Aree Witoelar is a Norway-based improv teacher, director and performer from Indonesia. I am the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Norway’s most inclusive international improv community with over 1,000 members.
I believe in bringing the global voice to the improv stage. I have taught in Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Estonia, and headlined at international festivals Wurzburg Improtheaterfestival, TILT Tallinn and Oslo Impro Festival. In this new era of online improv, I’m teaching improv to every corner of the world, from the Philippines, India, UK, Canada, and playing duos with friends in over 50 countries.
Every improviser is their own special blend. I help players find improv which brings them joy, and make bold choices.
Current Projects
Impro Neuf International
Founder & community organizer for Norway’s largest international improv community with over 1,000 members.
Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas is an improvised storytelling of humanity past to future, exploring cultures from 6 historical moments.
Aree & a Friend
Casual cultural chat & 10-minute improv duos with 150 players in 50 countries, and counting.
Spicebox!
A virtual show based on our guests’ fond memories of food. It’s a dinner & a show! Weekly on No Pants (USA), HIT (Greece), Highwire (USA) and Zmack (China).
Workshops
A few workshops on offer, customized to your needs.
Testimonials
“Aree loves improv and it shows, not only on stage but in his everyday life. ”
“Aree has lovingly earned the nickname of godfather in the improv community.”
“I was a part of 6 week cloud atlas show with the Improv Comedy Bangalore cast. It was the smoothest and kindest direction I have experienced under any teacher or director. The positive appreciation and validation was galore along with a complete humanitarian concern for all the cast members. He excavated whatever were our strengths with curiosity and helped us embellish it. If you are lucky enough to be able to work with Aree, never say no.”
“I feel truly SEEN, both as a human being and a improviser, and will recommend EVERYONE to take his workshops!”
“He has an uncanny knack for knowing what you are ready to hear and when. He is so humble it almost blinds you to how outstanding he is. He embodies joy, acceptance, support and fun. Truly a gift.”
“Aree is an international treasure.”
“Aree is the most important person in improv in Asia and an improv legend. He is the most giving improviser, teacher and friend you can have.”
“Aree is a warm person, he is a exceptionally great listener, playful person, and I love when he mentions science in improv!! He is a giver !”
“The icon of the international improv community in Oslo.”