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.

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Improv for all: whether you’re a nonprofit employee, a corporate lawyer, a software engineer or a high school English teacher, you’ve got something to gain from taking Foundations of Improv.

Meet people, gain poise, build your confidence and unleash 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!

Looking to give someone a class as a gift? Click here to see our WIT gift cards. If you want to schedule an organizational training, visit our WIT@Work page to learn more.

We also have a diversity scholarship program! Go to https://witdc.org/diversity to learn more.

Sign up for summer classes below!

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None! Just be ready to have a good time
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Level 1 Intensive with Dan Brown

Saturday Sept 1st - 10:30am to 1pm (BREAK) 2pm to 4:30pm
Sunday Sept 2nd - 10:30am to 1pm (BREAK) 2pm to 4:30pm
Saturday Sept 8th - 10:30am to 1pm (BREAK) 2pm to 4:30pm
Sunday Sept 9th - 10:30am to 1pm (BREAK) 2pm to 4:30pm
10:30AM - 1PM (an hour break for lunch starts at 1pm)
2PM - 4:30PM
(8 Classes total at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/1, 9/2, 9/8, 9/9
Room: Source Classroom
Showcase: 7pm block on TUE Dec 11 at Source Theater

Source
1835 14th St NW

$304

Daniel Brown

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Sold Out Summer Classes

Wednesdays with Mary Lauran Hall

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Room: 245W
Showcase: 7pm block on TUE Sep 4 at Source Theater

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

SOLD OUT

Mary Lauran Hall

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Thursdays with Lauren Cross

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30
Room: 245W
Showcase: 7pm block on TUE Sep 4 at Source Theater

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

SOLD OUT

Lauren Cross

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Fall Classes

Mondays with Ben Taylor

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/19
*No class 10/8 or 11/12 for holidays
Room: 212E
Showcase: 7pm block on MON Nov 26 at Source

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

$289

Ben Taylor

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Tuesdays with Jack Novak

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13
Room: 212E
Showcase: 8:30pm block on MON Nov 26 at Source

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

$289

Jack Novak

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Tuesdays with Dave Johnson

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Room: Honfleur Gallery
Showcase: 7pm block on WED Nov 14 at Anacostia Arts Center

Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Good Hope Rd SE

$289

Dave Johnson

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Wednesdays with Sabrina Shahmir

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14
Room: 212E
Showcase: 7pm block on WED Nov 28 at Source

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

$289

Sabrina Shahmir

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Wednesdays with Dave Johnson

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
Room: Honfleur Gallery
Showcase: 7pm block on WED Nov 14 at Anacostia Arts Center

Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Good Hope Rd SE

$289

Dave Johnson

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Thursdays with Lauren Cross

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15
Room: 212E
Showcase: 8:30pm block on WED Nov 28 at Source

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

$289

Lauren Cross

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Fridays with John Roller

7PM - 9:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
Room: 212E
Showcase: 2:30pm block on SAT Dec 1 at Source

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

$289

John Roller

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Saturdays with TBA

1PM - 3:30PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17
Room: 212E
Showcase: 1pm block on SAT Dec 1 at Source

CentroNia
1420 Columbia Rd NW

$289 Register
Sundays with TBA

12:30PM - 3PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/4, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18
*No class 11/11 for holidays
Room: Studio 1469
Showcase: 2:30pm block on SAT Dec 1 at Source

Studio 1469
1469 Harvard St NW

$289 Register
Monday Afternoons with Sam Bonar

12:30PM - 3PM (8 Classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Room: Classroom
Showcase: 4pm block on SAT Dec 1 at Source

Source Theater
1835 14th St NW

$289

Sam Bonar

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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 with J.C. Calcerano

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 with Macey Schiff

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 with Dan Brown