 | Stephanie Anderson has studied and performed comedic improvisation since 2005. As most improv love stories go: Stephanie initially fell in love with improv as a fun retreat from her day job (working with high-risk youth) and now incorporates the two! With training from instructors of the DC Improv, Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, The People's Improv Theatre and Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City, she's studied both short and long form improv, character creation, and scene work. Stephanie is a member of several improv troupes in the DC area including Jive Turkey, Comedy Sportz DC, the DC Improv Comedy School Cast, and is a proud member of a talented bunch known as Caveat. | |
 | Lisa Austin was first introduced to improv at Georgetown University where she found it to be impressive, intimidating and way out of her league. Happily, she discovered the classes program Washington Improv Theater in 2007. Here, she learned that it is every bit as impressive as she thought it was, but much less intimidating. She was a founding member of the now defunct Croissant Pony, has performed at the DC Improv as a member of longform group Bitter Sweet, and battled it out against some of WIT's finest as a member of FIST team The Revengers. She has studied under various WIT teachers and Asaf Ronen. She would like to help you show the world what you can do with some teamwork and imagination.
"From day one she was energetic, supportive, gave helpful notes and delivered all critique positively, encouraged us to go beyond our comfort zone, gave us a variety of exercises to help develop listening, agreement, character and scene formation skills and generated an environment comfortable for a wide range of ages, occupations and performance levels. Lisa is FANTASTIC! I don't know if you give your teachers raises, but she deserves one."
"The atmosphere created by Lisa's support and encouragement coupled with my classmates' willingness to learn and to embarrass themselves highly made for a fun time had by all."
"Allows you to act like a kid and be rewarded for it. You play games that are just fun to play and you act silly, but it is framed as actually beneficial - it brings cohesion and helps you get rid of inhibitions." | |
 | Allegra Baider fell in love with improv studying at Upright Citizen’s Brigade theater and the People’s Improv Theater in New York City, where she performed in an all-female group that put men to shame. Upon moving to DC, she missed improv terribly until she discovered WIT, and that the nation’s capitol was indeed funny. Allegra has completed Levels 2-5 in WIT’s training program and lived to tell about it. She is now a member of the improv troupe Vic Speedboat, which grew out of a WIT performance prep class. | |
 | Topher Bellavia (Level 1A, 2, 3,) happily stumbled upon the love, truth and beauty that is improv with Wesleyan University's Gag Reflex and has now been performing, directing and teaching improv for over a decade. He founded WIT's Improv Training Program, leading it from 2 to 5 to 10 to 20 to 40 classes a year. He graduated with honors in American Government and Directing for the Theater with a thesis on AIDS and Politics. His college graduation speech as president of the senior class was excerpted in the New York Times and on NBC Nightly News (where his clip made Mr. Brokaw laugh). Improv has saved his life-no joke. It can save yours too, just ask how.
"Topher is exceptionally personable and funny. He offered valuable criticism and took a genuine interest in the class." "I find Topher totally endearing and learned there's a lot more to improv than meets the eye." "I'm definitely coming back for more." | |
 | Pete Bergen has been entertaining audiences for years. First as a stand up and an actor, he has been through the improv curriculum at the DC Improv and here at WIT. Most recently he can be seen schlepping up to NYC as he continues his training at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Pete believes that playing and reacting honestly, listening, and teamwork are essential to good improv. He also loves that the listening and teamwork skills that a good improvisor must employ, are applicable in any field. He was a founding member of the long form group Bright Young Things and is currently playing with The Mission. He also produces, cast, and performs in the wildly successful Chinese Menu comedy shows.
"I loved Pete's class because it is obvious how much he cares about improv and his students."
"Pete's class was challenging and fun."
"Pete promoted a real team attitude and made class a fun place to learn."
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 | A graduate of the WIT conservatory and proud member of JINX, Michael Bird has been inviting people into his imagination on stage since 2004. He got his start at the University of Texas eventually becoming the captain of the short-form student troupe, GigglePants. While in college, Bird trained at all five long-form schools in Austin including Coldtowne Theater. He also had an improv stint in Chicago to train at the Annoyance Theatre. Bird has also studied at the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory in DC. As a teacher at WIT, he absolutely loves sharing his passion for improv and makes it his priority to inspire all of his students to improv greatness. | |
 | Mark Carroll didn't find improv so much as improv found him. Having earned his BA in Theatre and Dance from James Madison University, he stumbled around doing an odd acting gig here to doing stand up comedy there. It wasn't until fate, and necessity, finally tripped him up that he stumbled into WIT. Since 2003, he has studied with WIT, starting with Foundations, level 1A, and working his way through the entire curriculum to Performance Prep, level 5. He is also a founding member of The Lodge, an improvised secret society.
“Mark was approachable and knowledgable. I found he was willing to speak from his experience, and offer perspectives on improv that I had not considered.” “very supportive and very enthusiastic” “always helpful and supportive” | |
 | Mark Chalfant (Level 1A, 3, 4) a lead instructor in WIT's training program since 1999, has taught every level in the company's regular curriculum. WIT's Artistic Director, Mark has directed Jackie and onesixtyone in past runs. Other past teaching includes summer classes for kids with Imagination Stage, the ComedySportz National Tournament (2003), and instruction at national improv festivals. He has studied improv nationwide (in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Portland) and has pursued theater training all over DC (Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, Shakespeare Theatre, Theatre Lab).
"Mark's ability to tailor coaching to a performance and a player is stunning; you know he's been there, he's made the same choices you did and is coaching from experience." "I grew a lot as an improviser. Some nights, I would leave class and find that I'd been doing almost automatically something that had seemed impossible the week before." "Out of every acting class I have ever taken I think I learned the most from Mark." | |
 | An avid writer, musician, and artist, Archie Cubarrubia performs with The Lodge and is a founding member of the longform troupe, Donna Martin Graduates. Archie is a proud product and now faculty member of the WIT training curriculum and is excited to help you discover your inner funny. He began taking classes at WIT as a new year's resolution and hasn't left since. A former college administrator, he has trained student leaders on college campuses across the country on topics such as public speaking and group facilitation, effective leadership, and diversity awareness.
"Archie's energy was infectious! He provided awesome insight and really took time to help each of us personally. I was all "up in my head" and he really helped me get over it. I learned to get in there, commit, and have fun!" "Archie was phenomenal. He struck the perfect balance of being polite and kind yet at the same time telling you honestly what you had to work on. I was very impressed."
"The instructor was terrific, tough, but also very well prepared and thorough. He mixed exercises with practical scene work extremely well. Moreover, the drills he used were relevant to the scene work. He was also very adult about the class and the criticism he gave was tough, but fair." | |
 | Yvonne Doerre began her adventures with WIT, before it even existed. Way back in 1996, a free workshop in a Dupont Circle apartment birthed the group that morphed and grew until taking the shape of WIT in 1998. Yvonne was a member of the performing troupe (there was only one back then) and an improv teacher through 2001. Since then she’s used the power of improv in her trainings with social workers, teachers and the occasional gang member. She is thrilled to be back teaching improv fundamentals – helping folks discover that spark of magic. | |
 | Sarah Donnelly has always loved making people laugh, which is why she loved taking improv classes through the Washington Improv Theater training program. Having completed the training program, she found herself wanting to share the awesomeness of improv through teaching. She is a current member of WIT's Harold Team Uncle DiGiorno, one of the two women in her two-woman longform show Boys Boys Boys, and also performs stand-up in the D.C. area.
"Sarah was a good T.A. She supplied additional thoughts about strengths of a scene nicely." "Sarah was very supportive and complemented [the teacher] very well." | |
 | Justus Hammond has been doing stand up since kindergarten, but more recently was a graduate of the WIT training program. Never timid about going on stage he still took his time learning the ropes in WIT and encourages everyone to try out improv, at least once. He believes that many people enter the world of Improv for one of the 3 P's: for play (i.e. just for fun), for professionalism (i.e. public speaking and work), or performance (i.e. Tina Fey). Or, even better for all of the P's... He is a member of The Lodge improv troupe and WIT's Private Elevator Harold Team; he also directs/coaches/produces the improv show “Call Center @nywhere." Justus has trained at Studio Theatre and believes that improvising is the best first step towards acting as it really makes you not care about what everyone else is looking at. He also holds that in life only a few things matter: improv, improv, improv; and then air. "Very encouraging and great to play with" "Justus was awesome - very straightforward and he explained the concepts well. He was always sure to refer us to additional reading we could do on whatever the concept of the week was, too. I really had a blast." "Justus was very enthusiastic and supportive..." | |
 | Ken Hays (Level 1A, 2) has been teaching, performing, and directing improv with WIT for over three years. Instrumental in the recent curriculum revision, he has either taught or TA'd all of WIT's class levels. His teaching style is one of confidence, support, and real-world perspective. Being the son of a teacher, some say that teaching is unavoidable for Ken. However, it's the joy of sharing the wonderful world of improv that makes him do it here.
"Very funny, positive, and charismatic" "Had the class well-organized and clearly outlined" "A playful instructor that conveys sincerity and fun" | |
 | Jenny Huftalen is a member of WIT’s ensemble Caveat and part of the three person group “The Insider” with faculty member Annie Drinkard. Her obsession with the Washington Improv Theater began the moment she walked into her first L1A class. Ever since that fateful day she has been dependant on the improvised arts to function on a daily basis. Now a graduate of the program, she seeks to promote the same kind of wonderful addiction to all who are willing to play along.
"It really felt like I wasn't taking a class and was just having fun with my friends. Jenny is a great teacher and just a genuine nice person. As far as improv goes I know it was my second class but it was the first time I really felt a real chemistry with my cast mates. We all really clicked and had amazing scenes as a result!" "Jenny was great all around. She really had an eye for each of our strengths and really helped develop chemistry between the class."
"Jenny is great, gives excellent feedback and creates a wonderful environment in which to give this somewhat terrifying endeavor a shot." | |
 | Katie Jett became a member of the underground improv troupe “Cult of the Stagemonkey” after she was sucked into improv by her boyfriend some two years ago. Katie has taken WIT's run of classes, performed in showcases, hits an open mike night here and there, and is a member of the improv troupe “The Achievers.” She's super excited about teaching because being a part of WIT has changed her life, and nothing has been more fun than learning to make imagination into scenes. | |
 | Dave Johnson (Level 1A, Naked Improv) has been performing with various improv groups since 1998, holds a BA in Drama from Washington College, an MFA in Acting from Ohio University and has performed as a company member of WIT's Mainstage troupe (now onesixtyone) since April 2003. He taught both Acting and Voice and Speech to undergraduate students at Ohio University in 2000, and with WIT has taught levels 1 & 2, workshops with WIT University, and assistant taught several classes. He has also been working as a professional actor since 1996 and has performed at local venues such as The Kennedy Center, The H Street Playhouse, The Source Theater, Theater J, and Center Stage in Baltimore.
“Dave has all the qualities that I look for in an excellent teacher. He is patient, kind, sets expectations, pushes students to challenge themselves, loves his work and craft, is well prepared, takes the class seriously (despites the comedic nature), and is very supportive to first time participants and non-actors (like me!). I learned a ton about teaching from dave.” “Great at making everyone feel included and pushing each of us to do our best.” “supportive in and out of class, he cares about his students; I’m glad he was my first improv teacher.” | |
 | Mikael Johnson (Level 4). Mikael's love for comedy threw him into studying writing, acting and most of all improvisation. As a member of the Maryland Ensemble Theater Company and also a proud new member of WIT's Jackie, Johnson believes that you can not be a good actor without core improvisational skills and you can not be a good improviser without solid acting skills. He has used them both in his work with the long form group "Season Six" and the WIT productions: "Best Friends", "Neighborhood Town" and "Full Count". Johnson, who takes great pride in his character work in the theater, has studied comedic acting extensively through Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, MET and at various improv festival workshops across the country. | |
 | Lisa Kays was first introduced to improv when WIT’s Managing Director convinced her to do it by promising she wouldn’t be the worst in the class. She was delighted to find that no one is the worst in the class, because there is no wrong in the happy land of improv. Lisa is fascinated by how the lessons of improv apply to real life. Lisa is a founding member of the now defunct Joysey Girls, who helped solve the world’s women’s problems with men. Currently a social work grad student, she finds that improv is pretty much one of the best ways to stay sane in a crazy world.
"She was passionate about what she was teaching and very knowledgeable."
"Lisa was enthusiastic and passed along her knowledge, experiences, and love of improv to the class."
"Lisa was great! She had great insights about our performances!" | |
 | Karen Lange (Level 1A) started improvising after her friends staged an intervention and sent her to classes. She has been active in the DC improv scene for several years, performing with WIT's iMusical and DC ComedySportz. Karen is also an enthusiastic member of the DC acting community. Recent stage roles include Janie in Wonder of the World, Sorel in Hay Fever and Claire in Proof. She trained at WIT, ComedySportz, several national festivals, and Studio Theatre. She has taught people of all ages in a wide variety of topics including computer software, creative problem solving, and improv.
"Karen is wonderfully bubbly and enthusiastic." "A great teacher; always well prepared, supportive, and fun." | |
 | John Lee has been teaching the basics of improv since 1994. As an advertising copywriter, Jon uses improv on a daily basis and believes it can be an incredible creative tool for everyone. Jon was also a founding member of the local troupe The Lodge and has recently begun performing a solo performance called Rehabberwocky. Jon has been teaching and assisting WIT classes since 2004 and also teaches improv classes at All Souls Unitarian church as part of their Adult Spiritual Development program.
“High energy, totally supportive.” “Confident and enthusiastic.” | |
 | Tara Maher began her improv studies in 2001 at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York under the tutelage of Matt Walsh, Paul Scheer, Billy Merrit and Kevin Mullaney. In 2004 she wrote and performed her first sketch show for UCBT titled "Famous People Are A**holes" directed by Jake Fogelnest. Tara arrived at WIT in the Fall of 2007. She is a proud graduate of the WIT training program and joined the cast of Season Six in January 2009. She has been a featured player in WIT's improvised soap opera Bitchwood, onesixtyone's Seasonal Disorder and the camp themed WIT Hot American Summer which she also directed in 2009. In the Winter of 2010 Tara and WIT's Program Director, Murphy McHugh began WIT's first ever sketch writing program. Tara and Murphy have since founded WIT's first sketch troupe, Brick Penguin, and have put up the first sketch show under the banner of WIT and in conjunction with Brightest Young Things in the Spring of 2010. Tara is excited by the tremendous growth she has seen in the WIT community over the last few years and thinks it's an exciting time to be doing comedy in DC.
"Tara and Murph were great teachers who are both clearly very passionate about sketch and improv. They have a huge knowledge base and were able to offer great suggestions on our work, as well as great resources we could look to for additional information."
"High quality writers and teachers-as good as any in top notch college. Know the industry and would be able to help writers. A bit of NY/LA in DC."
"Tara has a razor sharp eye for dissecting scenes and offering helpful suggestions. Tara expects lots from her L3 students in that good way. She is clearly devoted to the craft."
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 | Lane McFadden has been performing since he was six years old, when his star turn as the bus driver in the Christmas production of the local Children's Theater earned him rave reviews from his mother. Although he continued to pursue the life of the stage through college, somehow he ended up in DC as a government lawyer. Fortunately, some very thoughtful friends introduced him to the WIT community three years ago, and he fell head over heels in love with long-form improvisational comedy. He currently performs with two troupes, provisionally named White Phosphorous and Moxie. Lane loves talking about the specifics of performance, but feels the most important lesson in improv is how to be more honest with yourself and each other.
"Very insightful, and gave great feedback. It helped alot with self and scene awareness."
"Lane is awesome!"
"I learned so much from Lane from watching him do some of the exercises with us - total breakthroughs in seeing what directions and how big he was willing to take things." | |
 | James McGill is a native of Chicago; and graduate of The Second City Conservatory and iO Theater program. He is thrilled to be playing with Caveat and to be a member of the WIT faculty. James is married to a dazzling genius and is an avid Chicago Cubs fan. | |
 | Murphy McHugh showed up to his first improv audition in college as a wannabe standup comedian, somehow got cast, and then realized he didn’t have a clue what he was doing. Since then he has completed the core training programs of The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and the People’s Improv Theater in New York, run a few practice groups, coached/directed several improv troupes, performed in numerous shows, troupes, and festivals, and currently performs with Season Six and directs WIT ensemble Caveat. Murphy views life as improv, improv as art, and art as life, and loves all three with all his heart. “Yes, and” yourself and take a class.
"He was really clear and inspired a lot of confidence. He's also pretty goofy and down-to-earth. So the atmosphere of the class was always really comfortable, which I think is one of the most important things about a good improv class. It was also calm and controlled. The class had a clear through-line and his focus on game was really instructional. I've never focused on that before and I learned a lot about it. I also really like the way he talks about improv. Not academically and abstractly, but just artistically enough to allow for further musings. I appreciated it a lot that he was sharing his personal philosophies and perspectives on the art, and while he let his biases be known, he was completely unapologetic about them. That's important to me too."
"Murph's passion for the craft of improvising is a gravitational force that pulled me towards becoming a more supportive and grounded player."
"I feel confident that if someone comes into one of Murphy's classes willing to give 100%, they will get a lot out of it." | |
 | Nick Morgan started his improv training in the beginning program at The Second City, scared as hell. He went on to complete the Second City Conservatory and iO training programs. He played with the iO teams Uncle Pecos and Mr. Fahrenheit and has had the pleasure of playing for 5 years with Wing Night, a Playground Theater member ensemble. Nick arrived in DC in October of 2009 and knew a guy who knew a guy who helped him discover the utopic improv wonderland that is WIT. He currently has the luxury of performing with the regionally renowned long form powerhouse Caveat. | |
 | Sean Murphy is a graduate of the WIT training program and has been performing with the WIT ensemble, JINX, since it was founded in September 2005. Sean has assistant taught two WIT classes, directed the JINX team in 2008 & 2009 in the 48Hour Film Project, and has extensive training as a professional actor. In addition to performing with WIT, Sean has performed at the | |
 | Dan O’Neil (Level 1A & 2) Dan performs regularly in the local ensemble, microCOSM and has been known to take the stage with other rogue improv elements, most notably as an alumnus of The Lodge. Under the tutelage of Sandra Kammann at The Studio Theater, he became infatuated with improvisation and soon thereafter ingratiated himself with WIT. Dan’s training includes WIT’s core curriculum, Musical Improv and Relax, as well as workshops led by Asaf Ronen and Bobbi Block. He coached Theatresports at Hayfield Secondary School, founded a series of workshops/jams under the aegis of ImproValhalla and developed workshops incorporating elements of movement & dance with long-form improv. He explores improvisation within the context of movement & dance through DC’s contact improv community. Dan believes that the basic principles of improv have the power to heal the world.
"Dan was born to teach improv! He was truly a fantastic teacher -- hilarious but also encouraging and really concerned with and dedicated to making sure we got the most we could out of the class. I couldn't imagine having started off with another instructor! Dan is my improv idol." "Dan really cares about what he's doing as an instructor -- a seemingly obvious trait, but one often missing in teachers. He inspired you to love improv as much as he does, and not only have fun with it (and lots of it), but he showed how improv can really open up a whole new world and way of thinking, so to speak. He was dedicated, active, engaging and really a great instructor." | |
 | Mark Pagán has been in the improv world since 2001. Coming from a background in film and education, Mark jumped into improv as a bit of experimentation, which he's since found a love for. Initially trained at Upright Citizens Brigade in New York, he began performing with various improv troupes before joining Street Meat. He performed with Street Meat for two years throughout the five boroughs, while taking workshops and classes at People's Improv Theater, Gotham City Improv, and other locales. After a two year hiatus from improv (and the country), Mark returned to it via the ensemble troupe, The Lodge, here in D.C. He's since studied at WIT, and now performs with Caveat and Season Six. Mark has been an educator all over the world and loves sharing the funny in the classroom. Take this class and be funny with him.
“He’s smart, funny, articulate, down to earth, well-prepared and laid back.” “Mark was very good about giving feedback and guidance- he really pushed me, in a good way.” “Mark rules!” | |
 | Travis Ploeger (Music 2, Music 3) is the creator/director of the popular and critically-acclaimed WIT production of iMusical: The Improvised Musical, and has also written and performed music for other WIT projects, including their recent 48-Hour Film Festival entries. A New Yorker for over a decade, he was the music director and pianist for Chicago City Limits (both resident and national touring companies) from 1998 until 2006. He was also founding member of I Eat Pandas, with Eliza Skinner and Glennis McMurray. He is a graduate of the Hartt School of Music, and is a season ticket holder of the Minnesota Vikings. For more information about Travis, please visit his website, www.travisploeger.com.
“His enthusiasm and energy are very contagious!” “Travis gave supportive feedback to every student . . . he made everyone feel confident in their abilities regardless of experience or talent.” “Travis made what’s rather hard and potentially embarrassing, (singing in public) easy and fun.” | |
 | Stuart Scotten is real happy he does improv. It's a fun thing to do, he has met a lot of great people, made some good friends and seen lots of new places- all from just playing around and satisfying his need for a creative outlet. He's taken all the WIT classes- they were ggrrreat!- is a proud member of the long form group "Season Six"...dot com :-) and thinks you should do improv too. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for a class today!!!
“Stuart is dually relaxed and focused. He is funny, insightful and serious . . . he has command of the class and engenders strengths to shine.” “Stuart is a very comfortable leader and teacher. His knowledge of improv and approach was very easy and conducive to having fun.” “I appreciate all the energy Stuart puts into the class because it keeps everyone else jazzed up, too.” | |
 | David Sewell began his improv training at WIT in 2008 as a way to gain confidence on stage and improve his fitful attempts at stand-up comedy. Since then improv has become his primary focus, his passion and his single minded obsession. In addition to WIT, he has also trained at The UCB training center in New York City. David started the independent improv group Entitlement League that has been performing around the greater DC metropolitan and is a member of the WIT ensemble Season Six . Improv changed his life and he can accurately be described as a zealot and he says that he simply cannot get enough of it. His immediate plans include continuing his fitful attempts at stand-up comedy, teaching and directing improv at WIT.
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 | Stephanie Svec is a professional actor, singer and director in the DC area. She is a graduate of the WIT training program, The Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory and the DC Improv. In addition to stage, film and television roles, she is also a member of Uncle DiGiorno, one of WIT's Harold troupes. She can be seen in the upcoming Mother-in Law: the Musical in the 2010 DC Fringe Festival as well as directing Noel Coward'sPrivate Lives at Silver Spring Stage in fall of 2010. In addition to WIT, she also teaches acting and improv at Imagination Stage in Bethesda.
"Put the bar high enough to be challenged in a fun atmosphere."
"Fleshed things out for us."
"Not afraid to stop a scene and really teach us what we could have done better."
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 | Dereks Thomas first entered the world of improv in 2005 when he enrolled in WIT’s Foundations of Improv class. It was a much needed escape from the looming shades of gray that result from an unfulfilling job with ungodly hours. Since discovering the joy of improv, he has taken every course in WIT's core curriculum, attended outside workshops, and TA'ed for several classes. In addition, he has pursued additional theater training locally at Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, and Theatre Lab. He is proud to perform with local group The Lodge. It’s Dereks’ belief that improv is more than a “past-time,” it’s an opportunity for personal growth, with principles and life lessons that can be applied daily. Dereks asks that you join him in escaping the gray, and begin the exploration of the truth and beauty that is improv. | |
 | Greg Tindale began his Improv career as a student in the WIT training program. Learning from WIT's fantastic staff he transitioned from a student to a teacher and performer with the house troupe, JINX. Greg's professional background includes training and mentoring small business owners to help them grow their business. He believes lessons in Improv can benefit your life and lessons in life can benefit your Improv. Greg draws equally from Will Ferrell, Jerry Seinfeld, and Dave Chappelle as he does from Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, and Stephen Covey. Greg is passionate about working with his students on an individual basis to help them realize their personal brand of funny. | |
 | Anna Trester (Level 1A) discovered the joy of improv when she moved to DC in 2002. What began as a creative outlet from graduate studies has now turned into the subject of her graduate studies, but hey, that’s what happens when you open yourself up to yes-and. She is a member of the all- female troupe “The Shower” and she loves to teach so much that she wants to be a professor when she grows up. She is especially excited to be a part of WIT’s training program to be able help you discover your own hidden creative genius, and remind you that there are no such things as “mistakes.” With this realization, the possibilities are endless.
“The thing I liked best about her class was how much she cares about improv, how supportive she was and how professionally she ran the class.” “It was easy to trust her judgment and rely on her. She is impressive and fills you with confidence.” “Wonderful openness and acceptance of students and all ideas. A great environment to play in.” | |
 | Joe Uchno happened upon improv by signing up for a class at the UCB Theatre in New York. While there, he was able to study with and be inspired by some really great teachers. Discovering WIT was the best part of his move to DC in 2005. Through taking classes at WIT, he was able to study with and be inspired by some really great teachers. Joe performs with the house team JINX, and the ensemble Jackie. He has found that when he is not doing something improv-related, he misses it tremendously. Teaching improv, Joe has discovered, is way more fun than he thought it might be.
“He is a committed teacher and gives solid criticisms to scenework and always provides helpful suggestions to demonstrate how the scene could have been better.” “He never wastes words.” “Joe is a great improviser.” | |
 | Stewart Walsh has been thinking, dreaming, living, loving improv since May 7, 2003, when he decided on whim that taking an improv class might be a useful way to spend the next eight Wednesday evenings. Useful indeed! Stewart went on to study and perform improv for three years in Chicago and three years in DC, where he is a graduate of WIT’s awesome training center. In town, Stewart has performed at WIT and many other theaters with the independent troupes The Quest and Vic Speedboat, as well as making several improvised short films, performing in improvised shows for 4&9 Productions, coaching improv pick-up teams, participating in workshops, and TA-ing classes at WIT. In short, Stewart believe improv isn't just a useful way to spend an evening; it's life changing! | |
| Thursday, September 9 | |
| Cagematch DC | 8 PM | $10 |
| Jaye Stays | 9:30 PM | $10 |
| Friday, September 10 | |
| Neutrino Video Project | 8 PM | $15 |
| Season Six iMusical and Friends | 9:30 PM | $10 |
| Saturday, September 11 | |
| iMusical at Arts on Foot | 1 PM | FREE |
| Neutrino Video Project | 8 PM | $15 |
| Caveat | 9:30 PM | $10 |
| WIT Hot American Summer | 11 PM | $10 |
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| Level 1A: Foundations of Improv |
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| Starts Tue, Sep 28 7:00 PM |
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| Level 1A: Foundations of Improv |
| Svec |
| Starts Mon, Sep 27 7:00 PM |
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| Level 1A: Foundations of Improv |
| Trester |
| Starts Sun, Sep 26 5:00 PM |