The Tea in Team.
You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it. — Robin Williams
Gavin Methalaka
Founder | Artistic Director |
Head Facilitator | Jam Master
Gavin Methalaka is an accomplished actor, voice-over artist, and director with extensive training and experience. He began his performing arts education at Kala Academy (Goa), specializing in Western and Classical Theatre, before studying under Padma Bhushan awardee Pt. Satya Dev Dubey. Gavin was introduced to improv comedy in 2012 and went on to train and perform as a main cast member with Improv Comedy Mumbai (ICM) from 2013 to 2018. He represented Indian Bollywood improv at the Seattle Festival of Improv Theatre (SFIT) in 2017 and co-founded Mischief in Action (MiA) in the same year. Gavin has also voiced various ads and films and played Kevin in the Indian version of The Office (2019). In 2023, he wrote, directed, and produced the crowdfunded short film Sunn Toh, and in 2024, he founded Aashurachana - School of Improv, focusing on research and development in the field.
Nasir Engineer
Sr. Facilitator | Course Designer
Nasir Engineer is an experienced Improvisor whose Improv journey begins from Improv Comedy Mumbai (ICM) in 2012.
He was the Artistic Director of Improv Comedy Bangalore (ICB) in 2015 and forsaw the execution of two first of its kind IMPROV COMEDY FESTIVAL in India. He is 1 part of an Improv dou called Nair and Nasir that showcases Detective themed Improv show. Nasir also is the co-owner of Flutr, a skill based interactive company that curates social events to encourage skill engagement.
Aasad Khan
Facilitator | Course Designer
Assad Khan is a realtor by day and Improv Enthusiast by night.
With Improv beginnings in 2019, Assad trained in Improv techniques under multiple tutelage to later assist and lead the formation of Short Form crew as Assad Khan Comedy and long-form team, The Bombay Harold in 2021.
Mustafa Zariwala
Sr. Course Designer
Mustafa Jariwala is a corporate trainer and in Improv enthusiast. As a Senior Business Development Manager - Adreno Technologies, is also a Certified Rehab Master Trainer (Risk Assessment and Injury Prevention). With all those certificates, he's also a Health and Fitness Coach.
Farrell Vaz
Psychologist and Course Consultant
Farrell Vaz is the Leadership & Talent Development CoE at FedEx. He's an Experienced Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in L&OD. Skilled in Facilitation, Training Delivery, Psychology, Performance Management, Team Management and Mental Health Counseling. EPGDHRM from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He is focused on Organization Development and Human Resources Management .