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The Harold is the source of just about all the long form improv structures you know and love. Born in 1967, it's largely credited with creating long form improvisation as we know it today. Yep, it's pretty awesome. This Long Form Advanced Improv class introduces you to the basic elements of the Harold: Openings, Group Games, and Scenic Beats. We'll 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. It all comes together to put our own unique spin on Harold!
PREREQUISITE: Working As An Ensemble, Armando, Location Location Location, or permission from instructor
This class relies on students being familiar with the skills introduced in Ensemble classes.
PREREQUISITE: Working As An Ensemble, Armando, Location Location Location, or permission from instructor
This class relies on students being familiar with the skills introduced in Ensemble classes.
"This class is changing me, from week to week. I've discovered an emotional space I enter when I walk in the door - a sort of willingness and curiosity - which brightens when I begin a scene with my fellow improvisers. I step out of my anxiety and indecision, and get to look for something fun in my scene partner. And damn if that isn't carrying over into my social life!"
- Previous The Harold student
This class meets the following 8 Mondays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm:
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 4
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
Apr 1
Apr 8
Possible makeup date if HVC needs to cancel a class: Apr 15
Optional showcase date: Friday, Apr 5
If you need to miss a class due to the observance of a holiday that takes place during this session, it will not count as an absence against earning credit for this class.
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 4
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
Apr 1
Apr 8
Possible makeup date if HVC needs to cancel a class: Apr 15
Optional showcase date: Friday, Apr 5
If you need to miss a class due to the observance of a holiday that takes place during this session, it will not count as an absence against earning credit for this class.
About Your Teacher:
Scott Braidman is General Manager and Artistic Director of Happier Valley Comedy. 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 and directs all of Happier Valley Comedy's shows as well as teaching improv classes and performing with many improvised shows, the most impressive of which is called "Being A Dad", and it isn't a real show, it's just actually being a dad, like, all the time.
Scott Braidman is General Manager and Artistic Director of Happier Valley Comedy. 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 and directs all of Happier Valley Comedy's shows as well as teaching improv classes and performing with many improvised shows, the most impressive of which is called "Being A Dad", and it isn't a real show, it's just actually being a dad, like, all the time.
Small but Important Details:
*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. If you need to miss a class due to the observance of a holiday that takes place during this session, it will not count as an absence against earning credit for this class.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
* Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
*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. If you need to miss a class due to the observance of a holiday that takes place during this session, it will not count as an absence against earning credit for this class.
*Students must be 18+ years. (In actual years, not maturity. ;)
* Please email us with any questions about accommodations for ability.
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.
*Happier Valley Comedy rents land that was stolen from Indigenous people, including the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc tribes. A land acknowledgement is not appropriate or adequate to address this injustice that continues to harm people today. Therefore, we have instituted an ongoing process of contributing to the preservation of the lands and cultures of Northeastern Indigenous Peoples. All class fees contain an additional $3 to benefit The Nolumbeka Project, a local nonprofit whose mission is dedicated to these goals.
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Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Learn more about The Nolumbeka Project, including their upcoming events.
Learn more about our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
