Join long-time improviser Kelsey Flynn and trusty assistant Maile Shoul for eight weeks of improv comedy fun. Each week, we’ll focus on a different improv comedy structure such as guessing games like “Late for Work” 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. This workshop is appropriate for 8- to 10-year olds.
Prerequisite: None! Just be an 8-10 year old who loves to laugh!
This class meets on the following eight Thursdays
3:30-5pm
Happier Valley Comedy Theater at 1 Mill Valley Rd in Hadley:
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24 *
[If we need a make-up day, it'll be on: November 7]
*All are invited to a class sharing during the last 15 minutes of the final class, so plan to come early for pick up!
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. This workshop is appropriate for 8- to 10-year olds.
Prerequisite: None! Just be an 8-10 year old who loves to laugh!
This class meets on the following eight Thursdays
3:30-5pm
Happier Valley Comedy Theater at 1 Mill Valley Rd in Hadley:
Sept. 5
Sept. 12
Sept. 19
Sept. 26
Oct. 3
Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24 *
[If we need a make-up day, it'll be on: November 7]
*All are invited to a class sharing during the last 15 minutes of the final class, so plan to come early for pick up!
About Your Teachers:
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.”
Maile Shoul first started performing improv with the Smith College SIKOS, back in the late 90s. She is a founding member of Happier Valley Comedy's house team, The Ha-Ha's, and performed at ImprovBoston for eight years in their Family Show and Harold Night teams. She currently performs at Happier Valley with The Ha-Ha's doing long-form improv and with The Understudies doing musical improv.
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.”
Maile Shoul first started performing improv with the Smith College SIKOS, back in the late 90s. She is a founding member of Happier Valley Comedy's house team, The Ha-Ha's, and performed at ImprovBoston for eight years in their Family Show and Harold Night teams. She currently performs at Happier Valley with The Ha-Ha's doing long-form improv and with The Understudies doing musical improv.
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.
