About us
This meetup is for people who want to learn improv or sketch comedy, discuss the many benefits of improvisation OR for people who just want to meetup to enjoy improv comedy shows!
Improv is a life changing art form that will help you grow in your self-confidence as you discover that you can handle anything life throws at you, after all, life is improvised. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate to sign up.
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Improvise More Like Scooby Doo
Basement Theatre, Greys Avenue, Auckland, NZComedy Culture NZ presents Rebecca Mary Gwendolon’s much beloved annd award-winning improv workshop “Improvise More Like Scooby Doo” in Tāmaki for the first time!
This is a paid workshop with a sliding scale for accessibility. Book your spot on Humanitix, RSVP's through Meetup alone don't constitute booking for this event. Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/improvise-more-like-scooby-doo
This is a 3 hour improv workshop and is suitable for all experience levels, though I suggest it may be more beneficial to those with at least a year of classes/workshops under their belt.
I have been reflecting on what qualities make a ‘good’ improvisor, someone who enjoys improv, and other people enjoy watching them and playing with them. I have decided that the ultimate inspiration for improvisers may just be famous dog-tective Scooby Doo. Hear me out:
- He’s an amazing team member, he goes along with plans and adapts easily
- Really present with his emotions
- Feels the fear but jumps in anyway
- Invested in the wellbeing of his friends/teammates
- Amazing dog physicality
This workshop will explore these qualities to see how we can improvise more like Scooby Doo!
Expect games, scenes, personal reflection, Scooby Doo close readings, and (Scooby) snacks.
WINNER “Best Workshop” at New Zealand Improv Festival 2025.
Previously presented at Bats Theatre in Wellington and Improv Theatre Sydney in Australia.
About the teacher:
Rebecca (any/all) has been improvising since 2007 and performs with many improv companies in Tāmaki Makaurau including Bull Rush, Casual First Date, and This Might Get Weird. They are the director of Improverished, a theatre company in Tāmaki specialising in joyful narrative improv shows for the whole whānau. When he’s not doing that, Rebecca also teaches children and teenagers as a drama and Theatresports tutor. And when they’re not doing that, they might be doing stand-up comedy or tending to their houseplants.2 attendees 
Improverished Open Workshop - August
Basement Theatre, Greys Avenue, Auckland, NZKia ora! Welcome!
These workshops are a fun monthly event, open for anyone to come along and do some improv in a low-pressure, friendly environment. Never done improv before? You're welcome to come along and try it out! Done tons of improv before? You're welcome to come along too! Last Saturday of every month. Koha is optional but appreciated. Read on to find out more
In our 2 hour workshops we play drama and improv games, create scenes with other workshop attendees, and learn about different improvisation and storytelling skills each month. What exactly we cover will depend on who ends up coming along on the day, but you can expect some laughs and a chance to embrace silliness and joyful failure.There is no set charge to attend. We appreciate a Koha contribution towards our operating costs but you are still always welcome even if you're not in a position to contribute this month.
Please Note: this workshop is intended for adults aged 18+
Have a bit more improv experience? Stay on for our NEW intermediate workshops which will be for 1 hour after the open workshop each month! (Or just come to that one!)
About us: Improverished is a joyful improvised theatre company established in 2015. We are passionate about welcoming, inclusive creative spaces as well as community connection and sharing the fun of improv!
All workshops take place in Basement Theatre Maker's Space. This is located right next to Basement Theatre in the Grey's Ave carpark. If you haven't been before, hang out outside Basement Theatre and we'll find you there!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. Please do take the time to review the code of conduct before you come along. https://docs.google.com/.../1XF8N3n-EYJB5.../edit...1 attendee- $10.00
Improverished Intermediate Workshop
Basement Theatre, Greys Avenue, Auckland, NZNau mai haere mai to the brand new Improverished Intermediate Monthly Workshop! This is a brand new thing we are trying out and we're super excited about it!
Once a month, after our 2 hour open workshop we will be offering an extra 1 hour workshop specifically for people who've done a bit of improv and are looking for a bit of extension.
What to expect:
- more scenework
- more feedback and guidance from tutors
- a chance to grow your improv skills
- the usual friendly, relaxed Improverished vibesWho can attend:
- we recommend this for folks who have been coming to our open workshops for at least a year (even if you haven't made it every month, that's fine)
- anyone who has improv experience outside of Improverished for at least 1 course
- this class is for adults 18+This is not a structured 'Improv 201' type course, it's designed to be a regular drop-in option for those with some experience looking to do more improv with a bit more focus but still in a relaxed and casual environment.
Want to try improv for the first time? Try our monthly open workshop instead!
Please note: you are welcome to attend the workshop after attending our open workshop or as a stand-alone.
RSVP's are necessary for numbers, we recommend a koha of $5-10 for the intermediate class
About us: Improverished is a joyful improvised theatre company established in 2015. We are passionate about welcoming, inclusive creative spaces as well as community connection and sharing the fun of improv!
All workshops take place in Basement Theatre Maker's Space. This is located right next to Basement Theatre in the Grey's Ave carpark. If you haven't been before, hang out outside Basement Theatre and we'll find you there!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. Please do take the time to review the code of conduct before you come along. https://docs.google.com/.../1XF8N3n-EYJB5.../edit...2 attendees Improverished Open Workshop - September
Basement Theatre, Greys Avenue, Auckland, NZKia ora! Welcome!
These workshops are a fun monthly event, open for anyone to come along and do some improv in a low-pressure, friendly environment. Never done improv before? You're welcome to come along and try it out! Done tons of improv before? You're welcome to come along too! Last Saturday of every month. Koha is optional but appreciated. Read on to find out more
In our 2 hour workshops we play drama and improv games, create scenes with other workshop attendees, and learn about different improvisation and storytelling skills each month. What exactly we cover will depend on who ends up coming along on the day, but you can expect some laughs and a chance to embrace silliness and joyful failure.There is no set charge to attend. We appreciate a Koha contribution towards our operating costs but you are still always welcome even if you're not in a position to contribute this month.
Please Note: this workshop is intended for adults aged 18+
Have a bit more improv experience? Stay on for our NEW intermediate workshop which will be for 1 hour after the open workshop each month! (Or just come to that one!)
About us: Improverished is a joyful improvised theatre company established in 2015. We are passionate about welcoming, inclusive creative spaces as well as community connection and sharing the fun of improv!
All workshops take place in Basement Theatre Maker's Space. This is located right next to Basement Theatre in the Grey's Ave carpark. If you haven't been before, hang out outside Basement Theatre and we'll find you there!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
By attending this workshop you are agreeing to abide by our Code of Conduct. Please do take the time to review the code of conduct before you come along. https://docs.google.com/.../1XF8N3n-EYJB5.../edit...1 attendee
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