“Hellena Jang is a bright cheerful improviser who brings full commitment to every scene. Her prowess onstage is beautifully complimented by everything she brings to the worldwide improv community offstage. She spent time with us in Minneapolis for a summer intensive and quickly became the social glue that bonded the improv students together. Hellena was the beating heart of the student body, which helped everyone to have the best possible experience and connect to each other and the work in new, exciting ways.
The word “fearless” is thrown around a lot in improv. I do not know if Hellena is fearless, but she certainly greets anything unfamiliar or scary with the best possible attitude and approach. I know few improvisers who have travelled so extensively seeking new tools and inspiration. Hellena operates from a place of humility, always ready to learn and share her findings.
There is no room that is not worlds better for having Hellena in it.”
"Hellena is a brilliant improviser and instructor, whose vibrant and captivating energy lights up every room she enters! As an instructor, she's highly perceptive, quickly identifying what participants need to elevate their scenes, and providing insightful and focused guidance throughout. She creates an environment that is both supportive and challenging, encouraging participants to experiment and take risks. Her workshops often incorporate elements of South Korean culture, not just adding more fun, but also offering creative and refreshing ways to play characters and relationships. As a collaborator, she's proactive, attentive, adaptable, and overall an absolute joy to work with!"
"I watched Hellena’s performance during the Yes And Hing Kong festival opening show, and she was absolutely amazing. Her natural stage charisma and sense of comedic timing were just incredible.
So I impulsively decided to buy a ticket for Saturday’s workshop , apparently it was already sold out because it was super popular, so I had to try my luck at the venue… and somehow I got in 🤩
Experiencing an improv style from Korea really crash me a lot ! I realized improv can be done in so many different ways."
"If I can only write review for 5 top improvisers in the world that I have taken workshop and performed with, Hellena will be in one of them. No question. "
“Hellena is an outstanding coach. She really knows exactly what I need to work on as an improviser and helps me train those core skills in a focused way. And as a fellow performer, she brings incredibly positive energy — when we are on stage together, I always feel supported. She’s a truly reliable partner to play together in a scene!”
“Hellena’s improv workshops have become one of the most meaningful connections in my life.
I used to be told that I sounded like a robot because I struggled to express emotions. Since joining Hellena’s improv workshops, people have noticed how much softer and more open I’ve become. Every improv session and practice jam was consistently the biggest laugh of my week and always the moment I looked forward to the most.
Improv continues to be a huge part of my life, and I will always be cheering it on.”