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The Harold is a long-form improvisation structure that weaves together multiple scenes and games. Directors use The Harold to guide performers in creating thematic callbacks and exploring ideas across different scenes, offering a connected, cohesive performance.

The foundation of improvisational theatre, 'Yes, And' technique involves accepting what another performer has presented ('yes') and then adding to it ('and'). It's used to encourage positive collaboration and to escalate scenes.

Status transactions are changes in the perceived social status among characters within an improv scene, which can be accomplished through physical posture, vocal tone, or dialogue. This technique is used to add depth to scenes and alter the dynamics between characters.

Editing is a directorial action to end a scene, often by stepping into the scene space or using a light or sound cue. It is a crucial technique for maintaining pace and curating an engaging performance by ending scenes at an appropriate time.

Side coaching involves the director providing suggestions or adjustments to performers during a scene. It can be used subtly to nudge improvisers towards stronger choices or to remind them of the foundations of improv, such as 'Yes, And'.

Using audience suggestions involves taking ideas or prompts from the audience to inspire scenes. This technique encourages audience interaction and demonstrates the improvisational nature of the performance.

Tag-outs are a technique where an off-stage performer touches a performer on stage, replacing them in the scene. This is used to change the dynamic, introduce new ideas, or to swiftly end a scene that isn't progressing.

Endowment in improv involves attributing characteristics, relationships, or qualities to another performer or to an imaginary object to help establish the scene. This technique helps in creating richer environments and defining relationships quickly.

Transformation in improv involves performers changing the scene, characters, or objects into something else entirely. Directors use this to maintain freshness and surprise in a show, as well as to inspire creativity in their performers.

Space work, or object work, involves miming the use of imaginary objects to help establish the scene and can provide context and activity for performers. Used properly, it lends credibility and detail to scenes, engaging audiences more effectively.

Heightening is a technique where performers escalate the energy, stakes, or emotion of a scene. It's used to keep scenes dynamic and prevent them from plateauing, by finding new ways to build on what has already happened.