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SUMMARY:Improv Greenhouse
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be surprised\, delighted\, and maybe even see your wildest idea take on a life of its own!\n\n\n\nGraduate Greenhouse is a Wednesday night showcase featuring alumni from Unexpected Productions Improv School. Each performance highlights a different alumni group\, putting their training to the test with unpredictable scenes\, various formats\, and improvised stories. From long-form storytelling to character work\, these performers explore the boundaries of improv. \nJan 7 Market Improv \nJan 14 \nJan 21 \nBut the fun doesn’t stop there! Stick around for a double feature as we roll into Seattle’s longest-running Improv Open Mic: the Duos Open Mic! Starting at 8:00 pm\, this weekly showcase promises even more laughs\, surprises\, and improv magic.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/graduate-greenhouse-fka-an-improvised-holiday-special-2-2-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions\, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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SUMMARY:700 Level Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Witness the creation of believable characters\, inspiring scenes\, and some improv magic by 700 level class.\n\n\n\nJoin the advanced students in our 700 class and witness them blossom with new improv skills. Under the guidance of our expert improv teachers\, 700 students are learning new narrative formats and enhancing their skills by working in an ensemble. You get to see the fruits of their efforts by witnessing the creation of believable characters\, inspiring scenes\, and some improv magic.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/700-level-student-showcase-2/2026-04-22/
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SUMMARY:Improvised Musical Style and Lyrics with Ron Hippe - Issaquah
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Voice\, Build Your Confidence\, and Create Songs on the Spot!\n\n\n\nNow at Unexpected Productions’ new Issaquah location\, unlock your creativity in a supportive\, playful\, and joy-filled class designed for anyone who’s ever hummed in the car\, belted in the shower\, or wondered\, “How do musical improvisers make that magic happen?” \nWhether you’re a seasoned improviser or stepping into musical improv for the first time\, this course welcomes you with open arms—no prior singing experience required. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis intensive\, dynamic class explores the foundational skills of musical improvisation through hands-on practice and group collaboration. You’ll learn how to: \n\nCreate songs and stories in the moment\nUnderstand classic song forms and how they apply to improv\nStrengthen your sense of timing\, rhythm\, and rhyme\nTurn simple prompts into memorable choruses\nBuild lyrics that feel poetic\, emotional\, or downright hilarious\nJump confidently between styles—from Broadway to jazz\, pop to chants\n\nIt’s fun\, supportive\, and incredibly energizing. You’ll be surprised at what you can create with your classmates—often within minutes. Unexpected Productions Improv School is thrilled to bring our newest Eastside improv classes to Issaquah\, serving the communities of the Sammamish Plateau\, East Renton\, Bellevue\, Snoqualmie Valley\, Northbend and beyond. \nClass Details\nDates: Four (4) Wednesdays \nTime: 7:00pm–9:00pm \nLocation: Unexpected Productions – Issaquah \n1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar and Grill) \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: $270 ($282.29 with fees
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SUMMARY:Improvised Musical Style and Lyrics Class with Ron Hippe
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Voice\, Build Your Confidence\, and Create Songs on the Spot! \n\n\n\n\nNow at Unexpected Productions’ new Issaquah location\, unlock your creativity in a supportive\, playful\, and joy-filled class designed for anyone who’s ever hummed in the car\, belted in the shower\, or wondered\, “How do musical improvisers make that magic happen?” \nWhether you’re a seasoned improviser or stepping into musical improv for the first time\, this course welcomes you with open arms—no prior singing experience required. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis intensive\, dynamic class explores the foundational skills of musical improvisation through hands-on practice and group collaboration. You’ll learn how to: \n\nCreate songs and stories in the moment\nUnderstand classic song forms and how they apply to improv\nStrengthen your sense of timing\, rhythm\, and rhyme\nTurn simple prompts into memorable choruses\nBuild lyrics that feel poetic\, emotional\, or downright hilarious\nJump confidently between styles—from Broadway to jazz\, pop to chants\n\nIt’s fun\, supportive\, and incredibly energizing. You’ll be surprised at what you can create with your classmates—often within minutes. Unexpected Productions Improv School is thrilled to bring our newest Eastside improv classes to Issaquah\, serving the communities of the Sammamish Plateau\, East Renton\, Bellevue\, Snoqualmie Valley\, North Bend and beyond. \nClass Details\nDates: Four (4) Wednesdays \nTime: 7:00pm–9:00pm \nLocation: Unexpected Productions – Issaquah \n1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar and Grill) \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: $270 \nInstructor: Ron Hippe \nRon Hippe joined Unexpected Productions in 1990 and has performed globally—from San Francisco to London and Vienna. He has appeared on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Kentucky Cycle and worked with Seattle Rep\, ACT\, and Intiman. Ron is also a veteran voice-over artist\, actor\, musician\, and singer-songwriter. His teaching style is upbeat\, encouraging\, and rooted in decades of professional experience. \nCancellation Policy:\nWe are unable to offer refunds.
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SUMMARY:Duo Comedy Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Seattle’s one and only open mic dedicated to two-person improv teams! Every week at Unexpected Productions\, two-person teams take the stage to create hilarious\, fast-paced\, totally unscripted comedy right before your eyes. No scripts\, no safety nets—just pure improv magic. \nAt Duos\, everyone shines. Newer performers sharpen their game. Seasoned improvisers experiment\, take risks\, and get wonderfully weird. The results? Quick-witted scenes\, surprising twists\, and bold choices that feel impossible until you watch them happen live. \nWhether you dream of being the next Key & Peele\, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler\, or a chaotic tag-team like Deadpool & Wolverine\, this is your chance to take the mic and run with it. All experience levels are welcome. Bring a friend\, form a team\, and give Seattle a show they won’t forget. To sign up your duo\, email duoshowcase@gmail.com. \nLooking for a midweek serotonin boost? Watching the show is just as fun as performing in it. Grab a seat\, grab a friend\, and discover why Unexpected Productions is the home of Seattle improv.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/duo-comedy-showcase-2026/2026-04-22/
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