JINX, Caveat, and Season Six are looking for new players and will be holding open call auditions on Saturday 9.19 between 11AM and 5PM.*Click here to reserve your audition slot now!
Sign-up deadline is midnight on Thursday 9.17. Auditions and callbacks will be held at the Children's Studio School at 1301 V St NW (on the corner of 13th and V Street NW). JINX and Season Six callbacks will take place Monday 9.21 from 7-10PM. Caveat hold their callbacks on Wednesday 9.23 from 7-10PM.
If 9.19 is a conflict for you, especially for religious reasons, contact Mark at mark@washingtonimprovtheater.com to explore alternate scheduling.
How often does WIT conduct auditions?
As often as necessary: whenever an existing ensemble requires new players, or a new project or troupe seeks new talent.
How many people are you looking for?
There is no pre-set number. Each ensemble has room for more people if we find the right folks.
There’s no sex, race, or gender quota. We’re looking for the best improvisers in Washington. People who enjoy playing, support their scene partners, commit to authentic and interesting characters. Players in all of our ensembles strive to listen to and support one another, to be positive and to make one another look good. We value strong relationships and engaging storytelling. Players strive for spontaneity without self-censorship and work to maintain a playful atmosphere of artistic collaboration. If you have fun and play to the top of your intelligence you’ll show yourself in the best light.
What show is this for?
These auditions are seeking permanent ensemble members, not for a single show run. We’re looking for players to join us for the long-term and become members of our family.
First you audition at the open call. Players and directors from auditioning groups will be there to see your work and cheer you on. At open call you'll do mostly 2-person scenes. A bunch of them, all improvised. No need to have anything prepared (no monolog, no singing, no dancing). If selected for call-backs, you’ll receive a phone call by 2pm Sunday to notify you of your callback time. Callbacks will also involve a healthy amount of two-person scenework, and may also include some group games and truthful monologs, to name a few possibilities. In any case, there's nothing to prepare and the goals of the callbacks will be explained to you at the time. If a troupe selects you after call-backs, that means they want you and will invite you for a trial rehearsal period, to give you a chance to try the group on and to see how you fit in. After the trial period, the ensemble and artistic director determine whether to invite you to become a member.
Why such a drawn out process?
WIT troupes are on-going collaborative ensembles, with no set “end-date” for a production. So once you join you’re part of the family. We want to be as sure as we can that we’ve made the right match, to avoid heartache on both sides.
What’s the schedule, and the time/energy commitment?
Rehearsals are weekly, typically on a weeknight between 7pm and 10pm. JINX and Season Six rehearse on Monday evenings. Caveat rehearses Wednesday evenings. Special rehearsals and additional playing opportunities come up occasionally, including some mandatory rehearsals. Each ensemble usually conducts a weekend retreat once a year, and there is occasional travel to other cities for improv festivals. Performance runs are usually for 4-7 weeks, with between one and three shows per week. You don’t have to be available for every single event, but the greater majority.
Playing in an ensemble is currently a labor of love. Opportunities to earn money arise in private performances, corporate training, and teaching in WIT's classes program.
If I get accepted into a troupe should I continue taking classes?
If at all possible, yes. We believe progressing through the WIT curriculum will make you the strongest improviser you can be. But as a troupe-member you’ll receive a steep discount.
Do I just rehearse and play?
No. Ensemble members also help out behind the scenes in activity areas such as marketing, operations, classes, corporate training.
What if I don’t get in?
Maybe you would benefit from further training before joining a performance troupe. Or maybe you just had a bad audition. In any case, you'll have had the experience of auditioning and can approach it with that much more knowledge next time.
Where can I ask more questions?
If you don’t find the answer here feel free to ask us at auditions@washingtonimprovtheater.com.
See you at auditions!
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Washington Improv Theater Auditions 9/19 10:30 am
Friday, March 27, 2009
Classes Start for Washington Improv Theater
From WIT website:
The reviews are in and the word is out: WIT is the area's premier improv troupe. But WIT players do more than perform improv with great expertise; our players bring the same passion and strengths to teaching improv.
Discover a new sense of freedom and play. Meet other fun and interesting people. Get away from the grind of the scripted city. Our comprehensive curriculum brings a wealth of skills and experience to everyone.
People from all fields take our classes to gain experience thinking on their feet and to unleash their own creativity.
Register now! Find out what one of WIT's improv classes can do for you by clicking on a listing above for more information or checking out our frequently asked questions page.
To be notified when the next round of registrations starts, email topher@washingtonimprovtheater.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
No Money Down!
Free Intro to Improv Workshops From Washington Improv Theater Register: washingtonimprovtheater.com Info: topher@ Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to speak and act with spontaneity, confidence and humor without a second thought? Improv gives you the tools to get yourself out of bad situations and into awesome ones. These free, low-stress workshops focus on creativity, communications and teamwork and are taught by our enthusiastic and professional instructors who establish a fun and trusting atmosphere. “I loved this class” “Great opportunity for expression, meet cool people and build confidence.” Free Intro to Improv Workshops: Monday March 16 7:00 – 9:00pm Tuesday March 17 7:00 – 9:00pm Wednesday March 18 7:00 – 9:00pm Thursday March 19 7:00 – 9:00pm Sunday March 22 7:00 – 9:00pm Location: The Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW is located at the corner of 13th and V Sts, NW - one block north of U Street-Cardozo Metro Station (13th Street exit).
Friday, January 23, 2009
WIT Still Has Room In Foundations Class
$50 Discount on Saturday Foundations of Improv Class From Washington Improv theater
Full Price: $240
Price for You: $190
Call Managing Director Topher Bellavia directly for discount
Topher Bellavia
topher@
202-204-7772
L1A Foundations 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Faculty: Jon LeeClass Meets: Saturdays (Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7)
Description: Ever wonder what improv is all about, or whether it's as much fun as it looks? Here is your answer. This class introduces and explores the fundamentals of improv in an environment of teamwork, trust, and fun. It establishes a solid framework for good improv, and its life lessons are universal. Go ahead. Experience the joy of improv. We're waiting for you.
Prerequisite: No prior experience necessary.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Free "Intro to Improv" Workshops Thru This Week!
From Washington Improv Theater:
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to speak and act with spontaneity, confidence and humor without a second thought? Improv gives you the tools to get yourself out of bad situations and into awesome ones. These free, low-stress workshops focus on creativity, communications and teamwork and are taught by our enthusiastic and professional instructors who establish a fun and trusting atmosphere.
Former students said:
“I loved this class”
“Great opportunity for expression, meet cool people and build confidence.”
Free Intro to Improv Workshops:
Wednesday Jan 7 7:00 – 9:00pm
Thursday Jan 8 7:00 – 9:00pm
Sunday Jan 11 7:00 – 9:00pm
Location: The Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW is located at the corner of 13th and V Sts, NW - one block north of U Street-Cardozo Metro Station (13th Street exit).
Info/registration: topher@washingtonimprovtheater.com or 202-204-7772
Also:
WIT’s Winter Class Session begin January 12th
Introductory class sections on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday at 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Location: The Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW is located at the Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW
Cost: $240, with a $20 discount for early registration.
Go to washingtonimprovtheater.com to browse courses or register.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Free “Intro to Improv” Workshops
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to speak and act with spontaneity, confidence and humor without a second thought? Improv gives you the tools to get yourself out of bad situations and into awesome ones. These free, low-stress workshops focus on creativity, communications and teamwork and are taught by our enthusiastic and professional instructors who establish a fun and trusting atmosphere.
Free Intro to Improv Workshops:Monday Jan 5 7:00 – 9:00pm
Tuesday Jan 6 7:00 – 9:00pm
Wednesday Jan 7 7:00 – 9:00pm
Thursday Jan 8 7:00 – 9:00pm
Sunday Jan 11 7:00 – 9:00pm
Location: The Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW is located at the corner of 13th and V Sts, NW - one block north of U Street-Cardozo Metro Station (13th Street exit).
Info/registration: topher@
Also:
WIT’s Winter Class Session begin January 12th
Introductory class sections on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday at 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Location: The Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW is located at the Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW
Cost: $240, with a $20 discount for early registration.
Go to washingtonimprovtheater.com to browse courses or register.
WASHINGTONIMPROVTHEATER
Topher Bellavia | Managing Director
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TEL 202.204.7772
www.washingtonimprovtheater.
1835 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009
Read more!Thursday, December 4, 2008
Washington Improv Theater Holiday Show Run Starts Tonight!
Traditions abound; the lights, the decorations, the shopping and WIT's seventh run of its smash hit show, "Seasonal Disorder". But that's not all that's waiting under the tree this year... all of WIT's troupes are ready to reveal the good, the bad and the ugly behind your favorite holiday celebrations with brand new slate of seasonal shows.
If you're tired of the "Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" and need a good laugh just to get through December alive, WIT has just the right present for you.
Seasonal Disorder
Fri/Sat 8:00 12.6 - 12.27 $15 Buy tickets
Your extended family, distant friends, your teenage nephew who likes "emo" - they're all invited, and you can't turn them away because it's the holidays.... [ more ]
An iMusical Christmas
Sat 9:30 12.6 - 12.27 $15 Buy tickets
Every Friday night in December, WIT will be tickling your funny bone with "An iMusical Christmas," in which some of your favorite members members from iMusical... [ more ]
Caveat's Rockin' Eve!
Saturdays 9:30 12.6 - 12.27 $15 Buy tickets
2008 is on its way out the door, and this year Cavet is just the troupe to say the goodbyes! Bring your potential New Year's resolutions with you and watch... [ more ]
How the JINX Saved Christmas
Saturdays 9:30 12.6 - 12.27 $15 Buy tickets
Your little brother, Jimmy's only Holiday Wish is to have a new frisbee. Sounds like a piece of cake for you and a buddy to accomplish, right? [ more ]
Jackie Presents: The Miracle
Saturdays 9:30 12.6 - 12.27 $15 Buy tickets
Great moments are born from great opportunity. It's that time of year again. That's right - Hockey season! Hockey season invariably drums up memories of the triumphant 1980... [ more ]
An iMusical Christmas Matinee
Sat 2:00 12.21 - 12.27 $10 Buy tickets
For the last two Saturdays in December, WIT will be tickling your funny bone with special matinee shows of "An iMusical Christmas,"... [ more ]
DMG: HOLIDAY TRANSITION TEAM
Thursdays 8:00 12.4 - 12.18 $10 Buy tickets
DMG kicks out the cobwebs of holidays past and builds the holiday of the future... [ more ]
Vic Speedboat: Worst. Holiday. Ever.
Thursdays 8:00 12.4 - 12.18 $10 Buy tickets
A new bicycle. Meeting Santa for the first time. Having the whole family together at Pop-Pop's log cabin. These are your favorite holiday memories... OR ARE THEY? [ more ]
Season Sixmas
Thursdays 8:00 12.4 - 12.18 $10 Buy tickets
Close your eyes and think back to the best Christmas you ever had. Look a little closer and you'll see in the background the gang from Season Six, arm in arm with Santa... [ more ]
Improv Jam
Thursdays 8:00 12.4 - 12.18 $10 Buy tickets
Why keep all the fun to yourself? WIT is proud to present its ongoing series of Improv Jams - by the people, for the people. If you've been dying to get... [ more ]
The Lodge
Saturday 11:00 12.6, 12.13, 12.27 $5 Buy tickets
Founded on an audience suggestion, a secret society is born and the performers create a show exposing the secret rituals of this new society, its double dealings... [ more ]
Rich Spain
Saturday 11:00 12.6, 12.27 $5 Buy tickets
Let's be honest, you're life needs some direction. Rich Spain wants to help. The best selling author of the self-help book, "A New You for You and Me Too!"... [ more ]
Deuce
Saturday 11:00 12.6 $5 Buy tickets
Long time roommates and improvisers, Greg Pokusa and Patrick Gantz return for one night only to drop another load of their signature two man show... [ more ]
Mythical Newsroom
Saturday 11:00 12.13 $5 Buy tickets
Mythical Newsroom gets the hard facts when Bigfoot, or any of his relatives, comes to town for the holidays.
Mythical Newsroom: Fairy and balanced... [ more ]
Bullsh*t Holidays
Saturday 11:00 12.13 $5 Buy tickets
Bullsh*t has seeped out of its nine-to-five constraints and crept into the holidays. For one doomed-to-be special night, Mikael Johnson and Patrick Gantz focus... [ more ]
Reindeer Games
Saturday 11:00 12.20 $5 Buy tickets
WIT players of the past and present unite to perform in this new holiday show staple. Performing as elves and reindeer, the cast goes behind Santa's back to show the nuanced lives... [ more ]
SPAM FOLDER
Saturday 11:00 12.27 $5 Buy tickets
Alone again this holiday season? We understand. Hi. We're your spam and we're here to make you feel attractive, desired and unique this holiday season. Us, lonely? [ more ]
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Washington Improv Theater's Summer Brew
From light to dark, lager to stout, WIT's got a refreshing summer taste that'll quench your improv thirst in whatever way your palate desires.
If you come on down to our beer garden (Flashpoint) and get a skunk, just belly up to the bar at the end of the night and ask for another one on the house... we'll get you a fresh round of shows or tear up your tab. That's the WIT Summer Brew Quality Guarantee - if you don't like it, the show is free!
So come on down and enjoy a tall one. Nothing says summer like an ice-cold brew.
Caveat
SA 6.21 FR 6.27 SA 7.5 TH 7.10 FR 7.11
"Taste the golden spray..."[ more ]
Jackie's The Fly
FR 6.20 FR 6.27 SA 6.28 FR 7.11 SA 7.12
"Slow-brewed, immediate buzz..."[ more ]
JINX's Close Quarters
SA 6.21 SA 6.28 SA 7.5 SA 7.12
"Strong enough to make you forget all your troubles..."[ more ]
onesixtyone
FR 6.20 SA 6.21 SA 6.28 TH 7.3 SA 7.5
"A volatile blend of ingredients that might taste sweet now, but will likely turn on you..."[ more ]
Season Six
FR 6.20 SA 6.21 FR 6.27 FR 7.11
"A Season Six pack of refreshment..."[ more ]
Polygamy
FR 6.27
"The perfect marriage between hops, barley, and wheat - equally. Voted #1 family beer..."[ more ]
Superbest
FR 6.20 SA 6.28
"The one to have when you're pownding more than one..."[ more ]
Improv Jam
SA 6.21 SA 6.28 SA 7.5 SA 7.12
"A wicked homebrew with crisp, unexpected blend of flavors..."[ more ]
Vic Speedboat
TH 6.19 SA 6.28 SA 7.12
"Cheap, but we get the job done..." [ more ]
Anything to Declare
SA 6.21 TH 6.26
"After a night with us, you'll be speaking a different language..."[ more ]
Deuce
TH 6.19 SA 7.5 FR 7.11
"Heady empty calories guaranteed to knock you on your ass and bring you back for more..."[ more ]
Donna Martin Graduates
SA 7.5 TH 7.10
"A reliable light domestic that's best enjoyed out of a brown bag in the faculty parking lot after school..."[ more ]
The Lodge
TH 6.19 TH 7.10
"A suspiciously dark brew, starts off smooth but leaves a bitter after taste... of conspiracy..."[ more ]
The Quest Explores the Secrets of the Universe
TH 6.26 TH 7.3
"Heady and frothy..."[ more ]
Rehaberwocky
"TH 6.26 TH 7.3
"A non-alcoholic brew that still has a sense of humor..."[ more ]
Guest Troupe: Tongue & Groove
SA 7.12
"The crisp, real taste of truth..."[ more ]
