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The Harold is the granddaddy of all improvisation structures. It's the ballet of improv - the form upon which almost all other forms are based and the most widely performed longform structure of all time. Born in 1967, the Harold is largely credited with creating longform improvisation as we know it today. Yep, it's pretty awesome. This Advanced Improv class introduces you to the basic elements of The Harold: Openings, Group Games, and Scenic Beats. Plus, we dive into the skills upon which the concept of Harold sits, such as recognizing and playing the patterns, establishing groupmind, and the beauty of controlled chaos. Then we put it all together to create a few Harolds of our own!
SUGGESTED READING: "Truth in Comedy" by Charna Halpern, Del Close, and Kim "Howard" Johnson.
This class also includes a showcase performance outside of class on the evening of Saturday, January 18th at 9:00pm.
About Your Teacher:
Scott Braidman is our General Manager and Artistic Director. Scott started improvising in 2002 with Mission: Improvable at UMass Amherst, and since then he has studied and performed at The iO Theater and One Group Mind in Chicago, The UCB Theatre in New York, and ImprovBoston and Improv Asylum in Boston. He was also an instructor with the ImprovBoston Comedy School. Scott produces all of Happier Valley Comedy's shows as well as teaching Advanced Improv classes and performing with The Understudies, The Happier FAMILY Comedy Show, The Happier Valley Championship, and The Majesters. However, his 4-year old Amelia will always be funnier than him.
This class meets on the following eight Wednesday evenings,
7:00 to 9:00pm at Happier Valley Comedy Theater in Hadley:
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
[NO CLASS on Nov. 27]
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Dec. 18
[NO CLASS Dec. 25]
[NO CLASS Jan. 1]
Jan. 8
Jan. 15
Jan. 22
Class Showcase: Sat, Jan. 18 at 9 pm!
[Make up (if needed): Jan. 29]
Fine Print!
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must attend at least 6 of the 8 classes to graduate to the next level.
*Students must be 21+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes involve physical activity, and we could be on our feet for at least an hour. If that's an issue, please let your instructor know how we can accommodate the class to fit your needs. Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
End of Fine Print!
SUGGESTED READING: "Truth in Comedy" by Charna Halpern, Del Close, and Kim "Howard" Johnson.
This class also includes a showcase performance outside of class on the evening of Saturday, January 18th at 9:00pm.
About Your Teacher:
Scott Braidman is our General Manager and Artistic Director. Scott started improvising in 2002 with Mission: Improvable at UMass Amherst, and since then he has studied and performed at The iO Theater and One Group Mind in Chicago, The UCB Theatre in New York, and ImprovBoston and Improv Asylum in Boston. He was also an instructor with the ImprovBoston Comedy School. Scott produces all of Happier Valley Comedy's shows as well as teaching Advanced Improv classes and performing with The Understudies, The Happier FAMILY Comedy Show, The Happier Valley Championship, and The Majesters. However, his 4-year old Amelia will always be funnier than him.
This class meets on the following eight Wednesday evenings,
7:00 to 9:00pm at Happier Valley Comedy Theater in Hadley:
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
[NO CLASS on Nov. 27]
Dec. 4
Dec. 11
Dec. 18
[NO CLASS Dec. 25]
[NO CLASS Jan. 1]
Jan. 8
Jan. 15
Jan. 22
Class Showcase: Sat, Jan. 18 at 9 pm!
[Make up (if needed): Jan. 29]
Fine Print!
*Please note that once you make your purchase, your place in the class is NON-REFUNDABLE unless we have 48 hours notice before first class AND we can get someone to fill your spot.
*Students must attend at least 6 of the 8 classes to graduate to the next level.
*Students must be 21+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
*Our classes involve physical activity, and we could be on our feet for at least an hour. If that's an issue, please let your instructor know how we can accommodate the class to fit your needs. Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
End of Fine Print!
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
The Happier Valley Comedy School admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious affiliation, age, ability, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
