In this one time workshop, you'll learn the art of storytelling while mining your own life for stories to tell on stage. Nisse and Ang present the basics of story structure and finding elements of stories worth sharing. They teach cultivation, crafting, and editing of funny, true personal stories, all while having a fun time exploring your own memories! This workshop is perfect for comedians who are interested in bringing more long form storytelling into their material or anyone interested in telling stories on stage or to family and friends. Join Nisse and Ang for a day of fun personal investigation!
Prerequisite: None! All are welcome.
About Your Teachers:
Nisse Greenberg (all pronouns) is a storytelling educator who has taught with The Moth and The Story Collider for over 10 years. Nisse has performed all around the northeast including two full length storytelling shows that were featured in the Frigid Festival in New York City "Eighth Grade" and "Nisse Greenberg's an #Adult." They are the brains behind Drawn Out Storytelling and Bad Feelings which have been heralded as "innovative" and "groundbreaking" by The Future of Storytelling. After curating storytelling at The Tank theater in Manhattan, Nisse has lived and performed comedy in the valley for the past couple of years. Their award winning storytelling has been featured on The Moth, First Person Arts, and The Story Collider podcast amongst others. They are also an educator at their heart and have been working in education throughout their life.
Ang Buxton (they/them) is a queer, non-binary comedian and teacher from Springfield, Massachusetts. Ang is has a knack for explaining complicated concepts, like gender politics, in a way that is funny and relatable for everyone. They have their Master’s in instructional practice and were featured as P3 Comedy Festival’s Queer of the Year for 2022 and placed 2nd. Ang has headlined at Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma, Washington, and regularly features at Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center and The Marigold Theater. Ang Buxton produces events at The Majestic Saloon, including Taking Back Monday, a weekly queer-friendly comedy mic, and Mad Juicy, a monthly comedy showcase. They also produce and host Far Out! a queer comedy show at 10Forward. Ang also produces with Story Collider, a storytelling podcast about science. Find them on social media platforms @bux_wild.
Small but Important Details!
*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 be 21+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes involve physical activity, and we could be on our feet for at least an hour.
If that's an issue, please let your instructor know how we can accommodate the class to fit your needs.
Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
Prerequisite: None! All are welcome.
About Your Teachers:
Nisse Greenberg (all pronouns) is a storytelling educator who has taught with The Moth and The Story Collider for over 10 years. Nisse has performed all around the northeast including two full length storytelling shows that were featured in the Frigid Festival in New York City "Eighth Grade" and "Nisse Greenberg's an #Adult." They are the brains behind Drawn Out Storytelling and Bad Feelings which have been heralded as "innovative" and "groundbreaking" by The Future of Storytelling. After curating storytelling at The Tank theater in Manhattan, Nisse has lived and performed comedy in the valley for the past couple of years. Their award winning storytelling has been featured on The Moth, First Person Arts, and The Story Collider podcast amongst others. They are also an educator at their heart and have been working in education throughout their life.
Ang Buxton (they/them) is a queer, non-binary comedian and teacher from Springfield, Massachusetts. Ang is has a knack for explaining complicated concepts, like gender politics, in a way that is funny and relatable for everyone. They have their Master’s in instructional practice and were featured as P3 Comedy Festival’s Queer of the Year for 2022 and placed 2nd. Ang has headlined at Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club in Tacoma, Washington, and regularly features at Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center and The Marigold Theater. Ang Buxton produces events at The Majestic Saloon, including Taking Back Monday, a weekly queer-friendly comedy mic, and Mad Juicy, a monthly comedy showcase. They also produce and host Far Out! a queer comedy show at 10Forward. Ang also produces with Story Collider, a storytelling podcast about science. Find them on social media platforms @bux_wild.
Small but Important Details!
*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 be 21+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes involve physical activity, and we could be on our feet for at least an hour.
If that's an issue, please let your instructor know how we can accommodate the class to fit your needs.
Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
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.
