Unexpected Productions

Improv Unexpected at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2024-11-26 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!

Hogan Cup 2024
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Congratulations to the teams who advanced to finals! The final teams face off in the improv championship matches between Puget Sound high schools! The Hogan Cup is the first high school improvisational competition of its kind in the Northwest, with top training from Unexpected Productions coaches. Admission is free for participating students and teachers.
Unexpected Productions has been teaching improv to high school students for over twenty years. The Finals share many of the same characteristics as our own Theatresports, with some exceptions. This event provides the students with a less competitive environment, giving them the freedom to learn through experience and teamwork with less fear of making “mistakes.”
The admission price helps pay for the Hogan Cup program.

Mucho Improv in Spanglish
2024-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2024
2024-11-23 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-22 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-16 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-15 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-09 21:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-08 21:30 - 23:00 | 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

Murder at Market: An Improvised Agatha Christie
2024-11-23 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-11-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
When a body turns up at Unexpected Productions, it’s up to this vintage cast of colorful cliché characters to discover who did it, how it was done, and who’s next! Inspired by the best-selling author of all time, Dame Agatha Christie, your suggestions help create this fully improvised mystery with you on the edge of your tweed-covered seat until the whodunit final reveal!
Directed by Dave Morris, Paper Street Theatre, Victoria B.C.

Mouth Wide Shut: A Physical Improv Comedy
2024-11-23 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

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2024-11-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
“Avenue Q” meets improv comedy in this adult puppet show at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater. What do puppets do after their day jobs? Well, after singing songs and dancing at the children’s theater, they let off steam by hanging out and causing all kinds of hijinx. The No Strings Attached crew gets a little rowdy, marionettes and sock puppets alike bust out with bawdy songs and jokes all based on your suggestions. At the Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater in Pike Place Market.
THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

Fa la la la la, ha ha ha ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza!
2024-11-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Unexpected Productions and The Jingle Bells presents: Fa la la la la, ha ha ha ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza!
Unexpected Productions’ ensemble members, Sarah Hanchar and Christine Riippi join together to celebrate everyone’s favorite part of the holiday season, the feel-good made-for-TV movie musical! This holiday treat begins with a festive sing-along and ends with a movie musical based on your suggestions. Join these two Jingle Bells at Unexpected Productions Market Theater for some yuletide fun for the whole family. Auld Lang Syne? More like, New Song Time!

Duo Comedy Showcase 2024
2024-11-20 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-11-13 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-11-06 20:00 - 21:15 | 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

Unexpected Cinema: An Improvised Movie Live
2024-11-17 19:00 - 20:15 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Unexpected Cinema 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!

A Seattle Sketch Show by Seattle SketchFest
2024-11-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
SketchFest showcases the talents of local favorites from around the Emerald City. Get ready for the most innovative and original local sketch comedy acts in Seattle at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater. Make friends, laugh, and enjoy a drink as you watch scenes about a cool new buddy who erupts from your chest, a totally human baby, a 911 operator who has interesting priorities, and many more~
Featuring the comedic talents of:
Stinky Rat Academy
Kitchen Sink Comedy Productions
Sam Demboski
Darrin Schultz
Good Crash!
Brandon Block
Since its inception in 1999, SketchFest Seattle has been the pioneer in sketch comedy festivals worldwide. Our mission is to elevate sketch comedy as a performing art by providing a platform for groups to showcase their talent to Seattle audiences and to facilitate networking opportunities with other performers, writers, and professionals in the comedic arts.
Tickets Here

44th Seattle International Comedy Competition
2024-11-14 20:00 - 22:30, 2024-11-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Looking for some top-notch stand-up comedy? Check out the Seattle International Comedy Competition, where comedians from all over the world come to compete. With 18 shows spread over 15 venues, this event lasts for 24 days and draws 32 talented comedians who are competing for over $16,000 in prize money. You’ll get to see the best of live comedy at Washington’s premier venues. The competition takes place throughout November and features two preliminary rounds, each consisting of four shows. Every night, sixteen comedians perform, but only five advance to the semi-finals. The judges, including entertainment industry professionals and media personalities, score the performances along with audience reactions to determine the winners. Who will take home the prize tonight? Come and see for yourself while supporting live comedy!

Inside Story: Adventures in Storytelling
2024-11-10 19:00 - 20:15 | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Improv and Storytelling have a baby

Free 600 Level Student Show Fall
2024-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for an evening of laughter as the talented students from Unexpected Productions’ Improv School showcase their newly-acquired skills on stage. Watch in awe as our Advanced Performance 600 level class students experiment with the different formats featured in UP mainstage shows during this practice performance class. You won’t want to miss the chance to witness the improv stars of the future shine!

Fall Storytelling Student Showcase
2024-11-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater for The Storytelling Class Student Showcase.

Come and join us at Unexpected Productions’ Market Theater for the Student Showcase of The Storytelling Class. These talented students have used storytelling guidelines and step-by-step tools to create honest and incredible stories based on their life experiences. You’ll have the opportunity to hear their genuine, generous, and vulnerable stories in a fun and creative space located at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market. We look forward to seeing you there!
Featuring
Susannah Bichl
Channing Bui
Kenneth Daley
Rich Evans
Colleen Fitzharris
Helen Halloran
Cliff Hamal
Keeonna Harris
Jenny Hunt
Matt Pulick
Matthew Soucoup
Angela Ugalino
SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

Piggyback: Stand Up and Improv Unite!
2024-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Stand-up comedy and improv are usually two separate types of comedy that you won’t see in the same show, but Unexpected Productions’ Piggyback brings them both together so you can enjoy two types of comedy in one hilarious night.
First, a professional comedian will perform their stand-up routine, then talented improv artists will create a narrative story in a particular genre of film or literature. The story created will be inspired by the material from the stand-up act.Piggyback has been featured at Bumbershoot, the Washington Comedy Festival, and the Highlarous Comedy Festival.
THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS
