<< IMPROV ATELIER 2026

ensemble training

The Atelier Ensemble 2025 (nhóm thợ cả của xưởng ứng tác) is the core creative team of the Atelier 2026 program. It gathers this year’s invited artists and dedicated local performers to explore improvisation through multiple artistic languages.

Guided by four international artists: David Moncada, Pilar Cabrera, Timothy Yeo, and Zsaris Mendioro, this ensemble training blends storytelling and musicality in improv into collective creation.

(You can go back to the main page of Atelier 2026 to browse the bios of the training artists.)

key focus

develop narrative instincts: How to shape clear, engaging stories in the moment.
strengthen musical responsiveness: Using voice, rhythm, and sound as tools for emotion, pacing, and scene-building.
learn to blend story and music: Discovering how melody, tone, and musical cues can deepen character, tension, and atmosphere.
enhance physical and vocal presence: Grounding performance through body, breath, and sound.
build strong ensemble awareness: Listening, supporting, and co-creating with others across different artistic languages.
create improvised compositions: Integrating movement, text, and music into cohesive short pieces.
develop confidence in spontaneous creation: Trusting intuition while working with structure, imagery, and musical elements.

DATES
10, 11, 17, 18 january 2026 (sat & sun)

APPLICATION DEADLINE
21 december 2025, midnight (VN time)

PREREQUISITES
at least 6 months of improv experience

PARTICIPATION FEE
VND 2.500.000 / person (pay after selected)

If you love the idea of this project so much but have a financial barrier, don't hesitate to reach out to us. The Improv Hub has a scholarship fund to give support when needed.

application

Fill in the form below to let us know you're keen to be part of the Atelier Ensemble 2026. Applications will be looked into on a rolling basis. Make sure you don't wait until the last minute and regret that the spots are gone!

No payment of the participation fee should be made before you receive our selection confirmation.