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family improv
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When is the last time you shared a doubled-over, cheek-stretching, tears-running laugh with your little loved one? Happier Valley Comedy’s Family Improv has you covered with a one-time improv workshop geared for kids ages 8+ years old and their special adults to share the joys of easy-to-learn improv comedy games. Regular laughter is good for your health and great for your connection. Improv is also a terrific way to practice important skills like accepting ideas from others, collaboration, quieting judgment of self and others, communication and more. But mostly, it’s a ton of fun!
This class is open to any children and adults who adore each other… because we believe love makes a family!
What is improv?
Life is improvised! No planning. Just by-the-seat-of-your-pants fun. We'll play easy-to-learn improv games where the goal is to find and facilitate the most fun. The kids know this already, but for you adults, rest assure that it's easier than you think.
Why improv?
Improvisation is wonderful way to practice valuable skills, such as: gaining confidence, listening, getting more comfortable with making mistakes, accepting ideas from others, exploring your creative self, being in the moment, and last but not least grinning, giggling and guffawing! Studies show that shared play is great for facilitating feelings of connection, interpersonal skills, plus all sorts of physical and mental benefits. But mostly it's just loads of fun!
Yay for play!
Do we need experience?
Nope. Not even a little.
What about folks who get nervous?
Family Improv is taught in an accepting, welcoming and completely voluntary atmosphere. Most exercises take place in a whole group circles, in small groups, or pairs. Volunteers will be invited - but not required - to play games in front of the group as well. All attendees are invited to participate to whatever extent they feel comfortable, even if it's as an enthusiastic audience member. Scaredy cats welcome!
Who teaches Family Improv?
Our Head of Happiness Pam Victor! She's got oodles of experience teaching adults and kids! Scroll down for more info about her and all the ways she's perfect for this. :)
What makes a family?
Love makes a family, of course! A kiddo can take this workshop with any special adult, such as parents, adult siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends, grandparents, grandparent of the heart, special friends, Big Brothers/Big Sisters... anyone you love. For this workshop, each family can be 1 kid and 1 adult, 1 kid and 2 adults, or 2 kids and 1 adult.
Is it for all ages?
Kids must be 8+ years old. Adults must be 18+ years old. Every "family" registering needs at least one 18+ adult.
How big are the classes?
Class will be limited to 6-8 families, so you get plenty of time to play!
Any more questions about Family Improv?
Email us!
This class is open to any children and adults who adore each other… because we believe love makes a family!
What is improv?
Life is improvised! No planning. Just by-the-seat-of-your-pants fun. We'll play easy-to-learn improv games where the goal is to find and facilitate the most fun. The kids know this already, but for you adults, rest assure that it's easier than you think.
Why improv?
Improvisation is wonderful way to practice valuable skills, such as: gaining confidence, listening, getting more comfortable with making mistakes, accepting ideas from others, exploring your creative self, being in the moment, and last but not least grinning, giggling and guffawing! Studies show that shared play is great for facilitating feelings of connection, interpersonal skills, plus all sorts of physical and mental benefits. But mostly it's just loads of fun!
Yay for play!
Do we need experience?
Nope. Not even a little.
What about folks who get nervous?
Family Improv is taught in an accepting, welcoming and completely voluntary atmosphere. Most exercises take place in a whole group circles, in small groups, or pairs. Volunteers will be invited - but not required - to play games in front of the group as well. All attendees are invited to participate to whatever extent they feel comfortable, even if it's as an enthusiastic audience member. Scaredy cats welcome!
Who teaches Family Improv?
Our Head of Happiness Pam Victor! She's got oodles of experience teaching adults and kids! Scroll down for more info about her and all the ways she's perfect for this. :)
What makes a family?
Love makes a family, of course! A kiddo can take this workshop with any special adult, such as parents, adult siblings, uncles, aunts, cousins, family friends, grandparents, grandparent of the heart, special friends, Big Brothers/Big Sisters... anyone you love. For this workshop, each family can be 1 kid and 1 adult, 1 kid and 2 adults, or 2 kids and 1 adult.
Is it for all ages?
Kids must be 8+ years old. Adults must be 18+ years old. Every "family" registering needs at least one 18+ adult.
How big are the classes?
Class will be limited to 6-8 families, so you get plenty of time to play!
Any more questions about Family Improv?
Email us!
About Your Teacher: Pam Victor is the Head of Happiness (founder/president) of Happier Valley Comedy, where Pam gets to teach improv to the best students in the world. (That's you!) Pam is the creator of The Joy & Ease of Improv curriculum. She also brings the power of improvisation to the workplace in Happier Valley Comedy's professional development and workplace wellness programs. Pam is the author of the children's therapeutic fiction book "Baj and the Word Launcher: Space Age Aspergers Adventures in Communication." Along with improv greats TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, Pam co-authored "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ and Dave Book." Pam is also a former elementary school teacher and homeschooling parent. She has taught humans from 3 years old to adults. A Smith College graduate with a Master's in Elementary Education from Iona College (NY), Pam received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago,) Annoyance Theater (Chicago,) Improv Boston, Second City Chicago teachers, and mostly from getting onstage over and over and over for the last couple decades. In 2019, Pam was awarded the New England Public Radio Arts & Humanities Award. She also is a TEDx speaker. Pam is a kind person, and she likes you already.
Small but Important Details!
*Each pair must have an adult 18+ years old. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*All our classes involve some physical activity; please email us if you need any accommodations. We're here to make you happier!
*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.
*Masks are not required but are always welcome. Click here for our Health & Safety Guidelines.
*Each pair must have an adult 18+ years old. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*All our classes involve some physical activity; please email us if you need any accommodations. We're here to make you happier!
*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.
*Masks are not required but are always welcome. Click here for our Health & Safety Guidelines.
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.
