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  • Classes
  • Shows
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  • Register
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  • Contact
  • About
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  • Anti-Harassment & Issues of Respect Policy
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lets get to what matters
​​​advanced improv intensive
with billy soco & douglas widick of north coast

Saturday, March 28th, 2026
11
:00am - 5:00pm (with 45-min lunch break)
Happier Valley Comedy Theater
​$150

Prerequisite: Completion of Improv 4
​or permission from [email protected]
click here to register
​(opens fri, feb 27 @ 7:00am)
Equity fund

A one-day scenework intensive with NYC's North Coast!
In this workshop, we’ll drill down on ways to lock in on our character deals, connect with our scene partner, and build together so we can get to the heart of the scene clearly and with the most fun.​
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Prerequisite: Completion of Improv 4 or permission from [email protected]

​​About your teachers:
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Billy Soco is a first generation, Latinx and AAPI actor and improviser and has been rapping on stages since 2005. He’s performed on house teams with UCB and Magnet theaters as well as Comedysportz NYC and the nationally renowned Story Pirates. Billy has performed in festivals throughout North America with all-Latinx improv ensemble CHUCHO and musical improv darlings Kittyhawk. You can also catch him performing at Magnet Theater in NYC with Big Whoop and monthly with The Little Big Show. Billy is also an improv instructor and management professional delivering workshops focused on vulnerability and authenticity and has co-moderated conversations on topics like inclusion, diversity of thought and creativity in the workplace. Find him on IG @bsoco.

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Douglas Widick is a founding member of Hip-Hop Improv group, North Coast, which was named one of Timeout NY’s Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2014 and tours internationally. When he’s not rapping or at the studio, you can find Doug catching a wave at Rockaway Beach or walking through Fort Greene Park with his Scottish Terrier, Skylar. Douglaswidick.com

​Small but Important Details!
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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 21+ 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.

Masks are not required at HVC, but they are always welcome. Click here for our COVID policy!
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.
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