“Aree loves improv and it shows, not only on stage but in his everyday life. He is an improv triple threat: great performer, great teacher, great person. He is equally talented in both performing and teaching the art form, which he has done all around the world. “Improv Neuf loves you” and improv loves Aree! I’m a huge fan of this man. Simply, the best!”
— Jay Sukow, Second City, USA / Improv Comedy Copenhagen, Denmark
“Aree has lovingly earned the nickname of godfather in the improv community - and surely part of this is a reflection on his status as a long-serving, experienced and constant improviser and teacher. But he also brings with him a sense of calm and purpose that puts people immediately at ease. He’s precise, almost unnervingly so, he’s incredibly observant, and immensely lovable. I’ve worked with dozens of teachers throughout the years - Aree is the kind of teacher you meet once and then want to work with again and again.”
— Thomas Mook, Stranger Things Have Happened, the Netherlands
“I’ve met Aree in Jay Sukow’s 5-days intensive workshop in Copenhagen. He was a great teammate with a lot of knowledge and inspirational scene work. In the last day all workshop participants played a show together and I felt huge amount of support and bold choices made by Aree. It was FUN! 🙂I know that he is investing immeasurable amount of time and energy into developing as improviser. Aree is an amazing person!”
— Kaspars Silavs, Improv Comedy Riga, Latvia
“Aree is as passionate as talented. He is a very intelligent, nice and fast-paced individual. And such a delight to play with. I’d be happier than happiest to perform with him again. Anytime and anywhere. Bonus point, he might even draw your portrait!”
— Erick Castellan, Nursery Theatre, United Kingdom
“One of my favourite two-day workshops ever! Great group. Great workshop. Great job, Aree! 5 ☆☆☆☆☆”
— Kevin Gow, The Oddballs, Norway
“Aree’s two-prov masterclass is one of the best improv workshops I’ve been to. He prepares thoroughly, gives excellent challenges and feedback, and builds up your speciality. Aree’s one of the most knowledgeabal, dedicated improv mentors in Norway and is the icon of the international improv community in Oslo.”
— Annika Herrestad, Arnika, Norway
“Aree is an upper class, top shelf improv teacher, a true powerhouse of creative knowhow, with the wisdom of how to communicate and encourage on a deep level. I have been fortunate to learn from Aree’s bold teaching in various improv-Groups, duos and also individual learning and feedback. I feel truly SEEN, both as a human being and a improviser, and will recommend EVERYONE to take his workshops!”
— Øyvind Bedringås, student, Norway
“Aree’s teaching creates a laid-back space where both experienced improvisers and beginners feel comfortable to push their boundaries and build their skills.”
— Haley de Korne, Loose Connections, Norway
“Aree is such an approachable teacher. His workshop was full of humour and had an easy going approach that really put the students at ease and facilitated learning.”
— Josh Wilson, Moscow Improv Club, Russia
“Great, thanks! It was an excellent workshop Aree! Way over-exceeded expectations. Really good with personalized feedback and being pushed to do things differently than usual. We are so motivated to further develop Arnika now thanks to you.”
— Arne M. Ditlefsen, Arnika/Director of Oslo Impro Festival, Norway
“It was 100% more than expected! Brilliant teacher and brilliant players!”
— Brigitta Peto, student, Norway
“Great workshop that helped me become a better team player. If you think this workshop is not for you, you probably need it badly.”
— Øyvind Dragsten, student, Norway
“I found the workshop very instructive in giving tools for making multi-player scenes less chaotic and more fun.”
— Dirk John, student, Norway
“The workshops are awesome. But that’s not surprising seeing the work Aree puts in preparing for it. I loved his attention to detail and the feedback he gives.”