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 will no longer require 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 Faculty Additional Faculty Registration Link
Mondays with Mandy Murphy

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Showcase: Saturday, June 29: 2PM Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Farragut Center
1725 I Street, NW, Suite 300

$325

Mandy Murphy

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Wednesdays with Clyde Thompson

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/26
Showcase: Saturday, June 29: 2PM Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW, #101

$325

Clyde Thompson

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Thursdays with Court McGrew

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Showcase: Saturday, June 29: 2PM Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Metro Center
700 12th Street, NW, Suite 700

$325

Court McGrew

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Thursdays with Patrick Hsieh

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
Showcase: Sunday, June 2: 5PM Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Universalist National Memorial Church
1810 16th St NW

$325 - email classes@witdc.org to join the 2nd week!

Patrick Hsieh

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IN PERSON - Spring 2024 Classes - add yourself to the waitlist
Mondays with Lauren Gabel

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3
NO Class 4/22, 5/27
Showcase: Sunday, June 9: 2PM Block at Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Road NW

$325

Lauren Gabel

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Mondays with Sol Aziz

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3
NO Class 4/22, 5/27
Showcase: Tuesday, June 11 @ 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 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

$325 - email classes@witdc.org to join during the 2nd week!

Sol Aziz

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Tuesdays with Kacie Peterson

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/9, 4/16, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
NO Class 4/23
Showcase: Tuesday, June 11 @ 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 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

$325

Kacie Peterson

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Tuesdays with Dan O'Neil

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

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Road NW

$325

Dan O’Neil

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Wednesdays with Court McGrew

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
Showcase: Sunday, June 2: 3PM Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Metro Center
700 12th Street, NW, Suite 700

$325

Court McGrew

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Sundays with Nikki Frias

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28,5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9
NO Class 5/26
Showcase: Saturday, June 15: 1PM Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW, #101

$325

Nikki Frias

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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