Not a Pyramid Scheme featuring Lena Dunham

"Not a Pyramid Scheme" is an improvised satire that takes aim at the world of Multi-Level Marketing (think essential oils and overpriced makeup). The show explores scammers, grifters, and the lies we tell ourselves (and each other) to get ahead.

Each performance of “Not a Pyramid Scheme” will create the story of an improvised brand-new MLM, exploring the world of its founder and members. The show will poke fun at capitalist excess and culty groupthink while honoring the realities of people who join MLMs looking to make a living. For audience members, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to see what it could be like to be your own boss and follow your dreams. Bring a friend (or 5!) to this show!

Featuring

Lena Dunham: Your Black Friend The black members from their own improv troupes join forces and transform your conversations with your black friends into art.

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Photo by Jeff Salmore

Details

Date:
Friday June 9, 2023
Time:
7:30 PM
Price:
$5.00 - $25.00
Location:

Performance Calendar

  • June 2023

Not a Pyramid Scheme featuring Lena Dunham

Friday, June 9, 2023: 7:30 PM
Performance series: Washington Improv Theater

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Not a Pyramid Scheme
Meet Not a Pyramid Scheme

"Not a Pyramid Scheme" is an improvised satire that takes aim at the world of Multi-Level Marketing (think essential oils and overpriced makeup). The show explores scammers, grifters, and the lies we tell ourselves (and each other) to get ahead. Read More


Lena Dunham
Meet Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham started as an idea to bring together Black improvisers in DC who were usually the only Black member of their improv team. Read More