This week we’re delighted to interview Aree Witoelar the Norway based improviser. He is the founder and artistic director of Impro Neuf International, Oslo, Norway’s first English speaking improv comedy theater, with over 1,000 members from over 50 countries.

A few days after our interview Aree appeared on the cover of STATUS magazine and you can get a copy here https://payhip.com/status

Aree has been improvising since 2005, studying from many teachers throughout his improv career.

Aree and Friends is his popular duos improv scenes, and as of this date (April 2025) there are 178 episodes with 62 countries.

These scenes can be accessed at his Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/areewitoelarimprov/

I had the pleasure of doing a duo scene with him and it was so lovely.

He describes himself as aloud advocate for race diversity in theatre, and has created minority representation teams Rice Eaters and Monosodium Glutamates, mixed language shows, and produced Impro Neuf's world-bending Cloud Atlas.

Aree spoke about his childhood in Indonesia and his decision to pursue advanced studies in Norway. He has a Ph.D. degree in physics.

He is a prolific writer on improv and began his blog in 2017. Check out his writing here.

Blog

https://areewitoelar.medium.com/

He is the Artistic Director of the 2025 Oslo Impro Festival featuring artists from around the world. You’ll want to attend this amazing festival! https://www.osloimprofestival.com

Here are some ways you can get in touch with Aree.

Official Website

https://areewitoelar.com/

Oslo Impro Festival

https://www.osloimprofestival.com/

Instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/aree2d2/