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Musical Improv 1
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Musical Improv 101:
Ready to level up your comedy game? Join our Musical Improv 101 class and delve into the exhilarating world of spontaneous song creation and hilarious scenes. Over eight weeks, you'll learn some of the art of creating songs and lyrics on the fly, adding musical pizzazz to your characters and scenes, and delving into the wacky world of musical theater genres and quirks. Each class is a lively two-hour mix of exercises, games, and scene work that'll have you harmonizing and laughing like a comedy pro!
Class meets once a week for eight weeks.
Age 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register. All classes must be paid in full before the first class meeting.
A minimum of 9 students is required to run this class.
PREREQUISITE: Level 101 improv. Ability to carry a tune (shower singing counts!)
With Musical Accompanist:
Day: MONDAY
Dates: Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Make-up / Practice Day: Mon Dec 1
Class Location: 1976
Showcase Date & Time: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Improv 101
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Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
A minimum of 8 students is required for this course to run.
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
Make-Up/Practice Day: Tues Dec 2
ShowCase: TBD
Room: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
Improv 301
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Intermediate- Advanced Improv: Story, Games, 3rd beats: You are well on your way to performing a HAROLD.
This level marks a shift from the paired scene work of 101 and 201. Instead of focusing on 2–3 person scenes, you’ll be working as a full ensemble. The emphasis is on recognizing patterns, building group mind, and initiating spontaneous group games—skills that are essential to HAROLD and other long form formats. You can also expect more individualized feedback and in-the-moment coaching to help deepen your performance.
Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: PHIT level 201 or permission of the Education Director
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
A minimum of 8 students is required to run this class.
Day: TUESDAYS
Dates: Sep 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Make-Up/Practice Day: Tues Dec 2
ShowCase: TBD
Room: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
What Others Say:
Improv 101
with - TBD
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
A minimum of 8 students is required to run this class.
Day: WEDNESDAY
Dates: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Make-Up/Practice Day: Wed Dec 3
ShowCase: TBD
Room: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
Improv 201
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Intermediate Improv: Scene work
You continue to build on the skills learned in 101 as you progress toward performing HAROLD. Learn how to listen for, and heighten ideas, create 2nd beats, and use simple edits while continuing to create mimed objects and environment, clear character relationships, strong points of view, and close ensemble work. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: PHIT Improv 101 or permission from the Education Director.
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
A minimum of 8 students is required to run this class
Day: WEDNESDAYS
Dates: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Make-Up/Practice Day: Wed Dec 3
ShowCase: TBD
Room: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
What Others Say:
Improv 401
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Advanced Improv- Full Harold Structure
You have accomplished quite a bit to this point. Each previous level has built upon and deepened your individual improv abilities: creating environments, creating characters, recognizing patterns, and creating 3 beat stories. In 401 you put all the parts together to learn the Harold structure. Starting with Openings, 1st,2nd and 3rd beats, group games, exploring and creating memorable and powerful themes on which to build a solid framework and foundation for HAROLD.
Meets once a week for eight weeks.
An optional ninth week may be offered as a bonus practice or makeup session, subject to instructor availability and scheduling.
Due to the collaborative nature of this course, it is strongly suggested you are able to attend all of the classes for maximum learning. You must be able to attend the final class in order to perform in the showcase.
Spots in this course are limited - sign up early!
Prerequisites: PHIT level 301 or permission of the Education Director
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register. All classes must be paid in full before the first class meeting.
A minimum of 8 registered students is needed to run this class.
Age 18+
Day: WEDNESDAYS
Dates: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Make-up / Practice Day: Wed Dec 3
Class Location: TBD
Showcase Date & Time: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 North 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
What Others Say:
Improv 101
with - TBD
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
A minimum of 8 students is required to run this class
Day: THURSDAYS
Dates: Oct 2. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Make-Up/Practice Day: Thurs Dec 4
ShowCase: TBD
Room: TBD
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor:
What Others Say:
Improv 101
with - TBD
Intro to Improv: Your HAROLD training starts here!
You will start learning basic improv and performance skills, practicing concepts like making your partner look good, “Yes, and..”, creating mimed objects and environments, establishing relationships, and holding on to an emotional point of view. Finally you start to apply these skills to make up short scenes with a partner. Meets once a week for eight weeks.
Prerequisites: None!
Adults 18+
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds. No credit for future sessions. No transfers. Please consider your schedule carefully before you register.
Day:
Dates:
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm
Make-Up/Practice Day:
ShowCase:
Room:
Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About the Instructor: