Celebrating improv in the hudson Valley
October 16-17, 2026
8 Old Post Rd. S
Croton-On-Hudson, NYImportant Dates
Submission Review: August 22 – August 29, 2026
Acceptance Notification: August 30 & 31, 2026
Final Lineup Announced/Tickets Go Live: September 10, 2026
Festival Dates: October 16-17, 2026
Our mission is to celebrate the art, the heart, and the humor of the Hudson Valley. The Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival brings our local community together to play, learn, and grow through the power of improv.
Submissions to the inaugural Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival are now closed! With limited stage time, we are carefully curating a dynamic lineup that balances our incredible local talent with visiting performers. The first wave of acceptances will be sent on August 30th, so please confirm your spot promptly once notified so we can finalize the schedule.
❋ Collaborative EnergyThe Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival gathers improvisers to perform, mingle, and cheer each other on. Both teams and individual performers are encouraged to submit. Join us for a weekend of performances, workshops, hangouts, and after-parties. You are invited!
❋ Serving the CommunityLaunched in 2019, Blind Tiger Improv provides accessible improv training and performance opportunities for the Hudson Valley. By fostering a vibrant hub for the craft, we continue to showcase our region’s incredible talent and give everyone the chance to shine.
❋ Expert FacilitationOur festival will feature a diverse lineup of expert instructors, each bringing unique perspectives and techniques to the stage. From foundational principles to advanced character work and specialized formats, participants will have the chance to master various disciplines, sharpen their skills, and explore the vast landscape of modern improv.
❋ A Supportive SpaceThe Rivertowns Improv Fall Festival is a supportive space where everyone belongs. We celebrate the unique perspectives of all participants, making diversity the heartbeat of our community. We are proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe environment where every voice is heard, respected, and empowered to shine.
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· 100% cotton
· Fabric weight: 6.0 oz./yd.² (203.4 g/m²)
· Relaxed fit
· Garment-dyed fabric for a vintage look
· Wide rib collar
· Taped neck and shoulders
· Seamless body
· Recycled tear-away label
· Blank product sourced from Nicaragua