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📣‼️ February’s Third Thursday Line Up Announcement!! ‼️📣
Don’t miss out on this diverse showcase with a dynamic lineup of some of the Hudson Valley’s talented comics and musicians! Experience a blend of original tunes alongside fan favorites, ranging from soulful blues to captivating jazz rap, and topped off with a duo’s dash of alternative pop.

Elena Batt | Night Fountain | Solace Bowden | Ed Smyth | Linda DeSantis | Laszlo Lang | Matthew Parker | Chris Raabe

Hosted by your favorite improv troupe, @Happenstancery_improv

️🎤Following the showcase, stick around for an impromptu open mic. Ya never know who will show! 🤔

💓Support the local arts scene!
✍️Open Mic Sign ups 7pm-7:30pm ONLY (limited spots!!!)
Concessions will be open with beer, wine, and popcorn!
🎟️ https://bit.ly/42B6HgP
📍408 MAIN ST, Rosendale, NY, 12472
#music #openmic #thirdthursday #rosendaletheatre #happenstancery #nokidsallowed #hudsonvalley #beats #supportlocal #improv taken in Rosendale Theatre by @topherpolack

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Thanks so much @serious.comedytheatre for the Beacon, NY DEBUT of @happenstancery_improv AT THE @beaconbonfire festival. We love the city, and had such a terrific time!

Thanks Topher, Joseph, Graham, Tara, & Dalia for this amazing unique performance! Another full day of events at Serious Comedy Theatre Sunday! We didn’t stop the bonfire! by @topherpolack

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3 years ago

@ulstercountyiaf is this weekend, and you know you will find us Happenstancery our masks street performing! Come say hi! This Sunday starting at 11AM taken in Kingston City Marina by @topherpolack

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We had such a great time telling people about our free improv troupe here in the Hudson Valley at the @heartofmidtown festival! Tonight (9/24) is the last chance to attend a practice session until October 8th! See you at 7:15pm at the New Paltz Recreation Center. Photos by @kaciegotit by @topherpolack

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Come say hi to Logan, and Topher at the @heartofmidtown festival, and Jolly Joe is the MC! We are spreading the word about our free classes in New Paltz. 2nd (and 4th besides Nov Dec) Thursdays at the @newpaltzrecreation center! by @topherpolack

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25 days ago

Have you been looking to try something new this fall?

Happenstancery Improv is bringing you an opportunity to say “yes, &” to life!

Monday, September 14th in Rosendale at the Community Center, 6PM!

Thursday, September 24th at New Paltz Community Center, 7PM DOORS, 7:15 START! taken in New Paltz Community Center by @topherpolack

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And the Yorkie goes to… @parsley_theherb !

Happenstancery returns to New Paltz with practices 2nd and 4th Thursdays in September and October! Always 7:15pm at the New Paltz Community Center

Rosendale, 9/14 @mr.joejester hosts improv workshop for beginners at Rosendale Community Center, 2nd Mondays at 6pm! by @topherpolack

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Thank you so much to the York fringe festival for having @jollyjoejester and @happenstancery_improv come take part in this Pennsylvania oasis of entertainment. Happenstancery had a great time making TV, and putting on the first ever Yorkie Award shows of the best movies. Big special things to DJ WhiteCat and Sonny Lee for doing the live soundtrack for the show. Also to our amazing cast of @jolooney731 @topherpolack @mr.joejester and the Yorkie award winner for their work on “Toronto News” @parsley_theherb - thanks York, we hope to return and make it a yearly tradition. Thanks for including us!

The full edited video of the event will be released in September on our patreon, stay tuned for clips!

Happenstancery returns on September 10th at New Paltz Community Center 7pm, and September 14th at Rosendale community center at 6pm! taken in York, PA by @topherpolack

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2 months ago

York pa was a blast! 🎭 Some fun shots from the weekend. @happenstancery_improv knows how to entertain and keep you laughing. Look forward to the next one taken in York, Pennsylvania by @topherpolack

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TOMORROW: Happenstancery comes to York!

After tonight’s Jolly Joe adventure, we’re bringing Happenstancery Improv to the York Fringe Festival.

A completely unscripted show built in the moment with the audience. Characters, stories, games, surprises… none of us know exactly what’s coming next.

Saturday, August 22 • 4 PM
📍 Rockfish House
🎟️ $10

Come see what happens when anything can happen.

#YorkFringe #YorkPA #Happenstancery #Improv by @topherpolack

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Continuing our cast feature for the @yorkfringefest show this Saturday at 4pm at @rockfishpublichouse - next up is Christopher “Topher” Polack @topherpolack

Christopher Polack is the Chief Rabblerouser at The Diversion, where his work centers on media communication, instruction, and production. A Hudson Valley–based performer and creator, Topher has been hosting improv shows and workshops throughout the region alongside Jolly Joe Jester and Happenstancery Improv.

Topher has previously performed with Chester Hadlime Mysteries and the Avenue Q Italy Tour. He has trained with legendary improvisers Keith Johnstone and Martin de Maat.

When he isn’t onstage, Topher makes music on his Pocket Operator under the name DJ BIALYKOT!

Follow Topher on Instagram at @topherpolack and find out more about Happenstancery at Happenstancery.org. by @topherpolack

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