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# IMPRO Amsterdam 2024
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**February 17th - 24th**
**['t Zonnehuis](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFE4QnqbR3MfirM47) - Amsterdam**
**www.impro-amsterdam.nl**

## Intro
Thank you so much for being a part of our festival, we are excited to see you in Amsterdam! We've put together a little bundle of information for you to read through before you visit the festival, to answer any questions you might have. 

Pour yourself a drink and take your time reading through the info, so you know all there is to know about the festival. If you still have questions after your read-through, feel free to e-mail info@impro-amsterdam.nl.

## Table of contents
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- [IMPRO Amsterdam 2024](#impro-amsterdam-2024)
  * [Intro](#intro)
  * [Basic information](#basic-information)
    + [Dates & Main location](#dates-main-location)
    + [Contact info](#contact-info)
    + [Trustees](#trustees)
    + [Code of Conduct](#code-of-conduct)
    + [Socials](#socials)
  * [Shows](#shows)
    + [Tech check & Show starts](#tech-check-show-starts)
  * [Workshop locations](#workshop-locations)
    + [Workshop location one.](#workshop-location-one)
    + [Availability and accessibility](#availability-and-accessibility)
  * [Arriving & Getting around](#arriving-getting-around)
    + [Arriving in the Netherlands](#arriving-in-the-netherlands)
      - [Arriving at Schiphol Airport](#arriving-at-schiphol-airport)
      - [Arriving at Amsterdam Central Station](#arriving-at-amsterdam-central-station)
    + [Public Transport & Bikes](#public-transport-bikes)
    + [Clothing](#clothing)
    + [How to get to the Zonnehuis](#how-to-get-to-the-zonnehuis)
    + [How to get to your workshop location](#how-to-get-to-your-workshop-location)
  * [Accomodation](#accomodation)
    + [Hotels, Hostels & AirBnB](#hotels-hostels-airbnb)
  * [Festival things](#festival-things)
    + [Afterparty](#afterparty)
    + [Chillroom](#chillroom)
  * [Partners](#partners)

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## Basic information

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### Dates & locations

Here's the basic information about the festival:

* The festival will take place from **Saturday February 17 to Saturday February 24, 2024**
* The shows will be held at **['t Zonnehuis](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFE4QnqbR3MfirM47) - Zonneplein 30, 1033 EK Amsterdam**
* Workshops will take place near the Zonnehuis in Amsterdam Noord. We will update you on workshop locations, soon.
 
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### Contact info

* If you have questions about when you need to be where, contact our Coordinator Nina on [coordinator@impro-amsterdam.nl].(mailto:coordinator@impro-amsterdam.nl)
* If you have questions about the artistic side of your show, contact our Artistic Director Gael on [arti@impro-amsterdam.nl](mailto:arti@impro-amsterdam.nl).
* If you need a hug, contact our human golden retriever, Jeroen [pr@impro-amsterdam.nl](mailto:pr@impro-amsterdam.nl).

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### Trustees

You can always share with people from the organisation team, but if you feel the need to confidentially talk to someone about things happening to you at our festival that make you feel uncomfortable, please contact one of our trustees.

They are available for a talk—by phone, message, email or in person during the festival—and can as well help you reach out to the person that made you feel uncomfortable if you wish.

#### Sonja Werners (she/her) 

![image](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/BkvH0r-Np.png)

* sonja@positievebemoeial.nl 

#### Cindy Pittens (she/her)

![image](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/ryUI0r-ET.png)

* c.pittens@gmail.com

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### Code of Conduct

Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with our [Code of Conduct](https://impro-amsterdam.nl/code-of-conduct). It will take a couple of minutes, and we believe it is important for everyone to be aware of the Code of Conduct.

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### Socials
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Want to connect to other people at the festival? Join our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2224119817854339).

The festival hashtag is **#IA24**, so if you post on twitter or instagram about the festival be sure to use it!

We would really appreciate likes / follows on all our socials:
FB: www.facebook.com/IMPROAmsterdam
IG: www.instagram.com/improamsterdam

And if you can comment, like, and share posts from them, all the better!

We’re gonna work really hard to get audience members and a buzz going locally and nationally, but everything improvisers who are coming to the festival can do to help will go a long way! 

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## Shows

All shows will be held at **['t Zonnehuis](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFE4QnqbR3MfirM47)**. The Theaterzaal is through the main entrance and straight through. The Blauwe Zaal is in the left building, facing the entrance.

![](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkJW9dch3.jpg)

* As a performer, teacher, director or jam host you will have a performer badge that will be your entry to see all shows during the night of your performance. You will have to buy tickets for the other nights you are not performing. Remember to use your discount code! If you're staying all week, a Festival Pass is a great deal. 
* As a Cast Member you will have a Cast Badge that will be your entry to see all shows during the night of your performance.

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### Tech check & Show starts
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You will have received an email with regards to the start times. A quick summary can be found here below:

* Blauwe Zaal Jam/Showcase
    * Tech Check starts at: XX:XX
    * Show starts at: XX:XX
* Blauwe Zaal New Format show
    * Tech Check starts at: XX:XX
    * Show starts at: XX:XX
* Theaterzaal Show
    * Tech Check starts at: XX:XX
    * Show starts at: depends on show slot, please refer to the e-mail you have received with details about your show.

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## Workshop locations
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Workshop locations are described in the list below. If you are teaching one, you will have received an email with the details.

If you have any questions about your workshop, contact our Coordinator Nina ([coordinator@impro-amsterdam.nl](mailto:coordinator@impro-amsterdam.nl).

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## Arriving & Getting around

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### Arriving in the Netherlands

Everything is flat. Don't panic. It's going to be fine.

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#### Arriving at Schiphol Airport

We will do our best to pick up our international guests, if possible. However, if necessary, you can take the train directly from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal. It takes about twenty minutes. From there, you can take the metro or bus, depending on where in Amsterdam you need to go.

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#### Arriving at Amsterdam Central Station

If you need to go to Amsterdam Noord, you can take Metro line 52 towards Noord! It's only one stop to Noorderpark, where you can take the bus further into Noord.

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### Public Transport & Bikes

Renting a bike is the best way to get around Amsterdam, and especially from and to the shows and the workshops.

Public transport is also good in Amsterdam. You can get use your debit or credit card to check in and out of public transport. If you're staying longer and don't get a bike, it might be a good idea to buy an Anyonymous OV-Chipkaart (public transport chipcard). You can get them from machines where people charge their OV-chipcards at Schiphol, or Amsterdam Central Station.

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### Clothing

February in the Netherlands can get cold and wet! Make sure to bring warm clothing for when you're travelling between locations like a good coat, a scarf, gloves and a cap! 

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## Accomodation

Amsterdam is filled with different locations to stay. It is a touristy city, so it's best to make your reservations early so you can get something that is both affordable and close to the show venue.

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### Hotels, Hostels & AirBnB

* We have a 10% discount with Yotel, which we will add here soon!
* Another Hotel nearby is [Botel](https://www.botel.nl/), which fills up rather quickly!
* A good Hostel option is [ClinkNoord](https://clinkhostels.com/clinknoord/).

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## Festival things

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### Afterparty

We hope you join us at Cometa for the festival's afterparty! It's a four minute walk from the Zonnehuis to this beatiful repurposed old church. We will make sure to guide you there on the first nights, and just follow the people heading to the after party if you're not sure!

Since you walk through a residential area late in the evening, please keep the volume down until you're inside Cometa, where you can party to your heart's content :).

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### Chillroom

Need a quiet place? Too many inputs? We have a chillroom where you can hang out in peace and quiet. It is left of the main stage, up the stairs. If you're not sure where it is, ask one of the volunteers.