This class meets on the following Saturdays 10am-12pm: September 19 September 26 October 3 October 10 [NO CLASS October 17] October 24 October 31 November 7 November 14 (Possible Makeup November 21) This class has an optional showcase performance on Friday, November 20th at 6pm
Welcome to HVC's advanced improv program! Ready to take your scenes to the next level? In Long Form Scenework, we'll learn a whole toolbox of key concepts and skills that propel you into fun, successful scenework, including game of the scene, emotional mapping, heightening, environment and object work, and discovering characters.
Long Form Scenework is the first step for new Advanced Improv students as well as a terrific class for more experienced students to retake again (and again!) in order to bolster and polish their own performance. This class is a prerequisite for most Advanced Long Form offerings, including Ensemble and format classes.
Long Form Scenework is generally offered every session but with different teachers. This class will always tackle the same skills but with different approaches and exercises.
Prerequisite: Improv 4
“The Long Form Scenework class was a great opportunity to analyze and practice the details of good scenes: character development, emotional point of view, heightening, mapping, and other skills. Katharine was kind, warm, welcoming, supportive, and encouraging to the whole group. It was wonderful!" - Long Form Scenework student
Katharine Daube teaches Improv 2 and Long Form Scenework. She currently performs with Charmed, The Silver Lining, and Pickpockets. She has fallen for improv because of its emphasis on community, growth, collaboration, and general silliness.kd-image-sept-11-2025.jpg2.73 KB
Curious about that extra $3 on your weekly class? 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. Click here to learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events. Click here to learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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.
Do you need help affording your next class or workshop? Check out The Fun Fund and email Scott ahead of time if you'd like to make a request!
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.
