HISTORY.

freeze frame improv (ffi) was founded in september of 2006 by brandon waters.  through rigorous study of longform improvisation, the group was ready to perform for the first time in a charity performance for the children’s cancer association – raising over $1,500 for the cca.

after a successful run for charity, the group got a deal to perform weekly at friendly grounds coffee house.  the shows were a major success – garnering attention from upstage magazine and the nj star ledger.  hint, larger than flemington.

“These guys are fun, fantastic, and smell great. I endorse everything they do.” – matthew vicari, ucb theater student/cuny brooklyn student

ffi was honored to perform in nyc for the prestigous longform improv festival hosted by the upright citizens brigade, the del close marathon.  wow, what a crazy weekend.  ffi also performed in nyc at gotham city improv opening for “bombardo” – a weekly improv show there.

mtv networks asked freeze frame to send in an audition tape for their (not picked up) pilot, “funny teens”.  with the help of some film friends, the dvd came out great!

“A very talented and entertaining cast.  [We were] impressed by the turnout you have at your shows and what a nice audience they were!” – Debbie & Joe, Alexandria Township residents

after the summer of 2007, ffi moved to weekly performances at the spotlight theater in turntable junction of flemington.  after a lot of sweaty nights in a hot upstairs dungeon, ffi was welcomed back to friendly grounds coffee house!

ffi raised over $1,000 at their last performance, donations went to The Matheny Center (www.matheny.org) in north jersey.  i think we can all say freeze frame made their mark, and will continue to in the future as much as they can!