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Improv 301 — Harold Structure

Mondays 7-10pm starting Jun 16, 2008
Prerequisites: Completion of Improv 201
Cost: $325

This course introduces students to the long form improvisation structure known as “The Harold,” developed by Del Close.

In the first four weeks, students will study “Group Games”, scenes that involve multiple performers. Instruction will focus on teaching students a number of different ways to approach performing these group scenes. They will also study a variety of “Openings”, which are stylized methods of using an audience’s suggestion to generate enough content to support a half hour long improvised performance piece.

In the second four weeks of the course, students will put all of the techniques learned in Improvisation 101, 201, and the first four weeks of 301 into action by putting together fully formed Harolds.

This course meets for three hours a week for eight sessions. At the end of the course, students will take part in a class performance at the UCB Theatre. Graduation is also contingent upon students seeing at least two improvised shows at the UCB Theater before the end of the course.

Class Size: 14 Students

No class August 4th.

Gavin Speiller

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Gavin has been writing, performing and directing shows at the UCB Theatre since 2002. He 's studied under a number of fantastic teachers including Ian Roberts, Michael Delaney, Billy Merritt and Kevin Mullaney. Gavin currently performs improv with the UCB house team 1985 as well as improv and sketch with the independent group Rogue Elephant. He can also be seen in a number of video projects, commercials and as a member of the UCB Touring Company. Gavin loves college basketball and Yoohoo.

Student Feedback

"Gavin was always encouraging and gave great constructive criticism always with a smile on his face. Gavin helped us to get a good grasp of the basics."

"Gavin creates a fun and relaxed environment that is essential to Improv 101."

"Gavin was awesome. He created a very positive learning environment and was great with explaining everything."

Registration Instructions

Tuition is required in full upon enrollment. Please note that your registration is not complete and your place in class is not reserved until you pay full tuition.

REGISTER ONLINE: Register online using a credit or debit card via PayPal using the link on this page. You will receive an email confirmation from Paypal when you successfully complete the registration process.

REGISTER IN PERSON: To register for class in person, visit our class offices during the hours listed below. In-person registration requires payment via check or cash. We cannot accept credit cards in person at this time.