Level 2: Scene Dynamics

Learn how attitude, physicality, and objectives can provide a filter for your characters. Work together with your partner to discover and play hilarious dynamics.

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Class locations

WIT is still finalizing exact locations for the fall session of class. Unless otherwise noted, most fall classes will be in the Shaw / U St. neighborhood, within walking distance of the U St. metro station.

After learning the language of improv in Foundations, now you can begin to put together killer scenes. Lay a solid foundation for your scenework by learning to make initiations with purpose, recognize the fun of your characters, and heighten their behaviors.

Class are in-person unless otherwise noted.

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.

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Prerequisite:
Level 1: Foundations of Improv or completion of an 8-week long form improv class at another theater.
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Sections

Description Location Price Faculty Additional Faculty Registration Link
in-person classes - winter 2026
Mondays with Jared Smith

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30
NO Class 2/16
Showcase: Saturday, April 4: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Jared Smith

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Wednesdays with Nikki Frias

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

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Nikki Frias

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in-person classes - winter 2026 - add yourself to the waitlist
Sundays with Dan O'Neil

1PM to 3:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1
Showcase: Sunday, March 8: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365 - email classes@witdc.org to join the second week!

Dan O’Neil

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Mondays with Samiyyah Ali

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
NO class 1/19, 2/16
Showcase: Saturday, March 14: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Samiyyah Ali

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Mondays with Dan O'Neil

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9
NO class 1/19, 2/16
Showcase: Tuesday, March 10: 7:30pm block at 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

$365

Dan O’Neil

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Tuesdays with Gaelyn Smith

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
Showcase: Saturday, March 7: 1pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Gaelyn D. Smith

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Thursdays with Nikki Frias

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5
Showcase: Saturday, March 7: 5pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Universalist National Memorial Church
1810 16th St NW

$365

Nikki Frias

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Wednesdays with Peter Jones

7:15PM to 9:45PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
Showcase: Saturday, March 7: 3pm Block @ Studio Theatre

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Sitar Arts Center
1700 Kalorama Rd NW #101

$365

Peter Jones

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