CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Aleks Arcabascio Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera: Alex Crowe, Sarah Harrison, Eric Laplante, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin Assistant Sound Mixer: Jon Bozeman Production Manager: Dave Szarejko Editor: Alan Aisenberg Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Chris Jobson, Matt Nussbaum, Michael Tannenbaum, Austin Poplin, Zak Roland, Alex Romanski Music Director: Steven Behnke Vocal Coach: Micah Young Chorus Manager: Maria Elena Armijo Music Arranger: Audrey Flores Special Thanks: Target, Sussy and Angel Gurtman, Lisette Duffy, Englewood Cliffs Police Department, Patriot Brass Ensemble Singers and Patriot Brass Ensemble, Lauren Schreiber, Lanisha Tuller, Deirdre Woodbyrne, Barbara Anderson, Sue Swietkowski
CAST Soloist: Aaron Jackson Santas: Pat Baer, Ken Beck, Sebastian Conelli, James Dwyer Snow Man: Jordan Myrick, Emily Wallace Victorian Carolers: Chelsea Friedlander, Jennifer O'Neill, Aaron Jackson, John-Andrew Fernandez Carolers: Jami Leonard, Antoni Mendezona, Maria Elena Armijo, Tynan Davis, Jason Robinette, Evan Shyer, John Tiranno, Martin Fisher, Aaron Theno Trumpet: Anna Garcia, Matthew Gasiorowski, Bruno Lourensetto, Kenneth A. Rodriguez, Cody Rowlands Horn: Alex Chin, Zach Glavan, Patty Schmitt, Kyra Sims Tenor Trombone: Jennifer Griggs, Christian Paarup, Timothy James Robinson Bass Trombone: Nick Grinder, Cameron Smith Euphonium: Hitomi Yakata Tuba: Chanell Crichlow, Jose E. Perez Timpani: David Stevens Percussion: Gerard Gordon, Adam Maalouf Male Singer Alternate: Jeff Brooks / Female Singer Alternate: Christine Browning
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Aleks Arcabascio Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera: Alex Crowe, Sarah Harrison, Eric Laplante, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin Assistant Sound Mixer: Jon Bozeman Production Manager: Dave Szarejko Editor: Alan Aisenberg Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Chris Jobson, Matt Nussbaum, Michael Tannenbaum, Austin Poplin, Zak Roland, Alex Romanski Music Director: Steven Behnke Vocal Coach: Micah Young Chorus Manager: Maria Elena Armijo Music Arranger: Audrey Flores Special Thanks: Target, Sussy and Angel Gurtman, Lisette Duffy, Englewood Cliffs Police Department, Patriot Brass Ensemble Singers and Patriot Brass Ensemble, Lauren Schreiber, Lanisha Tuller, Deirdre Woodbyrne, Barbara Anderson, Sue Swietkowski
CAST Soloist: Aaron Jackson Santas: Pat Baer, Ken Beck, Sebastian Conelli, James Dwyer Snow Man: Jordan Myrick, Emily Wallace Victorian Carolers: Chelsea Friedlander, Jennifer O'Neill, Aaron Jackson, John-Andrew Fernandez Carolers: Jami Leonard, Antoni Mendezona, Maria Elena Armijo, Tynan Davis, Jason Robinette, Evan Shyer, John Tiranno, Martin Fisher, Aaron Theno Trumpet: Anna Garcia, Matthew Gasiorowski, Bruno Lourensetto, Kenneth A. Rodriguez, Cody Rowlands Horn: Alex Chin, Zach Glavan, Patty Schmitt, Kyra Sims Tenor Trombone: Jennifer Griggs, Christian Paarup, Timothy James Robinson Bass Trombone: Nick Grinder, Cameron Smith Euphonium: Hitomi Yakata Tuba: Chanell Crichlow, Jose E. Perez Timpani: David Stevens Percussion: Gerard Gordon, Adam Maalouf Male Singer Alternate: Jeff Brooks / Female Singer Alternate: Christine Browning
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
Unsuspecting people stumbled upon an empty field with a goal, goalie, and soccer ball sitting on the penalty spot. Some walked by and ignored it. Others took their shot, and were immediately surprised with a huge victory celebration with teammates, fans, a trophy, and a post-game interview with a sportscaster. This project took place in Gantry State Plaza in Long Island City, Queens.
Crew Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Producer: Aleks Arcabascio 1st AD: John Backstrom Production Assistants: Gracia Imboden, Nate Merchant, Dan Tunas, Kristin Kirkley, Andrew Sanders, Jumara “Juju” Muza, Darcy Thomson, Stetson Hayes, Jonathan Portee Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Ryan Bronz, Adam Kolodny, Ryan Hamelin, Spencer Berge-Thielman, Marius Becker 1st AC: Katie Voss, Kate Montgomery, Connor Lawson 2nd AC: Kelli Wilcoxen, Riede Dervay Sound Mixer: Julian Cahill Wardrobe Supervisor: Jessa-Raye Court Wardrobe Assistant: Genevieve Beller Still Photographer: Thomas Concordia AE: Ryan Connors Music: “Nations Cup” by Terry Devine-King for Audio Network Concept Inspired By: Marcel Simons
Cast Sportscaster: Yoni Lotan Award Presenter: Pat Baer Goalie: Mason Resele-Tiden Soccer Players: Sydney Nordan, Nicolas Rudolf Pietro Ullo, Renee Jacqueline Gagner, Edgar Garcia, Gabrielle Mona Ransom, Leonys Delosantos, Brandon Robinson, Rachael Schefrin, Lisa Bettencourt, Devin Julian Wyatt, Teresa Tregellas Cheering Fans: Improv Everywhere mailing list volunteers
Special Thanks Diane Eisenstat, Jon Harper, Gantry State Park
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past 20 years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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For our latest mission, thousands of people followed secret, synchronized instructions delivered via headphones in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The crowd of around 2,000 people blended in on the sidewalks surrounding West 13th and Gansevoort Streets. The app-powered audio started playing at exactly 8:30 PM, just as the sun was setting.
After surprising random strangers in the area with their synchronized movements, participants took over the car-free Open Streets for games like freeze tag and Human Frogger. The two groups eventually converged on the Little West 12th Open Street for a massive game of dodgeball and an epic dance party finale.
This was all part of our seventeenth annual Mp3 Experiment event, returning for the first time since 2019.
The Mp3 Experiment is created each year by Charlie Todd and Tyler Walker. All music is by Tyler Walker. (tylerwalkermusic.com)
A huge thanks to the amazing community of people that come out to be a part of this event every year. We’re so proud of what a diverse, joyful celebration the Mp3 Experiment has become. As silly as the project is, it’s life-affirming to be in a crowd of strangers, all smiling, laughing, and supporting each other, especially after the past couple of years.
We support this free event by touring it to schools, festivals, and conferences around the world. If you want to hire us to stage one for your organization, get in touch - http://improveverywhere.com/contact
Created by: Charlie Todd and Tyler Walker Directed by: Charlie Todd Music: Tyler Walker Camera Operators: Justin Gonçalves, Keith Haskel, Will Pinke, Vladimir Efros Editor: Keith Haskel Still Photography: Ari Scott Special Thanks: Justin Ayers and Andrew Soltys at Deverge; James Burke and Aaron Friedman at Make Music New York; Jeffrey C. LeFrancois, Julia Bailey, Kevin Capuno, and Evan Sweet at Meatpacking BID
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past 20 years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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This project is made in collaboration with the Museum of the City of New York and their new exhibition New York, New Music: 1980-1986. Learn more here: mcny.org/exhibition/new-york-new-music
For our latest mission, we placed a decal (designed in the style of the ubiquitous social distancing circles) that read “stand here for dance party” on the ground in Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan. When unsuspecting New Yorkers and tourists followed instructions and stood on the decal, they soon found themselves surrounded by a 100-person dance party featuring a professional b-boy dance crew and a vintage 1980s boombox.
Crew Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Production Assistants: Paulo Araujo, Collin Couch Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Michael Doyle, Katie Voss, Andrew Soltys Still Photographer: Ari Scott Music: “Let The Tiger Out” by Andy Cooper and Joshua Alan Barlow for Audio Network, used with permission.
Cast Dance Crew: The Dynamic Rockers featuring: Victor “Kid Glyde” Alicea, Edwy “Zpin” Jimenez Gallego, Jayson “Mouse” Vasquez, Nicky “Nikki V” Valsquez, Luis “Sweet Lu” Espinosa + Improv Everywhere mailing list volunteers
Special Thanks Madeline Hoak, Museum of the City of New York
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past 20 years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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For our latest mission, we created New York's most socially distanced office in the middle of the East River. The floating office included a water cooler, a battery-powered computer with working internet, and a variety of contemporary office furniture. Workers were transported to the office by a shuttle boat at Brooklyn's Main Street Park.
The workspace included breathtaking views of the Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline, providing the ultimate Zoom background. New Yorkers on land and sea were surprised and delighted by the sight of this extreme work from home measure. This unauthorized project was a collaboration with Tideland Institute.
Crew Created by: Improv Everywhere and Tideland Institute (http://tidesin.org) Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Producer: Aleks Arcabascio Production Assistants: Joey Lieberman, Nate Merchant Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Michael Doyle, Kate Montgomery Still Photographer: Thomas Concordia Sound Mixer: Alan Kudan Set Construction: N.D. Austin and Danielle Isadora Butler Shuttle Boarding Agent: Gary Francis Music: Bossa Beach by Tyler Walker (tylerwalkermusic.com)
Cast Office Worker: Jesse Good Shuttle Boat Captain: N.D. Austin Rowboat Captain: Danielle Isadora Butler Zoom Participants: Mario Svirsky, David Neal, Daniel Seth, Alex Kornberg, Bonnie John, Gary Pelton, Christen Currie, Earl May, Ryan Karels, Evan Bass Zeisel, Will Choy
Special Thanks Glo Tavarez, Micki Spiller, Lindsey Sproul Jesse Good and HDC Office Furniture & Facility Supply (hdcsupply.com) Tideland Institute Jeff Sproul Bennie Coleman, Daniel Fox, Zachary Kanfer, Jeffrey Kornberg, Chloe Lewis, John Seto
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past 20 years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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We placed a 10-foot tall boombox on Pier 17 in Manhattan and waited for unsuspecting people to plug it in. Real New Yorkers worked together to carry the 160-foot long cord across the pier to an oversized outlet. Once the boombox was plugged in, everyone was surprised by a massive holiday dance party with 100 acrobatic dancers, thousands of Christmas lights placed on two historic ships, and 10 hidden snow machines.
This project was made possible by Target, and it is our third holiday collaboration with them after 2015’s The Light Switch and 2014’s Epic Christmas Caroling.
CREDITS
Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Producer: Aleks Arcabascio Production Manager: Dave Szarejko Production Coordinator: Liesl Lar Post Game Producer: Katie Young
1st Assistant Director: Ben Samuels Key 2nd Assistant Director: Jason Ortiz 2nd 2nd ADs: Adam Manison, Anthony Santos, Manon Courtine Key PAs: Jonathan Portee, Rochelle Rose Production Assistants: Anna Swando, Annie Tomkins, Arnold Fung, Brian Havens, Brook Schafer, Dan Schroeder, Dave Greenberg, David Hsu, Davis Woodall, Derriek Williams, Erin Fitzgerald, Gene Drikman, Gracia Imboden, Jamel Francis, KC Wenson, Kristin Kirkley, Nicole Payson, Sherin Shetty, Shilpa Ananth, Sofija Nikolic, Warren Chevalier
Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Andi Obarski, Anna O’Carroll, Chris O’Konski, Gabe Stanley, Marius Becker, Ryan Hamelin, Spencer Berge-Thielmann 1st Camera Assistants: Alex Huang, Brendan Swift, Erin Trout, Jeremy Musher, Kate Montgomery 2nd Camera Assistants: Diana Rodriguez, Goran Mrvic, Kelli Wilcoxen Video Utilities: Percio Luciano, Reggie Louis-Jacques, Tom Foy Wireless Video Tech: Persistent Systems Drone Pilot: Dexter Kennedy Drone Camera / Gimbal Operator: Jon Graham Drone Tech / Visual Observer: Maxwell Tubman Drone 1st AC: Dan Sheats Still Photographers: Arin Sang-urai, Gabriel Montagnani, Griffin Shapiro BTS Video: Justin Gonçalves Time Lapse Video: Dom Miller
Key Grip: Cory Beisser Best Boy Grip: Peter Sikkens G&E Swing: Raphael Hernandez
Gaffer: Ted Maroney Best Boy Electric: Mike Kim Lamp Operator: Luke Becker-Lowe Airstar Balloon Operator: Kevin Tobin
Sound Mixer: Alan Kudan A2s: Artur Szerejko, Jordan Moser, Julian Cahill
Key Hair & Makeup Artist: Sarah Patch HMU Assistants: Adriana Andaluz, Aina Lee, Norah Salazar, Sarah Francavilla
Production Designer: Monica Mayorga Set Dressers: Allie Leone, Brendan Toner, Gilbert Salazar Bravo, Jamel Francis, Justin Majetich, Leo Swartz
Snow Machine Operator: Simon Cleavland of J&M Special Effects
Set Medics: Jessica Davilmar, George Masonave
EcoSet: Rayn Epremian, John Mancini, Supa Johnson
Editor: Whitney Houser Assistant Editor: Michael Golofaro Overnight Assistant Editor: Ryan Connors Media Manager: Zach Kertesz Colorist: Matt Greenberg
CAD Engineer: Patrick Cleary Storyboard Artist: Ed Traquino
Special Thanks: Wasserman Experience, South Street Seaport Museum, Susan Gavornik, Joy Kim, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Irving Harvey
CAST
Featured Dancers: Aiden Pressel, Alesha Forche, Angelica Kushi, Anthony Mitchell, Benjamin Shimkus, Bri Porter, Christopher Bousquet, Emma Thomas, Kayla Johnson, Kelsey Strauch, Kenneth Higginbotham, Luke Romanzi, Madeline Hoak, Matthew Deloch, Matthew Villanueva, Medea, Natalie Strasser, Samuel Stage, William M. Maldonado
Choreographer: Madeline Hoak
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Improv Everywhere is a New York City-based comedy collective that stages unexpected performances in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere aims to surprise and delight random strangers through positive pranks.
Over the past 17 years, we have staged over 150 projects involving tens of thousands of undercover performers. Highlights include making time stop at Grand Central Terminal, giving Best Buy 100 extra employees, and letting random strangers conduct a world class orchestra in the middle of Manhattan.
For our latest mission, we turned a pair of phone booths on 6th Avenue into coworking spaces. Real New Yorkers were invited to try out the new “WeWork Street” service and learn about the many benefits of outdoor coworking. This project was not a collaboration with WeWork, but we hope they like it and hope they will consider the idea for their ever-expanding empire.
Crew Created by: Deanna Director and Maggie McClurken Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Producer: Aleks Arcabascio Head of Special Projects: Jordan Seiler Key Production Assistant: Jonathan Portee Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Kate Montgomery, Kristopher Knight, Andrew Soltys Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Sound Mixer: Alan Kudan Editor: Dean Marcial Music by: Tyler Walker
Cast WeWork Representative: Addie Weyrich Office Worker: Deanna Director Coffee Server: Jordan Seiler
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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For our latest mission, thousands of people followed secret, synchronized instructions delivered via headphones in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The crowd of around 2,000 people created real-life Instagram Boomerangs, cheered for random joggers, and made music together with drum sticks and household objects, surprising the New Yorkers and tourists in the park. The drum sticks were generously donated by Promark, and the event was a partnership with Make Music New York. This was all part of our our fifteenth annual Mp3 Experiment event.
A huge thanks to the amazing community of people that come out to be a part of this event every year. So many of you came up to us to tell us how many years you've been doing it, or how far you traveled to be there (some from out of the country!) We're so proud of what a diverse, joyful celebration the Mp3 Experiment has become. As silly as the project is, it's life-affirming to be in a crowd of strangers, all smiling, laughing, and supporting each other. We support this free event by touring it to schools, festivals, and conferences around the world. If you want to hire us to stage one for you, get in touch - http://improveverywhere.com/contact
Created by: Charlie Todd & Tyler Walker Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Justin Ayers, Alan Aisenberg Directed by: Charlie Todd Music: Tyler Walker Camera Operators: Keith Haskel, Matt Braunsdorf, Andi Obarski, Chloe Smolkin Still Photography: Andrew Bisdale, Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Greg Nussbaum, Jonathan Portee
Special Thanks: James Burke and Aaron Friedman at Make Music New York, Jamie Warren at Brooklyn Bridge Park
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
Or follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/improveveryEpic Bar Trivia SurpriseImprov Everywhere2018-02-16 | We surprised random trivia teams by turning a regular bar trivia night into a high stakes game show!
Executive Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Co-Producers: Aleks Arcabascio, Isabel Lopez
Associate Producer: Michelle F. Thomas Production Coordinator: Dave Szarejko Production Assistants: Jonathan Portee, Alex Augustyniak, Jamel Francis, Dave Greenberg, Chris Kelly, Adam Manison, Alexis Trevizo
Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Alex Crowe, Mike Doyle, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera Technicians: Marius Becker, Ryan Hamelin 1st Camera Assistants: Erin Trout, Katie Voss 2nd Camera Assistants: Goran Mrvic, Kelli Wilcoxen Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Gaffer: Ted Maroney Key Grip: Cory Beisser Best Electric: Seth Margolies Best Grip: Andrew Naugle G&E Swing: Eric Ambrosino
Production Designer: Anthony Henderson Art Director: Sydney Bowers
Production Sound Mixer: Alan Kudan A2: Artur Szerejko Sound Intern: Lucas Kadar
Editor: Matt Braunsdorf Assistant Editor: Ryan Connors Post-Production Sound Mixer: Arjun Sheth Coloring Facility: Irving Harvey
Music by: Tyler Walker
Cast Host: Yoni Lotan None of Your Quizness: Lou Gonzalez, Chrissie Gruebel, Brian Urreta
Trivia Consultants: Ross White and Mackensie Pless
Special Thanks: One Star Bar (Joe DiPietro, Joe Cordi), Tony Hightower
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys Music: Tyler Walker Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Sarah Charlee Harrison, Keith Haskel, Christian Mortensen, Chloe Smolkin, Andrew Soltys Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai
Organizers: Dave Eng, Candice Opperman, Mike Fiedler, Zach Linder, Richard Lovejoy, Clark Frankel, Jenni Boston, Jesse Good, Charlie Todd, Jeff Kornberg, Jaime Linn
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we created a custom-built set that allowed random New Yorkers to instantly deliver a Hallmark holiday card and light up someone’s holiday. Participants were surprised as Christmas lights lit up the plaza and their message was displayed on a 30-foot wide screen above.
This project is a collaboration with Hallmark, who provided us with an assortment of Hallmark Signature Cards for the project. greetings.hallmark.com/seasons
FULL CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Co-Producers: Aleks Arcabascio, Katie Young
Associate Producers: Oung-Jo "OJ" Yuh, John Backstrom, Mattheau O'Brien Production Assistants: Jamel Francis, Gene Drikman, Dan Normile, Jose Bonilla, Brook Shafer, Chris Kelly, Rochelle Rose, Jonathan Portee, Matt Marsh, Alex Augustyniak, Alex Ocansey, Shilpa Ananth Production Manager: Isabel Lopez Locations Manager: Kristen Mink
Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Marius Becker, Michael Crommett, Christian Mortensen, Andi Obarski, Max Skaff, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer Thielmann Assistant Camera: Brian Ansel, Brian Hall, Goran Mrvic, Jeremy Musher, Josh Riley, Zach Rockenstyre Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai
Production Designer: Anthony Henderson Art Assistant: Josh Rosati Storyboard Artist: Ed Traquino
Illustrator: Elke Reva Sudin
Production Sound Mixer: Alan Kudan A2: Artur Szerejko
Editor: Andy Bond Assistant Editor: Ryan Connors Post-Production Sound Mixer: Jordan Moser
Set Fabrication: ReadySet Lighting: The Lighting Design Group Holiday Lighting: Mr. Holiday Lighting Additional Camera: TV Boy Security: Securitas Coloring Facility: Irving Harvey
Music by: Tyler Walker
Special Thanks: Big Screen Plaza; Olga Ryrakhovsky, Dave Scala. LTH; Charles Di Stefano, Julie Garces. Birch Family Services; Sherlan Joseph.
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we turned the 23rd Street 6-train elevator into New York's newest Apple Store. We placed giant Apple logos on the sides of the glass cube structure, added fake Apple Store employees plus a line of 50 people waiting in line for the new iPhone X. With the famous 5th Avenue Apple Store under construction, we felt NYC needed a new glass cube Apple Store.
Cast: News Reporter: Cody Lindquist Apple Employees: Will Choy, Jason Chuang, Bennie Coleman, Clark Frankel, Ebony Hollingsworth, Kimberley Hosking, Jeffrey Kornberg, Natalie Neckyfarow, Candice Opperman Customers: Mark Levy, Zach Linder, Hal Phillips, Emily Hoffman, Gary Pelton, Gwinevere von Ludwig, Tina Cheng, Chris Polansky, Allen Lubow, Mimi Fischer, Laura Rucker, Eddy Mejia, Linda Calderon, Michael Tannenbaum, Bethany Hall, Laura Riley, Katie Riley, Joshua Matthew, Jewel Frankfeldt, Aminah Mosley, Lindsey Sproul, Ellen Sykes, Sean Holloway, Victor Bearg, Catherine Schwartz, Dan Markowitz, Emily Austin, Jon Bershad, Evan Zeisel, Dave Siegel, Birch Harms, Todd Simmons, Timothy Cooper
Crew: Created by: Josh Berger, Deanna Director, and Maggie McClurken Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys, and Charlie Todd Music by: Tyler Walker Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Editor: Carina Jollie Production Manager: Isabel Lopez Art Director: Heather Yancey Production Sound Mixer: Alan Kudan Camera Operators: Sarah Charlee Harrison, Keith Haskel, Christian Mortensen, Andrew Soltys Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistant: Jason Kasman
Still photo credit: Apple Store - New York City @ Day by Josh Hallett is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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For our latest mission, thousands of people followed secret, synchronized instructions delivered via headphones in New York’s Battery Park. Participants dressed like tourists in order to blend in and surprise the real tourists who populate the park. The crowd of over 2500 made music together with tuned percussion tubes and engaged in an epic ping pong battle finale. The Boomwhacker tubes were generously provided by Rhythm Band Instruments, and the event was a partnership with Make Music New York. This was all part of our our fourteenth annual Mp3 Experiment event. Learn more: http://mp3experiment.com
Created by: Charlie Todd & Tyler Walker Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, Juan Cocuy Directed by: Charlie Todd Music: Tyler Walker Production Manager: Isabel Lopez Director of Photography: Christian Mortensen Camera Operators: Justin Ayers, Andrew Soltys, Chloe Smolkin Editor: Carina Jollie Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Sound: Carina Jollie Production Assistants: Lacey Dikkers, Abby Jurgens, Greg Nussbaum
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission a group of teens throw a surprise sweet sixteen birthday party on a subway car, with the help of random passengers. Inspired by the return of MTV's My Super Sweet 16. Read the full story of how we pulled this off on our site: improveverywhere.com/2017/05/09/subway-sweet-16
Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys Produced by: Andrew Soltys Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Associate Producer: Dave Szarejko Production Assistant: Connor Dunlap Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin Director of Photography: Christian Mortensen Camera Operators: Justin Ayers, Spencer Thielmann Still Photography: Ari Scott Hair & Makeup: Sasha Grossman, Timothy Aylward Music by: Tyler Walker Edited by: Carina Jollie
CAST Addie: Addie Weyrich Jenny: Jenny Gorelick Party People: Helen Laser, Kirk Florendo, Kimberley Hosking, Sean Holloway, Grace Elizabeth, Leanne Velednitsky, Ryan Barto, Samantha Moyer, Emily Jane Austin, Brianna Moran
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
We surprised people in a hotel elevator by putting them in the middle of a marathon. Over the course of the ride down, two different marathon runners board the elevator and surround a random person. The doors open on the lobby level to reveal a finish line and a crowd of 50 people cheering on the runners. Will the random stranger win the race?
Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Produced by: Charlie Todd, Stefan Glidden, Andrea Cox, Brennon Edwards Director of Photography: Stefan Glidden Camera Operators: Stefan Glidden, Eric Kays, Brittin Richter Production Designer: Brittin Richter Art PA: Lindsay Butt Sound: Booker Edwards Prod Coordinator: Fran Burst 1st AD: Suzan Satterfield 2nd AD: Peyton Maxey Still Photography: Charlie Todd Production Assistant: Jil Pasiecnik, Joanna Pasiecnik Editor: Stefan Glidden DIT: Carey Williams Music: Tyler Walker Starring: Alan Corey (Runner #1), Erin Elizabeth Burns (Runner #2), Kate Lord (Sportscaster)
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past fifteen years in New York City and around the world. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Justin Ayers, Sarah Harrison, Keith Haskel, Christian Mortensen, Andrew Soltys, Dave Szarejko Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Music: Tyler Walker
Organizers: Dave Eng, Dave Siegel, Matt Shafeek, Zach Linder, Richard Lovejoy, Clark Frankel, Jenni Boston, Jesse Good, Charlie Todd, Jeff Kornberg, Jaime Linn
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, a woman in a marching band uniform stands on the sidewalk with a sign that reads "Parade Leader Wanted." When a stranger agrees to help out, a huge parade led by a marching band emerges from around the corner and follows him wherever he goes. The band plays "Jingle Bells" and is followed by a cast of characters that includes two yetis, Frosty the Snowman, and two guys holding giant flags that read "Random Parade."
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Associate Producer: Dave Szarejko Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Mike Doyle, Christian Mortensen, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer Thielmann Camera Assistant: Erin Trout Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin A2: Dylan Goodwin Production Assistant: Chris Jobson, Mariah Wilson, Kendall Payne, Wes Ortiz, Tucker Markus, Tyler Orr Editor: Matt Braunsdorf
CAST Parade Leader: Anna Callegari Marching Band: Patriot Brass Ensemble Trumpet: Andrew Kemp, Cody Rowlands, Max Boiko Mellophone/Band Leader: Steven Behnke Tenor Trombone: Nicholas Grinder, Karl Lyden, Timothy James Robinson Bass Trombone: Simon Wood Sousaphone: Bradley Madsen, James Rogers Percussion: Matthew Hurley, Thomas Jorgensen Parade Participants: Alex Jaloza, Franco Martinez, Isra Elsalihie, Kate Maloy, Nathan Oesterle, Noriko Sato, Onyi Okoli, Saaya Miyazaki, Timothy Oriani, Tommy Sturges, Yaribel Castillo, Trinidad Montalva, Nicolai Kabana, Sindy Belle, Cody Knox, Lauren Kneteman, Bria Murphy, Christopher Augustin, Roxanna Sheidaie, Jen Chen
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we constructed a custom wooden lectern with a megaphone holster and an attached sign that read, "Declare Your Love." The lectern was placed at the corner of 6th Avenue and 42nd Street at the entrance to Bryant Park and then left alone. We wanted to see what would happen if New Yorkers were given the opportunity to amplify their voices and declare their love.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Produced by: Andrew Soltys, Aleks Arcabascio, Justin Ayers Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Chloe Smolkin, Christian Mortensen, Jon Simmons, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera Technician: Zach Rockenstyre Camera Assistant: Kate Montgomery Camera PA: Mark Satin Still Photography: Andy Bisdale Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin A2: Nick Mastorakis Wardrobe/Props: Zelda Vyssotsky Production Assistant: Chris Kelly, Cameron Mitchell, Tyler Orr, Kenzie Woodrow, Nick Silva, Marquis Powell, Alex Tymchak, Jason Kasman Editor: Carina Jollie DIT: Ryan Connors Music: Tyler Walker Lectern designed by: Jason Eppink and Alex Young Lectern fabricated by: Alex Young
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, thousands of people followed secret, synchronized instructions delivered via headphones on Governors Island in NYC. Participants started on the newly built hills section of the island and came together for a big election-themed celebration in the field below. The event was a surprise to everyone else on the island not participating. This was all part of our thirteenth annual Mp3 Experiment event.
CREDITS Created by: Charlie Todd & Tyler Walker Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Directed by: Charlie Todd Produced by: Juan Cocuy, Andrew Soltys, Justin Ayers Music: Tyler Walker Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Chloe Smolkin, Sarah Harrison, Christian Mortensen, Matt Braunsdorf Aerial Cinematography: Kraig Adams Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai, Isabella Gomes Production Manager: Isabel Lopez Production Assistants: Chris Jobson, Jason Kasman Editor: Matt Braunsdorf “Campaign Staffers”: Dave Eng, Yesica Frias
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we set up a fake press conference set on the steps of the New York Public Library. When random tourists approached it to pose for photos, a mob of reporters ran up and surprised them with an impromptu press conference.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Produced by: Andrew Soltys, Aleks Arcabascio, Justin Ayers Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Chloe Smolkin, Christian Mortensen, Jon Simmons, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera Technician: Zach Rockenstyre Camera Assistant: Kate Montgomery Camera PA: Mark Satin Still Photography: Andy Bisdale Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin A2: Nick Mastorakis Wardrobe/Props: Zelda Vyssotsky Production Assistant: Chris Kelly, Cameron Mitchell, Tyler Orr, Kenzie Woodrow, Nick Silva, Marquis Powell, Alex Tymchak, Jason Kasman Editor: Matt Braunsdorf DIT: Ryan Connors Music: Tyler Walker Actors: Zach Linder (spokesperson); Mario Svirsky (secret service); Press Corps: Jeffrey Kornberg, Ryan Haney, Keisha Zollar, Jane Stolar, Kevin Hines, Johnathan Fernandez, Will Choy, Mark Levy, Candice Opperman, Tina Cheng, Sean Taylor, Christen Currie, Hal Phillips, David Neal, Alex Nagler, Zachary Kanfer, Ebony Hollingsworth, Briana Holtzman, Dave Eng, Laura Rucker
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest video, we set up a 2-foot tall platform in Bryant Park with an attached sign that read "Dance Captain Wanted." When random New Yorkers stepped on the platform, our mob of 100 dancers copied their every move.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Produced by: Andrew Soltys, Aleks Arcabascio, Justin Ayers Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Chloe Smolkin, Christian Mortensen, Jon Simmons, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera Technician: Zach Rockenstyre Camera Assistant: Kate Montgomery Camera PA: Mark Satin Still Photography: Andy Bisdale Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin A2: Nick Mastorakis Wardrobe/Props: Zelda Vyssotsky Production Assistant: Chris Kelly, Cameron Mitchell, Tyler Orr, Kenzie Woodrow, Nick Silva, Marquis Powell, Alex Tymchak, Jason Kasman Editor: Matt Braunsdorf DIT: Ryan Connors Music: Tyler Walker
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we staged a series of surprises at the porta potty area of the Governors Ball music festival in New York. When random concertgoers opened our “magical” porta potty, they were surprised by a variety of unexpected performers streaming out of the door. This mission is a sequel to last year's Magical Porta Potty video: youtube.com/watch?v=9jbgnJOpl2Q
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Produced by: Andrew Soltys, Aleks Arcabascio, Justin Ayers Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Mike Doyle, Keith Haskel, Alex Crowe Hidden Camera Technician: Kraig Adams Still Photography: Arin Sang-Urai Production Assistant: Gaby Aisenberg, Kenzie Woodrow, Kelley Dunlap Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin Hair & Make-Up: Sasha Grossman Editor: Matt Braunsdorf Special Thanks to Governors Ball: Tom Russell, Andrew Cataldo, Danielle Berg Cast: Bennie Road, Jeff Kornberg, Laura Rucker, Dan Fox, Robert Breitenbach, Jon Bander, Samantha Jane Gurewitz, Claire Harris Matson, Cameron Sun, Hal Phillips, Dan DeStefano, Candice Opperman, Claire Ganshert, Kerri Sohn, Alan Starzinski, Audrey Stanfield, Adrien Pellerin, Mike Fiedler, Sarah Audu
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
In our latest video, we gave random New Yorkers the opportunity to give an inspiring commencement address. We set up a commencement ceremony in Bryant Park with graduates, faculty, and a lectern. The only thing missing was the speaker. A guy posing as the dean of the school recruited random people with hand-written sign that read, "commencement speaker needed."
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Produced by: Andrew Soltys, Aleks Arcabascio, Justin Ayers Co-Producer: Isabel Lopez Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Chloe Smolkin, Christian Mortensen, Jon Simmons, Spencer Thielmann Hidden Camera Technician: Zach Rockenstyre Camera Assistant: Kate Montgomery Camera PA: Mark Satin Still Photography: Andy Bisdale Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin A2: Nick Mastorakis Wardrobe/Props: Zelda Vyssotsky Production Assistant: Chris Kelly, Cameron Mitchell, Tyler Orr, Kenzie Woodrow, Nick Silva, Marquis Powell, Alex Tymchak, Jason Kasman Editor: Matt Braunsdorf DIT: Ryan Connors Music: Tyler Walker Cast: Ryan Karels (The Dean); John Druzba, Sherry Laird, Eddy Mejia, Martha Klein (Faculty); Mirjana Llana, Sandra Rodriguez, Morgan Macklin, Amanda Richman, Maggie McGrath, Jewel Frankfeldt, Noel Perez, Danielle Kirshenblat, Serena Jia, Kim Quach, Cecily Dreyfuss, Mary Robinson, James Ginsberg, Jeff Cohen, Alina Sergachov, Kseniya Bondarenko, Carolyn Bull, Megan Barrow, Maddy Ashmun, Jason Gurtman, Bryan Aldea, Sophia Davis, Joshua Payne, Andrew Hitti, Jeff Beazley, Julio ArangoBrittany Marion, Irvin Khaytman, Connor Sloan, Trevor Wade, and Clark Frankel (Graduates).
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we staged an elaborate time travel prank on a New York City subway car with four sets of identical twins. A man enters a subway car and announces he is raising money to complete his time machine. At the next stop, his future self enters to try to talk him out of it. More and more time travelers convene on the subway car as the train rolls along, surprising the random commuters caught up in the middle.
Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Alan Aisenberg, Juan Cocuy, Justin Ayers Produced by: Andrew Soltys Co-Producer: Aleks Arcabascio Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Hidden Camera: Kraig Adams Camera Operators: Justin Ayers, Christian Mortensen, Keith Haskel Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai (photo credit for all photos on this page) Production Assistant: Tyler Orr Editor: Matt Braunsdorf DIT: Brian Morrissey Music: Tyler Walker Starring: David Rosenberg & Jeff Rosenberg (inventor), Gwen Petry & Emily Petry (couple), Paul Herbig & Michael Herbig (couple), Michael Hughes and Matthew Hughes (final guy)
Thanks to Tentacle Sync for providing a simple and elegant syncing solution. Their new standalone software will be available soon at: http://tentaclesync.com
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Alan Aisenberg Director of Photography Justin Ayers Camera Operators: Justin Ayers, Denis Cardineau, Sarah Harrison, Keith Haskel, Eric Laplante, Amy Obarski, Andrew Soltys Music: Tyler Walker
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we placed a 7-foot-tall light switch in New York City's Father Demo Square. When a random New Yorker flipped the switch, the entire square lit up with Christmas lights. In addition to lights on the trees, benches, and fences around the park, a mob of performers wearing lights wrapped around their clothes lit up as well. The performers were instructed to turn on their lights and freeze in place when the switch was flipped on.
Once again this year our Christmas video was made possible by Target. Find out more about Wonderpacks: http://tgt.biz/j8du
FULL CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Executive Producers: Charlie Todd, Andrew Soltys, Justin Ayers, Juan Cocuy, Alan Aisenberg Produced by: Andrew Soltys Co-Producers: Aleks Arcabascio, Katie Young Production Coordinator: Isabel Lopez Production Manager: Dave Szarejko Director of Photography Justin Ayers Video Technical Director: Sarah Harrison Camera Operators: Eric Laplante, Jon Simmons, Greg Harriott, Ben Carey, Mike Doyle, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer Thielmann GoPro Technician: Kraig Adams Assistant Camera: Amy Obarski, Christie Leitzell, Dan Rodenhizer Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Gaffer: Ted Maroney Best Boy Electric: Conor Murphy Production Sound Mixer: Kyle Porter Props Master: Zelda Vyssotsky Props Assistant: Kat Kilcullen Location Manager: Kristen Mink Music: Tyler Walker Edited by: Denis Cardineau Assistant Editor: Ryan Connors Post Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin Production Assistants: Brian Bonacci, Daven Falconer, Chris Jobson, Alex Tymchak, Tom Fenaille, Rob Petrarca, Chris Kelly, Andrew Tyma, Alex Romanski, Rob Romanski, Lauren Renzulli, Carlos Morales The Lighting Design Group: Billy Albertelli, Mike Grabowski, Aurora Warfield Mr. Holiday Lighting: Brendan McCaffrey Ready Set: Dan Haskett, Alex Bellerud Special Thanks: David Gruber, Father Demo Square, Friends of Father Demo Square, Carmine Street Block Association, Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 3Phase, Anthony Henderson
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, over 4,000 people pressed play simultaneously and listened to an mp4 file filled with ridiculous instructions. Participants were instructed to pack a bag with LED lights, reflective vests, and glow sticks and to sit underneath the trees surrounding Prospect Park's Long Meadow at sunset. The event was a surprise to everyone else in the park.
Created by: Charlie Todd & Tyler Walker Directed by: Charlie Todd Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Music: Tyler Walker Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera: Justin Ayers, Denis Cardineau, Sarah Harrison, Keith Haskel, Chloe Smolkin, Andrew Soltys Still Photography: David Bledsoe, Arin Sang-urai Edited by: Keith Haskel Colorist: Josh Brede Production Assistant: Jason Kasman
The Mp3 Experiment Twelve was produced in partnership with the Prospect Park Alliance. prospectpark.org
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, pedestrians in a busy New York crosswalk begin ballroom dancing one by one as they "accidentally" bump into their partners. This project took place on the crosswalk in front of Penn Station on 7th Avenue, one of the busiest spots in the city. We staged the mission over and over again, with the performance repeating at each change of the light and always finishing before the "Don't Walk" countdown clock reached zero.
This project was a collaboration with YouTube's new Field Day channel. Check out our video on the Field Day channel that features parts of this mission!
Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Camera: Lauren Murphy, Chloe Smolkin, Peter Steusloff, Christian Mortensen Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Editor: Matt Braunsdorf Music Editor: Tyler Walker Assistant Editor: Danny Behar Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Danny Behar, Austin Poplin, Alex Romanski, Zak Roland Field Day Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Field Day MoVI Operators: Spencer Thielmann, Adam Nawrot Field Day Assistant Camera: Sarah Harrison Cast: John Druzba & Emily Vartanian (first couple); Jared Reed, Irvin Khaytman, Emily Lin, Yelena Mirsakova, Lukas Weichert, Sue Marantz, Anna Fajkowski, Jason Chuang, Anna Conser, Natallia Savitskay, RJ Susara, Julia Vahidova, Dwayne Beach Music: Railroad Jive by David Tobin/Jeff Meegan/Charley Harrison via Audio Network
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, professional ballet performers pose as break dancers in New York's Washington Square Park. The men hype up their tumbling routine to a gathered crowd before realizing they brought the "wrong music." The crowd is surprised as they slowly realize the performer's hidden talents.
This project was a collaboration with YouTube's new Field Day channel. Check out our video on the Field Day channel that features parts of this mission!
Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Camera: Lauren Murphy, Chloe Smolkin, Peter Steusloff, Christian Mortensen Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Editor: Matt Braunsdorf Assistant Editor: Danny Behar Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Danny Behar, Austin Poplin, Alex Romanski, Zak Roland Field Day Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Field Day MoVI Operators: Spencer Thielmann, Adam Nawrot Field Day Assistant Camera: Sarah Harrison Cast: Zultari Gomez, Stephanie Salts, Zachary Denison, Jason Rodriguez, James III. Choreographer: Jun Lee
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we staged a series of surprises at the porta potty area of the Governors Ball music festival in New York. When random concertgoers opened our "magical" porta potty, they were surprised by a ridiculous number of performers streaming out of the door.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera: Justin Ayers, Sarah Harrison, Keith Haskel Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Editor: Matt Braunsdorf Production Assistants: Evan Harms, Peter Kelly, Tucker Markus Cast: Mariachi: The New York City Mariachi Conservatory, "Mariachi Master Apprentice Program and Union" Gospel: Lady Peachena & The Late Show's Gospel Choir Bollywood: Bollywood Funk NYC Dance School/Company, Director: Ayesha Khanna Brass Band: Patriot Brass Ensemble Special Thanks: The Governors Ball NYC Music Festival, Yoni Reisman, Tom Russell, Andrew Cataldo, Benjamin Silver
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, six groundskeepers tending to the Bryant Park lawn suddenly transformed into tumblers and acrobats, surprising everyone in the park with an unexpected routine. After their brief performance ended, the groundskeepers immediately went back to their lawn work.
We worked with Bryant Park to stage this mission right before the opening of the lawn for the season. The new lawn is now open to everyone, but right before the rope was taken down, we had the opportunity to stage this surprise.
This project was a collaboration with YouTube's new Field Day channel. Check out our video on the Field Day channel that features parts of this mission as well as two upcoming missions we'll be releasing later this summer.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Camera: Lauren Murphy, Chloe Smolkin, Peter Steusloff, Zach Stotlzfus Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Editor: Matt Braunsdorf Assistant Editor: Danny Behar Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Danny Behar, Austin Poplin, Alex Romanski, Zak Roland Cast: Madeline Hoak, Sam Stage, Angela Buccinni, Yoni Kallai, Milan Bailey, Daniel Cayre, Nathan Ellman-Bell Field Day Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Field Day MoVI Operators: Spencer Thielmann, Adam Nawrot Field Day Assistant Camera: Sarah Harrison
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we threw a pizza party on a subway car. Two men posing as MTA officials told passengers that their specific E-train car was determined to be the most courteous car in the entire system, and in recognition of their good behavior they were being rewarded with a pizza party. When the train pulled into the next station, eight pizza guys entered, delivering 20 pizzas in warming bags.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky ENG Camera: Justin Ayers Camera: Christine Ng, Christian Mortensen Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Editor: Ilya Smelansky Assistant Editor: Danny Behar Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Danny Behar, Michael Tannenbaum Pizza Consultant: Scott Wiener of Scott's Pizza Tours Pizza & Uniforms Provided By: New York Pizza Suprema Special Thanks: Joseph Riggio, Mobile Video Productions MTA Employee: Ryan Karels MTA Assistant: Charlie Todd Newscaster: Cody Lindquist Pizza Guys: Jeffrey Kornberg, Daniel Seth, Clark Frankel, Sean Taylor, Jeff Fransen, Chris Polansky, Will Choy, Danny Behar
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past 14 years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Written by: Scott Brown and Anthony King Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Juan Cocuy Production Manager: Dave Szarejko Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera: Alex Crowe, Sarah Harrison, Spencer Thielmann, Alex Gallitano, Christian Mortensen Additional Hidden Camera: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Harris Karlin Editor: Alan Aisenberg Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai (Photo credit for all photos on this page) Production Assistants: Danny Behar, Alex Romanski, Jesse Savin, Zac Roland Music Director: Micah Young Special Thanks: Houston Hall, NY State Brewers Association Starring: (in order of appearance) Eric Gersen, Jordan Myrick, Mark Douglas, Andrew Gregory, Carrie McCrossen, Anna Callegari, Jeremy Bent, John Fernandez, Sarah Gregory, Evan Gregory, Michael Gregory, Tucker Markus
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
Improv Everywhere is one of the original YouTube comedy destinations. We've been putting out videos since 2006. You might have seen our Frozen Grand Central project, our No Pants Subway Ride, or our Movies In Real Life series. We're always working on new stuff, so subscribe for more!
CREDITS Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd Produced by: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Music: Tyler Walker Director of Photography: Justin Ayers Camera: Justin Ayers, Sarah Harrison, Keith Haskel, Christian Mortensen, Christine Ng, Andrew Soltys, Spencer Thielmann Specialty Camera: Ilya Smelansky Edited by: Alan Aisenberg Production Assistants: Danny Behar, Michael Tannenbaum
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we partnered with Disney Parks to stage a pirate invasion on the Central Park Lake, converting a rowboat rental into a pirate ship. Actors dressed as pirates from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction set sail on the lake, searching for the keys to their treasure chest. The pirates interrogated the New Yorkers and tourists on other rowboats and by the shore, much to their delight.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Associate Producer: Katie Young Camera: Sarah Harrison, Eric Laplante, Christine Ng, Spencer Thielmann GoPro Photography: Ilya Smelansky Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Edited by: Ilya Smelansky Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Connor Curfman, Chris Jobson, Jason Kasman, Spencer Lindenman, Alex Shifman, Michael Tannenbaum, Alex Romanski Hair & Makeup: Sasha Grossman Wardrobe: Gabriella Moses Cast: Ken Beck, Ryan Connors, John Timothy, Timmy Wood, “Hudson”
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, thousands of people pressed play simultaneously and listened to an mp3 file filled with ridiculous instructions in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Participants were instructed to dress in a single color and begin on the sidewalks surrounding Fort Greene Park. This was all part of our eleventh annual Mp3 Experiment event.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Music: Tyler Walker Camera: Alan Aisenberg, Justin Ayers, Myo Campbell, Andrew Soltys Aerial Photography: Ilya Smelansky of NYC Aerial Video http://www.nycaerialvideo.com Still Photography: David Bledsoe, Arin Sang-urai Edited by: Ilya Smelansky Production Assistants: Jason Kasman, Michael Tannenbaum
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
We covered Coney Island with a diverse group of people of all ages laying out, playing games, and swimming in the ocean in formal wear. The 5th annual Black Tie Beach! Participants were instructed to find cheap tuxedos and ball gowns at thrift stores for the occasion.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Music: Tyler Walker Camera: Alan Aisenberg, Eric Laplante, Gabe Chai, Sarah Harrison, Andrew Soltys, Charlie Todd Aerial Photography: Ilya Smelansky from http://www.nycaerialvideo.com Edited by: Ilya Smelansky Production Assistant: Cody Kostro Equipment: Rode Microphones
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Music: Tyler Walker Camera: Myo Campbell, Gabe Chai, Ilya Smelansky, Chloe Smolkin Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Sound Mixer: Sam Stevenson-Yang Edited by: Alan Aisenberg Production Assistants: Cody Kostro, Michael Tannenbaum, Stevie Wang Equipment: Rode Microphones
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
Or follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/improveveryThe Mannequin MobImprov Everywhere2014-04-29 | Full Story: improveverywhere.com/2014/04/29/the-mannequin-mob SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/iesub Join Us: http://improveverywhere.com/email-lists For our latest mission, we surprised shoppers and employees at the 5th Avenue Gap in Manhattan by giving the store 40 extra mannequins. Performers entered the store wearing white Morphsuits under Gap-style clothing. At the exact same second they zipped up their suits and froze in place next to the store's actual mannequins. Customers and employees laughed and took photos of the performance, but Gap security reacted by dialing 911. The police arrived and handcuffed many performers, but after assessing the situation, everyone was allowed to leave the store.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Camera: Alan Aisenberg, Denis Cardineau, Keith Haskel, Christine Ng, Ilya Smelansky, Andrew Soltys, Charlie Todd GoPro Wearing Mannequins: Brady Kirchberg, Matt Pavlovich Still Photography: Arin Sang-urai Production Assistants: Juan Cocuy, Connor Dunlap, Kelley Dunlap, Alex Romanski Equipment Provided by Morphsuits, Rode Microphones
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we brought Spider-Man to life by having a stunt performer in costume jump off a 20-story building in Midtown Manhattan, surprising the random New Yorkers on the street below.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Belaying and Rig Team: Ilya Smelansky, Cameron Sun, Connor Dunlap, Tucker Markus, Michael Tannenbaum Sound Mixer: Ken Barbera Camera: Justin Ayers, Denis Cardineau, Sarah Harrison Photography: Arin Sang-urai Cast: Aaron Anaya, Lauren Ireland, Richie Rodriguez Equipment Provided by Rode Microphones, Brooklyn Climbers Association
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
We staged a fake torch run in the middle of Manhattan, giving random New Yorkers a chance to carry the flame. A performer posing as an injured athlete asked people on the street to help her by carrying the torch around the block. Once the New Yorkers rounded the corner, they were surprised by a huge mob of people cheering and a TV news crew. Enjoy the video first and then go behind the scenes with our mission report and photos.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Assistant Director: Aleks Arcabascio Edited by: Denis Cardineau Colorist: Matthew Greenberg Sound: Richard Hart Camera: Gabe Chai, Dan Gold, Sarah Harrison, Chloe Smolkin GoPro Photography: Ilya Smelansky Photography: Arin Sang-urai Wardrobe: Maggie Jung Production Assistant: Connor Dunlap Deputies / Crowd Control: Zohar Adner, Pat Baer, Clark Frankel, Sean Taylor Cast: Shalyah Evans, Patrick Noth, Lauren Conlin Adams
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
On Sunday, January 12th, 2014 tens of thousands of people took off their pants on subways in over 60 cities in 25 countries around the world. Here is the NYC video, featuring over 4,000 participants on 11 different train lines.
Video brought to you in part by That Awkward Moment starring Zac Efron, Miles Teller & Michael B. Jordan in theaters Jan 31st http://www.thatawkwardmomentmovie.com
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Edited by: Alan Aisenberg Assistant Editors: Peter Kelly, Ilya Smelansky, Andrew Soltys Camera: Alan Aisenberg, Denis Cardineau, Orion Fernando, Keith Haskel, Christine Ng, Chloe Smolkin, Andrew Soltys, Cameron Sun, Spencer Thielmann Aerial Photography: Ilya Smelansky Production Assistant: Michael Tannenbaum, Peter Kelly No Pants Subway Ride 2013 Generals: Dave Eng, Matt Shafeek, Zach Linder, Mike Fiedler, Jaime Linn, Pete Goldstein, Matt Pavlovich, Jesse Good, Richard Lovejoy, Charlie Todd, Lauren Reeves Volunteer Car Captains: Jeffrey Kornberg, Jennifer Pilalas, Dimon Hunter, Starr Kendall, Dave Siegel
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
Since their humble beginnings in New York City in 2001, Improv Everywhere has grown from a small gang of restless jokesters into an internationally recognized prank collective and a viral video-making machine. From the No Pants Subway Ride to Frozen Grand Central to the MP3 Experiment and beyond, their publicly staged scenes of chaos and joy are beloved by the hundreds who witness them, the thousands who participate in them, and the millions who watch and share the videos online. We Cause Scenes: The Rise of Improv Everywhere is the inside story of this groundbreaking group and its founder, Charlie Todd, who has turned the world into a stage, inventing an art form for the Internet age.
Producers: Andrew Soltys, Matt Adams Executive Producers: Chad Nicholson, Chandra Jessee, Stephen Reid Editor: Nathan Russell Music: Tyler Walker, Mike Parker, Matt Oestreicher Co-Producers: Nathan Russell, Adam Barton Associate Producer: Alan Aisenberg Associate Editor: Denis Cardineau Additional Editing by: Adam Barton Graphics and Animation: Ed Mundy Assistant Producers: Katie Sokoler, Kelley Dunlap Principal Cast: Charlie Todd, Ben Folds, Ken Keech, Anthony King, Chris Kula, Cody Lindquist, Tyler Walker, Bill WasikMission Report: A Christmas Story In Real LifeImprov Everywhere2013-12-06 | Full Story: http://dft.ba/-xmas-IRL Join Us: http://improveverywhere.com/email-lists Watch the full series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_pKKO35Kh4&list=SPTNjsbzFjWTA3-yF32hvWVkWU5kjDA3Ax&index=1
For our latest mission, we recreated the famous "triple dog dare" scene from A Christmas Story on an NYC subway car. Instead of licking a flagpole, our character licked a subway pole. Using a prosthetic tongue with a magnet inside, we were able to get his tongue to appear stuck to the pole, much to the surprise of New Yorkers on the train.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Editor: Deverge Camera: Denis Cardineau, Ilya Smelansky, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer ThielmannSound: Harris Karlin Photography: David Bledsoe Costumes: Maggie Jung Production Assistants: Maneet Chawla, Cody Lindquist, Michael Tannenbaum Cast: Josh Caggiano (Flick), Milo Delaney (Ralphie), Sebastian Thomas (Schwartz), and Jarrett Kotarski (The Fireman)
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission, we recreated the famous "triple dog dare" scene from A Christmas Story on an NYC subway car. Instead of licking a flagpole, our character licked a subway pole. Using a prosthetic tongue with a magnet inside, we were able to get his tongue to appear stuck to the pole, much to the surprise of New Yorkers on the train.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Editor: Deverge Camera: Denis Cardineau, Ilya Smelansky, Chloe Smolkin, Spencer ThielmannSound: Harris Karlin Photography: David Bledsoe Costumes: Maggie Jung Production Assistants: Maneet Chawla, Cody Lindquist, Michael Tannenbaum Cast: Josh Caggiano (Flick), Milo Delaney (Ralphie), Sebastian Thomas (Schwartz), and Jarrett Kotarski (The Fireman)
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission we staged the iconic "I am Spartacus!" scene from Spartacus in a Manhattan Starbucks. I ordered a drink and gave the name "Spartacus." When the barista called the name, a group of 20 men stood up one-by-one proclaiming to be Spartacus. The real punchline arrived at the end, when a man dressed as a Roman slave arrived to claim the beverage. The scene was produced without the knowledge of the Starbucks.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Editor: Denis Cardineau Camera: Myo Campbell, Denis Cardineau, Ryan Creamer, Kelley Dunlap, Cody Lindquist, Chloe Smolkin, Ilya Smelansky Sound: Harris Karlin Photography: Ari Scott Production Assistants: Juan Cocuy Cast: Matt Pavlovich as Spartacus; Charlie Todd as "guy ordering drink"
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
For our latest mission we staged the iconic "I am Spartacus!" scene from Spartacus in a Manhattan Starbucks. I ordered a drink and gave the name "Spartacus." When the barista called the name, a group of 20 men stood up one-by-one proclaiming to be Spartacus. The real punchline arrived at the end, when a man dressed as a Roman slave arrived to claim the beverage. The scene was produced without the knowledge of the Starbucks.
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky Editor: Denis Cardineau Camera: Myo Campbell, Denis Cardineau, Ryan Creamer, Kelley Dunlap, Cody Lindquist, Chloe Smolkin, Ilya Smelansky Sound: Harris Karlin Photography: Ari Scott Production Assistants: Juan Cocuy Cast: Matt Pavlovich as Spartacus; Charlie Todd as "guy ordering drink"
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.