BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Matt Armstrong Improv - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Matt Armstrong Improv X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Matt Armstrong Improv REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251011T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251011T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T031950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T031950Z UID:1259-1760212800-1760212800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Ferris Wheel DESCRIPTION:Step right up for Ferris Wheel\, where the ups and downs of life take center stage in a hilarious and heartwarming improv show! \nSet at the top of a Ferris Wheel\, each scene brings together characters with different stories\, personalities\, and surprises\, as their paths cross in unexpected and delightful ways. Every two minutes\, the wheel turns\, and a new adventure begins—offering fresh laughs\, touching moments\, and endless possibilities. \nWith plenty of charm\, quick wit\, and a dash of whimsy\, Ferris Wheel is a feel-good journey that celebrates the little twists of fate that bring people together. Whether you’re in for laughs or heartfelt moments\, you’ll be sure to enjoy the ride! URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/ferris-wheel-15/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251010T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251010T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T031950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T031950Z UID:1258-1760126400-1760126400@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Social Club DESCRIPTION:Covert Theatre is opening its doors for The Social Club – a completely free improv comedy show designed to bring people together without breaking the bank. \nIn the middle of a cost-of-living crunch\, this is our way of saying You’ve earned a night out. Whether you’re in hospo\, hustling between gigs\, or just feeling the pinch – come down for a laugh\, grab a snack\, and hang out with actual humans in the heart of Ponsonby. \nExpect quick-witted comedy\, good vibes\, and a warm\, welcoming crowd. No ticket price\, no catch. Just funny people doing what they do best. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-social-club-4/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251003T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T031949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T031949Z UID:1257-1759521600-1759521600@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Social Club DESCRIPTION:Covert Theatre is opening its doors for The Social Club – a completely free improv comedy show designed to bring people together without breaking the bank. \nIn the middle of a cost-of-living crunch\, this is our way of saying You’ve earned a night out. Whether you’re in hospo\, hustling between gigs\, or just feeling the pinch – come down for a laugh\, grab a snack\, and hang out with actual humans in the heart of Ponsonby. \nExpect quick-witted comedy\, good vibes\, and a warm\, welcoming crowd. No ticket price\, no catch. Just funny people doing what they do best. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-social-club-3/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T220000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222842Z UID:1155-1758319200-1758319200@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Fother Muckers DESCRIPTION:The Fother Muckers is a live unscripted puppet show for adults\, a cross between Graham Norton and Jerry Springer where you\, the audience\, will help write the questions you want the characters to answer each night. \nBut\, be warned\, the foul-mouthed Fother Muckers will interrogate the audience\, so YOU better bring your A game! URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-fother-muckers-10/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T031949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T031949Z UID:1256-1758312000-1758312000@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Social Club DESCRIPTION:Covert Theatre is opening its doors for The Social Club – a completely free improv comedy show designed to bring people together without breaking the bank. \nIn the middle of a cost-of-living crunch\, this is our way of saying You’ve earned a night out. Whether you’re in hospo\, hustling between gigs\, or just feeling the pinch – come down for a laugh\, grab a snack\, and hang out with actual humans in the heart of Ponsonby. \nExpect quick-witted comedy\, good vibes\, and a warm\, welcoming crowd. No ticket price\, no catch. Just funny people doing what they do best. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-social-club-2/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222838Z UID:1153-1758045600-1758045600@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-10/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250912T220000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250912T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222841Z UID:1154-1757714400-1757714400@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Fother Muckers DESCRIPTION:The Fother Muckers is a live unscripted puppet show for adults\, a cross between Graham Norton and Jerry Springer where you\, the audience\, will help write the questions you want the characters to answer each night. \nBut\, be warned\, the foul-mouthed Fother Muckers will interrogate the audience\, so YOU better bring your A game! URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-fother-muckers-9/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250912T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T031946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T031946Z UID:1255-1757707200-1757707200@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Social Club DESCRIPTION:Covert Theatre is opening its doors for The Social Club – a completely free improv comedy show designed to bring people together without breaking the bank. \nIn the middle of a cost-of-living crunch\, this is our way of saying You’ve earned a night out. Whether you’re in hospo\, hustling between gigs\, or just feeling the pinch – come down for a laugh\, grab a snack\, and hang out with actual humans in the heart of Ponsonby. \nExpect quick-witted comedy\, good vibes\, and a warm\, welcoming crowd. No ticket price\, no catch. Just funny people doing what they do best. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-social-club/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250909T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222832Z UID:1152-1757440800-1757440800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-9/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T213000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T030637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T030637Z UID:1252-1757194200-1757194200@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Lighthouse DESCRIPTION:Usually the lighthouse is manned by one keeper at a time. This year however\, the changeover hasn’t gone to plan. And two lighthouse keepers are stuck with each other for the season. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-lighthouse-2/ CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T030635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T030635Z UID:1251-1757188800-1757188800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Our Place DESCRIPTION:Our Place is a narrative format which explores the concept of place through the creation of such a town. Using scene painting and suggestions from the audience a map of the Place is created. We then see characters from this town tell their stories and gradually over the duration of the show\, these stories build a sense of the personality of this newly minted town\, and what it means to the people that live there. Links appear between sometimes disparate scenes and characters as we slowly build the theatrical equivalent of a watercolour painting of a town and its people. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/our-place/ CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T030632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T030632Z UID:1248-1757163600-1757163600@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Game of Life DESCRIPTION:Game of Life is new structured long form duo show that follows the major life milestones of 3-5 couples: preparing for their first date; the first date; the honeymoon; the 20th wedding anniversary; and finally “where are they now?”. Game of Life is heavily character driven and uses key elements from UCB’s ‘The Documentary’ improv show format\, and is more suitable for performers with a medium to high level of experience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/game-of-life-2/ CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250905T213000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250905T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T030634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T030634Z UID:1250-1757107800-1757107800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Lighthouse DESCRIPTION:Usually the lighthouse is manned by one keeper at a time. This year however\, the changeover hasn’t gone to plan. And two lighthouse keepers are stuck with each other for the season. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-lighthouse/ CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250905T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T030634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T030634Z UID:1249-1757098800-1757098800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Pears DESCRIPTION:Everyone loves pears! Pairs will perform a seven minute story for your delight! The catch is: they won’t know who their pair is until the pear is picked from the fruit bowl. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/pears/ CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T200000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250916T030630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T030630Z UID:1247-1757016000-1757016000@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Last Day DESCRIPTION:The show The Last Day is a very dynamic long form show based on the premise of audience suggestions on “the last day of…” and we work with the audience to provide suggestions that range from grounded (“”capitalism””) to esoteric (“”silence””). Scenes can be short or long\, with a different characters and styles based on the suggestion. The Last Day show format deliberately encourages the audience to reveal what is top of mind at the start of each scene\, and the performers often encourage more deeper exploration with the audience through the scene itself. \nAs this is an improvised performance it may or may not contain some course language and adult themes. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-last-day/ CATEGORIES:Performing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250902T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250902T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222831Z UID:1151-1756836000-1756836000@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-8/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250826T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250826T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222831Z UID:1150-1756231200-1756231200@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-7/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250819T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250819T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222830Z UID:1149-1755626400-1755626400@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-6/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250816T181500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250816T181500 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223257Z UID:1223-1755368100-1755368100@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:The Remarkable Case of DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/the-remarkable-case-of-29/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Player END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250812T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250812T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222827Z UID:1148-1755021600-1755021600@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-5/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250809T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250809T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223307Z UID:1225-1754762400-1754762400@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Return to Waimanuka - devised theatre DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/return-to-waimanuka-devised-theatre-2/ CATEGORIES:Performer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250808T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250808T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T020627Z UID:1224-1754676000-1754676000@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Return to Waimanuka - devised theatre DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/return-to-waimanuka-devised-theatre/ CATEGORIES:Performer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T201500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T201500 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223257Z UID:1222-1754424900-1754424900@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Drop In Workshop - Improv Tennis DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/drop-in-workshop-improv-tennis/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Tutor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223256Z UID:1221-1754416800-1754416800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Improv 301 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/improv-301-8/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Tutor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250805T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222819Z UID:1147-1754416800-1754416800@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-4/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223254Z UID:1220-1753812000-1753812000@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Improv 301 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/improv-301-7/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Tutor END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222819Z UID:1146-1753812000-1753812000@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-3/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223318Z UID:1233-1753790400-1753790400@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Office Comedy Challenge DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/office-comedy-challenge-8/ CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250722T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T222818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T222818Z UID:1145-1753207200-1753207200@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Scenes from the Deep DESCRIPTION:A 10-week workshop-to-show course that builds on the skills from 301 and beyond and culminates in a graduation show at the Covert Theatre. In addition\, the course will better prepare you for the Covert Theatre’s auditions for long form shows like Double Down\, The After Party\, and Spellbound and others. This workshop will give you a better understanding of teamwork in improv as you will get a lot of reps with the same group of people\, understand how each of you play\, and what creative sparks fly when you build trust over a long period. \n\nDuring the course you’ll deepen your long form improv skills by practicing Premise and Organic openings\, choosing and framing the ‘comic motor’ to play the game of the scene\, creating memorable characters and relationships\, saying less but contributing more\, practicing those editing skills\, increasing your confidence on stage\, and more! These skills will help you pay more attention to your scene partner\, quickly and economically establish a scene in the first few lines\, identifying ‘what is this scene about’ and making this clear to your scene partners\, and bringing back characters and stories that still have more to give to the audience. URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/scenes-from-the-deep-2/ LOCATION:Covert Theatre\, 51 MacKelvie Street\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250722T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250722T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T055054 CREATED:20250819T223318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T223318Z UID:1232-1753185600-1753185600@www.mattarmstrongimprov.com SUMMARY:Office Comedy Challenge DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.mattarmstrongimprov.com/calendar/office-comedy-challenge-7/ CATEGORIES:Teaching END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR