WIT Presents: DC's Funniest Improvisers

Lena Dunham Improv presents: Your Black Friend

Lena Dunham started as an idea to bring together Black improvisers in DC who were usually the only Black member of their improv team.

Composed of veteran DC improvisers, Lena Dunham performs thoughtful, quick hitting, and sometimes deep comedic takes on Black culture informed by our unique individual perspectives from information we get about an audience member’s Black friend. Just kidding, we are just trying to make you laugh until you pass out.

No two Lena Dunham shows are alike because no two Black friends are alike. We are not a monolith so come to a show and share some details about your friendships with Black people and watch as we give you a thousand different angles on what it feels like and means to be someone’s Black friend.

This show includes sets from improv groups: Kinfolk, Baggage Claim, & Lena Dunham Improv.

About WIT

WIT shows are perfect for a date night, out-of-towners visiting, or just something new and spontaneous to do. All for just $20.

For 25 years, Washington Improv Theater's experienced teams of improv comedians have taken a simple suggestion or story from an audience member and turned it into a never-before-seen comedy show. And because every performance is based on an audience suggestion, that night's show will never happen again! Our homegrown talent has gone on to SNL, The Daily Show, HBO's Insecure and The White Lotus, and more!

EVERY SHOW FEATURES A DIFFERENT LINE-UP OF ACTS, SO CHECK OUT THE WHOLE SCHEDULE ON WIT'S WEBSITE: https://witdc.org/shows/wit-presents-dcs-funniest-improvisers/

COVID safety

Masks are recommended, but not required for most WIT shows. Some individual performances may be masks required. Please check the performance on WIT's website to see if masks are required.

Accessible pricing

For those who experience cost as a barrier, a limited number of affordable pricing tickets are available using the code AFFORDABLE.

Accessibility information

Performances will take place in Studio Theatre’s Victor Shargai Theatre. Patrons using wheelchairs or with accessibility issues are given priority for front-row seating, which is on the floor level. To learn more about Studio Theatre's accessibility, including wheelchair seating visit their accessibility page. If you have accessibility questions, please email [email protected].

Photos by Jeff Salmore and Mikail Faalasli. Video by Alex Hong.

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