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Hello, You!
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Interested in trying stand-up comedy with a storytelling focus? In an enormously supportive (read: not scary) environment, Hello, You! teacher Kelsey Flynn guides the class through the fundamentals of storytelling comedy writing. You'll have a blast taking risks together, building confidence, and finding out how to sharpen those stories that make family and co-workers laugh into comic gold fit for an audience of strangers. Kelsey walks you through the creation of your very own four-minute set. As Hello, You! is part of the Happier Valley Comedy School, of course we’ll use improv comedy fun to help develop your own unique brand of funny while you strengthen your authentic presence and voice. Say “Hello!” to that part of you that’s been waiting for this moment!
Prerequisites: None
This class will be held the following
8 Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm
at Next Door Lounge, right next to the theater!
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
(If Needed, Make-up Date: June 27)
About your teacher: 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 the past 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. 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. Kelsey is the founder of the Storytelling-Standup Department at Happier Valley Comedy. She also performs with the musical improv cast "The Understudies" on the first Saturday of every month.
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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 may involve physical activity and we could be on our feet for at least an hour; however, we're able to accommodate for all physical abilities. Please let email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
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Prerequisites: None
This class will be held the following
8 Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm
at Next Door Lounge, right next to the theater!
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
June 20
(If Needed, Make-up Date: June 27)
About your teacher: 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 the past 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. 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. Kelsey is the founder of the Storytelling-Standup Department at Happier Valley Comedy. She also performs with the musical improv cast "The Understudies" on the first Saturday of every month.
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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 may involve physical activity and we could be on our feet for at least an hour; however, we're able to accommodate for all physical abilities. Please let email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
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appreciation from "hello you!" students
"Kelsey is AWESOME!!!! She constantly brought energy and positivity to each class. I especially appreciated the weekly feedback." |
"As usual for me at HVC, life enhancing and life changing. Community building and enhancing. I spoke with my own voice, spoke my own story in my own way, and had my funny bone tickled. Great class." |
"Kelsey is caring, knowledgeable, talented. She's a very good teacher and facilitator. " |
Our approach to Storytelling Standup is firmly anchored in the central tenets of improv: when we stay in the moment and joyfully accept our ideas, inspiring works of art are possible. Whether that’s a five-minute standup set or a life story, we follow the most joyful and easeful path of discovery to get there.
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.
