

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Improv Ensemble Lab, with Matías Avaca (Auckland). Starting Feb 2nd.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Event Description**: ? 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 laenyeproductions@gmail.com.
✨ Scholarships and payment plans available, just reach out.

Produced by Laenye Productions
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/improv-ensemble-lab-with-matías-avaca-auckland-starting-feb-2nd/200029501319451
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, festivals, theatre, live-music, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029501319451?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Auckland, New Zealand
- **lat**: -36.847260230347
- **long**: 174.76538457695
- **full address**: Auckland, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Laenye Productions (https://allevents.in/org/laenye-productions/23421968)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 02 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Laenye Productions
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, workshops, festivals, theatre, live-music, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Improv Ensemble Lab, with Matías Avaca (Auckland). Starting Feb 2nd. ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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