: Inner Monologue and Subtext. Discover how understanding what your comedic persona is thinking and truly meaning can organically transform your performance and make you significantly funnier on stage.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why Delivery is Crucial: A recap of the idea that how you say something (the 93%) is often more impactful than the words themselves (the 7%).
• The Tools of Dynamic Delivery: Identifying attitude, pace/tempo/rhythm, volume, pitch, and pauses as key elements to play with.
• Acting Secret #1: Inner Monologue:
  • What it is: The character's/persona's internal stream of thoughts and feelings.
  • How it helps: Organically drives your attitude and emotional delivery.
• Acting Secret #2: Subtext:
  • What it is: The underlying meaning or intention beneath the words.
  • How it helps: Influences pitch, pace, emphasis, and adds layers like irony or sarcasm.
• Connecting Techniques to Delivery: How focusing on Inner Monologue and Subtext naturally creates authentic shifts in your vocal dynamics and stage presence.
• Making it Organic: Moving beyond mechanical delivery by letting the internal state shape the external performance.

Practical Exercise:

1. Choose a short section (3-5 lines) of your own comedy routine.
2. Define the Inner Monologue (specific thoughts) for each beat.
3. Define the Subtext (underlying meaning) for the section.
4. Practice delivering the lines out loud, focusing on thinking the thoughts and meaning the subtext. Let the delivery emerge naturally! Record yourself to observe the difference.

Resources Mentioned:

• Walt Frasier's Book: Stand-U  Comedy- Dive deeper into these techniques and find more exercises. Available at: AMAZON 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GL94XK5?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_awt_sb_pc_tkin

Connect & Engage:

• Tried the exercise? Share your experience or questions with Walt on @waltfrasier
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• Enjoying the show? Please leave a rating and review – it helps others find the podcast!

Thanks for listening!