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.

Photo by Andrew Bossi

Prerequisite:
Level 1: Foundations of Improv or completion of an 8-week long form improv class at another theater.
Description Location Price Faculty Additional Faculty Registration Link
IN PERSON - Summer 2026 Classes
Mondays with Samiyyah Ali

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27,8/3, 8/10, 8/17
Showcase: Saturday, August 29: 1pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Samiyyah Ali

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Tuesdays with Matt Mansfield

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18
Showcase: Saturday, August 29: 3pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Matt Mansfield

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Wednesdays with Zhaokang Ong

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/26
NO Class 8/19 ( due to Improvapalooza)
Showcase: Sunday, August 30: 1pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Latin American Youth Center
1419 Columbia Rd NW

$365

Zhaokang Ong

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Thursdays with Jason Walther

7PM to 9:30PM EST (8 classes at 2.5 hours)
Dates: 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/27
NO Class 8/20 (due to Improvapalooza)
Showcase: Sunday, August 30: 3pm Block @ Sitar Arts Center

*This is a MASKS OPTIONAL class.

Farragut Center
1725 I Street, NW, Suite 300

$365

Jason Walther

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