From Folklore to Long-Form

A Historical, Theoretical and Practical Exploration of Theatrical Improvisation

Please keep in mind that with this project, I'm only tracing the particular thread I encountered at the iO in 2019. While the Harold is a uniquely effective format, it is not the only solution to its problem.

Key Players

In life, the people of this history were exactly as human as any one else. In story, their actions give structure to purpose. Nothing less, but nothing more.

Neva Boyd (1876 – 1963)

Viola Spolin (1906 – 1994)

Paul Sills (1927 – 2008)

Del Close (1934 – 1999)

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