The Harold Start to Finish (Oct 9 - Dec 4)
Thu, Oct 09
|Groundswell Event Center
Step into eight weeks of discovery as we unpack the Harold—the legendary improv form that’s equal parts history, comedy, and creative experimentation. Prerequisite: Intro to Improv or an equivalent experience from another organization is required. (Age 18+)
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – Dec 04, 2025, 8:30 PM
Groundswell Event Center, 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA
About The Event
The Harold Start to Finish
Instructor: Robin Johnstone
October 9 - December 4 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Yeah, Harold is just a silly name invented by Del Close and some of his students way back when. There's a vague allusion to the odd comedic cult film about him and Maude. Some of the big improv schools base their whole curriculum around it. Other schools completely eschew it. Call it archaic. My dear fellow improvisers of eastern Iowa, would you like to decide for yourself?
Let's get back to the beginning of improv forms—not the first necessarily, but arguably the most influential. For eight weeks, we will explore many aspects of the Harold, including: History, Slow Comedy, How to Work the Beats, Story vs. Game, Openings and Group Games, and Managing Harold Teams.
In addition to form-specific curricula, we will also practice developing a repertoire of warmups, work some internal coaching, and do lots…
Tickets
The Harold
Oct 9 - Dec 4 6:30pm-8:30pm You'll learn the rules of improv along with fundamental principles. You'll walk away with skills to build strong characters and create interesting scenes without a script. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to embrace the unexpected and let your imagination come through. (Age 18+)
$140.00
+$3.50 ticket service fee
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