Unexpected Productions

Duo Comedy Showcase 2024
2024-07-03 20:00 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Duo Comedy Showcase is Seattle’s only public open mic for improv. Two-person teams doing what they do best: creating spontaneous scenes on the fly that are so hilarious, quick-witted, and perfectly constructed it’s hard to believe they are made up on the spot. At Duos, newer improvisers have an opportunity to improve while professional improvisers practice and try new things. Who knows, you might even want to join them. $10 every Wednesday at 8:00 at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market

700 Level Class Showcase
2024-07-03 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-06-26 19:00 - 19:45, 2024-06-19 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
2024-07-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-17 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

Festival Unexpected Performances
2024-06-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-28 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
Come witness an incredible showcase of improvisational talent from June 26th to July 2nd. Join us for an unforgettable event featuring legendary festival improviser teachers, members of the Unexpected Productions ensemble, and special guests, including June Imai, Studio Gokko, Japan’s first studio dedicated to short and long-form improvisation, and Stephen Kearin, founding member of Improv Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience some of the best talent in improv! All performances are live, unscripted, and unrated. Line-ups subject to change.

Festival Seattle Theatresports Improv
2024-06-29 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-28 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

Twilight Zone Unexpected
2024-06-29 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-28 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-22 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-21 19:30 - 20:45, 2024-06-15 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!

Inside Story: Storytelling & Improv Comedy Show
2024-06-29 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

Festival Loose Cannon
2024-06-27 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
Special Festival Loose Cannons Improv Comedy Show! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this hilarious event happening at the Unexpected Productions Market Theater. Join us on Thursday at 8:00 PM for a night of unscripted comedy that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Our talented improv performers will have you rolling in the aisles with their quick wit and clever jokes. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!

Mucho Improv in Spanglish
2024-06-27 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.

Festival Duo Comedy Showcase 2024
2024-06-26 20:00 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Special Festival Duo Comedy Showcase. Two or Three-person teams doing what they do best: creating spontaneous scenes on the fly that are so hilarious, quick-witted, and perfectly constructed it’s hard to believe they are made up on the spot. At Duos, newer improvisers have an opportunity to improve while professional improvisers practice and try new things. Who knows, you might even want to join them. $10 every Wednesday at 8:00 at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market

Improv Festival at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2024-06-25 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!

Under Pressure: A Workplace Improv
2024-06-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-16 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

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2024
2024-06-22 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-21 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-06-15 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States

Mouth Wide Shut: A Physical Improv Comedy
2024-06-22 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
The art of silent comedy with the unpredictable fun of improvisation.
Mouth Wide Shut is a love letter to the history of physical comedy and improvisational theater. Drawing inspiration from silent movies, classical mime, and contemporary groups like Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil, it’s like a mashup of the best of the past and present that’s both nostalgic and cutting-edge. And the fact that you play such a crucial role in shaping the show makes it even more unique.
It’s not just about watching comedy; it’s about becoming part of the comedic journey. “Mouth Wide Shut” promises to be an evening where laughter knows no bounds and surprises lurk around every corner! This show is a delightful and unforgettable experience that promises to entertain audiences of all ages!
“Mouth Wide Shut is clever and very funny.” Ryan D., 5 Stars Google
“Went as a suggestion from a local. Best decision I’ve made in a whim! Such a good show…had an amazing cast, kept me laughing the entire time. Would love to go again.” Terra M 5 Stars Google
“This was the first time I’ve ever been to an improv show and I was definitely entertained. I had no clue what to expect and didn’t know how improv shows worked, I just came in with an open mind and enjoyed every minute of it!” Kristina L. 5 Stars Yelp

Duo Comedy Showcase 2024
2024-06-19 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
