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UCB on "What is a Harold"
Students will learn all aspects of the Harold, the signature long form of the UCB Theatre, originally developed by Del Close. Among the topics covered will be creating interesting and effective openings, heightening the game of the scene through second and third beats, initatiating unique group games and finding connections between scenes.
Students must have taken level 1 at the UCBT to register for this class.
Students will learn advanced Harold techniques, expand their group game vocabulary, try out alternative long form structures, and continue to hone their skills at the game of the scene. Students will have opportunities to perform at the UCB Theatre. Students must have taken level 2 at the UCBT to register for level 3. Take your own class at UCBT!
A: Harold is the original longform structure developed by Del Close and outlined his book, Truth in Comedy, written with Charna Halpern. To perform a Harold, a team takes a single suggestion from the audience, spins the suggestion into a set of ideas through an opening which then inspires a number of scenes and group games. Characters, ideas and games return throughout the Harold and eventually connect. The best way to be introduced to Harold is to come to Harold Night, Tuesdays at our theatre and see our house teams perform it. |
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