UPCOMING SHOWS
& WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP: DUO DYNAMICS
SATURDAY, APRIL 19th
10:00am - 1:00pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
In this workshop, you will learn the ins and outs of two-person play. You will practice identifying and playing grounded and absurd characters, take a deep dive into position play, and delve into dynamic contrast to keep scenes and duo shows energized. This workshop is open both to individuals and duos.
SHOW: HALLALORI
SATURDAY, APRIL19th
8:00pm - 9:00pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
A funeral. Only two people are in attendance - the funeral director and one guest. Why? Join Stacey Hallal and Inbal Lori on an improvised journey to answer all of this question. Inspired by audience suggestions, floating from the present to the past, and playing multiple characters throughout, these two darkly comedic and whip smart minds reveal the story of a life - that just ended.
WORKSHOP: DYNAMITE DYNAMICS (Masterclass)
SUNDAY, APRIL 20th
10:00am - 5:00pm
AUCKLAND - Venue TBC
In this workshop, you will learn how to build and harness your own impro superpowers to play within a dynamic range - physically, verbally, and emotionally. Whether your improv journey has recently begun, or you are a seasoned improviser, this workshop will power up your impro to the next level. SOLD OUT!
WORKSHOP: BE CURIOUS (Masterclass)
TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd
10:00am - 5:00pm
AUCKLAND - Venue TBC
In this workshop, you will learn the Curious Comedy approach to long form improvisation. You’ll start with a fresh take on staying in the moment and out of your head, then discover easy tools for understanding story structure, explore the differences between game and relationship, and practice engaging and dynamic storytelling.
SHOW:
DYNAMITE DYNAMICS MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCE
TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd
9:30pm - 10:30pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
The Dynamite Dynamics Masterclass Ensemble shares the culmination of their hours of intensive work focusing on building and harnessing their impro superpowers to play within a broad dynamic range - physically, verbally, and emotionally.
WORKSHOP: EMOTION, EMOTION, EMOTION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd
10:00am - 1:00pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
People are often drawn to comedy because it is a natural defense mechanism against feeling and/or showing emotion. The trouble is, without emotional investment, there is no scene - and - there is no comedy. To be a master improviser, you must know how to show and play with a wide range of emotions in scenes. In this workshop, we will practice a variety of techniques to tap into our emotions and then play them. SOLD OUT!
SHOW: RUBY ROCKET, PRIVATE DETECTIVE
FRIDAY, APRIL 25th
8:00pm - 9:00pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
Ruby Rocket is an intoxicating, intoxicated private eye who always gets her man. Except, of course, when she doesn’t. In this hilarious improvised show, Stacey Hallal plays Ruby, weaving vivid noir storytelling and physical comedy with Jon Timm’s innovative multimedia imagery. Featuring a guest cast of Brisbane’s top improvisers. Not to be missed!
WORKSHOP: PLAY. HARD.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26th
10:00am - 1:00pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
When we are scared, something in our brains tells us to shut down, pull in, and play it safe. On stage, these survival instincts are the opposite of what will save us! We see scene after scene of improvisers standing awkwardly and talking about nothing. In this workshop, you will learn how to open up, project out, and attack each scene with energy, emotion, and joy. SOLD OUT!
SHOW: WE SLEPT TOGETHER
SATURDAY, APRIL 26th
8:00pm - 9:00pm
AUCKLAND - Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021
Acclaimed improv veterans Joe Bill and Stacey Hallal have never slept together but their characters have. In this show they explore the hilarity, tension, and raw honesty of what happens when two people unexpectedly run into each other after they shared a one night stand. Through razor-sharp wit and deep emotional connection, Stacey and Joe create a completely unscripted one act play—sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, always unpredictable.