Level 1: Foundations of Improv

Anyone and everyone stands something to gain by taking a class with Washington Improv Theater. Go ahead, take the plunge.

More testimonials: See how improv can help you at work and bring out your creativity.

A student raves: “Two and a half hours of laughter! You learn how to get silly with strangers and to grow strong ties of trust based around utter absurdity. No pressure, no mistakes, only happy accidents.”

COVID Safety

As of November 16, 2023, WIT no longer requires proof of vaccination plus booster shot to be uploaded at time of registration in order to participate in classes. WIT will require students to acknowledge that they have been fully vaccinated (a completed initial series plus booster shot) at time of registration, but proof will no longer be verified by WIT staff.

WIT strongly encourages students and teachers to be up-to-date with Covid-19 vaccinations in an aim to keep all members of our community safe and healthy.

Read more about our COVID policies.

Improv for all: no matter who you are, you’ve got something to gain from taking Foundations of Improv.

Meet people, gain poise, build your confidence and explore your creativity by learning the fundamental concepts of improvisation. It’s the most fun you’ll have all week.

When registering for classes, make sure it fits with your schedule. It’s okay if you miss a class but not more than two. The showcase is also not required but trust us, you will be having so much fun you won’t want to miss any of it!

We also have an inclusion scholarship program!

Questions?

Email classes@witdc.org or call Education Director Kacie Peterson at (202) 495-0958.

Gift Cards

Purchase a gift card, redeemable for classes or shows, here!

Prerequisite:
None! Just be ready to have a good time
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Sections

Description Location Price Faculty Additional Faculty Registration Link
IN PERSON - Spring 2025 Classes
Mondays with Mandy Murphy

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9
NO Class: 4/14, 5/26
Showcase: Saturday, June 14: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

$350

Mandy Murphy

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Tuesdays with Patrick Hsieh

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
NO Class 4/15
Showcase: Sunday, June 8: 12pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

$350

Patrick Hsieh

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Tuesdays with Elizabeth Cutler

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
NO Class 4/15
Showcase: Sunday, June 8: 2pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

$350

Elizabeth Cutler

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Wednesdays with Lauren Gabel

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
NO Class 4/16
Showcase: Sunday, June 8: 4pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

$350

Lauren Gabel

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Thursdays with TBD

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
NO Class 4/17
Showcase: Sunday, June 8: 6pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

$350 Register
Fridays with Sol Aziz

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13
NO Class 4/18
Showcase: Saturday, June 14: 3pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

$350

Sol Aziz

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Sundays with Adam Levine

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22
NO Class 5/25
Showcase: Saturday, June 28: 3pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$350

Adam Levine

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IN PERSON - Spring 2025 Classes - add yourself to the waitlist
Sundays with Danielle Steger

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 3/30, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8
NO Class 4/13, 4/20, 5/25
Showcase: Saturday, June 14: 3pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$350

Danielle Steger

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IN PERSON - Winter 2025 Classes
Mondays with Sol Aziz

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
NO Class 2/17
Showcase: Saturday, April 5: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

Registration is closed.

Sol Aziz

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Tuesdays with Dan O'Neil

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 2/18, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8
Showcase: Saturday, April 5: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

Registration is closed.

Dan O’Neil

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Wednesdays with Dan O'Neil

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9
Showcase: Saturday, April 5: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

Registration is closed.

Dan O’Neil

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Fridays with Sol Aziz

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
Showcase: Saturday, April 5: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy
2001 10th St. NW

Registration is closed.

Sol Aziz

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Sundays with Mikki Smith

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
Showcase: Saturday, April 5: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

Registration is closed.

Mikki Smith

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Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Two and a half hours of laughter! You learn how to get silly with strangers and to grow strong ties of trust based around utter absurdity. No pressure, no mistakes, only happy accidents.

Level One student

It's an amazing stress reliever and an opportunity to meet awesome people. I can't say enough good things about WIT and the Level 1 class, I can't wait for Level 2 - my Tuesdays have been so sad without class!

Level One student

A main highlight of my week. There are things at improv that simply can't happen anywhere else because you're in a supportive environment with full permission to be goofy.

Level One student