Dance Like There’s Black People Watching
The Second City is Back!
From the creators of Black Side of the Moon and She the People, The Second City returns to Woolly Mammoth, now delivering a dose of brilliant Black Joy. The hilarious brand-new show, created exclusively for Woolly Mammoth, features the troupe’s world-renowned improv, an ensemble of rising comedy stars, songs, and sketches. The Black Excellence Revue is here to help you blow off steam at the end of this year with razor-sharp wit, a fresh look at the ridiculous things in life, and non-stop laughs.
Accessibility Dates
ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
Saturday, December 14, 8pm
OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES
Thursday, December 5, 8pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES
Saturday, November 16, 3pm
MASK REQUIRED PERFORMANCES
Sunday, December 15, 2pm
Cast
CREATIVE TEAM
Director
Producer
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
Wardrobe Stylist
Show Up and Vote
Join us on thursdays for HERD HAPPY HOUR!
Raise your glass to 15 years of collaboration between Woolly Mammoth and The Second City. These mix-and-mingle cocktail hours features a Q&A session with representatives from the New Work department at Woolly plus artists and designers involved with this production. We will share insights on the process, fun facts about local comedy, and maybe even a sneak preview of what’s coming to the stage in 2025.
***Select Happy Hours will Feature local improv teams, Baggage Claim, Kinfolk and Lena Dunham, before the 8pm performance of Dance Like There’s Black People Watching. Tune in to catch the latest and greatest from Washington Improv Theater, hear about upcoming shows and classes, and learn more about our exciting new partnership. All are welcome!
Thursday, November 7th 7:00pm
Featuring Woolly Mammoth Artistic Director, Maria Manuela Goyanes
Thursday, November 14th 7:00pm
Featuring guests from Washington Improv Theater!
Thursday December 5th 7:00pm
Featuring Woolly Mammoth Director of Production, Ben Levine and Associate Artistic Director/Director of Connectivity, Kristen Jackson
Thursday, December 12th 7:00pm
Featuring guests from Washington Improv Theater!
Thursday December 19th 7:00pm
Featuring Woolly Mammoth Director of New Work, Sonia Fernandez and Associate Artistic Director/Director of Connectivity, Kristen Jackson