New to Improv – Unexpected Productions

How it works

Pick a class

Choose a night and a location that fits your week.

Show up as you are

No prep, no scripts. Wear comfy clothes and bring a water bottle.

Keep playing

Love it? In Seattle, Improv 100 leads right into Improv 200: Let's Play!

In your first class, you’ll learn to…

Be a better listener

Conquer fears

Spark creativity

Meet new people and make new friends

Become a better problem solver

Gain confidence

Fail with grace (and maybe even enjoy it)

Say yes more in your life

Get out of your comfort zone

Become a better public speaker

Discover more about yourself

…and have a blast doing it!

Georgetown · Seattle

Improv 100: Say Yes!

Our intro to improvised theatre and the first step in our Seattle levels. Discover the philosophy UP has built over 43 years of improvising in Seattle — then pick the day that fits your week.

Mondays at 7:00 pm

8 weeks · 2½ hours per class · Starts Mon, Jan 11

The Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119 (map, opens in a new tab) · Ages 18+ · Up to 16 students

$295 · Taught by Mark Shone

Save my Monday spot

Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

8 weeks · 2½ hours per class · Starts Tue, Jan 12

The Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119 (map, opens in a new tab) · Ages 18+ · Up to 16 students

$295

Save my Tuesday spot

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

8 weeks · 2½ hours per class · Starts Wed, Jan 13

The Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119 (map, opens in a new tab) · Ages 18+ · Up to 16 students

$295

Save my Wednesday spot

Thursdays at 7:00 pm

8 weeks · 2½ hours per class · Starts Thu, Jan 14

The Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119 (map, opens in a new tab) · Ages 18+ · Up to 16 students

$295

Save my Thursday spot

Saturdays at Noon

8 weeks · 2½ hours per class · Starts Sat, Jan 9

Georgetown Room 217, 650 S Orcas St, Room 217 (map, opens in a new tab) · Ages 18+ · Up to 16 students

$295 · Taught by Michelle Hippe

Save my Saturday spot

Sundays at 3:30 pm

8 weeks · 2½ hours per class · Starts Sun, Jan 10

The Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119 (map, opens in a new tab) · Ages 18+ · Up to 16 students

$295 · Taught by Shannon Bass

Save my Sunday spot

Questions? Totally normal.

Nope! No training necessary. Beginners and seasoned performers are both welcome — you just need to be willing to play.

Our adult classes are for ages 18 and up. Younger improvisers can check out Teen Improv.

Both are a great first class. In Seattle, Improv 100 is the first of our levels, so you can keep going level by level. In Issaquah, Improv Fundamentals is a complete class on its own, with no levels to follow.

Yes! Lots of students come to work on confidence. The room is supportive and no one is put on the spot alone.

Not in 100! Our first two levels are all about play, telling stories together and the philosophy of improv. You’ll learn some performance skills along the way, but it isn’t until Improv 300 that we start putting you into showcases. Of course, we always have chances for those who *do* wish to perform, such as our Wednesday open-mic-style show, Duos Showcase!

We’re sorry, but we’re unable to offer refunds within two weeks of a class starting.