Unexpected Productions

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2025-01-17 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-11 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-10 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-04 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-03 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
At Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater, puppets let their hair down (or strings loose) in No Strings Attached—a hilarious, adults improv puppet show. After a long day entertaining the kids, these puppets are ready to play—singing bawdy songs, cracking jokes, and getting up to all kinds of outrageous fun. And the best part? You call the shots with your suggestions!
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind comedy show at Pike Place Market. It’s puppets, it’s improv, and it’s guaranteed to make you laugh.
THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

Loose Cannons Improv 2025
2025-01-16 20:00, 2025-01-09 20:00 | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Every show at Loose Cannons is a one-of-a-kind experience—exciting, unexpected, a little dangerous, and always ridiculously fun.
Part One: The night kicks off with a unique performance from 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: Buckle up because anything can happen. This half begins with a single audience suggestion—and that’s where the chaos begins. Improvisers dive in, riffing, playing, and building connections through a dynamic opening game. It could be a song, a monologue, or a whirlwind group association—whatever emerges will spark the stories, scenes, and surprises that follow.
The performers are true loose cannons, and you’re the one lighting the fuse. What will they create? It’s entirely up to you. Come for the comedy, stay for the thrill—you never know what will explode onto the stage.
Unpredictable, Unfiltered, Unmissable

Duo Comedy Showcase 2025
2025-01-15 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-01-08 20:00 - 21:15 | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle’s one and only open mic dedicated to two-person improv teams! Watch as duos create hilarious, quick-witted, and seemingly impossible scenes right before your eyes—entirely made up on the spot. It’s comedy chaos, brilliantly constructed and spontaneously performed.At Duos, everyone gets their moment in the spotlight. Newer improvisers hone their craft while seasoned pros experiment, play, and try something new. Who knows?
All experience levels are welcome! Sign up your team and give the audience a show they’ll never forget. You could be the next Key & Peele, Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, or even a chaotic duo like Deadpool & Wolverine. email duoshowcase@gmail.com
Whether you’re performing or watching, this is Seattle’s midweek comedy fix you don’t want to miss. Come laugh, play, and discover the magic of improv!

Scenes for Brittany: An Improvised Benefit Show
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for a night of laughter, community, and support at Scenes for Brittany, a special improvised benefit show to help one of our own, on January 15, 2025, at 7 pm at Unexpected Productions in the Market Theatre in Seattle’s Pike Place Market…
Our dear friend Brittany, a beloved member of Seattle’s improv and stand-up comedy communities, has recently been diagnosed with a severe blood disease. As she faces months of treatment, isolation, and missing work, we’re rallying together to provide some much-needed support for her and her family during this challenging time.
This heartwarming night of improv will feature Brittany’s classmates and our dear friends from the Unexpected Productions community—all coming together to bring laughs while raising funds for Brittany’s care.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Stick around for a double feature as we roll right 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.

700 Level Class Showcase
2025-01-15 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-01-08 19:00 - 19:45 | 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.

Triplet: One Life, Three Ways, Improvised
2025-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Experience the magic of a beautiful improv show that weaves together three audience suggestions to create a single life story portrayed by Seattle’s most skilled improvisers. We all dream about who we’ll become as we age and often reminisce about our younger selves. Bring your aspirations for the future, your cherished and not-so-fond memories, and the challenges and joys of your current life. Sit back and watch as we intertwine them in Triplet: One Life, Three Ways, Improvised.

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2025
2025-01-11 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-10 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-04 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-03 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Be a part of the magic of Theatresports, Seattle’s favorite improv competition for over 40 years! Join us at the iconic Gum Wall in Pike Place Market for a high-energy showdown featuring the city’s best improvisers creating hilarious scenes, songs, and games—all inspired by your suggestions.
With two teams battling, a lively host, judges you can boo, and the legendary gum wall race, this fast-paced show is packed with unforgettable moments and endless laughs.
Doors open at 9 PM every Friday and Saturday, with the show starting at 9:30 PM. Don’t miss the fun—be part of the action!
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

IMPROV 100 WEDNESDAYS - Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Winter 25
2025-01-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class focuses on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier· Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone· Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Wednesday classes
Time: 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.
Location: 650 S Orcas St Seattle 98108 Suite 101
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: 275.00 ($287.39 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
“You are learning more about improv, more about yourself, making interesting friends, while you are learning and stretching in ways that will make life better both at work and socially, yet everyone is smiling so hard your face hurts … How many stars is that worth?”Jonathan A. 5 Stars Yelp
**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 TUESDAYS - Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Winter 25
2025-01-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class focuses on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier· Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone· Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Tuesday classes
Time: 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.
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 16
275.00 ($287.39 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
“You are learning more about improv, more about yourself, making interesting friends, while you are learning and stretching in ways that will make life better both at work and socially, yet everyone is smiling so hard your face hurts … How many stars is that worth?”Jonathan A. 5 Stars Yelp
**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 SUNDAYS 4:00 pm- Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Winter
2025-01-05 15:30 - 17:00 | WA
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class focuses on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier· Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone· Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Sunday classes
Time: 3:30pm-5:000pm
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.
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: 275.00 ($287.39 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
“You are learning more about improv, more about yourself, making interesting friends, while you are learning and stretching in ways that will make life better both at work and socially, yet everyone is smiling so hard your face hurts … How many stars is that worth?”Jonathan A. 5 Stars Yelp
**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.

Acting for Improviser with Cynthia Lair Winter 25
2025-01-05 11:30 - 14:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Bring your improvised scenes to life and experience what it means to fully inhabit the characters you create. Learn to embrace the imaginary circumstances in which we improvise.
This workshop is designed to give improvisers space to practice simple techniques that help bring a deeper authenticity to scenes. Bringing acting skills to improv builds the connection between characters and forms a stronger bond with the audience. We will do this by looking closely at moments; how we pursue action and allow reaction. Bringing more reality to these helps create more compelling stories.
As well as techniques from other master acting teachers, this class focuses on pursuing objectives that result in emotional responses, as well as internal and external actions. Emphasis is placed on slowing down, listening, and allowing offers to land before responding honestly – moment-to-moment improv. Practicing these techniques can bring richness and reality to improvised scene work.
Dates: Jan 5, 12, 19 and 26
Time:11:30am – 2pm
Location: Unexpected Productions Improv School, Georgetown Studios, 650 South Orcas, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98108 https://goo.gl/CMCRQp
Maximum Students: 14
Cost: $150
Prerequisite: Improv 200 or equivalent or by teacher approval
Ages: 18+
Instructor:
Cynthia Lair began her life as an actress with a B.A. in theater. From there she became an acting apprentice at the Actors Theater of Louisville, followed by professional roles in regional theaters. After moving to NYC she continued her training with Uta Hagen and her performing with on-stage roles and on-camera roles in numerous national commercials. Some of her favorite theater roles, The Kathy & Mo Show, The Glass Menagerie, and Hard Times came after moving to Seattle. Her theater work combined with improv training has led to much fun in improvised plays such as Four Hearts, Shakespeare Unexpected, Atomic Sci Fi, A Shadow in the Doorway, and Austen Unbound. Cynthia has been an ensemble member and teacher at Unexpected Productions since 2015.

Improvised Shakespeare Workshop Level 2, Starting 1/5
2025-01-05 10:30 - 15:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Continue in the world of the Elizabethan theatre with Alan Hawkins in this Shakespeare Workshop Level Two. This workshop will continue where you left off in the first workshop, exploring the techniques and approaches that will help you paint with all the colors of the world’s most recognized playwright. Students will perform in a Student Showcase the next night, Monday, Jan 6, at the Market Theatre at 7pm 1428 Post Alley 98101.
Improvise scenes, perform monologues and play games based on the exercises in this workshop.
Date: Sunday, 1/5
Time: 10:30 – 3 pm with a half-hour lunch
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109, Seattle, WA 98108
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: $130.00
Prerequisite: Alan’s previous Shakespeare Workshop
Showcase: Monday, 1/6 at 7 pm at the Market Theater
Location: 1428 Post Alley Seattle 98101
Teacher Bio: Alan Hawkins Improviser/Teacher/Facilitator
Alan Hawkins is an improviser from Los Angeles and Chicago. He has performed, directed, and taught theater and improv since 2004. Alan graduated from 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 Theatresports theater in America.
NOTE: Please note that this class has a great deal of movement and action. Please dress accordingly and bring a bottle of water.

Creating Stage-Worthy Personal Stories Workshop Winter 25
2025-01-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Unleash your inner storyteller and captivate your audience, whether it’s in a professional setting, among friends and family, or on stage. Gain confidence and bring your stories to life. Share your unique narrative and make a lasting impression.
Learn the power of personal storytelling and the art of vulnerability in this fun 6-week class. Develop relatable, engaging, and entertaining personal stories from your life experiences. The workshop explores the art of oral storytelling, including story creation, enhancement, and presentation. You’ll learn simple, practical story guidelines and step-by-step tools to create honest and incredible stories.
Kent Whipple, founder of the storytelling program at Unexpected Productions Improv School, is the instructor. He teaches intro and advanced classes, is the narrative coach for the improv ensemble, and hosts Inside Story, a storytelling show. He was also featured on the PBS show, Stories from the Stage, showcasing the power of real stories told by masterful storytellers.
This workshop is suitable for novice storytellers, or to enhance the skills of a seasoned performer. Attendance at the first session is mandatory, as it sets the agenda for the entire class. Please ensure you are vaccinated and bring proof of vaccination to show your instructor at your first class.
Skills taught in class include successful storytelling techniques, identifying story arcs, creating story stakes, identifying story-worthy material, and gaining audience trust. The objective is to create a stage-worthy story to be presented in front of a live audience.
Dates: Saturdays. 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 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 time the class is offered.
Location: Market Theatre 1428 Post Alley Seattle 98101
Maximum Students: 12
Cost: $285
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+

IMPROV 100 SATURDAYS- Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Winter 25
2025-01-04 13:00 - 15:30 | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class will focus on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time.
Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier
· Say Yes More in Your Life
· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
· Become a Better Public Speaker
· Discover More About Yourself
· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Saturdays classes
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30 pm
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.
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: 275.00 ($287.39 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
