Intro to Acting for Improvisers Workshop
Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM EST • $52.83 (includes fees)
Description
Improvisers, this is your chance to level up your performance skills with prolific actor, singer, professor, and TV host Alika Hope!
This three-hour workshop introduces improvisers to foundational acting tools. Participants will explore how to bring their natural spontaneity into more structured, emotionally grounded acting work, using both improvisational exercises and short scripted scenes.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand and apply core acting concepts such as Given Circumstances, Objective, Obstacle, and Tactics.
• Experience the difference between improvising freely and living truthfully within structured text.
• Develop emotional availability, listening skills, and authentic connection with scene partners.
• Practice working with short scenes to explore text-based acting.
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or completed Improv 4
This three-hour workshop introduces improvisers to foundational acting tools. Participants will explore how to bring their natural spontaneity into more structured, emotionally grounded acting work, using both improvisational exercises and short scripted scenes.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand and apply core acting concepts such as Given Circumstances, Objective, Obstacle, and Tactics.
• Experience the difference between improvising freely and living truthfully within structured text.
• Develop emotional availability, listening skills, and authentic connection with scene partners.
• Practice working with short scenes to explore text-based acting.
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in or completed Improv 4
- Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity.)
- Please note that once you make your purchase, your spot in the class is non-refundable unless we have 48 hours notice and we can get someone to fill your spot.
- 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 email us to let us know how we can best fit your needs or if you have any questions about accommodations.
- To support greater access for people from backgrounds that have been underrepresented or marginalized in the local arts scene, we offer the Equity Scholarship Fund. Click here to learn more!
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.
Location
1 Mill Valley Rd, Hadley, MA 01035
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