The path to becoming a teacher at WIT traditionally begins with becoming a Teaching Assistant (TA) in our classrooms. The Teaching Assistant training program provides improvisers with the opportunity to learn how to lead a classroom. We're looking for teachers who are committed to teaching at WIT for an extended period of time and, as such, the training program is a time investment. Applicants should be committed to being a teaching assistant for three sessions and then teaching for WIT for at least two years. By applying for this position, you are committed to the students and to the WIT community. Read More
WIT alum Zhubin Parang is the head writer for The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. He began his long-form improv career with WIT, where he was a member of the long-running ensemble Jackie and festival favorite Dr. Fantastic. He is an alum of the Upright Citizens… Read More
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded WIT a grant in the amount of $10,000 to support our ongoing work with DC's Project Create. Read More
A podcast producer discovers the joy of connecting with DC's improv community Read More
How a young man with autism discovered the joy of collaboration and new ways to express his creative voice Read More
"From uproarious, ensemble-driven skits to innovative formats like the fully improvised musical iMusical, every show is crafted in the moment, making no two performances alike... But WIT isn’t just about the stage—their acclaimed classes have made improv approachable for thousands, earning accolades like 'Best of DC' from Washington City Paper readers." Read More
WIT seeks to promote membership in newly emerging improv affinity groups for improvisers who share identities. Read More