The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded WIT $15,000 to support our free classes program for residents of Wards 7 and 8. Read More
WIT performer and teaching artist Anna Claire Walker talks about the importance of WIT in her life and the wider community. Read More
"From uproarious, ensemble-driven skits to innovative formats like the fully improvised musical iMusical, every show is crafted in the moment, making no two performances alike... But WIT isn’t just about the stage—their acclaimed classes have made improv approachable for thousands, earning accolades like 'Best of DC' from Washington City Paper readers." Read More
Following a successful pilot project earlier this year, WIT is excited to announce that it is holding a new round of auditions for individuals who aspire to explore and perform longform musical improv. Read More
Veterans’ Day is on Monday, Nov. 11 and we’re marking the occasion by highlighting WIT’s work with the community of US military veterans in our area. Read More
A former Improvapalooza skeptic reveals what made her change her mind about WIT's annual marathon of experimental improv. Read More
WIT's Queer Variety Cavalcade offers a totally unique platform to celebrate Queer comedy and culture, while addressing threats to the LGBTQ+ community with pride, solidarity, and humor. Co-creators and hosts Bill Nelson (aka Butchie) and Kevin Eggleston (aka Birdie) reflect on the 55th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which coincides with their June 28 performance. Read More
Washington Improv Theater is thrilled to announce the addition of seven new members to its board of directors. Each brings an impressive set of skills and experience that will help WIT advance its mission. The new board members are: India Banks India brings a unique blend of experience and… Read More
WIT will kick off a six-week run of performances on Friday, March 22 under the marquee “Improv Versus the Machine,” including two original productions that focus on artificial intelligence. Read More
The 2024 winners of WIT's Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament (FIST) Kinfolk answer our questions about how they came together, why they named themselves Kinfolk, and what it's like to be the first all-Black team to take the championship title. Read More