At Happier Valley Comedy, we are passionate about making our programming available and accessible to all people. We believe that money should not be a barrier to art and community. Below is information about our programs that aim to remove that barrier.
for show tickets
card to culture program
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We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture program, a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council, the Department of Transitional Assistance, and the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program to broaden accessibility to cultural programming.
One free Saturday show ticket will be available to each holder of an EBT or WIC card, up to four tickets per show. Tickets must be reserved ahead of time by emailing us within two weeks of the show. |
for classes and workshops
equity scholarship Fund
Until HVC achieves our diversity goals, we offer a 50% or 100% savings (whichever is preferred) for classes and workshops using our Equity Scholarship Fund. Click here to learn more!
for classes and workshops
the fun fund scholarship program
The Fun Fund is Happier Valley Comedy's informal scholarship fund for classes and workshops. It is supported by generous community members who specifically donate to make sure their colleagues are never turned away from the next class due to lack of funds. There is no application or gatekeeping. Click here to learn more!
for classes and workshops
the work exchange volunteer program
Help run our theater on show nights! In exchange for your time, we offer discounts on classes or workshops. Applications open when spots become available, generally 2-3 times a year. Click here to learn more!
for professional development
mass workforce training fund
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Your business could be eligible for 100% reimbursement on your professional development event with Happier Valley Comedy. Click here to learn more!
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for nonprofits that serve bipoc communities
the Free Happiness Program
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The Free Happiness Program provides "pro bono" improv-based workshops, wellbeing and professional development training to nonprofit organizations that serve under-represented and/or BIPOC individuals and communities and in our region. Click here to learn more and fill out the short application.
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Better Out than in
At Happier Valley Comedy, one of our central guidelines for open communication is "Better out than in." If you have any thoughts about our attempts to remove financial barriers or how we can do better, please email us. We are always eager to learn more and adjust in order to fulfill our promise to make our community more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive.
HAPPIER VALLEY COMEDY Leadership
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
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.
