Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
5:00pm - 7:00pm​

PREREQUISITE: None!

Does the idea of performing in front of people scare the dickens out of you?
Have you ever watched improv and thought, "I could never do that!"?
Have you ever watched improv and thought, "Heck, I could definitely do that!"?
Do you not give a flying fig about improv comedy but want to learn some tricks to become more confident speaking in public and more mindful in the moment?
Interested in checking out what's going on at Happier Valley Comedy?
Are you curious about improv but you don't consider yourself a scaredy cat?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, "Improv for Scaredy Cats (and Non-Scaredy Cats Too!)" is for you. This one-time workshop is designed especially for the improv newbies, improv-curious, and anyone who wants to step outside their comfort zone.

Once you get started, you'll soon see it's not that scary after all.
Head of Happiness Pam Victor leads you through a very gentle, easeful, and mindful  introduction to improv comedy in a positive and accepting atmosphere where failure is impossible. Our main focus is to have as much joy and ease as humanly possible in two hours. (The person who has the most fun wins!)

No experience necessary. Being funny is NOT required. The only requirement is a willingness to learn something new and have as much fun as possible.

"As the person who just wanted to drive by and go home, I had the best time, felt more at ease than I had in a long time, and I can’t wait to take more classes!" - Improv for Scaredy Cats participant

Go ahead, register now before you chicken out or get distracted by cute kitten pics.
​The only thing you have to lose is your belief that you can't improvise...

Pam Victor is the Head of Happiness (founder/president) of Happier Valley Comedy, where Pam gets to teach improv to the best students in the world. (That's you!) Pam is the creator of The Joy & Ease of Improv curriculum. She also brings the power of improvisation to the workplace in Happier Valley Comedy's professional development and workplace wellness programs.  Pam is the author of the children's therapeutic fiction book "Baj and the Word Launcher: Space Age Aspergers Adventures in Communication." Along with improv greats TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi, Pam co-authored "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ and Dave Book." Students get preview access to her upcoming "The Joy & Ease of Improv Companion Book" that guides students through the first four levels of our improv curriculum.  A Smith College graduate with a Master's in Elementary Education from Iona College (NY), Pam received improv training from iO Theater (Chicago,) Annoyance Theater (Chicago,) Improv Boston, Second City Chicago teachers, and mostly from getting onstage over and over and over for the last couple decades. In 2019, Pam was awarded the New England Public Radio Arts & Humanities Award. She also is a TEDx speaker. Pam is a kind person and she likes you already.

Masks are not required, but they are always welcome.

Questions? Email Scott.

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.