This class introduces the monologue as a way to create premise-based long-form improv sets. Develop the ability to make premise-based initiations that help jump-start your scene. Build on the fundamentals of creating a base reality (who, what, where) and emotional reality. Revisit and heighten scenes later in the set with second beats. Other things explored in this level are framing and justification.

The Harold is the hardest longform set to play, but it’s also the most rewarding. Every skill required to be a great longform improviser is built into the Harold. We will cover it all in this class: opening games, group games, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd beats. You'll learn premise-based initiations. You'll learn how to create strong base realities so that you can return to them in your later beats. You will find yourself making justifications, callbacks, and connections. You will learn to be a better improviser.

Come sharpen your improv play and performance craft every Tuesday in August. Each class will have its own focus including: “yes, and,” building base reality, monologue and premise work, character exploration, and stage dynamics. Buy all four classes up front for $50, or purchase a drop-in ticket at $15 a class.

This class will revisit basic knowledge of the Harold form. From there, different iterations of the Harold form will be taught: Genre Harold, French Harold, Silent Harold, Harold Goes To Hollywood, and more. This is the beginning of your road to doing 100 Harolds. Do 100 Harolds to become a master.