Unexpected Productions

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2025-01-17 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-18 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-24 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-01-25 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
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

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2025
2025-01-17 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-18 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-24 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-25 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-01-31 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-01 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-07 21:30 - 23:00 | 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

Triplet: One Life, Three Ways, Improvised
2025-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-26 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.

700 Level Class Showcase
2025-01-22 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-01-29 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-02-05 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.

Duo Comedy Showcase 2025
2025-01-22 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-01-29 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-02-05 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!

Loose Cannons Improv 2025
2025-01-23 20:00, 2025-01-30 20:00, 2025-02-06 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

Mouth Wide Shut: A Physical Improv Comedy
2025-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

Improv Unexpected at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2025-01-28 20:00 - 21:00 | 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!

I Saw You: A Comedy with Heart
2025-01-31 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-02-01 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 20:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Fans of Seattle’s well-known alt-weekly, The Stranger, are likely familiar with the I Saw U section, also known as Craigslist Missed Connections. This section is where individuals who have had the briefest of encounters attempt to make a connection. Every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm, Unexpected Productions takes these weekly listings and imagines what would happen if the individuals actually went out on a date and beyond. The listings are popular among both romantics and cynics. During this comedy show infused with heart, you’ll discover whether fantasy is truly better than reality.

Improvised Shakespeare Workshop Level 3, Starting 2/2
2025-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
n this Shakespeare Workshop Level Three with Alan Hawkins, students will deepen their understanding of Elizabethan theatre techniques, building on the skills developed in earlier workshops. This advanced class will explore more complex elements of Shakespearean language, character development, and the art of improvisation within the Bard’s world, empowering students to fully inhabit the rich tapestry of his plays. By the end of the workshop, participants will showcase their progress in a live improvised performance, bringing to life an entire Shakespearean story in front of an audience at the Market Theatre on Monday, February 3, at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to perform in the spirit of Shakespeare and test your skills in a true theatrical setting!
Improvise scenes, perform monologues and play games based on the exercises in this workshop.
Date: Sunday, 2/2
Time: 10:30 – 3 pm with a half-hour lunch
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109, Seattle, WA 98108
Maximum Students: 12
Cost: $130.00
Prerequisite: Alan’s previous Shakespeare Workshop Level 1 and 2
Showcase: Monday, 2/3 at 7pm at the Market Theatre
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 Theatersports theater in America.

Black Ice: The Unexpected Sitcom
2025-02-02 19:00 - 20:15 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Our talented improvisers will use your suggestions to create an unforgettable show that will have you laughing out loud. Norman Lear was a legendary producer and writer of popular 1970s sitcoms such as All in the Family, Maude, The Jeffersons, and Good Times. His shows were known for introducing political and social themes to the sitcom format. As our audience, you have the important role of providing the laugh track and suggestions to make this show a success. So let’s work together to create a hilarious American Sitcom that will be talked about for years to come!
