Friends

Home of the Harold, the late Del Close, and Charna Halpern.
This is where Ali first studied and worked with Del in two shows he directed with the group he was in called “The Family”

Second City
Ali is an alumni of The Second City, this is where he was “Jeff”  Nominated for Best Actor in a comedy revue, It’s also where SNL saw him for the first time.

SNL
Ali wrote for the show during the 25th anniversary season. It’s what brought him to NY and gave him the money to help start a theater.

Waterwell Productions
Waterwell Productions strives to create groundbreaking theatrical works.
Eschewing tired conventional ideas about producing plays, we aim to revolutionize live performance.
Ali is on the Board of Directors and has supported their work since almost the start.

Super Mango Media
A NYC-based interactive agency specializing in helping funny people.  Strategic Branding + Design + Motion Graphics + Photography + Development + Typography + Videography + Social Media + Live Events

One on One

One on One is designed to help actors further their career through our On-Camera Classes and Private Appointments where they are seen by working Casting Directors, Legit and Commercial Agents, Managers & Theatre Directors.ImprovIsGoodForYou.com
Performance photos by Keith Huang.www.alblawfirm.com
Real Estate Attorney Extraordinaire
Before you buy a home, get Adam on the phone.
Ali’s Real Estate attorney.Harvey Altman, CPA (email)
Entertainer-friendly accountant. Recommended by Ali. He’s been doing Ali’s taxes for over a decade.
(212) 867-3580
$50 off if you mention you were referred by The PIT
“If you’re looking for an amazing accountant for this tax season, look no further than Harvey Altman and Company.
I would highly recommend them to anyone who is at a place or near a place in their entertainment career where they need guidance.”— Ali Farahnakian

Dr.Steven Shaw
Great primary care doctor. Ali’s Primary care physician for a long while.

My-Huong Ta DDS, PC
Open up and say Ta! Dr. Ta that is. A gentle dentist with passion!
Ali’s dentist for over a decade.
Prism Dental Oral Reconstruction Center
(Cosmetic, General, Implant Dentistry)
M.H. Ta, DDS
212-355-2540

Lance H. Brown, MD, Dermatology
He is an Actor and Improviser himself and a great Skin Doctor.
He is to dermatology what Dr. Ta is to dentistry. (212) 924-7546

Geoffrey Tischman, Photographer
Weddings, events, family portraits, headshots — for all your photography needs.

CONTACT

info@thepit-nyc.com

123 East 24 Street
NY, NY 10010
between Park & Lex
N/Q to 23rd / 6 to 23rd (212) 563-7488  

INTERN PROGRAM

Current and prospective students interested in deepening their presence within The PIT's community have the option of applying to our internship/work study program. By being a part of the day to day (or night to night) operations, students can learn the intricacies of an improv theater and build valuable relationships with other students, performers, and patrons. This opportunity is for those who are flexible in their schedules and can commit here at the PIT to an on-call internship position. Through dedicated work and learning this will lead to a weekly position with fixed hours. In exchange, you can take an Improv class for only $50! Please send a resume, cover letter, and your availability to Meredith@thepit-nyc.com for further details and consideration.

RENTAL

The PIT rents out its 99 seat theater for special events, readings, auditions, etc. The PIT also rents it’s Green Screen studio. For a rate contact Jeff Lepine.