Suffering from FOMOOW? We've got you covered!
Banter with Derek Flores and Michelle Nielson, NZIF 2015, photo by Ali Little
FOMOOW: The Fear Of Missing Out On Workshops, whether through hearing rumour that workshops are selling out, having a difficult personal schedule, or feeling unsure about which workshops are right for you...
Fear not, hypothetical improvisors! Yes, a number of our workshops (14-21 October) are booked up, but there's still 16 workshops with space for improvisors like you to jump into. Check your schedule and see if any of these beauties catch your eye. All workshops take place in central Wellington, and you can register to participate right now.
Saturday 14 October
10AM-1PM: No Adults Allowed! Improv Workshop for teens with Austin Harrison (Wellington)
Perfect for teens (aged 13-18) who want to try improv in a super fun, confidence building workshop. Experienced teenagers also welcome.
Note: This workshop is separate from our overall workshop programme.
10AM-1PM: Active Listening with Graham Sholar (Portland, Oregon)
Perfect for newer improvisors focused on improving listening skills, relaxing on stage, or learning to completely trust your scene partner.
Recommended: Any experience level
10AM-5PM: Intimacy as Creative Impulse with Luke Rimmelzwaan (Brisbane)
Perfect for improvisors looking to play honest characters who make risky and vulnerable choices while being supportive of their scene partner.
Recommended: Intermediate improvisors and above
2PM-5PM: Just add Water: Soap for Beginners with Jennifer O'Sullivan (Wellington)
Perfect for anyone curious about creating characters and settings that thrive in a super-long-form performance, and transferring those skills into everyday improv.
Recommended: Any experience level
Sunday 15 October
10AM-5PM: Painting Yourself into a Corner with Derek Flores (Christchurch) and Michi Flores (Christchurch)
Perfect for improvisors interested in discovering a range of characters and playing grounded and real scenes
Recommended: Intermediate improvisors and above
10AM-5PM: The Musical Toolkit with Amanda Buckley (Melbourne) and Jamie Burgess (Melbourne)
Perfect for Improvisors with confident singing abilities who may or may not have prior experience on a musical theatre stage.
Recommended: Intermediate improvisors and above
Monday 16 October
1PM-4PM: The Generous Player with Laura Irish (Nelson)
Perfect for improvisers focused on improving listening skills, relaxing on stage or learning to wholly trust your scene partner.
Recommended: Intermediate improvisors and above
1PM-4PM: #hashtag with Jaklene Vukasinovic (Melbourne)
Perfect for improvisors wanting to play fast with heart, inspired by the live internet. Participants may be cast in the live performance on Wednesday night at BATS Theatre.
Recommended: Intermediate improvisors and above
Tuesday 17 October
1PM-4PM: Find your voice as an educator with Claire Hewitt (Wellington)
Perfect for anyone wishing to identify their own teaching style
Recommended: Any experience level
1PM-4PM: Shibuya Scramble Crossing with Taka Ueda (Osaka, Japan)
Perfect for experienced improvisors ready to collaborate on creating a new format or show, and interested in exploring physical theatre. Participants may be cast in the live performance on Thursday night at BATS Theatre.
Recommended: Experienced improvisors
Wednesday 18 October
1PM-4PM: No Such Thing as Neutral with Robbie Ellis (Chicago)
Perfect for improvisors and musicians who want to arm themselves with common improv song genres.
Recommended: Intermediate improvisors and above
Thursday 19 October
1PM-4PM: Yoga and Improv with Lori Leigh (Wellington)
Perfect for anyone who wants to explore trust and ‘the present moment’ in a body-grounded way.
Recommended: Any experience level
Friday 20 October
1PM-4PM: Character Development with Abby Howells (Dunedin)
Perfect for improvisors or writers who want to develop their improvised characters for scripted work.
Recommended: Any experience level
1PM-4PM: Anxiety in Improv with Anneke Wisner (Portland, Oregon)
Perfect for improvisers who want channel and incorporate anxious energy into something productive and inspiring.
Recommended: Any experience level
Saturday 21 October
10AM-5PM: Melody and Rhythm with Kevin McHugh (Tokyo, Japan)
Perfect for newer improvisors or new-to-singing improvisors who want more confidence and playfulness when improvising with music.
Recommended: Any experience level
[NOW FULL] 2PM-5PM: Inglenooks, Flumpets and Balderdash with Anna Renzenbrink (Sydney)
Perfect for improvisors who want to play with historical genre in a delightful manner.
Recommended: Any experience level
With at least three workshops to choose from each day, tutors from NZ, Australia, USA, Japan and France will fill at least three hours of your day with skills across the improv spectrum. Packages start from $60 per workshop and include tickets to up to 5 performances.