Katie Rush
(she/her)
Washington Improv TheaterKatie Rush has been a happy member of DC’s improv community since taking her first WIT class in 2011.
A graduate of WIT’s training program, Katie has also studied at iO Chicago, Studio Theatre, and Theatre Lab. At WIT, she was a member of the ensemble King Bee and in the casts of Improv Actually and Citizens’ Watch. She also has performed with indie troupes Neighbors, Prettier than You, Sweater Kittens, and Escaped from Alcatraz.
The most notable inscription in her 7th grade yearbook was “Stay tall.” She has.
Photo by Darian Glover
Katie Rush has been a happy member of DC’s improv community since taking her first WIT class in 2011.
Now as a teacher at Washington Improv Theater, she enjoys helping others connect with their creative sides to develop memorable characters and stories of their own. In scene work, she prioritizes strong relationships and honest emotional reactions. She aims to make the classroom a supportive place for taking risks, to help students get out of their heads and up on stage.
A graduate of WIT’s training program, Katie has also studied at iO Chicago, Studio Theatre, and Theatre Lab. At WIT, she was a member of the ensemble King Bee and in the casts of Improv Actually and Citizens’ Watch. She also has performed with indie troupes Neighbors, Prettier than You, Sweater Kittens, and Escaped from Alcatraz.
Student feedback
“I really liked Katie’s feedback during scenes. It was really useful to both as a scene participant and as an audience member to see, in real time, how a slight tweak applying something we’d learned could really make a difference.”
“Katie made every class fun, exciting, and something to look forward to!”