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Hello You, tOO!
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It’s time to take what you experienced in Hello, You and kick it up a notch. This time, count on more time on stage and more feedback. We’ll still play around with some improv structures to continue to unveil the “you” that is the heart of your standup storytelling. But we’ll quickly switch over to “Our Own Private Open Mic” and spend time after each set to provide supportive feedback for one another, which is the hallmark of Happier Valley Comedy and Hello, You. We’ll hone each set so at the end you’ll have 4-5 minutes to feature at our own "Hello, You Showcase” during More Improv, More Better.
Prerequisites: Hello, You! Intro to Storytelling Standup
(If you have standup experience, see here for alternate prerequisites.)
About Kelsey Flynn: Kelsey Flynn began her career in improv comedy in 1989 when she was a founding member of Smith College’s improv troupe, the Smith Improv Komedy Organization (SIKOs-pronounced “sickos.”) Over these past almost 30 years, she has performed in clubs and festivals and studied across the Great Comedy Map of the United States (GCMUS-pronounced ‘gick-moose’) including places like Chicago, New York, Seattle, and Sayre, Pennsylvania. Kelsey’s improv comedy background prepared her well for a stand-up comedy adventure that began in San Francisco in 1995 at an open mic night at Josie’s Juice Joint and Cabaret. That’s when she decided to stop pursuing a graduate degree at the Graduate Theological Union and dive into more comedy. That stand-up journey has included sets at Catch a Rising Star, Gotham Comedy Club, and Caroline’s in New York City, the Comedy Studio in Cambridge and at the many Elks Lodges and Chinese restaurants in between. Offstage, Kelsey has steadily plied her trade of comedy across many platforms including as a morning-show radio host at 100.9, WRNX, and 93.9 WRSI, where she was awarded “Best Local DJ” two years in a row by the Valley Advocate. Currently, Kelsey also teaches improv for adults and kids and performs on mainstage casts at Happier Valley Comedy.
This class meets on the following eight Wednesday evenings,
7:00-9:00pm
Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley):
Apr. 17
Apr. 24
May 1
May 8
NO CLASS May 15
May 22
May 29
Jun. 5
NO CLASS Jun. 12
Jun. 19
[Make up: June 26]
There will be two showcases at More Improv, More Better (Saturday at 9pm)
on April 6th and April 13th. You should be available for one of these!
Fine Print!
*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 attend at least 6 of the 8 classes to graduate to the next level.
*Students must be 18+ 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.
End of Fine Print!
Prerequisites: Hello, You! Intro to Storytelling Standup
(If you have standup experience, see here for alternate prerequisites.)
About Kelsey Flynn: Kelsey Flynn began her career in improv comedy in 1989 when she was a founding member of Smith College’s improv troupe, the Smith Improv Komedy Organization (SIKOs-pronounced “sickos.”) Over these past almost 30 years, she has performed in clubs and festivals and studied across the Great Comedy Map of the United States (GCMUS-pronounced ‘gick-moose’) including places like Chicago, New York, Seattle, and Sayre, Pennsylvania. Kelsey’s improv comedy background prepared her well for a stand-up comedy adventure that began in San Francisco in 1995 at an open mic night at Josie’s Juice Joint and Cabaret. That’s when she decided to stop pursuing a graduate degree at the Graduate Theological Union and dive into more comedy. That stand-up journey has included sets at Catch a Rising Star, Gotham Comedy Club, and Caroline’s in New York City, the Comedy Studio in Cambridge and at the many Elks Lodges and Chinese restaurants in between. Offstage, Kelsey has steadily plied her trade of comedy across many platforms including as a morning-show radio host at 100.9, WRNX, and 93.9 WRSI, where she was awarded “Best Local DJ” two years in a row by the Valley Advocate. Currently, Kelsey also teaches improv for adults and kids and performs on mainstage casts at Happier Valley Comedy.
This class meets on the following eight Wednesday evenings,
7:00-9:00pm
Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley):
Apr. 17
Apr. 24
May 1
May 8
NO CLASS May 15
May 22
May 29
Jun. 5
NO CLASS Jun. 12
Jun. 19
[Make up: June 26]
There will be two showcases at More Improv, More Better (Saturday at 9pm)
on April 6th and April 13th. You should be available for one of these!
Fine Print!
*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 attend at least 6 of the 8 classes to graduate to the next level.
*Students must be 18+ 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.
End of Fine Print!
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.
