Imagine three adult siblings meeting in Grandma’s attic. The house is going to be sold, and they’re cleaning out the house. They come upon three boxes they’ve never seen before, labeled “toys,” “photos,” and “clothing.” Each box contains a number of themed suggestions provided by the audience. The siblings go through each box, pulling out the suggestions and setting up a frame for the scenes that follow. The siblings can appear in their own narratives, or other actors can portray the scenes.
The Attic is reminiscent of the long form, Spokane. Each narrative can branch out into associated events, but it always returns to the attic and the three investigators into their family’s past.
Be ready for anything prompted by what’s in the boxes: old friends, shared experiences, unresolved grudges, hilarious recollections, crazy relatives and their stories, forgotten favorites, first loves and heartbreaks…whatever the audience has told you lies in the boxes.
Prerequisite: Long Form Scenework at HVC
About Your Teacher:
Ann "Crim" Crimmins A seventeen-year improv veteran, Crim has studied, performed, taught, and directed in venues around the world. A graduate of Sea Tea Studios, ImprovBoston, and Happier Valley Improv, Crim received additional training and performed in CT, RI, MA, NY, NJ, PA, MD, CO, CA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia.
Crim teaches improv at Sea Tea Studios in Hartford CT and performs on the Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s house
team The Nerd Ensemble. She is a member of Sea Tea’s TourCo and in that capacity hosts or performs in workshops and shows statewide in educational, business, and private venues. Crim has directed and produced shows for Sea Tea, including a tribute to The Princess Bride, “As You Suggest.” Her original long form, The Attic, premiered at Sea Tea. In December of this year her show, “The Final Cabin in the Farthest Wood” will perform in Dublin, Ireland, at Improv Fest Ireland. Crim originated, directed, and produced this set, which has a multi-national cast. Crim was a member of the Chester Hadlyme Murder Mystery troupe based in New Haven CT. Crim is a retired teacher on a span of levels from fourth grade to college with most experience on the secondary level.
Small but Important Details!
*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.
The Attic is reminiscent of the long form, Spokane. Each narrative can branch out into associated events, but it always returns to the attic and the three investigators into their family’s past.
Be ready for anything prompted by what’s in the boxes: old friends, shared experiences, unresolved grudges, hilarious recollections, crazy relatives and their stories, forgotten favorites, first loves and heartbreaks…whatever the audience has told you lies in the boxes.
Prerequisite: Long Form Scenework at HVC
About Your Teacher:
Ann "Crim" Crimmins A seventeen-year improv veteran, Crim has studied, performed, taught, and directed in venues around the world. A graduate of Sea Tea Studios, ImprovBoston, and Happier Valley Improv, Crim received additional training and performed in CT, RI, MA, NY, NJ, PA, MD, CO, CA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia.
Crim teaches improv at Sea Tea Studios in Hartford CT and performs on the Sea Tea Comedy Theater’s house
team The Nerd Ensemble. She is a member of Sea Tea’s TourCo and in that capacity hosts or performs in workshops and shows statewide in educational, business, and private venues. Crim has directed and produced shows for Sea Tea, including a tribute to The Princess Bride, “As You Suggest.” Her original long form, The Attic, premiered at Sea Tea. In December of this year her show, “The Final Cabin in the Farthest Wood” will perform in Dublin, Ireland, at Improv Fest Ireland. Crim originated, directed, and produced this set, which has a multi-national cast. Crim was a member of the Chester Hadlyme Murder Mystery troupe based in New Haven CT. Crim is a retired teacher on a span of levels from fourth grade to college with most experience on the secondary level.
Small but Important Details!
*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.
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.
