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digging into stories
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We all have stories to tell. Sometimes they're hiding below the surface, and sometimes they're ready to burst out of us. In this class, we'll delve into true, live, personal storytelling. You'll mine for stories in your own life using games and prompts. We'll discuss story structure and practice tools to make a story feel more alive as you tell it. The goal is to leave the class with a fully developed 5-minute story. While not required, students will get a lot more out of this class if they sign up prepared to do some homework between classes and take advantage of individual coaching sessions offered to hone their story. At the end of the session, there will be an optional showcase for students to share their story with friends and family.
This class meets 5:00 - 7:00pm on the following Wednesdays:
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27
June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24
(Possible makeup date: July 1)
May 6
May 13
May 20
May 27
June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24
(Possible makeup date: July 1)
About Your Teacher: Mireille Bejjani, a community organizer focused on environmental justice issues, loves weaving storytelling into her work. She took several storytelling classes on Zoom during the pandemic and was immediately hooked on digging deeper into telling personal stories. She has participated in four Valley Voices shows through New England Public Media (NEPM); shared a story at “Crossroads: Changes in Rural America,” and performed at "Stories from the Stage" at WGBH. Her teaching is deeply informed by the work of Michelle Darby.
*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.
*Masks are not required at HVC, but they are always welcome. Click here for our COVID policy!
*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.
*Masks are not required at HVC, but they are always welcome. Click here for our COVID policy!
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.
