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intro to musical improv
SOLD OUT
3 Saturdays, 12-2pm September 14, 21, and 28 Happier Valley Comedy Theater 1 Mill Valley Rd in Hadley $100 Prerequisite: Completion of Improv 4 or permission from [email protected] |
Are you an improviser who wants to expand your skills into the exciting world of musical improv?
Are you a confident singer who wants to learn how to make up songs on the spot?
Are you terrified by the idea of improvised singing on stage?
If any of the above are you, join us for Intro to Musical Improv! We'll explore musical improv from the ground up in a fun and positive environment where every student feels safe taking risks and trying something new.
No matter what your previous musical experience is, you can do musical improv!
Taught by Scott Braidman with accompaniment by Josh Hornick
Prerequisite: Completion of Improv 4 or
permission from instructor
NOTE: STUDENTS MUST ATTEND AT LEAST TWO OF THE THREE CLASSES
TO TAKE ADVANCED MUSICAL IMPROV OFFERINGS.
About Your Teacher:
Scott Braidman is General Manager and Artistic Director of Happier Valley Comedy. Scott started improvising in 2002 with Mission: Improvable at UMass Amherst, and since then he has studied and performed at The iO Theater and One Group Mind in Chicago, The UCB Theatre in New York, and ImprovBoston and Improv Asylum in Boston. He began teaching improv in 2008 at the ImprovBoston Comedy School. Scott produces and directs all of Happier Valley Comedy's Mainstage shows as well as teaching improv classes and performing in many improvised shows, the most immersive of which is called "Being A Dad." He gets a little better at it each day.
Josh Hornick was one of those kids who—when his friends all stopped playing the piano at 13—kept on playing. . . and boy are his fingers tired. He has musically directed (mostly youth productions) of Grease, Godspell, She Loves Me, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Hello Dolly, The Pajama Game, Head Over Heels, Something Rotten, Once Upon a Mattress, Little Me, Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, Finian’s Rainbow, Oklahoma, The Desert Song, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Aristocats. . . and boy are his fingers tired. He is the proud holder of a Certificate of Awesomesauce from Happier Valley Comedy where he musically directs The Overtones and One Night Only. In his day job, he helps teams to collaborate better and trains life coaches. He lives in Amherst with his beloved wife, Jenny, son, Liam, and dog, Suki.
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 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.
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.
