Scruffy Bunny Improv Hub

By Richard Hoffman

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Scruffy Bunny Improv Hub

Project 2017-07-03 13:52:34 +1200

 The Scruffy Bunny will be the centralized hub of improv in the Wellington area, a dedicated space for witty spontaneous improv entertainment at night as well as enlightening courses during the day. We welcome anything comedic or improv-based! We will promote the positive “Yes, And…” culture of improv to make Wellington and the world a better place for us all!

We’ll be located on Courtenay Place, leasing a unique space in the Reading Courtyard, which affords us a prime spot in regards to attendees traveling by foot/bus/train or car with ample parking outside. Long before falling head-over-heels for improv, I’ve long dreamt of opening a performance space and have over 20 years of entertainment and food industry experience, so it only makes sense to bring the two together for the most fulfilling experience possible(both entertainment-wise and gustatorily)! Therefore, we’ve planned to partner with Puro Pinche Tex Mex for attendees to enjoy delicious food with their fabulous entertainment and education!

A successful funding drive would mean completion of our fabulous one-of-a-kind stage, professional-level sound and lighting for full-scale performances and productions, construction of a fully-operational and thirst-quenching bar as well as green room/sound room/ticketing and coat check areas, shnazzy and hep interior decor to live up to the “Scruffy Bunny” name, further establishment of a wonderful team of instructors(including surprise speciality/celebrity instructors!), curriculum, and class materials for a diverse array of traditional improv courses as well as life-betterment courses to address personal and social limitations! In short, your funding will establish a hep hub for life improvement to truly further improve the already-amazing Wellington area and subsequently the world!

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New team members!

11/10/2017 at 5:03 PM

Please welcome our core crew:

Ali Little:

A master improviser and a Senior Trainer with the Wellington Improvisation troupe, Ali will be bringing her skill set into a collaborative effort with Richard in a brand new training approach that employers and employees everywhere will be clamoring to get access to!

Clare Kerrison:

A master improviser and instructor, Clare, will be working closely with Richard to ensure that all performers and instructors have access to this brand new performance space tailored specifically for improv needs!

Sarah Kirwin:

A master improviser and instructor, Sarah has recently moved here from Colorado, USA but is happy to be calling Paekakariki her new home. Although she is a recent addition to the Wellington Improv scene, Sarah has 20 years experience with improv and is a fully-vetted and much sought-after instructor! We’re excited to have her come on board the Scruffy Bunny!

 

In addition to assisting with the inner-workings of the Scruffy Bunny, Ali, Clare, and Sarah will each be offering magnificent courses for various forms of improv as well as gracing the SB stage with fantastic performances. We’re also on the lookout for more great instructors and performers as we delve deep into the heart of improv to offer all of you the most varied, effective, AND fun education and entertainment around! Stay tuned for the ensuing awesomeness!

    Pledgers 13

    Daniel White
    17/11/2017 at 12:30pm
    Ken and Kat
    17/11/2017 at 11:24am

    "Amazing idea, all the best (miss y’all) "

    Anonymous pledger
    17/11/2017 at 11:06am

    "Yes, And!"

    Hedy Manders
    11/11/2017 at 9:39pm
    Linda Hine Engle
    11/11/2017 at 6:44am

    "We love you all and know this is going to be a great success! Love Uncle Bill, Aunt Linda, Sarah, Brandon and Annie"

    Anonymous pledger
    10/11/2017 at 11:23am

    "Great project - good luck!"

    Jennifer O'Sullivan
    10/11/2017 at 10:53am
    Matt Powell
    09/11/2017 at 10:17pm
    Anonymous pledger
    09/11/2017 at 10:46am
    Beth Hine
    21/10/2017 at 9:52pm

    "Awesome work bro! So excited for you! Love and hugs from Beth :)"

    Beth Hine
    21/10/2017 at 9:50pm

    "Really happy to support such a great idea, all the best from Jean :)"

    Anonymous pledger
    17/10/2017 at 8:31pm
    Brian Woodard
    15/10/2017 at 2:56am

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    Scruffy Bunny Improv Hub

    Project 2017-07-03 13:52:34 +1200

     The Scruffy Bunny will be the centralized hub of improv in the Wellington area, a dedicated space for witty spontaneous improv entertainment at night as well as enlightening courses during the day. We welcome anything comedic or improv-based! We will promote the positive “Yes, And…” culture of improv to make Wellington and the world a better place for us all!

    We’ll be located on Courtenay Place, leasing a unique space in the Reading Courtyard, which affords us a prime spot in regards to attendees traveling by foot/bus/train or car with ample parking outside. Long before falling head-over-heels for improv, I’ve long dreamt of opening a performance space and have over 20 years of entertainment and food industry experience, so it only makes sense to bring the two together for the most fulfilling experience possible(both entertainment-wise and gustatorily)! Therefore, we’ve planned to partner with Puro Pinche Tex Mex for attendees to enjoy delicious food with their fabulous entertainment and education!

    A successful funding drive would mean completion of our fabulous one-of-a-kind stage, professional-level sound and lighting for full-scale performances and productions, construction of a fully-operational and thirst-quenching bar as well as green room/sound room/ticketing and coat check areas, shnazzy and hep interior decor to live up to the “Scruffy Bunny” name, further establishment of a wonderful team of instructors(including surprise speciality/celebrity instructors!), curriculum, and class materials for a diverse array of traditional improv courses as well as life-betterment courses to address personal and social limitations! In short, your funding will establish a hep hub for life improvement to truly further improve the already-amazing Wellington area and subsequently the world!

    Comments

    New team members!

    11/10/2017 at 5:03 PM

    Please welcome our core crew:

    Ali Little:

    A master improviser and a Senior Trainer with the Wellington Improvisation troupe, Ali will be bringing her skill set into a collaborative effort with Richard in a brand new training approach that employers and employees everywhere will be clamoring to get access to!

    Clare Kerrison:

    A master improviser and instructor, Clare, will be working closely with Richard to ensure that all performers and instructors have access to this brand new performance space tailored specifically for improv needs!

    Sarah Kirwin:

    A master improviser and instructor, Sarah has recently moved here from Colorado, USA but is happy to be calling Paekakariki her new home. Although she is a recent addition to the Wellington Improv scene, Sarah has 20 years experience with improv and is a fully-vetted and much sought-after instructor! We’re excited to have her come on board the Scruffy Bunny!

     

    In addition to assisting with the inner-workings of the Scruffy Bunny, Ali, Clare, and Sarah will each be offering magnificent courses for various forms of improv as well as gracing the SB stage with fantastic performances. We’re also on the lookout for more great instructors and performers as we delve deep into the heart of improv to offer all of you the most varied, effective, AND fun education and entertainment around! Stay tuned for the ensuing awesomeness!

      Daniel White
      17/11/2017 at 12:30pm
      Ken and Kat
      17/11/2017 at 11:24am

      "Amazing idea, all the best (miss y’all) "

      Anonymous pledger
      17/11/2017 at 11:06am

      "Yes, And!"

      Hedy Manders
      11/11/2017 at 9:39pm
      Linda Hine Engle
      11/11/2017 at 6:44am

      "We love you all and know this is going to be a great success! Love Uncle Bill, Aunt Linda, Sarah, Brandon and Annie"

      Anonymous pledger
      10/11/2017 at 11:23am

      "Great project - good luck!"

      Jennifer O'Sullivan
      10/11/2017 at 10:53am
      Matt Powell
      09/11/2017 at 10:17pm
      Anonymous pledger
      09/11/2017 at 10:46am
      Beth Hine
      21/10/2017 at 9:52pm

      "Awesome work bro! So excited for you! Love and hugs from Beth :)"

      Beth Hine
      21/10/2017 at 9:50pm

      "Really happy to support such a great idea, all the best from Jean :)"

      Anonymous pledger
      17/10/2017 at 8:31pm
      Brian Woodard
      15/10/2017 at 2:56am

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