Kinfolk + Uncle Gorgeous + Hellcat

WIT is the premier destination for improv comedy in DC. We deliver hilarious, dynamic, and innovative shows, featuring the most talented and experienced improvisers in the region.

Tonight’s Lineup:

Kinfolk

Forged in the adversity of competition, the 2024 Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament champions have become “forever family” to each other. This incredibly funny, all-Black group asks an audience member to share a little bit about the folks they “belong to” and then brings them to life through improvisation.

Cast: Krystal Ali, Samiyyah Ali, Kendall Hollimon, Jamal Newman

Uncle Gorgeous

Join Uncle Gorgeous for an amusing improv show that’s all about making cherished memories come alive! We’ll ask an audience member for a fond memory involving a loved one, then delve into a brief interview to capture the essence of that special time. From there, get ready for a 25-minute silly supercut of the highs, lows, hilarity, beauty, and, of course, the mixed-up craziness that comes with existing in today’s world. The performers will feel like your favorite fun uncles when they improvise a feel-good comedy based on your heartwarming recollection, ensuring a night of laughter, nostalgia, and unscripted fun.

Cast: Samiyyah Ali, Jessie Cali, Tom Di Liberto, Madeline Dozier, Mikail Faalasli, Rae Lang, Kristina Martinez, Ryan McCloskey, Jordana Mishory, Jamal Newman, Kelsey Peters

 Hellcat

This all-Woman ensemble builds improvised stories out of the truths and insights of the human experience — from moments of despair and rage, to moments of elation and joy (and everything in between!)

Cast: Krystal Ali, Sarah Baldwin, Kaelan Fleury, Devin Hiett, Liz Hoke, Melissa Gedney, Simonica Mendes, Clare Mulligan, Aubrey Peterson, Lori Pitts, Simone Webster, Steph Wilson

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Accessibility information

WIT Presents will take place in Studio Theatre’s Victor Shargai Theatre. Patrons using wheelchairs or with accessibility issues are given priority for front-row seating, which is on the floor level. To learn more about Studio Theatre’s accessibility, including wheelchair seating visit their accessibility page. If you have accessibility questions, please email wit@witdc.org.

Photo by Jeff Salmore.