We make things up on stage, but we plan things well behind the scenes…

 
 
 

2025 Festival Team

The New Zealand Improv Festival has rad bunch of production, admin, and marketing champs making this year’s festival happen.

Matt Powell
Artistic Co-Director

Jim Fishwick
Artistic Co-Director

Abby Lyons
Festival Producer

Austin Harrison
Community Manager

D’ Woods
Technical Wizard

Emma Maguire
Communications Director

Guanny Liu-Prosee
Youth Director

 
 
 
 

Board of Trustees

The New Zealand Improv Trust oversees the management of the New Zealand Improv Festival.

Find out more about the Trust here

 

Jennifer O’Sullivan
Chair

Lisa Garrity
Board Member

Tara McEntee
Secretary

Tai Samaeli
Board Member

Claire Lanyon
Treasurer