# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Summer Evening Improv Show! - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:45 pm - **Event Description**: Summer is here! But who needs fireworks when you can get explosive laughter from bright sparks of improvised theatre! What do you mean, what do we mean? Let us tell you! Boughton Place will come alive with 90 minutes full of characters, scenes, and fully formed stories that have never been seen (or even written down) before! That's right! The performers will take brief inspiration from a brave audience member or two, and then let those ideas take off and blossom like a Roman candle across the stage! Don't worry! We only solicit ideas from willing volunteers! We don't pick on anyone. We promise! Will it be funny? The absurdity of truth and existence always is! Might it sometimes get dramatic? Same answer! Thursday, July 2nd at Boughton Place in Highland, NY. Just a stones throw from fine dining and night life in New Paltz! Doors open at 6:30. The magic starts at 7pm! Admission is $12.75 online or $15 at the door. The performance ensemble of Maria's Basement & the duo Ben Gardner's Boat will take the stage to weave tales out of thin air and audience suggestions! And then-- get this! We'll have a very special guest duo joining us! "AM 2 PM use lighting to illuminate deep grounded characters . From light to darkness and back again, AM 2 PM will explore the journey of a complex relationship... when they need each other the most. Featuring Anthony Saldana and Julian Vargas representing Queens, New York." The Maria's Basement improv troupe brings their unique flavor of juicy character and spontaneous world-building to the stage as they perform Half-an-Hour Town! A simple audience suggestion conjures up an entire cast of characters and the town they live in. Every town has its drama and secrets. We'll explore how all these imaginary lives cross-over, connect, and collide! Maria's Basement hails from NY's Capital Region and is composed of long-time improvisers with years of performances under their belts. Maria's Basement showcases the talents of Maria Ayoob, Jason Burke, Charlie Owens, Winnie "Alex" Ashby, Walt Batycki, and Jennifer Lavenhar! The Maria's Basement improv troupe brings their unique flavor of juicy character and spontaneous world-building to the stage as they perform Half-an-Hour Town! A simple audience suggestion conjures up an entire cast of characters and the town they live in. Every town has its drama and secrets. We'll explore how all these imaginary lives cross-over, connect, and collide! Maria's Basement hails from NY's Capital Region and is composed of long-time improvisers with years of performances under their belts. Maria's Basement showcases the talents of Maria Ayoob, Jason Burke, Charlie Owens, Winnie "Alex" Ashby, Walt Batycki, and Jennifer Lavenhar! And as if that wasn't enough! Watch in wonder as the performance duo, Ben Gardner's Boat, creates characters and scenes from nothing but inspiration! The spark that lights up the stage may even come from YOU! Watch as Ben Gardner's Boat dives deep into mysterious territory without a map! Experience comedy, tragedy, and explore the unknown! We'll all find out what happens together! Ben Gardner’s Boat Is the performance duo of Walt Batycki and Jennifer Lavenhar who have been performing together in various troupes and as a duo for 14 years. BEN GARDNER'S BOAT performs live unscripted moments and plays inspired by audience ideas, with a focus on character and narrative. Jennifer & Walt have performed hundreds of shows together in New York's Capital region and the Hudson Valley as well as festivals in several states. The duo will perform two of their most popular acts: Jen & Kevin is a show that explores the relationship of a married couple as they navigate their ordinary extraordinary life. Coming from drastically different backgrounds, Jen and Kevin offer a unique experience of blended diversity, where being truly human can sometimes shine in the most inhuman moments. In Hold That Thought! The two actors create characters inspired by audience experiences and explore relationship dynamics and the absurd complexity and humor of having to deal with other humans. This is a fourth Wall breaking show where the audience is often called upon to offer advice to the characters within and the performers may take on multiple roles, often switching places with one another. Get more info and tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bengardnersboat/2256877 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highland/a-summer-evening-improv-show/200030231724049 - **Event Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment, festivals, comedy, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Highland - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Boughton Place - **lat**: 41.73841 - **long**: -74.00944 - **full address**: Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, NY 12528-2511, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Summer Evening Improv Show! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1c92896c990b6bed0238a6c51c43164ad126fd6205640510ab34d9cfa88587b6-rimg-w1200-h382-dc191215-gmir?v=1782740301 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Summer Evening Improv Show! being held? - **A:** A Summer Evening Improv Show! takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 08:45 pm at Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, NY 12528-2511, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Summer Evening Improv Show!? - **A:** A Summer Evening Improv Show! is organized by Ben Gardner's Boat. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Summer Evening Improv Show! is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Highland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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