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!

Class locations

WIT holds classes at Universalist National Memorial Church (1810 16th St NW), Latin American Youth Center (1419 Columbia Rd NW), and Sitar Arts Center (1700 Kalorama Rd NW). We fully expect classes programming to continue at these locations. If you register for a class without a specified location but cannot reach it when it is assigned, WIT can transfer you to another section (as available).

Questions?

Email classes@witdc.org or call Education Manager 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 Registration Link
IN PERSON - Fall 2024 Classes
Mondays with TBA

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
NO Class 10/14
Showcase: Saturday, November 2: 1pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register
Mondays with TBA

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
NO Class 10/14
Showcase: Tuesday, November 12: 7:30pm at Project Create

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

This class is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and 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
2208 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

$350 Register
Tuesdays with TBA

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
Showcase: Saturday, November 2: 3pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register
Wednesdays with TBA

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 9: 2pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register
Wednesdays with TBA

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: Tuesday, November 12: 7:30pm at Project Create

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

This class is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and 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
2208 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

$350 Register
Thursdays with TBA

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
No Class 10/3
Showcase: Saturday, November 9: 4pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register
Fridays with TBA

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
NO Class 10/11
Showcase: Saturday, November 9: 4pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register
Saturdays with TBA

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9
NO Class 10/12
Showcase: Saturday, November 9: 6pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register
Sundays with TBA

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3
Showcase: Saturday, November 9: 6pm Block

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

WIT Classroom
TBA

$350 Register

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