The Duke Comedy Theatre

One of the Hudson Valley's newest and best improv comedy theaters! We teach long form improv workshops and more! Founded by The Duke & Dutchess of Comedy (TJ Del Reno & Lisa Pertoso)

TJ Del Reno is an improv performer, teacher and coach for over 19 years. He has performed and taught in the U.S. and Europe. He was on house teams at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Reckless Theatre, The P.I.T., and The Annoyance Brooklyn. He has learned improv comedy from Zach Woods, Bobby Moynihan, Anthony Atamanuik, Amey Goerlich, Christian Capozzoli, Chris Gethard, Michael Delaney, & Armondo Diaz. He is also an award winning working voice-over actor for TV and radio commercials.

Lisa Pertoso is a learning designer, facilitator, improv performer and satirist. She performs regularly in the Hudson Valley and NYC. For 13 years Lisa has trained in improv, sketch, and storytelling at The Magnet Theater, Annoyance NYC, The PIT, and has played on too-many-to-count indie teams.

Not affiliated with any other comedy theatre in the Hudson Valley.