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zen of improv Workshop
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"From the moment I entered the room I felt welcomed and encouraged - and had fun, fun, FUN. How did those hours pass so quickly?? It's apparent that Pam subscribes to the belief that LIFE is best taken with a good dose of humor and she is an amazing teacher. Thanks!"
-Bette K.
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Would you like to learn a joyful and easeful approach to improv comedy? Could you use some practice in mindfulness? turning off your judgmental mind? being brave? Would you like to become more confident speaking in public? New to improv and curious about how this whole improv comedy thing works? Or have you done some improv and want to learn a different approach? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, Zen of Improv for Teens Workshop would be an ever so lovely way to spend a few hours laughing and learning together. Happier Valley Comedy's founder and Head of Happiness Pam Victor offers this one-time exploration of her Zen of Improv approach specifically for folks 15-18 years old. Pam's philosophy is a very gentle, very easeful approach to improv comedy in a positive and accepting atmosphere. Through improv comedy exercises and games, we practice the vital improvisation skills of paying attention acutely, accepting other people's ideas, redefining and disempowering failure, staying in the moment, quieting your critical voice to invite more joy and ease into life. Then we'll apply those skills to fun improv games, like Word-at-a-Time Proverbs, Gibberish Interpreter, and Late for School. No experience necessary. Being funny is not required! Everyone can improvise. (No joke.) Join Pam for the Zen of Improv. It’s good for the stage, and it’s good for the soul! Pre-requisite: None! Just be 15-18 years old and interested in learning improv! about your teacher |
"Zen of Improv is the bomb! Really fun and actually a profound personal and social learning experience. Pam is an amazingly talented, funny, and kind teacher ... And having Zen in the title is no joke--it really is very Zen, just much sillier than the other kind." |
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Pam Victor is an improv comedian, author, teacher, consultant, and nice person. She is the founder and Head of Happiness of Happier Valley Comedy, the heart of improv in Western Mass, where Pam teaches improv to the best students in the world as well as bringing the power of improvisation to the workplace in the THROUGH LAUGHTER program. Pam is a recipient of the 2019 NEPR Arts & Humanities Award. She is the author of “Baj and the Word Launcher: A Space-Aged Asperger Adventure in Communication” a children’s book that uses sci-fi to teach social and communication skills. Along with legendary improvisers TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi, Pam is the co-author of “Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book.” Pam currently is working on her next book “Jump into the Unknown & Catch Your Friends: A Zen of Improv Companion Book.” A graduate of Smith College with a Master’s in Education from Iona College, Pam has received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago), Annoyance Theatre (Chicago), ImprovBoston, and from Second City teachers. Pam is a nice person. She likes you already.
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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 the workshop AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*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.
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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 the workshop AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*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.
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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.
As we grown our Happier Kids Stuff program, workshops for teens only come around every now and then.
You're encouraged to subscribe to our weekly Happier Valley Happenings and our Happier Kids newsletters
(with the form at the bottom of any page on this site)
to find out as soon as the next teen event goes public.
You're encouraged to subscribe to our weekly Happier Valley Happenings and our Happier Kids newsletters
(with the form at the bottom of any page on this site)
to find out as soon as the next teen event goes public.
