Philly Improv Theater

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.

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.

Day: WEDNESDAY

Dates: Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30, Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20

NO CLASS NOV 27

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00pm

Make-Up/Practice Day: Dec 4  7pm - 9pm

ShowCase: TBD

Room: TBD

Theater Location: Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

About the Instructor:

Jasmine is an artist, educator, and arts manager who has been improvising since 2014. She has been teaching at PHIT since 2023 and has also trained and performed at Empire Comedy, Reno Improv, Washington Improv Theater, and SideQuest Theater. You may have seen her in Roll Play, Off the Record, Objection!, Todorov’s Dirty Laundry, or a viral TikTok she is vaguely mortified by. Outside of performing, Jasmine is the Managing Director of Pig Iron Theatre Company, an OBIE Award-winning producer of experimental work that also runs a training program in devised theatre.

What Others Say:

"I'd recommend ANYONE take a course with Jasmine or any of the other talented folks at PHIT."

"Jasmine was great at this, she listened carefully to everyone and it felt very personal"

"Super fun class, I had a blast and it’s a great way to meet people. Jasmine made everything feel very supportive and nice even when giving constructive feedback."

"Jasmine was exceptionally supportive and inclusive before and during class...We reviewed pronouns as part of our checkin in every class which was especially welcome as someone who uses she/they pronouns."

"Jasmine was so kind, funny, and supportive throughout the entire class."

"Jasmine was great. Knowledgeable, friendly, supportive, and created a really fun experience."