Held2Gether
Organization Type: Business
Contact Person: Darren Held
Contact Email Address: darren@held2gether.com
Web Site: http://www.held2gether.com
Organization Description:
Held2Gether was created to expand the philosophy that improv comedy is not only frigging hilarious, but life enhancing. It keeps us present, listening and open to life’s experiences. Held2Gether began teaching intro classes in 2009, and since has expanded to teaching four levels, for all types. Students at the advanced levels perform in the Held2Gether troupe, based in Long Beach. Held2Gether's approach focuses on channeling creativity from a place of strength and encouragement. Science shows that encouraged people laugh harder.
The Held2Gether troupe performs every 4th Saturday of the month at Hot Java for Last Laugh Saturdays, as well as regular gigs at Elise's Tea Room, Long Beach Playhouse, Paradise and the EXPO Theatre. Other classes often get the opportunity to show off their goods at Graduation Shows.
Held2Gether is available for private performances and events, as well as corporate workshops. As a part of its continuing mission to use improv comedy to enhance the lives of the community, Held2Gether equips recovering addicts, at-risk youth and children with autism, among others, with the tools of improv.
Catalyst Network Affiliations:
- The Catalyst Network (in general)
- Catalyst Space, Long Beach
- Long Beach Theatre Arts Collaborative (LBTAC)
- Teen Empowerment Collaborative
The Catalyst Network of Communities (aka Catalyst Long Beach, Inc.) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.