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The Improvised Shakespeare Co.

  • Family Theatre at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20566 United States (map)

Based on one audience suggestion (a title for a play that has yet to be written), The Improvised Shakespeare Company creates a fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your very eyes. Each of the players has brushed up on his “thee’s” and “thou’s” to bring you an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the language and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time and the characters are created as you watch. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy, or history. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new.

This event is recommended for age 16 and up.

Performances: 5pm and 9pm