Why Take Improv?

Ready to shake things up? At The Improv School, Seattle’s biggest and boldest improv school, you’ll unlock creativity, confidence, and the superpower of thinking fast on your feet. In this fun, interactive process, you’ll gain self-confidence, sharpen your communication skills, and master the art of teamwork—whether you’re building a scene from scratch or navigating real life.

From day one, you’re on your feet diving into hilarious exercises and skill-packed games, all in a wildly supportive environment led by our experienced (and genuinely awesome) faculty.

We teach the basics of improv—but here’s the secret: it’s not just for performers. These skills will level you up as a collaborator, communicator, problem solver, and even just as a better human. Whether you’re here to conquer stage fright, crush it at work, meet new people, or just HAVE A BLAST, we got you.

Get ready to:

  • Tell stories on the fly
  • Boost your creativity
  • Build confidence
  • Meet your new crew
  • Become a sharper listener & teammate
  • Solve problems like a boss
  • And yeah… have ridiculous fun while doing it

Our education program is the most established improv school in the region, with 7 levels of classes, 4 quarters a year, plus specialty workshops like musical improv, physical improv, acting for improvisers, improvised Shakespeare, storytelling, sketch, stand-up, and more, taught by world-class instructors.

Classes

Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater

1428 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101

The Improv School – Georgetown Studios

650 South Orcas, Suite 101
Seattle WA 98108

The Improv School – Issaquah and The Clown Garage

1315 NW Mall Street, Ste. 4
Issaquah WA 98027

Summer Improv Class Schedule 2026
Improv 100
7/11 -8/29
Saturdays 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
650 S Orcas St Room 217
7/12 - 8/30
Sundays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
5700 6th Ave S, Suite 109, Seattle, WA, 98108
7/13- 8/31
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S, Suite 109, Seattle, WA, 98108
7/14 - 9/1
Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108
7/15 - 9/2
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108
7/16 - 9/3
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S, Suite 109, Seattle, WA, 98108
Improv 200
7/12 - 8/30
Sunday 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
650 S Orcas RM 217 Seattle WA 98108
7/13 - 8/31
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
650 S Orcas RM 217 Seattle WA 98108
7/14 - 9/1
Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
650 S Orcas RM 217 Seattle WA 98108
Improv 300
7/12 - 8/30
Sundays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
5700 6th Ave S, Suite 109, Seattle, WA, 98108
7/13- 8/31
Mondays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S, Suite 109, Seattle, WA, 98108
7/14 - 9/1
Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S, Suite 109, Seattle, WA, 98108
Improv 400
7/12 - 8/30
Sundays 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
650 S Orcas Suite 101 Seattle 981016
7/15 - 9/2
Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle, WA 98108
Improv 500
7/12 - 8/30
Sundays 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
7/16 - 9/3
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
650 S Orcas Suite 101 Seattle 98108
Improv 600
7/12 - 8/30
Sunday 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
7/14 - 9/1
Thursdays 7:00 PM -9:30 PM
5700 6th Ave St, Suite 109, The Jill Farris Playground Stage
Improv 700: Advanced Rehearsal and Performance
Starting 8/16
Wed. 7:00
650 S Orcas Suite 101 98108
The Market Theater: 1428 Post Alley 98101
Issaquah Summer Improv Class Schedule 2026
IMPROV 100 ISSAQUAH - Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, summer'26
Mondays 7:00pm - 9:00pm
1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA 98027
IMPROV 200 ISSAQUAH: Let's Play! Summer '26
Sundays 12:00pm - 2:00pm
1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA 98027
The Clown Garage with Mick Holsbeke Class Schedule 2026
Free Animal Mask with Emily McHugh
7/27 5 PM - 8:30 PM
1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA 98027

Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: 
Starting 7/18 10:30 am to 1 pm

Ready to turn your funniest ideas into actual sketches? This 8-week class blends improv, comedy writing, and writer’s room energy to help you create bold, original material inspired by shows like SNL, Key & Peele, and Almost Live! Led by Emmy-winning writer Joe Guppy, you’ll learn how to build strong premises, write sharper jokes, and turn rough ideas into sketches worth performing.

REGISTER HERE

Improv for Writers, Starting August 5 • 7:00 pM – 9:00 PM

Stop overthinking and tap into your creativity! In this four-week class, participants will learn improvisational theater techniques to apply

Through fun, low-pressure exercises and games, participants will learn to trust their creative instincts, think generatively, and trust their story choices.

No acting or improv experience required. This class is designed for writers of all levels, from beginners looking to strengthen their storytelling to experienced writers seeking to level up their creativity.

Improv for Writers is taught by Jeannine Clarke and Jeremy Robkin.

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Mime and Improv in Action  Starting 9/3 7:00 pm -9:00pm

Mimes are able to create full environments and objects using only their skill and imagination. How do they do it?  This class will show you. What if you could build an entire world on stage using nothing but your body and imagination? In this dynamic and playful class, you’ll discover how mime techniques and physical improv can transform empty space into vivid environments filled with objects, characters, and stories.

Through guided exercises and performance games, you’ll learn the foundational tools mimes use to create invisible walls, lift imaginary objects, define environments, and communicate clearly without speaking. These skills will deepen your physical awareness, sharpen your stage presence, and give you powerful new ways to express ideas in improv scenes.

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Teen Improv Class Summer 26

Why Improv for Teens? In Youthprov, students learn the fundamentals of good improvisation through games and exercises. The games are fun and entertaining but they are also a creative process that encourages support, active listening being present, and intelligent risk-taking on and off the stage.
We help teens build self-confidence, public speaking ability, and cooperation all while having a blast! Our classes boost our student’s confidence, curiosity, and creativity.

Improv teaches us to accept mistakes as gifts and communicate thoughts and ideas more effectively. AND, LIKE WE MENTIONED… IT’S FUN!

The focus is on creating ensemble work in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Students have a blast, make friends and gain incredible life skills.

Students take classes to:
• Improve listening skills
• Improve their public presentation skills
• Gain amazing teaming skills
• Overcome shyness
• Build confidence
• Improve communication skills
• Think on their feet
• Take intelligent risks
• Come out of their shell
• Have a safe place to take risks

Teen Improv Class Summer 26
7/26
Sunday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
650 South Orcas Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98108
Teen Improv Summer Camp
August 17–21
9:00 AM–3:00
1315 Northwest Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA 98027
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