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Character 1:
​Building characters
Tier 2 Advanced Improv Class

with julie waggoner

TUESDAYS 7:00 - 9:00pm
September 14th - November 2nd


Happier Valley Comedy Theater
1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley

$225

PREREQUISITE: At least one Tier 1 Advanced Improv class
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT.

Who do you want to be? In this Tier 2 class, students will learn to develop, play with and maintain different character types in scenes. We’ll work to create characters who display pathos, tenderness, realism, and humor, rather than coming off simply as caricatures. We’ll start from a base of physical characteristics, gait, voice, personal observation, emotion, props, thoughts, and more. We’ll create a supportive atmosphere where students can reach beyond their perceived limits (and then rest when necessary), developing their skills, courage, and repertoire over the course of the session.
​PREREQUISITES: At least one "Tier 1" Level Advanced Improv Class
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This class meets 8 TUESDAYS from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sept 14
Sept 21
Sept 28
Oct 5
Oct 12
Oct 19
Oct 26
Nov 2
​(Make up if necessary: Nov. 9)

About your teacher: Julie is an improviser, standup comic and actress. She specializes in character roles, including a variety of accents, genders and ages. Her stage roles include 8 different characters in the play Parallel Lives: The Kathy & Mo Show, by Kathy Najimy & Mo Gaffney, and 5 different characters in Red State of Marriage, by Peter Shelburne.  In Northampton Arts Council performances, she's been Ed Sullivan, Madonna, Edith Bunker, Feminem, and assorted Monty Python-ites.
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Small but Important Fine Print:
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Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must attend at least 6 of the 8 classes to graduate to the next level.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes may involve physical activity  and we could be on our feet for at least an hour; however, we're able to accommodate for all physical abilities. Please let email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS 
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
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