Washington Improv Theater

Axios spotlights WIT classes in an article by Mimi Montgomery! She writes: "My classmates and I were a mix of journalists, policy peeps and consultant-y types there to have fun, not to hard launch ourselves as Bowen Yang 2.0... As grown-ups, we often repress the imaginative playfulness and openness we had as kids, writing off these urges as embarrassing or dumb. But that means we cut ourselves off from opportunities to grow and create — dream jobs and passion projects and wild adventures." https://lnkd.in/eV2ibxWU

WIT teacher and performer Clyde Thompson: "I encourage everyone to try improv because there is something to get out of it for everyone. From becoming a better listener, to thinking and reacting authentically, to exploring the depth of your emotions. If you want to be more comfortable with public speaking or even pursue a career as an actor or comedian, improv has something to offer everyone. We all owe it to ourselves to try." https://lnkd.in/epcUEywU

Improv is magic!

After a very long and heavy week, so magical to have an evening of laughs and love with these wonderful humans - so incredibly proud of my level 1 improv comedy students for their fantastic showcase performance tonight Washington Improv Theater! So many stage fears conquered because they had each others’ backs! Connection and community and being there for each other will always win. Also, as many of my students chatted about over pizza and drinks after their show - it was incredibly refreshing to spend two months with a group of people and not spend any time talking about what each other does professionally. It’s a rarity in a town like #WashingtonDC where “what do you do?” is an opening line in nearly every conversation. They all saw each other as people first, not as their job title. We could all use a little more of that. #improv #comedy #youaremorethanyourjob

In so many ways, Improv really can be good for what ails you.

Boost your communication, collaboration, and creativity skills with applied improv! WIT@Work, the applied improv organizational training branch of Washington Improv Theater, invites you to a free online Improv for Business Sampler this Wednesday, September 17th, from 12:30pm-1:30pm. In the workshop, led over Zoom, you'll... * Learn and rehearse new approaches to positive collaboration * Build listening and communication skills to enhance understanding and responsiveness * Practice the "Yes, And" principle to build on ideas and encourage innovation This interactive workshop is a joyful, low-stakes way to experience the power of improv to build skills and relationships. Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/ePSewpg6

Don't miss this free virtual workshop! Register: https://lnkd.in/ePSewpg6

"A big part of improvisation is trying to find ways to say yes to things instead of saying no. Improv gives you a different perspective on how you move through life." WIT Artistic/Executive Director Mark Chalfant is in today's Axios, sharing a bit about the beginnings of his career at WIT and advice for those seeking a job in the arts.

Want to get meaningful and practical professional development in an unexpected place? Take a Level 1 improv class this fall with WIT! Our students regularly tell us how much they apply improv skills to their work. Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/gRsh5YBJ

WIT is thrilled to share that our classes program has won the Washington City Paper's reader's poll for DC's "Best Art Class"! Kudos to WIT Education Director Kacie Peterson for leading this program that brings joy and self-discovery to hundreds of Washingtonians every year. Want to try improv? Fall classes are registering now! Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gRsh5YBJ