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silence in improv
Tuesdays 7:15pm - 9:15pm
May 5th - June 23rd Happier Valley Comedy Theater 1 Mill Valley Rd in Hadley $228* PREREQUISITE: Long Form Scenework |
In this Advanced Improv class, we will explore using silence in two-person and group scenes. Each week we'll focus on different improv skills including character, emotion, and environment to create silent scenes. Fear not, this class will not be in total silence - we will definitely be talking in our scenes as well! We will learn to get comfortable with silence in our scenes and practice using it effectively. We’ll really listen to our scene partners’ offers (verbal and non-verbal), slow down our improv, and pay close attention to the subtle cues found in body language and facial expressions. This class builds on core skills learned in Long Form Scenework and is perfect for Advanced students who want to become better actors. Let's play between the lines!
This class meets the following Tuesdays 7:15 - 9:15pm:
May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9
June 16
June 23
(Possible makeup date: June 30)
Students must attend 6 out of 8 classes to move forward.
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.
May 5
May 12
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9
June 16
June 23
(Possible makeup date: June 30)
Students must attend 6 out of 8 classes to move forward.
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.
About Your Teacher:
Christine Mirabal has studied improv for over a decade and has performed with various groups over the years, including the Happier Valley Championship Show. She enjoys teaching the skill of silence in improv in workshops and in an 8-week class. She also leads a Silent Improv Practice Club and has created a couple of indie teams that focus on silence in scenes. In her spare time, she paints and writes.
Christine Mirabal has studied improv for over a decade and has performed with various groups over the years, including the Happier Valley Championship Show. She enjoys teaching the skill of silence in improv in workshops and in an 8-week class. She also leads a Silent Improv Practice Club and has created a couple of indie teams that focus on silence in scenes. In her spare time, she paints and writes.
*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.
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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.
*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.
