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THE HAROLD

 

Learn the original long-form improv structure created in Chicago.

 

The Harold is one of the most influential long-form improv formats ever created - an organic structure developed in Chicago that teaches improvisers how to build rich, interconnected worlds from a single suggestion. In this 4-week class, you’ll learn how the Harold works from the inside out: not as a rigid formula, but as a flexible framework for discovering patterns, themes, and relationships as they emerge in real time.

 

You’ll focus on:

  • The core structure of the Harold and how it naturally unfolds

  • Initiating strong scenes and heightening through repetition and variation

  • Group games as a way to explore ideas

  • Making connections between scenes

  • Trusting the ensemble and letting the structure do the work

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Through guided Harolds, side coaching, and focused exercises, you’ll develop the skills needed to listen deeply, recognize patterns, and play with confidence inside a long-form format.This class is ideal for improvisers who want to deepen their understanding of long-form, strengthen ensemble awareness, and learn a format that has shaped generations of Chicago-trained performers.

 

*Previous long-form improv experience needed.

 

The details:

  • Wednesday evenings from 7-9:30PM

  • November 19, 26, December 3 & 10 (4 Weeks)

  • The cost of the course is €215 incl. VAT (21%)

  • All classes are at Dijktheater (Da Costakade 160, 1053 XD Amsterdam)

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FREE-FORM IMPROV

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​Learn the flexible improv approach that blends the depth of long-form with the immediacy of short-form.

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Free-Form is a hybrid format designed for improvisers who want the best of both worlds: the rich, evolving worlds of long-form and the clarity, pace, and playfulness of short-form.​ Instead of following a single rigid structure, Free-Form teaches you how to move fluidly between quick games, grounded scenes, thematic exploration, and ensemble discovery - all from a single suggestion. You’ll learn how to let the show breathe, expand, contract, and surprise you in real time.

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You’ll focus on:

  • Shifting smoothly between short beats and longer scenes

  • Using games, edits, and patterns to inspire new directions

  • Building connections without forcing structure

  • Finding rhythm, pacing, and variety within a set

  • Listening as an ensemble and supporting spontaneous transitions

  • Trusting instinct while maintaining clarity for the audience

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This class is ideal for improvisers who enjoy both short-form and long-form, and want to learn how to combine them into a cohesive, dynamic performance style.

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*Previous improv experience in both long-form and short-form required.

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The details:

 

  • TBD

  • The cost of the course is €155 incl. VAT

  • All classes are at Dijktheater (Da Costakade 160, 1053 XD Amsterdam)

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