Slli'm turns 50 · Washington, DC
A 50th Birthday Celebration
An afternoon of improv, live music & poetry celebrating 50 years of Slli'm. One show only, and every ticket supports Washington Improv Theater.
- WhenDec 5 Saturday
- Showtime3:30 PM doors 3:00
- WhereStudio Theatre 14th & P, NW
75+ friends & family are coming
until curtain
The celebration 50 years in the making
Fifty years deserves more than cake. Slli'm is turning the big 5-0 into a show: improv, original music and poetry, with a house full of friends and family.
Hosted by Drew Anderson, featuring Femi the Dri Fish, Jonathan Hopkins, Dwayne B, 13 of Nazareth, Lee the Poet, Stephanie Rae and, of course, Slli'm Williams.
Also performing: WIT company ensemble Lena Dunham Improv and indie improv troupe Earth, Wind, & Tired, with more groups to be announced.
A fundraiser for Washington Improv Theater, at Studio Theatre. Open to the public, so bring friends.
Post-Show Shenanigans · 5:15 PM
The party doesn't stop at bows
After the show, the whole crew heads up 14th Street to Doi Moi to keep the celebration going.
- 5:15 PM, right after the show
- A 5-minute walk from Studio Theatre
- Cocktail-style mingling over Vietnamese street food
- Food is on us. Drinks are on your own tab
Rep the show. Wear the merch.
Show up in Slli'mprov gear. Tees, hoodies, crewnecks and tanks, printed to order and shipped to your door.
Order by Fri, Nov 13 to get it before the show. Printing and shipping take 7–14 business days.
Shop the merch on Bonfire ↗Merch is online only, through Bonfire. Everyone orders their own.
Getting there & staying over
1501 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Directions ↗ Parking info ↗
Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line) or McPherson Square (Blue, Orange and Silver Lines). Either is about a 12–15 minute walk.
Rideshare: set your drop-off to 14th & P St NW.
Driving: street parking on 14th St is tough on a Saturday. Check Studio's parking guide for nearby garages.
Nearby hotels
- The DarcyLogan Circle · ≈0.3 miDirections ↗
- The Westin Washington, D.C. City CenterClosest Marriott · ≈0.3 miDirections ↗
- Canopy by Hilton Embassy RowClosest Hilton · ≈0.5 miDirections ↗
Distances from the theater are approximate. Book directly with the hotel for current rates.
Good questions
How do I get tickets?
They're on sale now: $20 plus fees through Eventbrite. The show is also a fundraiser for Washington Improv Theater, so every ticket supports WIT.
What time should I get there?
Doors open at 3:00 PM and the show starts at 3:30 PM sharp. It wraps at 5:00, and we need to clear the theater by 5:15 for the next show.
Which entrance do I use?
The show is in Studio Theatre's Mead Theatre. Use the P Street entrance at 1501 14th St NW. Studio's visitor page has accessibility and venue info.
Can I buy merch at the show?
No. Merch is online only, printed to order through Bonfire. Order by Friday, November 13 so it arrives before December 5.
Where are the post-show shenanigans?
Doi Moi at 1800 14th St NW, a 5-minute walk from the theater. Things kick off at 5:15 PM. Food is on us; drinks are on your own tab. Please RSVP for Post-Show Shenanigans so we can plan the food.
I'm coming from out of town. Where should I stay?
Three hotels within about half a mile of the theater: The Darcy, the closest Marriott and the closest Hilton. See the hotel list above.
Be in the room for Slli'm's big 5-0
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM · Studio Theatre, DC
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