Audience members Carol Raff and Adam LaFaci puppeteer Chris Fitzgerald and Josh Hurley in the improv game, Puppets, in front of teammates Dreena Moran and Ryan Huban.

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Howdy Stranger, Hackensack's professional improv team, will perform their unscripted comedy show on Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). Showtime is 8:00pm.

Winners of the “NYC Tournament of Improvisers,” Howdy Stranger has been making audiences laugh for over 15 years. The upcoming show features four of the team’s comedians: Ryan Huban, Dreena Moran, Chris Fitzgerald, and Josh Hurley, with Mike Brown as the host. Their 90-minute, game-show style performances are completely made up on-the-spot, so audience members will be prompted to shout ideas as inspiration for every scene in this highly interactive and hilarious show.

Howdy Stranger shows are family-friendly, but parents are cautioned there may be adult themes unsuitable for young children.

Ryan Huban and Dreena Moran improvise a scene in front of teammates Josh Hurley, Chris Fitzgerald, and Kimberly Hellem.

Ticket prices are $15 for children and seniors, $20 in advance, and $25 day-of show. Tickets are available for purchase online. Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) is located at 102 State Street in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Howdy Stranger perform monthly interactive comedy shows and have appeared at festivals throughout the Northeast, winning competitions like the NYC Tournament of Improvisers, The Improv Arena, and Improv Bowl XI. Thousands have taken their workshops and classes to improve self-confidence, communication skills, and creative thinking. They also collaborate with educational organizations to promote improv in schools and serve as adjudicators at state improv competitions.

The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) is a vibrant venue that brings together local, national, and international artists across various disciplines, including music, theater, dance, and visual arts. With intimate spaces designed to foster a direct connection between performers and audiences, HACPAC is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of Hackensack and beyond. Committed to community engagement, HACPAC hosts performances and events that reflect the diversity of Bergen County, encouraging conversation and connections through the arts.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOWDY STRANGER