Brent Weinbach will be headlining two nights in Arlington (Washington, DC area) as part of his Night Shift Tour, promoting the release the of his brand new album, "The Night Shift," out on Talent Moat Records. Here's all the show info:
SHOWDATE: Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3, 2009
Didn't get in the 48 Hour Film Contest in DC or Baltimore? Or didn't get enough? Maybe you needed an extra day? Well, the 72 Hour Film Fest in Frederick, Maryland is perfect for you. Great place to start if you are just getting started with film and video and an excellent way to meet people that can help you produce future projects.
Third show! The first two were better than a hundred Christmases! This one will be better than a hundred Christmases plus a million birthdays MINUS the holocaust. September 25th-- DC's top comics in a top rock venue.
Sharing the creative fun of improv on stage is only half of WIT's mission. Just as important as our shows are our classes, where we've shared the craft of improv with over a thousand students over the last decade. WIT's managing director, Topher Bellavia, leads the training program. Below he tackles the frequently asked question: "Why should I take an improv class?"
"It's not a simple question to answer because everyone gets something different out it. If you're considering it, take a look at the student quotes to the left here.
Half of why it's so great is the awesome group of people who are brave, fun, and creative enough to take a chance on having the experience of a lifetime.
The other half is transformation you'll see in yourself. Better communication skills, lower stress levels, a heightened understanding of the world around you, increased confidence and renewed creativity at home, work and play.
The early registration discount has been extended to Monday; now is the time.
If you know someone else that could use a little improv in their life, click on the 'forward' button below."
Topher Bellavia
Managing Director
topher@
(w) 202-204-7772
FAQ, Browse Classes, Teacher Bios, Registration, Schedule
The Details |
Washington Improv Theater is a creative atmosphere to learn the art of improv. And it’s just plain fun. WIT classes are for everyone from the acting student to the business professional. · Classes meet for 2 ½ hours once a week for 8 weeks. · Training focuses on communications and teamwork. · Small classes mean more personal attention. · Enthusiastic instructors create a fun and trusting atmosphere. Former students said: “F-ing Awesome” “I loved this class” “Great opportunity for expression, meet cool people and build confidence.” WIT’s Spring Classes begin September 21 Classes are located at the Children’s Studio School at 1301 V St NW.* Tuition is $240, with a $20 discount for early registration. Foundations of Improv Classes: Monday September 21 7:00 9:30pm Tuesday September 22 7:00-9:30pm Wednesday September 23 7:00 – 9:30pm Thursday September 24 7:00 – 9:30pm Sunday September 27 5:00 – 8:00pm Level I Music Improv: Sunday September 27 12:00 – 3:00pm * School is located at the corner of 13th and V Sts, NW - one block north of U Street-Cardozo Metro Station (13th Street exit). |
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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August 14th -- the second happy hour comedy show at
indie rock club "The Velvet Lounge" on U st. The first one
was orgasmic.
Top comics at a top rock club.
Just $2!
This time we've got:
Keith Irvine
Marcus Brown
Hampton Yount (Again?!! He has alota material...)
Eli Sairs
Crucial Element
(Crucial Element: Ryan Conner and Quincy Ledbetter)
Come have happy hour and comedy at the same time! Kick off your friday night hilariously.
$2 Natty, $4 rail
This Friday, come check out Justin Schlegel, Seaton Smith, Aparna Nancherla, Eli Sairs, Jake Young, and Hampton Yount at the Velvet Lounge. The musical guest is Matt Hemmerlein. It may be one of the best moments of your life (at the Velvet Lounge).
WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 27
Entertainment from 8 PM-9:30 PM
Two 35-minute sets with Intermission. Cash Bar.
WHERE: Fireplace Room in the
The Westin DC City Center
1400 M Street, NW 20005
TICKETS: Show Tickets $20
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PayPal
Or buy them at the door, if available,
recent shows have been Sold Out!
Ticket Information: 202 360 5056
DINNER OPTION: Come Early! Good Eats!
Three Course Pre-Show Dinner
Seatings from 6pm - 7 pm
The 1400 North Restaurant
In The Westin - Just Steps from the Show
Dinner: $35
Please RSVP for dinner directly to the
Restaurant. Call 202 429 9156 or 429 1700
Show and Dinner Sold Separately
Laugh. Chill. Repeat.
Wicked funny song parodies and yuks including:
What Happens In Vegas (Sen. Ensign)
Barack Obama Superstar! The Drama of Bo Obama
My Nominee Has A Last Name It's S-O-T-O-M-A Y-O-R
Nancy Pelosi Sings to CIA "Your Lyin Eyes"
Starbucks (I'm a Barista) Still Cheney After All These Years
Yes Sir, That's My Baby (Sen Edwards) Breaking News Means "Be Afraid"
Deficit Tomorrow! Stimulus Tonight! Warren & Jimmy Buffett in Margaritaville
Someone to Watch Over Me (Madoff & The SEC ) The United States of Walmart
T. Boone Pickin n Grinin Aide Misbehavin' (Scooter's Lament)
California OctoMom New Reality TV: Ask Mr. President
Love Client No. 9 (D-NY) The Toe Tappin' Senator in Terminal B (R-ID)
We are Family (Adamses, Clintons, Bushes) The Decider
Limbaugh Rock Charlie on the Metrorail
I'm a Lobbyist DC Think Tanks
and
whatever is in the day's news.
Spoof Everyone. Burn No One. 90 minutes of post-partisan fun!
Now Every Saturday...If It's Saturday, It's Planet Washington!!!
But No Show 7/4. AFTER JUNE 27, NEXT SHOW ISN'T Until JULY 11!
SHOW 9pm
There will be talent scouts there...and by talent scouts I mean people who scout talent and then decide whether they should seek out this sort of entertainment in the future, synonymous with: customers, audience members, dudes and chics.
