the joy & ease of Improv 4
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In Improv 4, we immerse ourselves in two-person scenework, the very heart of long form improvisation. We strengthen our scenework muscles, add more tools to our improv tool box, and learn the basics of editing scenes. We also explore questions like: What does true agreement and acceptance feel like? How can I best serve the needs of the show? How can I add to the joy and ease of the scene? Building directly on the previous levels, we explore discovering and holding onto the all-important emotional point of view as the anchor for lovely scenework. Plus, we'll really dig into how to follow the show where it wants to go. Let's get in a lot more of those vital reps too!
So much juicy material in your final level of The Joy & Ease of Improv!
This class meets the following 8 TUESDAYS from 5:00pm - 7:00pm:
April 25
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
(Possible makeup date if HVC needs to cancel a class: June 20)
If you need to miss a class due to the observance of a holiday that takes place during this session, it will not count as an absence against earning credit for this class.
About Your Teacher:
Maddy Benjamin performs regularly at Happier Valley Comedy with Not in Charge and 2nd Saturdays Presents. She got her start in improv as a member of IT (Improvisational Theater), the College of William & Mary's first and least creatively named improv troupe. She has spent the intervening decade as a dedicated improv student, performer, and audience member, often with the loudest laugh in the room.
So much juicy material in your final level of The Joy & Ease of Improv!
This class meets the following 8 TUESDAYS from 5:00pm - 7:00pm:
April 25
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
May 30
June 6
June 13
(Possible makeup date if HVC needs to cancel a class: June 20)
If you need to miss a class due to the observance of a holiday that takes place during this session, it will not count as an absence against earning credit for this class.
About Your Teacher:
Maddy Benjamin performs regularly at Happier Valley Comedy with Not in Charge and 2nd Saturdays Presents. She got her start in improv as a member of IT (Improvisational Theater), the College of William & Mary's first and least creatively named improv troupe. She has spent the intervening decade as a dedicated improv student, performer, and audience member, often with the loudest laugh in the room.
*Happier Valley Comedy rents land that was stolen from Indigenous people, including the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc tribes. A land acknowledgement is not appropriate or adequate to address this injustice that continues to harm people today. Therefore, we have instituted an ongoing process of contributing to the preservation of the lands and cultures of Northeastern Indigenous Peoples. All class fees contain an additional $3 to benefit The Nolumbeka Project, a local nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to these goals.
Learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Small but Important 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.
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.