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Magical Musical Metaphors
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advanced musical improv workshop
​with misch whitaker

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
1 - 4pm (3 hours)

Happier Valley Comedy Theater (1 Mill Valley Rd in Hadley)

​$60 per student
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Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Musical Improv
or permission from [email protected]
This Workshop is Full
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Magical Musical Metaphors
An intro to figurative language in improvised lyrics with Misch Whitaker

You've heightened the stakes, the emotions are flowing and you hear the musician begin to play--- now's your big musical improv moment! You start to sing, but - you're out of things to say. 
You're a fly in amber. A ship on a windless sea. A hamster on a wheel. In other words: you're stuck. 
Fear not, this workshop is the chisel to your resin, the wind to your sails, and a hamster extractor all-in-one. 
Discover the magic of using metaphors to transform emotions into compelling lyrics. 
Whether you're looking for a simple way to convey a big feeling, or something more complex to challenge your audience, Misch Whitaker’s workshop will have you creating lyrics full of metaphors (and similes) faster than a squirrel can throw an acorn.
Don't keep your lyrics trapped in an old jar. Unstick the lid and let them loose!

With accompaniment by Josh Hornick

Saturday, August 2nd, 1-4pm

Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Musical Improv
or permission from [email protected]​


About Your Teacher:  
Misch Whitaker has been performing, teaching and directing improv for about 23 years. You can catch her Friday nights at Laugh Boston performing in Dirty Disney, a Catalyst Comedy show that she also directs.  She is half of the two person improvised show Breakup! The Musical, and a member of Big Bang Improv. Past improv credits include Boston's Unscripted Musical Project  at Catalyst Comedy (2012-2020), ImprovBoston Mainstage (2013-2014) and Improv Asylum Mainstage (2008-2012). Misch also works as a registered nurse and often offers improv workshops specific to healthcare providers. (She's available for inservices, retreats and conferences!) When she's not on stage (or wearing a stethoscope), Misch loves hanging out in trees in her camping hammock, reading books and napping.


Fine Print!
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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 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.
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