Format: Intro to the Monoscene
Workshop Description
In this workshop, participants will learn the monoscene (or the improvised play) - a long-form improv format within a single location and time, with the only edits being walk-ons. This format emphasizes playing with patience, emotional honesty, and world-building. Skills gleaned from this workshop also apply to other formats (Harold, Pretty Flower/Spokane, etc.).
Topics covered in this workshop:
- Creating a solid foundation for building detailed settings and histories
- Utilizing scene environment in storytelling and character development
- Active listening, collaboration, and agreement
- Establishing a strong base reality
- Embracing spontaneity and introducing unexpected elements to keep scenes engaging
This workshop is helpful for any improviser looking to expand their knowledge of improv forms and to hone in on building a textured world within their scenes.
Prerequisites
- Completion of two or more long-form improv classes from an organization's core curriculum.
Instructor Bio
Krystal has completed the curriculum at Washington Improv Theater. Krystal has taught improv for five-plus years and has coached Harold and several indie teams. She performs with WIT ensembles Hellcat, Lena Dunham, and Lizard Girl. Krystal makes appearances with Puss and Kooch and co-hosts the Ultimate Queer Game show. She has also performed the Monoscene with Blockbuster’s Ghost.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour-long in-person workshop.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Tue Apr 16 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsWine Bar Comedy Show
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for an evening of sips and giggles at our Wine Bar Comedy Night! Enjoy a curated selection of fine wines while laughing along with some of the best local comedians. It's the perfect blend of sophistication and humor, all in the cozy ambiance of our wine bar.
90 MIN RUN TIME | SEATING 60 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
There is a 1 food or drink item minimum for this show.
MENU – There will be heart-shaped Detroit-style pizza!
LOCATION
POP Fizz Bar, 2108 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Get Directions
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 3 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Tue Apr 16 2024, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsImprov to Sketch: Intro to Sketch Comedy for Improvisers
Workshop Description
Imagine: you do an improv scene and have a blast. Maybe it was because you played a silly character, took part in a fun relationship dynamic, or something else. Once that scene is edited, it’s over. But what if it wasn’t? What if you could bring that character, that world, or that premise to life again? Or what if you thought of an even funnier line to say? That’s where scripted - or sketch - comedy comes in. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the concept of “game” to hone comedic premises into sketch format and experience how their improv is a natural complement to the world of sketch comedy.
Topics covered in this workshop:
- A quick primer on different forms of scripted comedy
- Using improv skills to develop ideas for scripted comedy pieces, such as:
- Solo characters
- Sketches (either on stage or video)
- Musical comedy
This workshop is helpful for any improviser interested in exploring how their improv skills can inform (and enhance) scripted comedic pieces - or any improviser who has thought about dabbling in sketch and hasn’t figured out where/how to start!
Prerequisites
- Completion of two or more long-form improv classes from an organization’s core curriculum.
- No prior sketch experience required
- Students should bring at least one comedic premise/idea to share (even one sentence is fine) with the group.
Instructor Bio
Erick Acuña is a Peruvian improviser based in Washington DC. He teaches and performs improv comedy at Washington Improv Theater, Will Hines’ World’s Greatest Improv School, and Rails Comedy. He has been featured in several comedy podcasts including Earwolf’s improv4humans with Matt Besser, and Improv Nerd with Jimmy Carrane. He has also taught workshops and performed in comedy festivals in over 20 cities around the US, Latin-America and Europe. More about Erick can be found at his website, erickacuna.com.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour-long in-person workshop.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Tue Apr 23 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Character Show
ABOUT THE SHOW
The Character Show is a vibrant sketch comedy showcase that brings to life an array of hilarious and quirky characters straight from the imaginative minds of our talented performers. Whether you're a fan of slapstick, satire, or surreal humor, this show promises an unforgettable evening of laughter, creativity, and a celebration of the art of character comedy.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Sketch Comedy – A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene (you may call these "skits" but we never do). Sketch is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
The DC Art Center’s The Character Show is produced by Rails Comedy.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed Apr 24 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsEtch A Sketch
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of fast paced and exciting sketch comedy! Come watch DC's best sketch comedy teams, players, and characters compete for your funny bone for one night only. You don't want to miss it!
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Sketch Comedy – A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene (you may call these "skits" but we never do). Sketch is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
The DC Art Center’s Etch A Sketch is produced by Rails Comedy.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed Apr 24 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsImprov Drop-In: Fun with Tagouts
Class Description
Have fun with tagouts! This session gives reps with tagouts and covers how to efficiently start tagout runs.
Prerequisites
- Students must have taken one introductory long-form improv class.
Instructor Bio
Danielle Steger teaches at Rails Comedy and Washington Improv Theater. In-scene tools and improviser-to-improviser communication are the focuses of her teaching style. With Erick Acuña Productions, Danielle directs the one-person comedy “Acuña Acuna” and regularly performs in “Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery,” among other shows. She has directed and performed at such events as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the New York Musical Improv Festival, and the Capital Fringe Festival, where she is a four-time award winner.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 1 hour-long in-person class.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Thursday, May 16, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Registration Fee: $5
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Thu May 16 2024, 6:15 PM
Buy TicketsThursday Night Comedy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Award-winning comedian Erick Acuña hosts an evening of improv comedy featuring the funniest and most unique acts in DC.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Thu May 16 2024, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Improv Mixer
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of bold & experimental acts in this improv variety show.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed May 22 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsEtch A Sketch
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of fast paced and exciting sketch comedy! Come watch DC's best sketch comedy teams, players, and characters compete for your funny bone for one night only. You don't want to miss it!
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Sketch Comedy – A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene (you may call these "skits" but we never do). Sketch is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
The DC Art Center’s Etch A Sketch is produced by Rails Comedy.
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed May 22 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsThe Play’s The Thing: Improvising Shakespeare with Shawn Westfall
Workshop Description
All the world's a stage, Shakespeare wrote, and, yes, that includes even our down-market improv stages: as we know, one of the most popular improv-comedy shows in the country is iO Chicago's "Improvised Shakespeare": they've wowed audiences all over the globe with their preternatural ability to improvise in the style of Shakespeare, approximating the Bard's conventions and language with such skill and competence that a few years ago even Sir Patrick Stewart, one of the most revered Shakespearean actors of our day, played in on one of their shows. Combining improv plus Shakespeare's unique language and style may seem initially daunting, but it's actually something that can readily learned, and, once learned, an absolute blast to perform on stage. In this workshop, taught by veteran DC improvisor Shawn Westfall, you'll learn how to identify the tropes and plots of Shakespearean plays, pepper your improvised dialogue with Shakespearean language, as well identify the kinds of characters who populate his tragedies, comedies, and histories.
Topics covered in this workshop:
- What constitutes a Shakespeare play; the aspects that make it recognizably “Shakespearean”?
- The plots, tropes, and characters of Shakespearean plays
- Shakespearean language, and how to approximate it while, yes, making it up (it’s surprisingly easy)
- The fun strategies, choices, tactics, and moves to make your scenes look and sound “Shakespearean” (or, more accurately, what most audience members think Shakespeare looks and sounds like)
This workshop is useful for experienced improvisers ready to enhance their improv toolboxes with one of the most fun and rewarding (and universally recognized) parodic improv structures available.
Prerequisites
- Completion of any advanced level improv class from an organization or theater’s core curriculum; encouraged: a familiarity with Shakespeare/plays in general.
Instructor Bio
Shawn Westfall has been teaching improv for over two decades. For 13 years, he was the exclusive teacher of improvisational comedy at the DC Improv, inaugurating the first improv comedy class there 21 years ago and forging the curriculum that eventually became the DC Improv Comedy School. He left the DC Improv to co-found The Unified Scene Theater, a brick-and-mortar improv comedy space in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Washington, DC, where he was also the Artistic Director, teaching classes in short-form and long-form improv, as well as workshops in advanced improv techniques and strategies. Most recently he spent three years at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, where he taught classes in beginning and advanced long-form improv comedy.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour-long in-person workshop.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Tue May 28 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsImprov Drop-In Class: Fun with Scene Painting
Class Description
Have fun with scene painting! This session covers scene painting as an opening and as an in-scene tool.
Prerequisites
- Students must have taken one introductory long-form improv class.
Instructor Bio
Danielle Steger teaches at Rails Comedy and Washington Improv Theater. In-scene tools and improviser-to-improviser communication are the focuses of her teaching style. With Erick Acuña Productions, Danielle directs the one-person comedy “Acuña Acuna” and regularly performs in “Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery,” among other shows. She has directed and performed at such events as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the New York Musical Improv Festival, and the Capital Fringe Festival, where she is a four-time award winner.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 1 hour-long in-person class.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Thursday, June 6, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Registration Fee: $5
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Thu Jun 6 2024, 6:15 PM
Buy TicketsThursday Night Comedy
ABOUT THE SHOW
Award-winning comedian Erick Acuña hosts an evening of improv comedy featuring the funniest and most unique acts in DC.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Thu Jun 6 2024, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Improv Mixer
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of bold & experimental acts in this improv variety show.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Wed Jun 12 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsEtch A Sketch
Hi,
Thank you for purchasing tickets to Rails Comedy!
The Short and Sweet
- Date: Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 PM
- Doors open 8:20 PM
- Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Don't be late! (For real, you could lose your seats)
- Please be respectful of the comedians, your fellow audience members, and the staff
- All sales are final
The Long But Important
We know no one likes reading these things, but we strongly encourage you to go through this one. All sales are final and no refunds will be given for failure to read our policies on the website or in this email.
Ticket Information | Wednesday, June 12, 2024 8:30PM - Etch A Sketch |
Where are you located? | We are located at: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Rails Comedy hosts shows at multiple locations, so be sure you are getting directions to the correct one! |
When do I need to get there? | Show check in begins 10 minutes before showtime, please plan to arrive no later than 10 minutes before showtime. If you arrive late, you may lose your seats without refund. You do not need to bring your ticket to check in, a person will check you in from the will call list. |
Where will I sit? | Seating is assigned by staff at check in. All seating assignments are final and refusal to take assigned seats will result in ejection without refund. Seating priority will be given to those checked in at least 10 minutes before showtime. Seating is planned based on tickets purchased in a single transaction. We cannot guarantee that tickets or groups of tickets purchased separately will be seated together. If you are in a group, please email shows@railscomedy.com to be seated together. Groups of larger than 4 may be split among smaller sections. |
Will I get in trouble if I laugh too loud? | The comedians love your laughs and good energy - you help make the show what it is! Every show is unique - a moment in time when a group came together for an amazing shared experience! |
What if I have something helpful to add to the show? | To help keep your show from being a unique disaster: Please do not talk to or at the comedians unless asked a question Please do not run commentary on the jokes to the rest of your table or the rest of the audience Please no talking amongst yourselves during the show Please respect everyone else in the room who are here to have a good time, just like you! |
Can no longer make it?
- If you are no longer able to attend our show, please email us at shows@railscomedy.com so we can give your seat to someone else.
Parking & Public Transportation
- There is limited street parking available.
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 minutes to drive and park because of traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 10 min
Thank you again for supporting Rails Comedy! Enjoy the show!
Walker Green (he/him)
Producer, Rails Comedy
Wed Jun 12 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsImprov Comedy Night
ABOUT THE SHOW
Come see the best improv comedy the DMV has to offer. Featuring the best improv comedy teams in Washington, DC performing long-form improv – you'll be laughing before you know what hit you. Featuring:
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Sat Jun 15 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsThe Duo Show with Jive Turkey
ABOUT THE SHOW
Join us for a fun night of improv comedy featuring DC's best duo teams!
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Improv Comedy – Improv is characters, scenes, and songs created on the spot based by our ensemble and based on your suggestions. You may never know what might happen next...and neither do they!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.
Sat Jun 15 2024, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsUsing Genre in Improv with Kristina Martinez
Workshop Description
This workshop will work on leaning into genre and discuss why it works in improv. Recognizable characters and genre tropes can be a great addition to any improviser’s toolbox.
Topics covered in this workshop:
- Identify common movie genres and the characters that live in them
- Engage in various genre scene types
- Apply genre in your improv
This workshop/class is useful for any improviser looking to strengthen their character work, any movie buff trying to flex their knowledge or anyone trying to get out of their head when it comes to premise or scene work. Yes, we will be talking about movies. No, you don’t have to be an auteur to participate.
Prerequisites
- Completion of two or more long-form improv classes from an organization’s core curriculum.
Instructor Bio
Kristina has been improvising for over 10 years, with about five of those as artistic director for Atlas Improv Co. in Madison, WI. She values strong character work, honest reactions, and if you get her started on narrative or genre, she’ll talk forever. Kristina has performed at a number of improv festivals in her duo, Goodison, including The Endurance Improv Festival, Countdown Improv, 2nd Best Comedy Fest and Omaha Improv Festival. She is one half of the narrative duo Goodison, and performs with WIT ensembles The Broken Bones and Uncle Gorgeous.
Class Details & Schedule
This is a 2.5 hour-long in-person workshop.
Location: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Registration Fee: $60
Class Policies
- Must be 18 years of age or older to enroll.
- All sales are final: classes are non-refundable. Classes are only refundable to students if there are not enough students for the class. Classes are nonrefundable under all other circumstances.
- Masks are optional but not required.
- See Rails Comedy's Student Handbook for full course policies.
Waitlist
- If this class is sold out, please sign up for the waitlist above to be considered in the event of a student cancellation.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Tue Jun 18 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets24 Hour Sketch Show
ABOUT THE SHOW
24 Hour Sketch Show is a scripted comedy competition where 14 sketch comedy teams compete against each other to see who can write and perform the best original sketch in 24 hours. Teams meet online the day before the show and receive required elements they must use in their sketch. These elements may be phrases, props, costumes, or music. Teams will then write and rehearse their sketch over the next 24 hours; teams will have 5 minutes to perform one sketch each. The teams will then perform their sketch in front of a live audience, and a panel of judges will vote on which team is the best. Winners will receive a trophy, bragging rights, and a $50 cash prize!
Note: This show is not 24 hours long. The show starts at 8pm, the performers have only 24 hours to create the show.
TEAM SIGN UP NOT OPEN YET.
1 HOUR RUN TIME | SEATING 10 MIN PRIOR TO SHOW
LOCATION
The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Get Directions
FOOD & BEVERAGE INFO
A limited selection of drinks and snacks are available for purchase.
Sketch Comedy – A sketch is a short, fully scripted comedy scene (you may call these "skits" but we never do). Sketch is the same thing you see on Saturday Night Live!
Day of Show Sales
- Tickets are available at the General Admission price until 1 hour before the show's start time. Within an hour of a show's start time, ticket prices increase by $5 to the At the Door price.
Ticketing Page Issues - Troubleshooting Steps
- You can purchase up to 4 tickets at a time.
- If the ticketing page doesn't allow you to purchase tickets and appears sold out, it is possible that another customer has those tickets waiting in their cart and we've reached venue capacity. Please return in 15 minutes and those tickets may be available if the other customer did not purchase them.
- If the error code [Object object] appears and prevents you from checking out, this usually means that you are entering some wrong information, likely the address and/or zip code connected to the credit card you are trying to use. Please double check your payment information and try again.
- If you continue to run into issues, please contact walker@railscomedy.com.
Late Seating Policy
- Late seating is permitted. However, after 10 minutes after the show's start time, if you are not here, your seat will be released to an audience member waiting in the standby line.
Parking & Public Transportation
- If you're driving, we recommend budget 30 MINUTES to drive and park because of heavy traffic in the area.
- The nearest metro is the Columbia Heights Metro Station. The walk to the venue is approximately 15 minutes.
Refund Policy
- All sales are final – refunds are not permitted for this show.