Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy: The Harold

by Matt Fotis

Long form scenic improv began with the Harold. The comic philosophy of this form started an era of comedy marked by support, trust, and collaboration. This book tells of the Harold, beginning with the development of improv theatre, through the tensions and evolutions that led to its creation at iO, and to its use in contemporary filmmaking.

227 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Anne Libera]

A clear and thorough look at the evolution of long form improvisation in the United States. I could quibble that at times Fotis attributes influences to "Harold" rather than basic elements of all scenic improvisation but that would be minor and mostly inside baseball.