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Classes and Shows

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  • NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    Nov 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    Get loose and laugh hard in this 2-hr drop-in class with NYC Gay Improv. Learn and play fun improv games to stretch your creativity and comedic timing. No experience needed. 6:00-8:00pm Monday, November 17, at Ripley-Grier Studios in Hell's Kitchen. (Registration: $45)
  • Drop-in Class: Improv Games
    Drop-in Class: Improv Games
    Dec 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Get loose, think fast, and laugh hard! This 2-hr class features a fun mix of short-form improv games to stretch your creativity and comedic timing. No experience needed. (Registration: $40)
  • Howdy Hour Improv Jam
    Howdy Hour Improv Jam
    Multiple Dates
    Dec 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    SideBar Gastropub, 45 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Join the monthly Howdy Hour Improv Jam, where you can improvise with members of Howdy Stranger and other players. All experience levels welcome. $10 to play; Free to see!
  • Drop-in Class: Scene Work
    Drop-in Class: Scene Work
    Dec 08, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Open strong! Sharpen your initiations with clear first lines, decisive characters, and confident game-framing. A great session for improvisers looking to make more intentional choices. (Registration: $40)
  • Drop-in Class: Improv Games
    Drop-in Class: Improv Games
    Dec 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    A completely different lineup of improv games from the session on December 1. Come back for more fun and variety, or jump in fresh! You'll think on your feet and stretch those funny bones while laughing with new friends. (Registration: $40)
  • Holiday Spectacle Comedy Show
    Holiday Spectacle Comedy Show
    Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    HACPAC, 102 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    The Holiday Spectacle features improv games with a seasonal twist, followed by the miraculous improv long-form, "Howdy Stranger Saves Christmas." You'll laugh your chestnuts off. Tickets ($25) at HACPAC.org
  • Drop-in Class: Scene Work
    Drop-in Class: Scene Work
    Dec 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Strengthen your moment to moment reactions through active listening, emotional responses, and building on your partner’s choices. Designed for improvisers who want to bring more connection and authenticity to their scenes. (Registration: $40)
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“My face hurt from laughing so much! This is more than a show, it’s an experience. Had such a great time with my friends and family I would recommend this to absolutely anyone. It’s a great time and an awesome way to bond with loved ones."

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