Unexpected Productions

Seattle Suites: An Improvised Neil Simon Comedy
2026-03-21 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-03-14 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-03-07 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-03-06 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
Improvised comedy in the style of Neil Simon, where one hotel suite becomes a comedic pressure cooker for 3 hilarious improvised tales

One hotel suite. Countless misunderstandings. Relentless laughs.
Seattle Suite is a laugh-driven, fully improvised play inspired by the style of Plaza Suite and California Suite, capturing the signature humor of Neil Simon that is fast, verbal, and rooted in beautifully human flaws. Each night, a single Seattle hotel room becomes the setting for interconnected scenes inspired by your suggestions, friends overshare and spiral, romantic gestures go wrong, awkward silences stretch, and small problems become big ones. The comedy comes from character and relationship, building through sharp dialogue, escalating tension, and recognizable, lived-in situations. Perfect for fans of smart comedy, relationship humor, and classic theatrical wit.

IMPROV 100 SATURDAYS- Intro to Improv: Say Yes!, SPRING'26
2026-03-21 12:00 - 14:30 | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 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, from March 21 to May 9, 12pm to 2:30pm.
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: 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.

Seattle Theatresports 2026
2026-03-20 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-14 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-13 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-07 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-06 21:30 - 23:00 | 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.

Loose Cannons 2026
2026-03-19 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-03-12 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-03-05 20:00 - 21:15 | 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.

Duo Comedy Showcase 2026
2026-03-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-11 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-04 20:00 - 21:30 | 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.

Improv for Good Fundraiser for Border Angels
2026-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Laugh for a cause at our Improv For Good Fundraiser benefiting Border Angels.

Show Your Game: An Improvised Game Show
2026-03-15 19:30 - 20:46, 2026-03-08 19:30 - 20:46 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Ever wonder what secret skills your neighbors are hiding? That quiet person next to you on the bus might be a brain surgeon, a barbecue champion, or the only parent in town who can get their toddler to nap on time. Show Your Game is here to celebrate those everyday experts and unexpected talents!
Each night, a hilarious mix of improvisers and brave audience members go head-to-head, diving deep into the worlds of two surprising experts. They’ll tackle quirky questions and wild challenges, each crafted by the experts themselves to test just how much our contestants really know.
Love the clever chaos of QI, the unpredictable twists of Game Changer, or the absurd fun of Taskmaster? Then this is your kind of show.
So, when it’s your turn to step into someone else’s world… are you ready to Show Your Game?

Taste of Improv - Improv Open Mic Georgetown Art Attack
2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Improv School, 5700 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Whether you’re a student, a pro, or just checking out the Art Attack, this is your chance to take the stage, make bold choices, and have a blast doing it.
Join Unexpected Productions Improv School as we join Georgetown’s ART ATTACK with a spontaneous showcase of improv talent. Bring your squad, support each other, and celebrate the joy of live, unfiltered performance.
Hit the Georgetown Art Attack, then head over to the Improv School.
Come for the art. Stay for the improv. See you there!

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2026-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

Winter Improv Student Showcase
2026-03-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Come see the improv stars of the future debut the skills they’ve learned in Unexpected Productions’ Improv School.

Join us tonight at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater for the Winter Student Showcase!
Watch as our talented students—ranging from beginner to advanced levels—take the stage to craft spontaneous, engaging, and often hilarious improv scenes right before your eyes. Our 300, 400, and 500-level students will showcase their newly honed skills, giving you an exclusive preview of the next generation of improv stars.
You’ll experience a variety of performance styles inspired by UP’s mainstage shows, making for an unpredictable and highly entertaining night. Stick around after the show to meet the performers—you’ll be able to say, “I saw them before they were famous!”
6:00pm: Chad Sunday 300, Bestock 400, Tim 400, Tony 500
8:00pm: Chad Monday 300, Chazz 400, Laurel 400, Liz 500
Don’t miss this chance to support our rising improv stars and enjoy an evening of laughter and surprises. See you there!

Intro to Improv Eastside - Issaquah SUNDAYS
2026-03-08 11:00 - 13:00 | WA
Discover improv in Issaquah. Build confidence, meet new people, and learn to create stories through fun, supportive games and scene work.

Looking for a fun, fresh way to connect with others, spark creativity, and step out of the everyday routine? Welcome to Intro to Improv at Unexpected Productions Improv School Eastside in Issaquah. Whether you are a working professional hoping to improve communication, a creative soul searching for a new outlet, or someone simply wanting more laughter and community in your week, this class is the perfect place to begin.
In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn the foundational skills of improvisation: active listening, collaboration, spontaneity, and using your own life experiences to create honest, engaging scenes and stories. Improv is not about being funny, it is about being present, supportive, and open. And yes, along the way, you will laugh more than you have in ages.
Our community values connection and growth, and this class is built on those principles. You will work in a supportive group where the guiding philosophy is simple: When your scene partner looks good, you look good. Together, we build trust, confidence, and creativity, one scene at a time.

Under the guidance of our experienced faculty, you will learn to:
Be a better listener
Conquer fears and build confidence
Spark creativity
Meet new people and make real connections
Become a better problem solver
Say yes more in your life
Step out of your comfort zone
Improve public speaking
Fail easier (and laugh about it)
Discover more about yourself
Have an absolute blast

This class includes lots of laughter, lots of stage time, and zero pressure. Every student begins here. No experience needed. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
Unexpected Productions Improv School is thrilled to bring our newest Eastside improv classes to Issaquah, serving the communities of the Sammamish Plateau, East Renton, Bellevue, Snoqualmie Valley, and beyond.
Class Details
Dates: Sundays for eight (8) weeks, from March 8 to May 3, (No class on April 5th)
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00pm
Location: Improv School Eastside Issaquah
1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4 Issaquah, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar & Grill)
Maximum students: 16
Ages: 18 plus
Cost: $320
Prerequisite: None
Note: Attendance at the first session is mandatory, as it sets the tone and foundation for the entire quarter. If you know you will miss the first class, please register for a future session.
What students say
“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 on Yelp
Cancellation policy
There are no refunds.

Improv Greenhouse
2026-03-04 19:00 - 19:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Get ready to be surprised, delighted, and maybe even see your wildest idea take on a life of its own!

Graduate Greenhouse is a Wednesday night showcase featuring alumni from Unexpected Productions Improv School. Each performance highlights a different alumni group, putting their training to the test with unpredictable scenes, various formats, and improvised stories. From long-form storytelling to character work, these performers explore the boundaries of improv.
Jan 7 Market Improv
Jan 14
Jan 21
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Stick around for a double feature as we roll 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.

Theatrical Styles with Alan Hawkins - Issaquah
2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Explore bold theatrical styles through improv, from classical and heightened to physical, melodramatic, and contemporary. Come play.

This class invites improvisers to explore a wide range of theatrical styles and performance traditions, using improvisation as the engine for discovery. While Shakespeare provides one historical foundation, the emphasis is on learning how different styles shape character, language, movement, and storytelling—and how to shift between them with confidence and play.
This is a practical, hands-on class focused on experimentation, adaptability, and joyful risk-taking.
What You’ll Do
Explore a variety of theatrical styles through improvisation, including

Classical and heightened theatre
Shakespeare-inspired performance
Melodrama and farce
Physical and movement-based theatre
Contemporary and genre-based stage styles
Learn how style affects character, language, physicality, and emotional stakes
Practice transforming the same scene by changing theatrical style
Perform improvised scenes and monologues with clear stylistic choices
Build versatility, confidence, and range as a theatrical improviser

This class is ideal for students who want to expand their expressive toolbox, deepen their understanding of theatrical storytelling, and become more adaptable performers. Whether you’re interested in classical forms, bold physical comedy, modern realism, or stylized stage work, this class offers a playful, supportive space to explore how style shapes the stories we tell.
Unexpected Productions Improv School is thrilled to bring our newest Eastside improv classes to Issaquah, serving the communities of the Sammamish Plateau, East Renton, Bellevue, Snoqualmie Valley, North Bend, and beyond.
Class Details
Dates: Four (4) Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Location: Unexpected Productions – Issaquah
1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar and Grill)
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: $270
Prerequisite: Improv 100 or equivalent

Clown 100: The Foundations of Clown Play with Mick Holsbeke
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Clown Garage at the Improv School Issaquah, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98027
Step into the playful world of Clown! Explore presence, vulnerability, and joyful failure through ensemble play and laughter

Welcome to the world of clowning! This foundational class invites you to step into the playful, unpredictable, and joy-filled realm of Clowning with other folks. Through a series of dynamic exercises in presence, play, rhythm, tension, emotional expression, and ensemble play, participants will explore what makes Clown so hilarious and contagious. Embracing vulnerability and the fine art of making mistakes, we’ll turn failure into laughter and endless comic gold. Whether you’re new to performance or a seasoned artist, this series will help you build confidence, take creative risks, and refine your Clown instincts. Come ready to play, surprise yourself, and find the fun in the unexpected!
Class Details
Dates: Six (6) Monday classes
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: The Clown Garage at Improv School Eastside Issaquah
1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4 Issaquah, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar & Grill)
Maximum students: 16
Ages: 18 plus
Cost: $320
Prerequisite: None
