This advanced class will teach you a classic long-form improvisational form called The Harold.
This is an advanced 6-week workshop exploring the format that gave birth to Chicago-style long-form improvisation. Created in the late 60s, The Harold evolved into the signature training and performance structure of Improv Olympic (IO), led by Del Close and Charna Halpern. Harold teams across the world have innovated and pushed the limits of this improviser-driven form.
Harold training is unique and demands a performer be in the moment and hold narrative details at the same time, all while keeping playfully connected to the team. Skills explored include:
physical playfulness
group trust and gameplay
making connections organically
creating strong scenes
The focus of this course will be on developing participants skills in performing the Harold. Numbers for the class will be kept limited to give participants meaningful opportunities to practice their scene work and receive detailed feedback from their teacher.
Details
Date: Sundays 22 May - 26 June (6 weeks)
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: The Exchange, 81 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove
Check out our website for FAQ.
Note: We will continue to monitor the Covid 19 situation and if we are unable to proceed with the class a full refund will be provided.
Registering your interest
This is one of our Advanced Workshop series. Places in the workshop are by application.
If you would like to apply to enrol in the workshop, please register using the tickets link or you can send us a video or audio application via email (training@impromafia.com).
Only successful applicants will be charged the course fee.
Your teacher - Anne Pensalfini
Anne Pensalfini has more than 25 years' experience performing and teaching comedy improvisation as well as professional acting, directing and teaching credits. She has performed improv for Disney and trained with IO Chicago and the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis. Anne brought regular Harold training and performance to Brisbane in 2003 through The Harold Club with EDGE Improv. She has taught improv for QUT, UQ and Griffith universities as well as Queensland Theatre and Big Fork Theatre.