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character
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Who do you want to be? In this 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.
This class meets the following 8 Mondays 5-7pm:
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9
June 16
Possible make-up date if HVC needs to cancel class: June 23
April 28
May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9
June 16
Possible make-up date if HVC needs to cancel class: June 23
About Your Teacher:
Julie Waggoner has taught Character classes, Short Form Improv classes, and Get Your Reps workshops with Happier Valley since 2018. She was a standup comic for 10 years, a member of The Villa Jidiots improv troupe for another 10, and a guest player with The Ha-Ha’s for 5 years. She has acted with Pauline Productions, the 24-Hour Theater Project, and Northampton Playwrights Lab. She is a founding member of the HVC mainstage team Not In Charge.
Julie Waggoner has taught Character classes, Short Form Improv classes, and Get Your Reps workshops with Happier Valley since 2018. She was a standup comic for 10 years, a member of The Villa Jidiots improv troupe for another 10, and a guest player with The Ha-Ha’s for 5 years. She has acted with Pauline Productions, the 24-Hour Theater Project, and Northampton Playwrights Lab. She is a founding member of the HVC mainstage team Not In Charge.
*Happier Valley Comedy rents land that was stolen from Indigenous people, including the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc tribes. A land acknowledgement is not appropriate or adequate to address this injustice that continues to harm people today. Therefore, we have instituted an ongoing process of contributing to the preservation of the lands and cultures of Northeastern Indigenous Peoples. All class fees contain an additional $3 to benefit The Nolumbeka Project, a local nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to these goals.
Learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Small but Important Fine Print:
*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.
*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.
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.
