Improv Acting Class - Advanced: The Harold

Dive into Big Fork Theatre's lively and inclusive advanced Improv courses and take your improv to the next level!

This 8-week class introduces you to The Harold: Chicago's signature long form improvisation format.

The Harold is a format that is performed all around the world - it weaves together multiple threads of characters and stories through two person scenes, group games and organic exploration of themes - all inspired by a single word.

Specific skills and topics covered:

• The Harold format
• Developing a single word suggestion into themes, characters and ideas for scenes
• Weaving individual scenes together into a full-length improvised show
• Stage craft and creating visually compelling theatre

Successful completion of Big Fork Theatre’s Foundations program is required to take this class. Exemption may be granted to improvisers with previous under certain circumstances, please contact the training director at training@bigforktheatre.com to discuss.

This course is capped at 12 participants and meets for 8 weeks for 3 hours each class. There will be a graduation show at the end of this course.

Why take an improv class?

Improv is for everyone. It doesn't matter how experienced or inexperienced you are as a performer Big Fork Theatre's classes are designed to benefit everyone. Our classes focus on developing your listening skills, stage confidence and team work.

Big Fork Theatre's improvisational classes are beneficial for actors and comedians looking to add a new skill set to their performing repertoire. Improv is becoming increasingly desired when casting and can help performers adjust to any situation whether it be during an audition or in the rehearsal room.

Improvisation is an excellent way to improve your communication skills and confidence when speaking in public.

About Big Fork Theatre

Big Fork Theatre is dedicated to long form improvisation in the Chicago and New York style, as made famous by Tina Fey, Amy Poheler and Mike Meyers. Big Fork primarily focuses on comedic improvisation.

Big Fork's teachers have many years experience both in teaching and performing, many of whom have traveled around the world to learn from some of the best improv teachers there are. Our teachers are committed to creating a fun and enriching environment to learn in and grow the Brisbane improvisational community.