Unexpected Productions

Duo Comedy Showcase 2026
2026-10-07 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-09-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-09-23 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
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.
At 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.
Whether 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.
Looking 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.

Night of the Living Theater: An Improvised Zombie Apocalypse
2026-10-04 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
A fully improvised zombie apocalypse where the audience helps decide who survives and what is left of them.

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead changed horror forever. Now Unexpected Productions brings that classic zombie nightmare to life onstage.
Every Sunday in October, our improvisers create a fully improvised horror comedy inspired by zombie films, audience suggestions, and the chaos of fighting for your life. Join the survivors, face the undead, and find out who makes it to the end.
Performed live at Unexpected Productions in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, this one-of-a-kind Halloween improv show is perfect for fans of horror, comedy, zombies, live theater, and October fun.

Improvised Puppetry with Elizabeth West
2026-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States

Seattle Theatresports 2026
2026-10-03 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-10-02 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-09-25 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle’s high-energy improv battle where your suggestions shape every scene. Fast, funny, unpredictable comedy Fri. & Sat. 9:30

Welcome to Seattle’s funnest improv comedy show, a high-energy, no-rules showdown where your ideas shape every scene. Seattle Theatresports at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater in Pike Place Market is part comedy battle, part game night, and completely powered by the crowd. Boo the judges. Cheer the Gum Wall race and laugh til it hurts!
Every show, two teams of top Seattle improvisers go head to head, performing games, stories, characters, and scenes inspired entirely by your suggestions. Judges score the rounds, decide the winners, and shape the fun (as we boo them). No scripts. No safety nets. Just fast thinking, bold choices, and pure creative mayhem.
This isn’t your parents’ improv show, unless your parents were super cool.

Improv Happy Hour
2026-10-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-10-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for Improv Happy Hour, where comedy is unscripted, unpredictable, and unbelievably fun! From movie mashups to literary spoofs and bold, experimental comedy, our quick-thinking performers turn your suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot.

This family-friendly show at the iconic Gum Wall in Pike Place Market guarantees a night of laughter, surprises, and improv magic you won’t forget. Bring your wildest ideas, your loudest laughs, and get ready for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience—because at Improv Happy Hour, anything can happen (and usually does)!

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Advanced Storytelling Workshop: Practical and Esoteric with Kent Whipple
2026-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States

Rocky Horror Improv Show
2026-10-02 23:30 - 2026-10-03 00:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The cult-classic chaos of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the anything-goes magic of live improv.

The Rocky Horror Improv Show mashes up the cult-classic chaos of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the anything-goes magic of live improv. Every performance is a wild, one-night-only rock musical parody, built from your suggestions and fueled by the fearless brilliance of our cast and musicians.
Think outrageous characters, over-the-top original songs, and twisted storylines that crash headfirst into camp, glitter, and pure unfiltered fun. Whether you’re a die-hard RHPS devotee or just here for the vibes, this show is your chance to dress up and watch the madness unfold right in front of you.
No script. No rules. Just cult-classic chaos, remixed.
Adults Over 18 Only

Poe Unexpected: Edgar Allan Poe Improvised
2026-10-02 19:30 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
A Spine-Tingling Night of Poe-Inspired Improv, Where Laughter and Darkness Collide! Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM.

Step into the shadows and uncover the lost tales of Edgar Allan Poe in a hauntingly hilarious night of improv. Unexpected Productions’ masterful performers will take inspiration from Poe’s darkest works—and your own eerie suggestions—to weave chilling, gothic, and delightfully twisted tales. Blending macabre mystery with razor-sharp wit, this spine-tingling show at the infamous Gum Wall in Pike Place Market promises suspense, laughter, and surprises lurking in every scene. Dare to join us for a night where the only thing certain is the unexpected.

Loose Cannons 2026
2026-10-01 20:00 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Loose Cannons is Seattle improv at its most unpredictable. Every performance at Unexpected Productions in Pike Place Market is a one-of-a-kind experience: exciting, unexpected, a little dangerous, and always ridiculously fun. This is the show where anything can happen and usually does.
Part One: Part One: The night kicks off with a unique performance, setting the performers in a new format with special guest improvisers showcasing their signature style or a never-before-seen format. Your suggestions fuel the fire, and the improvisers will ignite the stage, bringing your ideas to life.
Part Two: The second half launches from a single audience suggestion, setting the performers in motion. It might start with a song, a monologue, or a rapid-fire group connection game. Whatever emerges will inspire spontaneous stories, surprising twists, and big comedic swings.
Loose Cannons is fueled by audience ideas, fearless performers, and the thrill of not knowing what happens next. You light the fuse. They run with it. What they create is entirely up to you.

IMPROV 100 THURSDAYS- Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, Fall'26
2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, 98108, United States
Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!
You’ll learn how to actively listen, to use your own life to create collaborative stories, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say, “Yes, And”, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room, how to stop worrying about failing, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!
Under the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers, you will learn to:·

Be a Better Listener
Conquer Fears
Spark Creativity
Meet New People & 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!

Time and Dates: Thursdays for eight (8) weeks, starting 10/1 7pm to 9:30pm
NOTE: Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next quarter.
No Prerequisites. All students begin at this level, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Location: 5700 6th Ave St, Suite 109, Umbrella Room, Seattle, WA 98108 (In Georgetown, south of downtown, with plenty of parking.)
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: Ticket price $295.00
Age: 18 and above
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

IMPROV 100 WEDNESDAYS - Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, Fall '26
2026-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, 98108, United States
Say yes! Learn to listen, connect, play and use your own life to create stories with others! An 8 week intro to improvised theatre.

Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!
You’ll learn how to actively listen, to use your own life to create collaborative stories, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say, “Yes, And”, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room, how to stop worrying about failing, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!
Under the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers, you will learn to:·

Be a Better Listener
Conquer Fears
Spark Creativity
Meet New People & 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!

Date and Time: 8 weeks, 8 Wednesdays, Starting 9/30 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Location: 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, WA, 98108
Age Requirements: 18+
Prerequisites: No Training Necessary, Beginners and Seasoned Performers Are Both Welcome!
Maximum Students: 16
Cancellation policy: We are unable to offer refunds. In limited cases, we can offer credit for a future class up to one week before the class starts.

Improv Unexpected at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2026-09-29 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jules Maes Saloon, 1428 Post Alley5919 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA, 98101c, United States
Improv comes to Georgetown! Seattle’s legendary improv company, Unexpected Productions, brings you the Improv Unexpected. The talented cast members take your suggestions and spontaneously create hilarious stories, zany scenes, and fun songs right on the spot and in the moment just for YOU!
21+ with valid ID. All sales are non-refundable. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the next event date. If the event is canceled, all purchases will be refunded in full

IMPROV 100 TUESDAYS - Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, Fall '26
2026-09-29 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, 98108, United States
Say yes! Learn to listen, connect, play and use your own life to create stories with others! An 8 week intro to improvised theatre!

Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!
You’ll learn how to actively listen, to use your own life to create collaborative stories, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say, “Yes, And”, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room, how to stop worrying about failing, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!
Under the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers, you will learn to:·

Be a Better Listener
Conquer Fears
Spark Creativity
Meet New People & 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!

Time and Dates: Tuesdays for eight (8) weeks, starting 9/29 7pm to 9:30pm
NOTE: Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next quarter.
No Prerequisites. All students begin at this level, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Location: 5700 6th Ave St, Suite 109, Umbrella Room, Seattle, WA 98108 (In Georgetown, south of downtown, with plenty of parking.)
Maximum Students: 16
Age: 18 and above
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

IMPROV 100 MONDAYS- Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, Fall '26
2026-09-28 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, 98108, United States
Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!
You’ll learn how to actively listen, to use your own life to create collaborative stories, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say, “Yes, And”, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room, how to stop worrying about failing, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!
Under the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers, you will learn to:·

Be a Better Listener
Conquer Fears
Spark Creativity
Meet New People & 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!

Time and Dates: Mondays for eight (8) weeks, Starting 9/28 7:00pm-9:30pm
NOTE: Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next quarter.
No Prerequisites. All students begin at this level, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Location: 5700 6th Ave St, Suite 109, Umbrella Room, Seattle, WA 98108 (In Georgetown, south of downtown, with plenty of parking.)
Maximum Students: 16
Age: 18 and above
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

Seattle SketchFest 2026
2026-09-27 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-26 21:00 - 22:30, 2026-09-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-25 21:30 - 22:30, 2026-09-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
SketchFest showcases the talents of local favorites from around the Emerald City. Get ready for the most innovative and original local sketch comedy acts in Seattle at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater. Make friends, laugh, and enjoy a drink as you watch scenes about a cool new buddy who erupts from your chest, a totally human baby, a 911 operator who has interesting priorities, and many more.
Since its inception in 1999, SketchFest Seattle has pioneered sketch comedy festivals worldwide. Our mission is to elevate sketch comedy as a performing art by providing a platform for groups to showcase their talent to Seattle audiences and to facilitate networking opportunities with other performers, writers, and professionals in the comedic arts.

IMPROV 100 SUNDAYS 3:30 pm- Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, FALL'26
2026-09-27 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room, 5700 6th Ave S, Suite 119, Seattle, 98108, United States
Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!
You’ll learn how to actively listen, to use your own life to create collaborative stories, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say, “Yes, And”, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room, how to stop worrying about failing, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!
Under the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers, you will learn to:·

Be a Better Listener
Conquer Fears
Spark Creativity
Meet New People & 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!

Time and Dates: Sundays for eight (8) weeks, Starting 9/27, 3:30pm to 6:00pm
NOTE: Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next quarter.
No Prerequisites. All students begin at this level, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Location: 5700 6th Ave St, Suite 109, Umbrella Room, Seattle, WA 98108 (In Georgetown, south of downtown, with plenty of parking.)
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: Ticket price $295.00
Age: 18 and above
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

Teen Improv Class Dynamic YouthProv! Fall26
2026-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School, 650 S Orcas St, Room 217, Seattle, 98108, United States
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, … 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
Students who are unvaccinated are asked to wear a mask.
Dates: 8 Sundays classes
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: 650 S Orcas St Seattle 98108 Suite 101
Cost: $295 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 12 through 17
**Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

IMPROV 100 SATURDAYS- Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, FALL'26
2026-09-26 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School, 650 S Orcas St, Room 217, Seattle, 98108, United States
Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!
You’ll learn how to actively listen, to use your own life to create collaborative stories, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say, “Yes, And”, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room, how to stop worrying about failing, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!
Under the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers, you will learn to:·

Be a Better Listener
Conquer Fears
Spark Creativity
Meet New People & 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!

Time and Dates: Saturdays for eight (8) weeks starting 9/26 at 12:00pm
NOTE: Attendance at the first session of your course is mandatory as it sets the agenda for the entire quarter. If you think you will have to miss the first class, please consider registering for the next quarter.
No Prerequisites. All students begin at this level, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Location: 650 S Orcas St, Room 217, Seattle, WA, 98108 (In Georgetown, south of downtown, with plenty of parking.)
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: Ticket price $295.00
Age: 18 and above
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

Improv & Storytelling for Business Professionals with Melissa Reaves
2026-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
, Starting 9/23
