Peahen + Not a Pyramid Scheme + What Had Happened Was + Goodison + Moonstruck 2 +The Musical Version + Baggage Claim + Stat! An Improvised Medical Drama + Out Loud Presents Love is Fluid

All start times are approximate. We recommend arriving early if you’d like to see a particular show.

The Line-up

Peahen (7:35 – 7:50)
Peahen is an ostentation but not ostentatious. Peahen is joy. Peahen is togetherness. Peahen is us and Peahen is you.
Cast: Jojo Franzen, Abby Fu, Lauren Gabel, Meredith Garagiola, Sarah Herhold, Taylor Kniffen, Katie O’Donnell, Kacie Peterson, Mikki Smith, Renan Snowden, Analia Gomez Vidal

Not a Pyramid Scheme (7:52 – 8:17)
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.
Cast: Samiyyah Ali, Caroline Chen, Bethany Coan, Tom Di Liberto, Craig Gagel, Liz Hoke, Meredith Garagiola, Peter Jones, Natalie Knazik, Taylor Kniffin, Steph Lilly, Christina Malliris, Jordana Mishory, Clare Mulligan, Kaelan Sullivan Fleury

What Had Happened Was (8:19 – 8:44)
Ever wonder what “Friends” or “Full House” would be like with a dash of melanin? This is your chance to find out!  The improvisers of “What Had Happened Was” will take your favorite classic sitcom and reimagine it with a fresh perspective. So forget the reruns and join us before we go into syndication!
Cast: Darnell Eaton, Kendall Hollimon, Richard Johnson, Al-Hassan Koroma, Jamal Newman, Chizo Nwagwu, Simonica Mendes, Arielle Rich, Tandra Turner, Francesca Washington, Simone Webster, Eddison Wilkinson

Goodison (8:46 – 9:06)
A brand-new, never-before-seen movie improvised entirely by just two people.
Cast:Neil Baron, Kristina Martinez

Moonstruck 2 (9:08 – 9:28)
2023 Fighting Improv Smackdown Tournament champions Moonstruck 2 consists of four city gals who know that sometimes you need to dance in front of the moonlight. Come *CHER* your favorite movie quote and related genre, and watch them spin it into a show that’s fast, feminist, and fun.
Cast: Jordana Mishory, Liz Sanders, Macey Schiff, Simone Webster

The Musical Version (9:30 – 9:55)
What’s a movie you would like to watch again? The cast of ‘The Musical Version’ will create the musical version of your favorite non-musical movie (The Godfather, Jaws, Barbie, you name it!) with dialogue, music, and lyrics made up right on the spot.
Cast: Erick Acuña, Sarah Baldwin, Darnell Eaton, Taylor Emerson, Hayley Emerson, Patrick Fleury, Jonah Gordon, Cale Harper

Baggage Claim (9:57 – 10:17)
We are Baggage Claim, self-described experts at unpacking emotional baggage onstage so that you can laugh at the trauma. This summer, we’re hitting the road and giving a new meaning to “tropical vacation.” Five strangers with their own baggage stuck on an island together trying to survive? What could go wrong? Probably everything, but you’ll enjoy watching us try!
Cast: Samiyyah Ali, Precious Jenkins, Namakau Ombaba, Clyde Thompson, Eddison Wilkinson

Stat! An Improvised Medical Drama (10:19 – 10:39)
STAT! an improvised medical drama focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings. With each episode crafted on the spot, expect unexpected twists, intense emotions, and high-stakes medical dilemmas that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Cast: Krystal Ali, Samiyyah Ali, Erick Acuña, Kaelan Fleury, Kelsey Peters and introducing two WIT Students

Out Loud Presents Love is Fluid (10:41 – 11:01)
Will alliances form or crumble under the pressure of competition? Who will find true love, and who will face heartbreak? And most importantly, who will snatch the crown and claim their rightful place in the heart of their true fluid love?
Cast: Krystal Ali, Samiyyah Ali, Geoff Corey, Madeline Dozier, Darnell Eaton, Adrian Gaston Garcia, Devin Hiett, Urmila Janardan, Nick Martinez, Ryan McCloskey, Clare Mulligan,

Tickets to Friday night shows are All Access Passes. You may come and go between performances all night.

Please note: No concessions will be available for the weekend of June 21 and 22.

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COVID safety

Masks are recommended, but not required for WIT shows. Learn more on our COVID Safety page.

Accessibility information

This performance will take place in the Milton Theatre on the second floor, reachable by stairs or elevator. Most seats in the Milton require the use of some stairs in the theater. The Milton has wheelchair- and scooter-accessible locations (reached by use of a platform lift) where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to seats. Patrons requiring a wheelchair-accessible seat location should purchase a general admission ticket and then notify us by email at wit@witdc.org so that box office staff can be ready to assist or direct you. Please do not contact the Studio Theatre box office; they do not handle ticketing or seating for WIT performances. For more info on accessibility at Studio Theatre, see their accessibility page.

Title art by Tom Billings.