HVI IMPROV COMEDY SHOWCASE
Kingston, NY - November 15th @ 7pm
Get ready for a fast and furious night of improv comedy! First up, our fearless Level Two grads take the stage for their final showcase—bold, funny, and totally unscripted. Then, our National Touring Company brings the heat with lightning-fast scenes and outrageous characters, all inspired by your suggestions!
Two shows. One hilarious night. 100% improvised and completely unrepeatable. Come celebrate fall with Hudson Valley Improv—where anything can happen (and usually does).
HVI @ NEWBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL
Newburgh, NY - October 25th
Award-winning touring company Hudson Valley Improv is bringing the heat to the Newburgh Fringe Festival with a fast and furious show that depends entirely on audience suggestions. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is safe. Every scene begins with your ideas and then takes on a life of its own as the cast navigates outrageous twists, unexpected turns, and razorsharp comedy in the moment. Adding fuel to the fire is their sneaky piano player, who holds all the power to change the mood instantly. A sweet romantic comedy can transform into a high-stakes thriller with just a few keys. The cast has no choice but to adapt—and that’s when the magic happens. To top it all off, the evening crescendos with a completely improvised, one-night-only musical. From first note to final bow, you’ll witness a show that could never be repeated and will never be forgotten.
Performance Times:Saturday, October 25 at 9 PM Duration: 75 minutes Directors: Samantha Jones, Susan GrayMusical Director: John JesenskyProducers: Samantha Jones, Michael WithallField Producer: Cricket Withall
Official site/Socials: https://hudsonvalleyimprov.com/touring-company
Bios:
Cricket Withall (Field Producer) is a Producer, Director, and Stage Manager who has been collaborating with Hudson Valley Improv since 2017. She most recently served as Field Producer for Destination Stars Hollow in Brighton, Michigan. Her work spans the Northeast with companies including The Kennedy Center, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Weston Theater Company, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts and Syracuse Stage. | cricketwithall@gmail.com
Composer and conductor John Jesensky earned his B.M. in Music Composition from the Hartt School of Music and his M.M. in Film Composition from New York University, where he studied with renowned film composers Ira Newborn and Sonny Kompanek. His score for Season’s Greetings won NYU’s Skirball Film Scoring Competition, and upon graduation he received the Elmer Bernstein Award for Film Composition.
Jesensky’s work has appeared at festivals including Cannes, L.A., Austin, Hollyshorts, D.C., and Phoenix, and he has collaborated with leading film composers such as John Williams and Danny Elfman. As a conductor, he has led ensembles across North and South America, Europe, and Asia in performances of his own music as well as film classics like Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Godfather, and Titanic. He continues to compose and conduct in New York.
Advisory Warning: Show is performed by and for adults. Ages 13+ strongly recommended.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MASH-UP
Kingston, NY - December 5th
It’s back — the wildest, most unpredictable show of the year! Our Touring Company joins forces with students from across 2025 for a one-night-only Holiday Mash-Up. Over 30 improvisers from the Hudson Valley will take the stage in a show that has never been rehearsed. The twist? They won’t know what games they’re playing until they’re called on stage. Every scene, every laugh, every moment will be created on the spot from your audience suggestions.
This show is pure holiday chaos, comedy, and community spirit — and it’s one you do not want to miss.
💡 Sponsorship Opportunity: Local businesses can become sponsors and be featured in all of our promotional materials — and even on the back of our Mash-Up shirts. Email us for info: info@hudsonvalleyimprov.com
DOORS OPEN at 6:45 PM @ART SOCIETY OF KINGSTON
18+ — We aim to keep it clean, but this show is designed for adults. Teens are welcome with the understanding that this is not a kids’ show.
🚫 NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR — Online only. NO REFUNDS
PAST SHOW -HUDSON VALLEY IMPROV SHOWCASE
Kingston, NY - September 27th
Two acts. One electric night. First, cheer on our Level 2 graduates as they leap into the spotlight with fearless, fast-thinking improv built entirely from your suggestions—no scripts, no safety net, just big laughs and bold choices. Then stay for a high-octane twoprov set from Heather Dell'Amore and Jennifer Farmer, members of the Hudson Valley Improv Touring Company, a seasoned ensemble known for razor-sharp wit, playful risk-taking, and scenes that whip from absurd to heartfelt in a heartbeat.
Expect a packed house, contagious energy, and the kind of shared, in-the-moment magic you only get when performers and audience make the show together. Come ready to shout out ideas, root for our rising improv stars, and watch the pros turn sparks into fireworks.
Bring your crew, make it a night, and be part of the story as it happens—once, live, and never to be repeated.
DOORS OPEN at 645pm
18+ - We aim to keep it clean in our shows, but these shows are designed for adults. We have had teens attend under 18, but please understand thisis NOT a kids show.
NO TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE DOOR - ONLINE ONLY
PAST SHOW- DESTINATION STARS HOLLOW
Brighton, MI September 19-22
Hudson Valley Improv is hitting the road! Our Touring Company is beyond thrilled to be the official immersive improv entertainment at this year’s Destination: Stars Hollow — September 19–23 in Brighton, MI.
We’ll be roaming the town as original Stars Hollow–inspired characters (yes, we made up our own weirdos) and taking over the Town Amphitheater for a completely unscripted, Gilmore Girls–themed improv show that’s fast, funny, and full of heart.
Expect quick coffee runs, awkward run-ins, surprising declarations, and a lot of talking really, really fast.
TICKETS https://www.destinationstarshollow.com
Past Show -JUNE 21st- IMPROV SHOWCASE
New Talent & Toothy Tribute – An Improv Double Feature!
Join us Saturday, June 21st for a high-energy night of unscripted hilarity as Hudson Valley Improv takes the stage with TWO powerhouse performances!
First up, our freshly-graduated Level Two Ensemble dives into the spotlight with bold characters, big laughs, and brand-new chops. Come cheer them on as they showcase everything they’ve learned—raw, real, and ready to play.
Then, our Touring Company hits the stage with a splashy, totally improvised tribute to one of the greatest blockbusters of all time: JAWS. It’s part celebration, part parody, and all made up on the spot in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary. Expect suspense, seagulls, and shark-sized laughs.
One night. Two shows. All improv.
Come for the comedy, stay out of the water.
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