Washington Improv Theater Fundraiser: "A Public Act to Fund the Revolution"

SATURDAY, May 9
Washington Improv Theater Fundraiser: "A Public Act to Fund the Revolution"
1810 16th St NW (16th and S)
8pm
$60 and up

DC’s most spontaneous and eclectic theater company, Washington Improv Theater, is throwing a little gala in Dupont the night of May 9. The event promises to be nothing like your traditional fundraiser. Here are some reasons why:

1. It’s communist. At least the fashion is. Costumes in the Ché /Lenin esthetic will surely rule the night, but you can take your sartorial inspiration from whatever “revolutionary” means to you. Even if that’s just jeans and a T-shirt, you rebel. There’s also propaganda: posters and educational films warning of the dangers of improv. And ticket prices are priced in two tiers, one for the Lumpenproletariat, one for the Petite Bourgeoisie. From each according to his/her ability, baby.
2. It violates labor laws. The actors from Washington Improv Theater are essentially at your service, as they are donating nearly two dozen services and experiences to the event’s silent auction. One player will bake you cupcakes on your birthday. Another will work in your garden. Or bid on the most malleable and possibly impactful item: an elaborate ruse, of your choosing, aided and abetted by the entire WIT collective.(Like in the movie “The Game,” but without near-death experiences.)
3. Es posible que tu navegador no permita visualizar esta imagen. It’s totally totalitarian. The entire event will be ruled by a dictator, to be empowered by means of the “So you think you can Dictate?” contest, open to anyone willing to expose their inner Supreme Ruler. It will also have a Gulag, allowing patrons to place their friends or enemies under arrest and thrown into the holding tank, where they must bribe their way out or perform forced labor (creating propaganda for the Revolution, of course!).
4. It tastes Russian. That’s because of the catered eats in the Russian style by Global Gourmet. Mini-blinis with caviar, pirogies, pickled this-and-that’s. And yes, that’s real mayo in that.
5. It’s actually fun. From the performance by Dieter’s Dance Party Drill Team (that’s two of them on the right) to the unpredictable interactions with WIT’s players, it will be nothing like your usual fundraiser.
6. It supports a revolution. All proceeds raised go towards the artistic and educational programming of Washington Improv Theater, reaching over 11,000 DC-area residents each year. WIT is a 501(c)(3) organization and a portion of the ticket cost will be tax-deductable.

Info/Tix: www.supportwit.com or 202.240.7770

Tickets start at $60. Donations gladly accepted.