The Cookout celebrates homegrown Black improvisers from the DMV, featuring performances by the teams Lena Dunham and Baggage Claim. Comprised of veteran D.C. 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. Baggage Claim is an all-Black indie troupe here to unpack your emotional baggage in front of a live audience. Tell Baggage Claim about a time someone wronged you, and they will break it down scene by scene until all you can do is laugh about it.