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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)
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Howdy Hour Improv Jam
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!
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Holiday Spectacle: A Christmas Comedy Show
Dec 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
HACPAC, 102 State St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
Our annual Holiday Spectacle features improv games with a seasonal twist, followed by the miraculous (but mostly hilarious) improv form, "Howdy Stranger Saves Christmas." You'll laugh your chestnuts off. Tickets ($25) at HACPAC.org
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Howdy Stranger

Improv Comedy Shows and Classes in New Jersey

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Howdy Stranger teaches all levels of improv classes. See our schedule for current availability.

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Howdy Stranger offers a variety of interactive workshops to teach effective communication and collaboration skills for schools and professional organizations of all sizes.

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Howdy Stranger improv comedy shows are highly interactive and family-friendly. See them on stage or book the team for a private event!

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Winners of the NYC Tournament of Improvisers, Howdy Stranger brings professional improv comedy shows and classes to New Jersey.

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Ryan Huban

Phone: 201-724-0636

Email: howdy@howdystranger.com

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Michael Giaimo

“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."