Our Story
Indie Prov Boston is a woman-led community focused learning ground for long form improv and all things indie comedy
Indie Prov Boston is a proudly minority-owned organization that actively champions and supports instructors from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, especially in an industry that has traditionally been male-dominated. It was inspired by a small group of improvisers who love long form improv and who celebrate opportunities to be expansive and inclusive both on and off stage.
Our philosophy centers around breaking the mold—nurturing, developing, and empowering the artist within… everybody!
Indie Prov is committed to make learning comedy accessible and helps support every day people of all backgrounds discover the joys of improv, help turn their perceived limitations into superpowers and to empower new and emerging comedic talent in Boston!
CLASSES
Join a variety of small on-going classes uniquely designed for both beginners and more experienced actors in comedy, acting, storytelling, and sketch performance! Instructors combine raw talent with formal technical training in an environment that is supportive, playful and fun!
Workshops are led by talented and hard working actors In comedy who thrive in collaboration with others and who are actively working in the entertainment industry today. Whether you want a career in comedy or just want to learn improv for fun, this is a great place to start!
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT COACHING
Indie Prov Boston also offers one-on-one private coaching aimed at enhancing EQ and interpersonal skills related to improved professional-self and social wellness during a process such as an audition, an important meeting or a public speaking event.
COMMUNITY
Indie Prov Boston is an inclusive woman led collective that stands in harmony with its big brother counterparts in equal support of their mission.
was founded by Cristina Ainhoa, actor, improviser, and performance coach who began her improv journey at Improv Olympic, IO West a long a** time ago. She later went on to the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) in Los Angeles circa 2018 with a short stop at The Second City. She received formal acting training for musical theater in New York City and film & television acting in Los Angeles. She’s also worked behind the camera as a production crew member and in Casting on network television. Her most influential improv teachers are Will Hines, James Mastraieni, Joel Spence and Jaime Moyer. She was coached in musical improv by Tara Copeland, Zach Reino and Breenan Lee Mulligan.