In level 4, students tackle the improv format that started it all- the Harold. The Harold was first developed  in the late 1960’s by the improv troupe, “The Committee” in San Francisco who were directed by Del Close, widely considered to be the “father” of improv. He later brought it to Chicago and perfected it at the improv Olympic theater.The Harold borrows devices from the legitimate theater to create an improvised piece that has the depth and complexity of a short play. Students in level 4 will leverage their scene work, character, and group mind skills to create artistically satisfying and hilarious improvised shows. All real deal improvisers all over the world know the Harold! Level up your game by registering today!

Prerequisite: Level 3 at ColdTowne Conservatory

This is an 8 week class plus a showcase performance. Classes run from 5/28-7/16 and take place on Wednesday nights from 6-8PM. take place on  Showcase performance TBD.

WILL CLEVELAND brings 20 years of theatre experience into his classes. He has served as Artistic Director of ColdTowne since 2016 and trained in improv and sketch writing at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. He wrote and produced works for UCBComedy.com as well as produced for Above Average, Funny or Die, Official Comedy and more. His show “One Hour Til Air” (dir. by Chris McKeever) received the B. Iden Payne award for best Improv Cast in 2019 and his Improv Duo with Anthony Ellison (Tony&Billy) received the B. Iden Award for best non-resident improv team in 2023.

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