🎉 Want to learn the exciting world of improv? Here’s your chance! 🎉

Everything is better when we do it together!
This workshop is all about connecting with others, having fun, and feeling supported in a group. Through playful exercises, you’ll discover how working together makes things easier, more creative, and way more enjoyable.

No experience? No problem! All you need is curiosity and a willingness to join in. Just come as you are, meet new people, and enjoy the experience.

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🌟 What to expect

✨ A friendly, supportive atmosphere to meet new people
👯‍♂️ Fun, easy exercises that bring people together
🤝 A focus on teamwork, trust, and shared creativity

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💡 About the facilitator

Aree Witoelar is an Indonesian-born improviser, teacher, and community builder who has become a key figure in Oslo’s improv scene.

He founded Impro Neuf International (INI), Oslo’s first English-language improv theatre, which has brought together more than 1000 enthusiasts from over 50 countries. INI later merged with Impro Neuf, creating the inclusive, multicultural community we know today.

Recently elected as Artistic Director for the Oslo Impro Festival 2025, Aree’s mission is to foster inclusivity and belonging within the Impro Neuf community.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Aree has developed improv curricula and trained more than 40 teachers, ensuring that the traditions of Keith Johnstone and Del Close continue to thrive. He is a passionate advocate for diversity in improv, having founded minority representation teams like Rice Eaters, Herring & Chopsticks, and Monosodium Glutamates (MSG). He is also known for producing the acclaimed show Kaleidoscope, inspired by Cloud Atlas.

As a performer, Aree has been active since 2005, performing internationally in Denmark, Canada, Romania, Estonia, Finland, and the USA. In Oslo, he currently performs with The Improv Speakeasy and is known for his playful curiosity and cultural storytelling on stage.

He also hosts Aree & a Friend, a unique show at Impro Neuf where he invites an audience member — even someone with little to no stage experience — to join him in an improvised duo show.

Offstage, Aree has worked as a scientist, specializing in Machine Learning, Computational Neuroscience, and Statistical Genetics. His research papers have been cited over 5,800 times.

Aree’s dedication to community, inclusivity, and creativity has made him a beloved figure in the global improv scene. He brings joy, insight, and passion to everything he does.

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💡 About Open Improv Workshops

Impro Neuf’s Open Improv Workshops are fully drop-in sessions, offering a fun and beginner-friendly introduction to the world of improvisational theatre. No prior experience is needed—just show up and jump in!

Each workshop is led by a different facilitator, bringing their own unique style and perspective to the session. Over the course of the semester, these workshops are designed to cover a variety of improv fundamentals, providing opportunities to explore different aspects of the art form.

While attending multiple workshops will give you a well-rounded understanding of improv, every session is stand-alone and does not build on previous ones. This makes it perfect for newcomers to join at any time, while regulars can enjoy fresh exercises and insights every week.

Whether you’re here to try something new, meet people, or deepen your skills, there’s always something exciting waiting for you at Impro Neuf’s Open Workshops!