Unexpected Productions

Seattle Theatresports 2026
2026-11-13 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-11-14 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-11-20 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-11-21 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-11-27 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-11-28 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2026-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Seattle’s ORIGINAL improvised puppet show for grownups. An improvised fever dream with googly eyes and lots of laughter

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

Kit, Cat and Caboodle: An Improvised Musical Retrospective
2026-11-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
A completely improvised musical about the rise, drama, and legendary songs of the world’s most iconic trio.

Every legendary group has a story. The meteoric rise. The backstage drama. The hits that made them icons and the moments that nearly tore them apart. In Kit, Cat & Caboodle: The Retrospective, our improvisers create the entire saga of the world’s most beloved musical trio right before your eyes in song and flashbacks.
From their humble beginnings to their chart-topping glory, you’ll witness the triumphs, heartbreaks, scandals, and unforgettable songs that defined their journey. Every note, every lyric, and every twist of their story is completely improvised, which means no two shows are ever the same.
Expect big laughs, big voices, and the kind of spontaneous theatrical magic that only happens when great performers and a great audience create something together in the moment. The highest highs, the lowest lows, and all the delicious drama in between.

Cinema Unexpected: An Improvised Movie Live
2026-11-15 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-11-22 19:30 - 20:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Local Improv talent meets local filmmakers in this magical comedy show
Cinema Unexpected is a one-of-a-kind movie experience where local improv talent and filmmakers come together to create a film live, in real time . The audience chooses the movie’s title, and then, with no script or rehearsals, the cast and crew shoot the entire film right before your eyes. Shot in real locations, the story unfolds unpredictably, with every scene improvised and every moment unique. It’s a thrilling, unscripted cinema experience you’ll never see anywhere else!

2026-11-15 19:30 - 2026-11-26 20:45, 2026-11-22 19:30 - 2026-12-03 20:45, 2026-11-29 19:30 - 2026-12-10 20:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
A live improv comedy variety show with sketch scenes, music, and audience fun. Classic Carol Burnett vibes. Family-friendly laughs!

Funny You Should Say That is a fast-paced improv comedy show packed with sketch-style scenes, playful audience interaction, musical moments, and even the occasional spontaneous dance number. Everything is created completely on the spot by some of Unexpected Productions’ funniest performers, making every show a one-of-a-kind experience.
Inspired by the spirit of classic variety comedy like The Carol Burnett Show, this lively performance blends clever characters, silly situations, and big laughs in a format that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Our improvisers take your suggestions and turn them into a series of hilarious sketches that unfold right before your eyes.
With its PG-rated humor and welcoming vibe, Funny You Should Say That is perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re introducing someone to improv for the first time or just looking for a joyful night of laughter, this show delivers classic comedy fun with a fully improvised twist.

700 Level Class Showcase
2026-11-18 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-11-25 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-12-02 19:00 - 19:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Witness the creation of believable characters, inspiring scenes, and some improv magic by 700 level class.

Join the advanced students in our 700 class and witness them blossom with new improv skills. Under the guidance of our expert improv teachers, 700 students are learning new narrative formats and enhancing their skills by working in an ensemble. You get to see the fruits of their efforts by witnessing the creation of believable characters, inspiring scenes, and some improv magic.

Duo Comedy Showcase 2026
2026-11-18 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-25 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-12-02 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.

Loose Cannons 2026
2026-11-19 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-26 20:00 - 21:30 | 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.

Improv Happy Hour
2026-11-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for Improv Happy Hour, where comedy is unscripted, unpredictable, and unbelievably fun! From movie mashups to literary spoofs and bold, experimental comedy, our quick-thinking performers turn your suggestions into hilarious scenes on the spot.

This family-friendly show at the iconic Gum Wall in Pike Place Market guarantees a night of laughter, surprises, and improv magic you won’t forget. Bring your wildest ideas, your loudest laughs, and get ready for a one-of-a-kind comedy experience—because at Improv Happy Hour, anything can happen (and usually does)!

An Improvised Christmas Carol
2026-11-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-30 19:30 - 21:00 | WA
It’s heartwarming, it’s side-splitting, and it’s the perfect holiday tradition for the whole family!
An Improvised Christmas Carol takes Dickens’ classic holiday tale and turns it into a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure where anything can happen. Guided by audience suggestions, our talented cast creates an entirely unique performance every night, blending over 30 unexpected ideas into a hilarious and heartwarming story. From surprising twists to brand-new characters, no two shows are ever the same, making this the perfect holiday tradition for the whole family. Don’t miss out—our final performance is on December 23. Don’t be a Scrooge—grab your tickets now!
Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door.
Created by Randy Dixon and directed by Tony Beeman.
