Long Form Improv 301: The Harold

The Harold is the classic long form structure. Three scenes, three group games and a single suggestion, all of which weave together and pay off by the end.

Over six weeks you'll learn every piece of the Harold: the opening, the first, second and third beats, group games, and the connections that tie it all together. We'll work on second beats that heighten rather than repeat, group games that come out of the show's ideas, and third beats where the whole thing comes together. You'll leave with the tools to perform a Harold on any stage.

Every session is mostly on your feet, with direct notes from the instructor. After the final class, you'll perform a full Harold in a live showcase for friends, family and the public.

What we cover

• Openings and pulling ideas from a suggestion
• First, second and third beats
• Group games
• Connections and callbacks
• A live Harold showcase
• Instructor: Ernest Myers
• Sundays, 12 to 3pm
• Dates: 1/03, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07
• 6 sessions, 3 hours each, plus a 1-hour showcase on Sunday, Feb 21 (19 hours total)
• Super Early Bird $200, Early Bird $225, General $250
• Prerequisite: Long Form 201 or equivalent experience. Email moses@commoncomedy.co with any exemption requests.