WIT ensemble Madeline to hold auditions

WIT ensemble Madeline seeks new members to join the team! Please read all of the eligibility requirements and other information below. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 11:59 PM. Use this form.

Auditions will be held on: 

• Tuesday, Sept. 29 – 7 PM – 9 PM (50-minute audition blocks)
• Saturday, Oct. 3 – 10 AM – 3 PM (50-minute audition blocks)
• Sunday, Oct. 4 – 11 AM – 3 PM (50-minute audition blocks)

Callbacks will be held on: 

• Saturday, Oct. 10 – 10 AM – 1 PM (50-minute audition blocks)
• Thursday, Oct. 8 (if needed) – 8 PM – 9 PM (50-minute audition blocks)

A few notes:

• The audition session generally involves a quick ensemble warm-up, followed by several two-person scenes and a collaborative scenic montage.
• Those selected for callbacks will be invited to attend one of the two listed callback dates, which will take place at venues in NW DC.
• Auditions on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Oct. 3, will be held in hour-long blocks at Studio Theatre in the Milton Theatre (1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005).
• Auditions on Sunday, Oct. 4, will be held in hour-long blocks at Studio Theatre in the Third Floor Large Meeting Room (1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005).

About Madeline

Sharp, genuine, and a little bit raunchy.

Madeline creates richly drawn characters, wildly funny moments, and a surprising amount of heart. With patient character work and committed chaos, the ensemble builds detailed, joyful worlds you’ll care about—before gleefully burning them down.

The players of Madeline embrace emotional range, bold commitment, and playful collaboration, creating performances that are as poignant as they are hilarious. Offstage, they’re a team that genuinely loves spending time together and supporting one another—which makes its way onto the stage, too.

Practices & Shows

Madeline practices every other week on Thursdays from 7:15-9:15 PM in Northwest DC and is coached by Jeff Bolen. Madeline shows tend to be on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in 4- to 6-week intervals, followed by a 4- to 6-week break. Regular attendance at rehearsals and shows is required and any major scheduling concerns should be raised before auditioning. 

Madeline is looking for new team members who possess and demonstrate the following required backgrounds, skills, attributes:

Required Commitment & Experience

• At least one year of play and performance experience
• Completion of the WIT improv curriculum or equivalent 
• A strong commitment to attending the scheduled Thursday team rehearsals a month and shows nearly every weekend during WIT runs 
• Prompt communications and responses via GroupMe and e-mail

Performance Style

• Dynamic physicality
• Strong characters that commit to a clear emotional POV
• Leading with fun and wonder
• Making big, bold decisive moves on stage
• Intentional listening and support

Diverse Backgrounds & Perspectives 

Madeline believes comedy is richer when it’s shaped by a range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We welcome performers of all backgrounds, identities, and ages, and especially encourage people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and others whose voices have been historically underrepresented in improv to audition.

Current Cast

Adam Levine, Dan O’Neil, Lauren Emily, Macey Schiff, Kevin Eggleston, Matt Strote, Nick Martinez, and Ryan McClure.

For any additional questions, please contact Ryan (mcclure.ryan.j@gmail.com) and Matt (mattstrote@gmail.com).