Improv Ensemble Lab, with Matías Avaca (Auckland). Starting Feb 2nd.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am UTC+13:00

Auckland, New Zealand | Auckland

Laenye Productions
Publisher/HostLaenye Productions
Improv Ensemble Lab, with Mat\u00edas Avaca (Auckland). Starting Feb 2nd.
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🎭 Improv Ensemble Lab
A 10-week practice-led programme in Improv.
Improv Ensemble Lab is a course designed for improvisers who want to deepen their artistic practice. The Lab assumes participants are comfortable with basic scene work and group improvisation, and centres on ensemble work.
🗓 Mondays, starting February 2
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Auckland Central (exact location confirmed after getting in touch)
🧭 What we’ll explore
Across the 10 weeks, we’ll work on:
• Character creation
• Storytelling and long-form narrative
• Magical realism
• Split focus and collective creation
• Physical theatre
• Musical inspiration and soundscaping
• Multilingual narrative and scene work
The emphasis is on process, experimentation, and working as an ensemble. The Lab is designed to grow as a cohort across the term, allowing shared language and trust to develop over time.
🎭 Showcase
The term will conclude with a showcase. Participation is optional. Date and location TBC.
👥 Participant requirement
This programme is for improvisers who have completed at least an Intro to Improv or Improv 101 course (or equivalent experience) and are comfortable with basic scene work.
👤 About the instructor
Matías Avaca is an Argentine improviser based in Aotearoa New Zealand. He co-founded Mabel Impro and the Auckland Improv Festival, and is a driving force behind Laenye Productions, supporting Spanish-speaking and multicultural artists. Bridging linguistic and cultural divides through his work, Matías has taught and performed in over 15 countries.
💬 What people are saying
“Matías is an intelligent, intuitive teacher who has a gift for coaching people in the art form that sits beneath high-quality improv.”
“Do yourself a favour and take any class he’s teaching.”
“Matías brings great energy, clarity, and creativity into the room.”
📩 How to join
Spots are limited.
To get more details about the programme and how to join, DM us or email [email protected].
✨ Scholarships and payment plans available, just reach out.
Produced by Laenye Productions
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