Workshop | "Script to Scene" with Matías Avaca

🎭 Script to Scene
5-week workshop starting Monday, October 6 (6:30 – 8:30 PM)
No class on Labour Monday
Hosted in Auckland Central (exact location provided after signing up)

What happens when the words are already on the page, but the scene is still alive, unpredictable, and full of discovery?

Script to Scene is a five-week course where short scripts become springboards for improvisation. By removing the role of playwright, you’ll focus on directing and performing, experimenting with multiple ways of bringing text to life.
Expect to work on:

• Two-person scripted scenes as a foundation for improv
• Group and solo scenes inspired by short texts
• Exploring different styles and tones using the same script
• Receiving and applying live feedback
• Strengthening your role as director and performer

Brought to you by the creator of Hotel Sol, Comedy World League, and Bonfire, formats that have toured internationally, this workshop offers both discovery and practical tools you can use on stage.

Spots are limited.

📩 This event is not free to attend, to get more details about pricing and signing up, email laenyeproductions@gmail.com or DM us.
✨ Scholarships and payment plans available — just reach out.

👥 Participant Requirement
This workshop is for those who have completed at least an Intro to Improv or Improv 101 course and are familiar with the core fundamentals of improv, or who have prior experience in theatre and/or performing arts.

👤 About the Instructor
Matías Avaca is an Argentinian improviser based in Aotearoa. He co-founded Mabel Impro and the Auckland Improv Festival, and leads Laenye Productions, a platform uplifting Spanish-speaking artists. Known for bridging linguistic and cultural divides on stage, Matías has taught and performed in over 15 countries, leaving a lasting mark on the global improv scene.

💬 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. I always leave his classes with new tools and inspiration.”
“Experienced, engaging, and generous — one of the best improv teachers I’ve worked with.”