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Classes and Shows

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  • FREE Class Show: Eventé
    FREE Class Show: Eventé
    Mar 03, 2026, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    See our students present the improv long-form, Eventé. As an event unfolds in the present day, characters are taken back in time during a series of flashbacks. Before the show ends, you'll learn what happens to everyone in the future who attended the event. Free admission!
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  • Howdy Hour Improv Jam
    Howdy Hour Improv Jam
    Multiple Dates
    Mar 04, 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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  • FREE Class Show: Murder Flock
    FREE Class Show: Murder Flock
    Mar 05, 2026, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Experience Murder Flock, the improv form that takes you on a wild migration of scenes and explores group dynamics with quirky characters and fun locations. Free admission!
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  • NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    Mar 09, 2026, 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, March 9, at Ripley-Grier Studios in Hell's Kitchen. (Registration: $45)
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  • Drop-in Class: Scene Work
    Drop-in Class: Scene Work
    Mar 09, 2026, 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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  • NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    NYC Gay Improv: Drop-in Class
    Mar 16, 2026, 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, March 16, at Ripley-Grier Studios in Hell's Kitchen. (Registration: $45)
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  • Drop-in Class: Improv Games
    Drop-in Class: Improv Games
    Mar 16, 2026, 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)
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  • CLASS: The Harold
    CLASS: The Harold
    Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    Learn the legendary improv form, The Harold, where different scenes, characters, and themes connect by the end. Eight Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, starting March 17th. Class performance May 12th. (Enrollment: $350)
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  • CLASS: Spokane
    CLASS: Spokane
    Mar 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hackensack Recreation Center, 116 Holt St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
    In this eight-week class, learn the Spokane—a form so popular, it's also known as Pretty Flower and Family Guy. One monoscene with lots of hilarious cut-aways. Eight Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, starting March 19th. Class performance May 14th. (Enrollment: $350)
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  • CLASS: Improv Principles (Level 1)
    CLASS: Improv Principles (Level 1)
    Mar 23, 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 March 23rd. All experience levels welcome. (Enrollment: $275)
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  • FREE NYC Gay Improv Class Show: Murder Flock
    FREE NYC Gay Improv Class Show: Murder Flock
    Mar 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    Experience Murder Flock, the improv form that takes you on a wild migration and explores group dynamics with quirky characters and fun locations. Free admission!
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  • NYC Gay Improv Class: Monologue Deconstruction
    NYC Gay Improv Class: Monologue Deconstruction
    Mar 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    In this 8-week class, learn the long-form improv structure, Monologue Deconstruction (also known as the Armando), where true stories inspire a series of scenes. Eight Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, starting March 30th at Ripley-Grier Studios in Hell's Kitchen. Class show May 18th. (Enrollment: $400)
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  • NYC Gay Improv Class: Level 1
    NYC Gay Improv Class: Level 1
    Apr 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Ripley-Grier Studios, 939 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    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 April 6th. (Enrollment: $300)
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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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