Calling all kids! Join long-time improviser Kelsey Flynn for a fun-filled one-time improv comedy workshop.
For kids’ eyes only: We’ll spend the morning playing lots of crazy fun improv games together like Bus Stop, Bunny Bunny, and Hitchhiker. If you don’t know how to play the games, don’t worry! They’re super easy to learn! Whether you’re brand new to improv or have played a bunch of these games already, you are guaranteed to laugh 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, and increase energy and focus, in addition to being contagious. Using fun and low risk comedy improv games (all suitable for elementary school aged kids), we’ll laugh as well as strengthen self-expression and communication skills.
The morning workshop is appropriate for 8- to 10-year olds, and the afternoon workshop is appropriate for 11- to 13-year-olds.
Prerequisites: Be 8-10 years old for the morning workshop and 11-13 years old for the afternoon workshop.
No other experience necessary!
For kids’ eyes only: We’ll spend the morning playing lots of crazy fun improv games together like Bus Stop, Bunny Bunny, and Hitchhiker. If you don’t know how to play the games, don’t worry! They’re super easy to learn! Whether you’re brand new to improv or have played a bunch of these games already, you are guaranteed to laugh 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, and increase energy and focus, in addition to being contagious. Using fun and low risk comedy improv games (all suitable for elementary school aged kids), we’ll laugh as well as strengthen self-expression and communication skills.
The morning workshop is appropriate for 8- to 10-year olds, and the afternoon workshop is appropriate for 11- to 13-year-olds.
Prerequisites: Be 8-10 years old for the morning workshop and 11-13 years old for the afternoon workshop.
No other experience necessary!
About Your Teacher:
Kelsey Flynn is an improviser and teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has taught improv in afterschool programs in elementary schools in Northampton and Amherst. 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 they see. Introducing comedy improv is just one way we serve them in their exploration of their world in all of its possibility.”
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 improv in afterschool programs in elementary schools in Northampton and Amherst. 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 they see. Introducing comedy improv is just one way we serve them in their exploration of their world in all of its possibility.”
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.
