Seattle Theatresports Improv 2025
2025-02-07 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-08 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-14 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-15 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-21 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-02-22 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2025-02-08 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

I Saw You: A Comedy with Heart
2025-02-08 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-02-14 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-02-15 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-02-21 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-02-22 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.

Black Ice: The Unexpected Sitcom
2025-02-09 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-02-23 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!

700 Level Class Showcase
2025-02-12 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-02-19 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-02-26 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
2025-02-12 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-02-19 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-02-26 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
2025-02-13 20:00, 2025-02-20 20:00, 2025-02-27 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

Comedy of Love: A Valentine's Day Improv
2025-02-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Looking for a Valentine’s Day plan that’s as unpredictable as love itself? Don’t miss The Comedy of Love – a side-splitting, heart-throbbing improv show that will have you laughing, blushing, and maybe even swooning! Watch as real-life couples from our talented ensemble turn your wild suggestions into unscripted tales of passion, heartbreak, and everything in between. Whether it’s your first date or a solo adventure, this one-of-a-kind night promises endless laughs and plenty of “aww” moments.
Join us at our cozy theater nestled by the iconic Gum Wall in the romantic Pike Place Market – because nothing says “love” like comedy in one of Seattle’s most charming spots!
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. There are no refunds, exchanges, or transfers.

Red, White and ACLU Fundraiser
2025-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | WA
Get ready for a show like no other! Join us this President’s Day for an unforgettable evening filled with improv comedy, storytelling, performance art, poetry, stand-up, and sultry burlesque—all supporting a fantastic the ACLU.
This one-of-a-kind celebration features some of Seattle’s most talented performers, coming together to share their art and creativity for a cause that matters. Best of all? 100% of ticket sales go directly to the ACLU.
Current Lineup

Fat Cats (improv)
Morris & Morris (improv)
Brothers Falstaff (improv)
Greg and Susie (improv)
Melissa Reeves (storytelling)
Jeremy Robkins (poetry)
Fanny Tragic (burlesque)
Elizabeth & Colin (puppet improv)
Rich Hawkins (ukulele)
Julia Susman (performance art video)

And that’s just the beginning—the lineup is still growing!
Don’t miss your chance to laugh, be inspired, and make a difference. Bring your friends, support a fantastic cause, and experience a night of creative brilliance.
Laughter, inspiration, and advocacy—this is a night you won’t forget!

Mouth Wide Shut: A Physical Improv Comedy
2025-02-22 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 Incubator at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2025-02-25 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 Incubator. A New Experiment is Hatching…

The Incubator is the wildest, most unpredictable improv comedy show you’ll ever see! Our fearless performers take the stage armed with nothing but an utterly made-up game title—provided by the audience—and must invent the rules on the spot before diving headfirst into playing it. Will their creation be a stroke of comedic genius or a spectacular disaster? That’s for you to decide! After each round, the audience votes on whether the game is a keeper, and if it survives, its inventor is rewarded with a mysterious egg… what’s inside? There’s only one way to find out. Expect the unexpected, embrace the chaos, and join us for a night of spontaneous hilarity at The Incubator!

Doors at 7, show at 8$1021+No outside food or drink

Improv 9000 Improv Showcase
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Prepare for the ultimate improv experiment as a new improv group, Improv 9000, takes the stage with absolutely nothing—no scripts, no pre-planned characters, just pure, spontaneous creation. In a Blank Slate improv show, every scene is unpredictable, shaped in real-time by the performers’ instincts and the audience’s energy. With no roadmap, the players must trust their creativity, emotions, and each other to craft unforgettable moments of comedy, drama, and everything in between. No rules. No limits. It’s just raw, unfiltered improv. Format created by Randy Dixon.
This Wednesday night showcase features 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.
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.
