Level 3: Harold Structure
Class Description:
Learn to initiate off of an opening. This crucial skill lets you start scenes right in the middle of a comedic situation. You will use a monologue or a "living room" discussion to inspire scenes. We'll get into how to have an idea that's not too big or too small. How to use the idea of "voice of reason" and "fool" to frame the comedy of an idea. You'll learn to work with others to get your scenes started FAST.
8 classes, 1 show
Sat Jan 10, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Jan 17, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Jan 24, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Jan 31, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Feb 7, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Feb 14, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Feb 21, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Sat Feb 28, 2026 12pm-3pm (LA)
Show: Thu Mar 5, 2026 6pm-7pm (LA)
$340 USD
Class size: 14
Location:
WGIS Space
1615 N. Vermont Ave.
LA CA 90027
three doors to the right of the Clubhouse
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About Sarah Claspell: Sarah is an actor/comedian/writer/teacher/co-owner of WGIS. She has been featured on tv shows such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and written for Drunk History, and some other cool stuff, like live shows at the UCB Theatre. She teaches at WGIS and the Upright Citizens Brigade, and performs regularly with improv teams Cardinal Redbird, The Bozos and Voltron, variety show Asian AF, and various shows doing improv, sketch, and characters. She has performed at San Francisco Sketchfest, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Das Improv Festival, and SoHo Rep Theater in New York. Additionally, she has trained with members of the Royal Shakespeare Company in London. Sarah co-hosts the podcast Everything is Rent, a podcast with popular comedians or musical theater types talking about the Broadway musical Rent, of course.
How This Works
- You'll get an address in your enrollment email. Online classes are on Zoom.
- REFUND POLICY: Full refund if you drop 24 hours before start of class.
- Discounts: We sometimes offer discounts on last-minute spots for those in financial need.