Unexpected Productions

Twilight Zone Unexpected
2024-06-15 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-14 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-08 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-07 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-01 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-05-31 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-05-25 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
Welcome to Twilight Zone Unexpected: Improvised! Get ready for a night of thrilling and mysterious improv comedy that will transport you to the Twilight Zone. Join us on Fri. & Sat at 7:30 PM at Unexpected Productions for a one-of-a-kind experience. Our talented improvisers will create stories and characters inspired by the iconic TV series, all made up on the spot based on your suggestions. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening filled with twists, turns, and plenty of laughs. See you there!

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2024
2024-06-14 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-08 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-07 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-01 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-05-31 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-05-25 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
As you enter the Gum Wall, you’ll notice a buzz of excitement in the air. Everyone here is gathered to have a good time and laugh. Families of all ages are lining up at the concession stand, where you can smell the fresh buttered popcorn, and over at the bar, they are serving icy and inexpensive drinks.
When you enter the theater, you’ll feel the music’s beat. You’re experiencing Theatresports, a high-energy improv show where teams of improv professionals create spontaneous scenes that are so hilarious, quick-witted, and perfectly constructed that it’s hard to believe they are made up on the spot.
Join us every Friday and Saturday at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, with doors opening at 9 PM and the show starting at 9:30 PM.
TheaterSports, all the way! They are goofy, silly, funny, unabashed, clever, witty people. I didn’t know what to expect before going but found myself laughing at practically everything they did or said. This is improv comedy at its finest. Lea A., 5 stars, Yelp

Duo Comedy Showcase 2024
2024-06-12 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-06-05 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-05-29 20:00 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
LIVE and onstage at the Market Theater in Pike Place Market

700 Level Class Showcase
2024-06-12 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-05-29 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Witness the creation of believable characters, inspiring scenes, and some improv magic by 700 level class.

Improv School Student Showcase Summer 24
2024-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for the Spring Student Showcase at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater! Witness students of varying levels attempt to create intriguing improv live on stage. Our 300, 400, and 500-level class students will showcase their new skills, giving you a glimpse into the future of improv stars. You are sure to have a great time as our students dive into different formats seen in UP’s mainstage shows. After the show, you can hang out with the cast and say you knew them before they became famous!
Showcase 9/3&10 for 300, 400 & 500
9/3: Monday’s 300 Brandon, Tuesday’s 400 Chazz, and Thursday’s 500 Tony
9/10: Sunday’s 300 Chad, Wed’s 300 Cynthia and Thursday’s 400 Chazz
Tickets Here

Under Pressure: A Workplace Improv
2024-06-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Step into the world of high-pressure work situations with our talented improvisers every Sunday night at 7:00 pm.
Join us for an evening filled with captivating drama, exhilarating twists, and thrilling surprises at every turn. Our improvisers immerse you in the intense stakes of the workplace, where every decision carries weight and every moment is filled with tension.
This improv show is a must-see for fans of gripping television dramas like The Bear, Severance, or Barry. Witness our characters navigate the complexities of their humanity, triumphing over obstacles in both their work and personal lives.
Don’t miss out on this thrilling journey through the highs and lows of the job. Get your tickets now and be part of the excitement!
Tickets Here

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2024-06-08 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
“Avenue Q” meets improv comedy in this adult puppet show at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater. What do puppets do after their day jobs? Well, after singing songs and dancing at the children’s theater, they let off steam by hanging out and causing all kinds of hijinx. The No Strings Attached crew gets a little rowdy, marionettes and sock puppets alike bust out with bawdy songs and jokes all based on your suggestions. At the Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater in Pike Place Market.
THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

Improvised Shakespeare with Alan Hawkins
2024-06-02 10:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Discover the world of the Elizabethan theatre even if you have never seen or read a single play by William Shakespeare. This workshop will explore the techniques and approaches that will help you paint with all of the colors of the world’s most recognized playwright. Students will improvise scenes, perform monologues and play games based around the exercises in this workshop.
Date: Sunday 6/2
Time: 10:30 – 3 pm with a half-hour lunch
Location: 650 S Orcas Rm 217 Seattle 98108
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: $130.00 per couple
Prerequisite: Improv 100
Teacher Bio: Alan Hawkins Improviser/Teacher/Facilitator
Alan Hawkins is an improviser from Los Angeles and Chicago. He has been performing, directing, and teaching theater and improv since 2004. Alan is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory, The Second City Musical Conservatory, The iO West Program, The Chicago Comedysportz Training Center, and The Annoyance program. He has been fortunate enough to participate in many festivals across the US with the three-man group Extra Shelves and has been a guest player with Grand Theft Improv in London, UK. He was also an instructor and director for the Teen Comedy Festival in Chicago. Alan is an ensemble member of Unexpected Productions, the longest-running Theatersports theater in America. He’s also the author of the book “YOU CAN’T LEARN IMPROV FROM A BOOK.”
NOTE: Please note that this class has a great deal of movement and action. Please dress accordingly and bring a bottle of water.
**Cancellation policy: We are unable to offer refunds.

Free Introductory Improv Class 6/1
2024-06-01 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
Have you always wanted to take an improv class, but weren’t sure if you want to commit to a quarter-long term? We have the solution. Come try it out for FREE and see if you like it. No experience is required, and our intro class is open to all but will focus on people who have little to no improv experience.
Unexpected Productions is the largest improv school in Seattle. Our core improv classes are designed for people who want to be challenged, and who want to meet fascinating people in a fun and supportive environment.
Expect to be launched on a track that explores present awareness, thinking quickly on your feet and becoming less inhibited. Our curriculum is finely tuned, and our instructors are highly experienced.
Due to the popularity of this class, we will accept 50 reservations and divide into 2 groups.
Whether you’re someone who’d like to try improv for either professional or personal reasons or someone who just wants to unleash their creativity and laugh and play for a couple of hours a week – our classes are an excellent way to achieve your goals!
Dates: June 1, 2024
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Unexpected Productions- Market Theater, Pike Market
Maximum Students: 50. Please note that our regular 8-week classes are limited to 12-16 students each.
Cost: FREE.
Prerequisite: Those with little or no improv experience.
Ages: 18 and above

Mucho Improv in Spanglish
2024-05-30 20:00 - 21:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Celebra la improvisación! Unexpected Productions is excited to present Mucho Improv the Spanglish Improv Show on November 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. – a one-of-a-kind experience where English and Spanish come together to create an evening full of spontaneous, sidesplitting laughter! Whether you’re a fluent bilingual speaker or just learning, this interactive and dynamic show promises a fun, engaging, and hilarious experience for all.
Mucho Improv features a talented cast of performers who seamlessly switch between English and Spanish in every scene. The result? It is a bilingual rollercoaster of humor, filled with quirky characters, unpredictable situations, and laughter that knows no boundaries.
Unexpected Productions se complace en presentar Mucho Improv, un espectáculo deimprovisación en Spanglish, el 24 de noviembre de 2024, a las 7:00 p.m. – ¡una experiencia única donde el inglés y el español se unen para crear una noche llena de risas espontáneas y deslumbrantes! Ya seas un hablante bilingüe fluido o estés aprendiendo, este espectáculo interactivo y dinámico promete una experienciadivertida, atractiva y hilarante para todos.

Improv Unexpected at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2024-05-28 20:00 - 21:00 (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!

Inside Story: Storytelling & Improv Comedy Show
2024-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the world of storytelling! Join us for Inside Story, where improv and storytelling have a baby, creating a unique fusion of spontaneous fun and heartfelt moments. Our talented storytellers and improvisers will take your true-life secrets, hilarious anecdotes, and personal tales and turn them into side-splitting performances!
Think of it as The Moth colliding with Whose Line is it Anyway, but with wild creativity and unpredictable hilarity! Each show is a one-of-a-kind adventure where your stories inspire laugh-out-loud narratives that will have you gasping and cheering.
Don’t just sit back—be part of the excitement! Share your story and watch it transform into an unforgettable performance. It’s a night of laughter, surprises, and pure improvisational magic! Come unleash your inner storyteller and join the fun!
THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS
