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.”

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!

Class Locations

We will have more information about the venues and teachers soon, but all of our locations are metro-accessible and most are in NW DC.

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 - Fall 2025 classes
Mondays with Gaelyn Smith

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Showcase: Saturday, December 13: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Gaelyn D. Smith

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Tuesdays with Mandy Murphy

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9
NO Class 11/11
Showcase: Saturday, December 13: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

The Potter's House
1658 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Mandy Murphy

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Wednesdays with Sol Aziz

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10
NO Class 11/26
Showcase: Saturday, December 13: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

The Potter's House
1658 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Sol Aziz

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Thursdays with Court McGrew

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
NO Class 11/27
Showcase: Saturday, December 13: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Court McGrew

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Fridays with Eddison Wilkinson

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12
NO Class 11/28
Showcase: Saturday, December 13: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Eddison Wilkinson

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Sundays with Gwendolyn Bogard

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7
NO Class 11/30
Showcase: Saturday, December 13: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Gwendolyn Bogard

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In person - Fall 2025 classes - add yourself to the waitlist
Mondays with Elizabeth Cutler

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/8, 9/15, 9/29,10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
NO Class 9/22, 10/13
Showcase: Saturday, November 15: 2pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

Registration is closed.

Elizabeth Cutler

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Mondays with Dan O'Neil

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/8, 9/15, 9/29,10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10
NO Class 9/22, 10/13
Showcase: Monday, November 17: 7:30pm @ Project Create Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

This class is being offered for FREE to students located east of the river in Wards 7 & 8. If you are a resident of Ward 7 or 8 and would like to take this class, please email classes@witdc.org.

Project Create Arts Center
2208 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

Registration is closed.

Dan O’Neil

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Tuesdays with Peter Jones

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
NO Class 9/23
Showcase: Sunday, November 9: 1pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Road NW

$365

Peter Jones

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Thursdays with Daniel Barrera

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
NO Class 10/2
Showcase: Saturday, November 15: 4pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Universalist National Memorial Church
1810 16th St NW

$365

Daniel Barrera Ortega

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Wednesdays with Richie Khanh

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
NO Class 10/1
Showcase: Sunday, November 9: 3pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Richie Khanh

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Fridays with Sol Aziz

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
Showcase: Sunday, November 9: 5pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Sol Aziz

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Sundays with Dan O'Neil

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2
Showcase: Sunday, November 9: 5pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Dan O’Neil

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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