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  • Drop-in Class: Character Lab
    Drop-in Class: Character Lab
    May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Bring your creations to life in Character Lab. In this 2-hour improv workshop, you'll instantly create bold, ridiculous, and believable characters through voice, physicality, emotion, and heightened behavioral patterns. All experience levels welcome. (Registration: $40)
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  • Drop-in Class: DuoProv
    Drop-in Class: DuoProv
    May 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Grab a friend and sign up for DuoProv! In this 2-hour workshop, you and your partner will team up to improvise scenes and situations using nothing but your chemistry, instincts, and each other. All experience levels welcome, just bring someone you want to play with! (Registration: $60/pair)
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  • NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    Jun 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    Experience NYC Gay Improv. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll learn and play fun improv games while laughing with new friends. No experience needed. 6:00-8:00pm Monday, June 1, at Ripley-Grier Studios in Hell's Kitchen. (Registration: $40)
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  • NYC Gay Improv Class: Montage
    NYC Gay Improv Class: Montage
    Jun 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    Master the Montage with NYC Gay Improv. It's a free-style improv form without structure. Learn intermediate and advanced tactics that help players navigate the comedic chaos of a Montage. Eight Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, starting June 8th. Class performance July 20th. (Enrollment: $400)
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  • Drop-in Class: Improv for Anxious Adults
    Drop-in Class: Improv for Anxious Adults
    Jun 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    For the over-thinkers, the self-editors, and anyone who has ever mentally rehearsed a conversation that went nothing like planned. Improv for Anxious Adults is a 2-hour workshop built for you. No experience needed. Just show up, nerves and all. (Registration: $40)
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  • CLASS: Montage
    CLASS: Montage
    Jun 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    In this 8-week class, master the Montage, a free-style improv form without structure. Learn intermediate and advanced tactics that help players navigate the comedic chaos of a Montage. Eight Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, starting June 2nd. Class performance July 21st. (Enrollment: $350)
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  • Howdy Hour Improv Jam
    Howdy Hour Improv Jam
    Multiple Dates
    Jun 03, 2026, 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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  • CLASS: Summer Games
    CLASS: Summer Games
    Jun 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    The ultimate game night! In this 8-week improv class, you'll play different types of improv games while learning tips and tricks to entertain an audience. Eight Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, starting June 4th. Class show July 23rd. (Enrollment: $350)
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  • NYC Gay Improv Class: Level One
    NYC Gay Improv Class: Level One
    Jun 08, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    Join the new "gay scene" in Hell's Kitchen. In this inclusive 6-week intro class, learn new skills by playing improv games with LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in a fun, supportive environment. Six Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, starting June 8th. (Enrollment: $300)
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  • CLASS: Improv Principles (Level 1)
    CLASS: Improv Principles (Level 1)
    Jun 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Ready to leap outside of your comfort zone? The journey starts here. Learn or review the principles of improv in this fun and supportive class. Six Mondays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm starting June 8th. All experience levels welcome. (Enrollment: $275)
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  • Improv Comedy Show
    Improv Comedy Show
    Jun 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Barrymore Film Center, 153 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA
    See the cast of Howdy Stranger in action. Our professional improv shows are completely made up on-the-spot, so be ready to shout suggestions to inspire every scene of this highly interactive and hilarious show. (Tickets: $25-$35)
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