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Monday-Friday at 9am-12pm
August 12-16 for Ages 8-10
and
August 19-23 for Ages 11-13
Happier Valley Comedy Theater
1 Mill Valley Rd. (Suite B), Hadley, MA
$250
Registering more than one kid? You get the Multi-Kid Discount!
Use the password VonTrapp on Brown Paper Tickets
August 12-16 for Ages 8-10
and
August 19-23 for Ages 11-13
Happier Valley Comedy Theater
1 Mill Valley Rd. (Suite B), Hadley, MA
$250
Registering more than one kid? You get the Multi-Kid Discount!
Use the password VonTrapp on Brown Paper Tickets
Both Weeks are Now Full!
Sign the Waitlist Below, and We'll Let You Know if a Spot Opens Up.
Also, registration opens on August 9th for our weekly kids class this fall. More info here.
Sign the Waitlist Below, and We'll Let You Know if a Spot Opens Up.
Also, registration opens on August 9th for our weekly kids class this fall. More info here.
Happier kids improv SUMMER
Let's make your summer FUNNER at our week-long Happier Kids Improv Classes!
For kids’ eyes only: Let's play! Join us for five half-days of improv comedy fun. Each day, we’ll focus on a different improv comedy structure such as guessing games like “Late for School” and character games like “Emotional Rollercoaster” and many, many more! We’ll learn how to play the games and then have lots of time for everyone to get a chance to try it and feel good about trying. And before we get started, we’ll warm-up with zany circle games that will help us connect as friends and be ready to support and laugh with one another. Whether you’re brand new to improv or have played a bunch already, you are guaranteed to have fun because that’s what improv is all about.
For adults’ eyes only: In recent years, research studies have shown that laughter is known to reduce stress hormones, boost brain power, increase energy and focus, in addition to being contagious. Using fun and low-risk comedy improv games such as “Late for Work” and “Emotional Rollercoaster” (all suitable for elementary-school aged kids), we’ll laugh as well as strengthen self-expression and communication skills.
Class runs Monday – Friday at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m
Prerequisites: Be 8-10 years old for Week 1 and 11-13 years old for Week 2
No other experience necessary!
For kids’ eyes only: Let's play! Join us for five half-days of improv comedy fun. Each day, we’ll focus on a different improv comedy structure such as guessing games like “Late for School” and character games like “Emotional Rollercoaster” and many, many more! We’ll learn how to play the games and then have lots of time for everyone to get a chance to try it and feel good about trying. And before we get started, we’ll warm-up with zany circle games that will help us connect as friends and be ready to support and laugh with one another. Whether you’re brand new to improv or have played a bunch already, you are guaranteed to have fun because that’s what improv is all about.
For adults’ eyes only: In recent years, research studies have shown that laughter is known to reduce stress hormones, boost brain power, increase energy and focus, in addition to being contagious. Using fun and low-risk comedy improv games such as “Late for Work” and “Emotional Rollercoaster” (all suitable for elementary-school aged kids), we’ll laugh as well as strengthen self-expression and communication skills.
Class runs Monday – Friday at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m
Prerequisites: Be 8-10 years old for Week 1 and 11-13 years old for Week 2
No other experience necessary!
About Your Teachers:
Kelsey Flynn is an improviser and teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has taught elementary-school improv locally in Northampton and Amherst in afterschool programs. Her children’s theater experience also includes loads of roles with PaintBox Theater including Pierre in this summer’s, “Pirates!” and Polynesia in last summer’s “Dr. Doolittle.” Kelsey loves performing in front of and teaching kids as she believes they are the ideal audience. “Childhood is a magical time of anything-is-possible-ness combined with the no-filter attitude of telling us what it is. Introducing comedy improv is just one way we serve them in their exploration of their world in all of its possibility.”
Jenna Funicella teaches high school mathematics and works as a behavior therapist for children with special needs. Jenna has been taking both improv and standup classes along with various workshops at Happier Valley Comedy for the past year and has fallen in love with the art. Her goal is to share the joy of improv with the world (especially kids!) Jenna will be traveling to Chicago this summer for a five-week improv intensive at the iO Theatre to further her studies.
Small but Important Details!
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your child's spot in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE
unless we have 48 hours notice before the event AND we can get someone to fill that spot.
*If you have a kid who would love this and is a little too young/old, email us here, so we can put you on our mailing list to find out about upcoming programs in our ever expanding offerings!
*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.
Kelsey Flynn is an improviser and teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has taught elementary-school improv locally in Northampton and Amherst in afterschool programs. Her children’s theater experience also includes loads of roles with PaintBox Theater including Pierre in this summer’s, “Pirates!” and Polynesia in last summer’s “Dr. Doolittle.” Kelsey loves performing in front of and teaching kids as she believes they are the ideal audience. “Childhood is a magical time of anything-is-possible-ness combined with the no-filter attitude of telling us what it is. Introducing comedy improv is just one way we serve them in their exploration of their world in all of its possibility.”
Jenna Funicella teaches high school mathematics and works as a behavior therapist for children with special needs. Jenna has been taking both improv and standup classes along with various workshops at Happier Valley Comedy for the past year and has fallen in love with the art. Her goal is to share the joy of improv with the world (especially kids!) Jenna will be traveling to Chicago this summer for a five-week improv intensive at the iO Theatre to further her studies.
Small but Important Details!
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your child's spot in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE
unless we have 48 hours notice before the event AND we can get someone to fill that spot.
*If you have a kid who would love this and is a little too young/old, email us here, so we can put you on our mailing list to find out about upcoming programs in our ever expanding offerings!
*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.
