The Hypothesis + iMusical

Say goodbye to the heat, the grind, and the headlines. Say hello to a night of laughter with WIT.

The Hypothesis

“The Hypothesis combines science and improv to both inform and delight audiences. The team consists of scientists and science enthusiasts with diverse science backgrounds — ranging from neuroscience to ecology, from climatology to psychology, and everything in between.

The Hypothesis format consists of the audience asking the performers a question (ex: How does memory work? Why is the sky blue? What happens in a black hole? Can you terraform Mars?), and players with the knowledge then attempt to answer it. The Hypothesis has also welcomed special guest scientists to talk about their area of expertise in a short presentation to inspire the show. So come prepared with that one burning science question you always wanted answered. Or simply get ready to have your mind blown, and funny bone tickled as The Hypothesis takes you on a scientific comedy journey you never thought possible.”

Cast: Bethany Stokes, Ceci De Robertis, Christina Dabney, Goli Samimi, Gwendolyn Bogard, Henry Ring, Jordana Mishory, Nick Tschernia, Nina Hsu, Rose Buchbinder, Tom Di Liberto

iMusical

iMusical joins the unpredictable playfulness of comedic improvisation with the emotional power of musical theater.

A cast of singer-improvisers instantly creates a compelling new show with each performance, comprised of completely improvised scenes, lyrics and music, all inspired by a single audience suggestion.

The Washington Post calls iMusical “spot on.” The cast has performed to standing ovations in multiple comedy festivals including ones in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York as well as at venues across the DC area including the Kennedy Center.

Cast: Adrianne Thomas, Anna Claire Walker, Arie Rich, Cassie Barnum, Catherine Deadman, Katie O’Donnell, Mark Chalfant, Patrick Hsieh, Geoff Corey, Ryan Campbell, Simone Webster, Amy Broadbent, Michael O’Connor, Stanley Seiden, Kristin Stowell

ABOUT WIT

WIT shows are perfect for a date night, out-of-towners visiting, or just something new and spontaneous to do. All for just $20.

For 28 years, Washington Improv Theater’s experienced teams of improv comedians have taken a simple suggestion or story from an audience member and turned it into a never-before-seen comedy show. And because every performance is based on an audience suggestion, that night’s show will never happen again! Our homegrown talent has gone on to SNL, The Daily Show, HBO’s Insecure and The White Lotus, and more!

Accessible pricing: For those who experience cost as a barrier, a limited number of affordable pricing tickets are available using the code AFFORDABLE at check-out. 

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