Howdy Stranger Scripted: SNL-Style Sketch Comedy Show in Hackensack

North Jersey’s top-rated improv troupe, Howdy Stranger, is stepping outside its usual format for a special return to the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC). The group will take the stage on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at 8:00 pm for its annual production, Scripted.

Known for its award-winning, off-the-cuff comedy, Howdy Stranger takes a different approach with Scripted, delivering a fast-paced, polished show inspired by the style of Saturday Night Live. This year’s production features 90 minutes of all-new, original material written and performed by the core ensemble: Chris Fitzgerald, Ryan Huban, Dreena Moran, and JJ Lynn.

“Creating Scripted is an intensely collaborative process,” says founder Ryan Huban. “A sketch might start as a simple pitch for a vampire dating show, but as we brainstorm and challenge one another, it evolves into something completely different and much funnier. We spend months finding the strongest ideas to ensure we’re delivering a show our fans will truly connect with. In the end, it’s all about the laughter.”

From sharp parodies of everyday relationships to offbeat, character-driven sketches, Scripted delivers a fast-moving mix of clever humor and physical comedy. The production has become a fan favorite in the Bergen County arts community, with past audience members hailing it as an “unforgettable evening of comedy” and “funnier than SNL.”

Find more information and purchase tickets here. The Hackensack Performing Arts Center is located at 102 State Street in Hackensack, New Jersey.