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Learn what it takes to be part of a performing group with this Long Form Advanced Improv class. Sharpen your skills in listening, supporting, leading and following. We'll practice putting scenes together with a focus on the timing and execution of edits and making moves that benefit the current scene and the piece as a whole. By the end of the class, we'll be finding connections between themes and characters to weave our scenes together into popular long form structures. This class is a great preparation (and requirement) for advanced format classes like Harold!
Our class meets the following 8 Mondays 7-9pm:
Nov 11
Nov 18
Nov 25
Dec 2
Dec 9
Dec 16
[No Class Dec 23]
[No Class Dec 30]
Jan 6
Jan 13
Possible make-up date if HVC needs to cancel class: Jan 20
Optional Showcase Date: Friday, January 17th at 7:00pm
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 against earning credit for this class.
About Your Teacher: Scott Braidman is General Manager and Artistic Director of Happier Valley Comedy. Scott started improvising in 2002 with Mission: Improvable at UMass Amherst, and since then he has studied and performed at The iO Theater and One Group Mind in Chicago, The UCB Theatre in New York City, and ImprovBoston and Improv Asylum in Boston. He began teaching improv in 2008 at the ImprovBoston Comedy School. Scott produces and directs all of Happier Valley Comedy's Mainstage shows as well as teaching improv classes and performing in many improvised shows, the most immersive of which is called "Being A Dad." He gets a little better at it each day.
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.
Our class meets the following 8 Mondays 7-9pm:
Nov 11
Nov 18
Nov 25
Dec 2
Dec 9
Dec 16
[No Class Dec 23]
[No Class Dec 30]
Jan 6
Jan 13
Possible make-up date if HVC needs to cancel class: Jan 20
Optional Showcase Date: Friday, January 17th at 7:00pm
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 against earning credit for this class.
About Your Teacher: Scott Braidman is General Manager and Artistic Director of Happier Valley Comedy. Scott started improvising in 2002 with Mission: Improvable at UMass Amherst, and since then he has studied and performed at The iO Theater and One Group Mind in Chicago, The UCB Theatre in New York City, and ImprovBoston and Improv Asylum in Boston. He began teaching improv in 2008 at the ImprovBoston Comedy School. Scott produces and directs all of Happier Valley Comedy's Mainstage shows as well as teaching improv classes and performing in many improvised shows, the most immersive of which is called "Being A Dad." He gets a little better at it each day.
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.
*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.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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.
