HVC Training Center

Welcome to the heart of comedy education
in Western Massachusetts!

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Our training programs strive to bring you more laughter, joy, and ease 
in a supportive, nurturing environment grounded in these core values:
Follow the Joy and Ease
Assume Good Will
Be of Service
Redefine and Disempower Failure
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hvc training center guidelines with pam & scott

ALready a student?
​Be an hvc buddy!

completed improv 2?
​Be a happiness ambassador!

completed improv 2?
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more about the training center
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WHERE do i START ​in the training program?
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student FAQ and bill of responsibilities & rights
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on the nose pause for learning
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Anti-Harassment & issues of respect policy
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Equity pricing for bipoc students
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the jedi council (Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion)
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the work exchange program for discounted classes
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​the fun fund scholarship program
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all financial assistance programs 

gift certificates for classes/shows
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private coaching or custom workshops
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Keep learning outside the classroom
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contact us
​"Skilled performers, adept teachers, relevant workshops,
increased confidence in communication, new friends, laughter, and community. ​Happier Valley Comedy continues its contribution to improving our lives. Take a class; they're all good, and you can advance as you acquire improv skills. Take a stand-alone workshop if you're not sure about committing to a class at first ... Try it!"
-Ann "Crim" Crimmins
"The classes at Happier Valley Comedy are phenomenal. HVC offers a unique opportunity to learn in a safe environment with experienced teachers who have your back no matter what. It's a great community where you get to get to learn a lot about yourself, grow and laugh with others."
- HVC Student
"Where life and improv intersect I've found magic, for that I am forever grateful."
- Jennifer Bogin
"HVC means community.  Through the classes and workshops I have taken, I have encountered a plethora of friends whom I might not have met otherwise.

HVC means village.  Through HVC, I have found "my people", playful, young-at-heart, brave adults willing to be vulnerable and just plain silly.

Through improv I've managed to shed my protective skin and rediscover the joy of freedom and my true dynamic self"
-Christine Mirabal

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.