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We love what we do

We are devoted to creating positive change for the individual on a global scale. We’re boldly passionate, spirited, and deeply committed to making the human experience better and funnier for everyone.

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We're not afraid to be different

We are change-makers, risk-takers, and trailblazers! We live outside the box, and we don’t fit in pigeonholes. Please don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!

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We're not afraid to be different

We are change-makers, risk-takers, and trailblazers! We live outside the box, and we don’t fit in pigeonholes. Please don’t knock it till you’ve tried it!

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We're here to make the world bETter

Every act of loving-kindness counts. We have a bursary program for those in need. We work with non-profits, facilitate workshops, produce shows, and perform comedy to raise awareness and funding for causes we care about. We create opportunities for connection wherever possible and provide free training, inclusion, and content.

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We are humans helping humans

We work with people from all walks of life, from the privileged to the marginalized; we are all human, we all struggle. We look for the similarities, not the differences. We help people follow their dreams and realize their potential. We model vulnerable connection as a tool for accessing the inexhaustible wellspring of joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love. Together we’re stronger.

“When we help the one shine their light, the many find their way.” -Lizzie Allan

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We are perfectly imperfect

We tried being perfect once, but it didn’t work. Especially when we realized how exhausting it was pretending. It turns out that being perfect is a myth. Yes, we always give 200% to our work, but we prefer to remember that we are microdots spinning on a rock in endless space, not robots. We are happy being the best we can possibly be, for you, ourselves, and each other.

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We sell stuff

We are really proud to create, make, and sell awe-inspiring original comedy therapy programs, shows, and merchandise! Our goal is for every customer to feel inspired and empowered by their experience with us. Our company intends to stick around for a lifetime and beyond, not just for Christmas. Yes, money is a weird one! We’d love to do everything for free. But it turns out we need money to employ amazing people, actually make free stuff, and feed ourselves and our families. So please don’t begrudge us that!

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We Are Guided by a Loving HIgher Power

We believe in a higher power, and it’s not you (or us!) Call it whatever you like. Creative Power of the Universe, Great Spirit, Devine Love, God, heck, you can call it your “Grandma’s Dead Dog” if that works for you! We don’t know how to explain it either, other than, a loving magical force that animates all life and creates beautiful things through us, and despite us. As a company, we credit this higher power with the best work we do, the impact that we make, and the lives we touch. We respect everyone’s freedom to believe whatever they choose; it’s all gravy, baby. But we will not tolerate haters.

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We Are Guided by a Loving HIgher Power

We believe in a higher power, and it’s not you (or us!) Call it whatever you like. Creative Power of the Universe, Great Spirit, Devine Love, God, heck, you can call it your “Grandma’s Dead Dog” if that works for you! We don’t know how to explain it either, other than, a loving magical force that animates all life and creates beautiful things through us, and despite us. As a company, we credit this higher power with the best work we do, the impact that we make, and the lives we touch. We respect everyone’s freedom to believe whatever they choose; it’s all gravy, baby. But we will not tolerate haters.

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We are guided by a loving higher Power

We believe in a higher power, and it’s not you (or us!) Call it whatever you like. Creative Power of the Universe, Great Spirit, Devine Love, God, heck, you can call it your “Grandma’s Dead Dog” if that works for you! We don’t know how to explain it either, other than, a loving magical force that animates all life and creates beautiful things through us, and despite us. As a company, we credit this higher power with the best work we do, the impact that we make, and the lives we touch. We respect everyone’s freedom to believe whatever they choose; it’s all gravy, baby. But we will not tolerate haters.

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It Takes a VilLage to Raise a comedian

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We exist to help people feel a sense of true belonging and find their tribe in Hilarapy and out there in the world. We celebrate each other’s bravery and courage. We are fearlessly lighting the fire of a global comedy therapy movement that makes the world better through the sparks of shared laughter.

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We're aLl about Good old-fashioned Healthy Fun

Hilarapy™ is a healing modality. Everything we do, from our shows and content to our courses, workshops, and membership program (even our mugs & t-shirts), are therapeutic in nature. We are a strictly toxin-free zone (no alcohol or drugs). You wouldn’t drink before seeing your therapist, would you? Actually, don’t answer that!

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HilarApy isn't for evEryone

Creating a better world is a serious business, and to lighten the load, we laugh a lot. Unfortunately, not everyone gets our humour. That’s okay by us; there are horses for courses. We take a strong stand for inclusion and kindness. We help different humans make comedy from their difficult lived experiences. It can get mighty off-beat at times. We can handle the odd swearword and crazy story, but we will never tolerate weaponizing humour.