Unexpected Productions

Duo Comedy Showcase 2025
2025-04-09 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-04-02 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-03-26 20:00 - 21:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

700 Level Class Showcase
2025-04-09 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-04-02 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-03-26 19:00 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

THIS IS FOR YOU: An Improvised Theatre Poetry Experience
2025-04-06 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Step into a world where your memories spark the unexpected, your objects tell untold stories, and your life becomes art in motion. With a swirl of spontaneous theater, hand-typed poetry, and the soulful sounds of live musicians, each night unfolds like a dream—unrepeatable, electric, and uniquely yours. One moment, you’re laughing at a scene born from a trinket in your pocket; the next, a poem crafted just for you finds its way into your hands. This is poetry in motion. This is music in the moment. This is theater made from the fabric of your life. Come laugh. Come cry. Come as you are.
✨ THIS IS FOR YOU! ✨
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime fusion of words, sound, and improvisation. April is the month of poetry—come celebrate the magic!

Physical Comedy for the Performing Artist: Clown, Actor, Improvisor
2025-04-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Discover your true sense of pleasure and joy in play as we delve into the world of the clown. Together, we will explore the vulnerability and the “stupidity” of our playful spirits, ranging from the ridiculous to the grotesque to the innocent. Presented in collaboration with Hilary Chaplain and the Laughter League.
This class explores physical comedy from a clown’s point of view, expanding your physical vocabulary and developing your comic sensibilities. Topics may include the technique and use of slapstick, improvisation, partnership, comic timing, and accidents in solo, duo, and group exercises. The exercises are also designed to discover a true sense of pleasure and joy in play. What makes it funny and what makes it repeatable are two questions we will tackle.
Date: April 6
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: 650 S Orcas St Rm 217 Seattle WA 98108
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: $85 (89.92 with fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Hilary Chaplain tours and teaches internationally with her solo show A Life In Her Day, with the ensemble show The Last Rat in Theresienstadt and in variety shows worldwide. She was an original cast member in Bill Irwin’s Largely/New York. Theatre: Broadway and the Delacorte in the Public Theatre production of The Tempest. Film: Forrest Gump, featured role, TV: Law and Order CI. Hilary entertained children in NYC hospitals as “Nurse Nice” of the renowned Big Apple Circus Hospital Clown Program® for 24 years and is a founding member of the New York Goofs, a clown ensemble, since 1996. She currently serves as a Performance Mentor and Teacher for Laughter League
Partner organization: Laughter League
The mission of Laughter League is to spark joy and healing, one playful interaction at a time. Utilizing our talents as a highly-trained and diverse company of performing artists, we create moments of levity and healing, empowering patients and emboldening hope. We bring empathy, authenticity, and therapeutic humor to pediatric hospitals, care facilities, schools, and more, using laughter as an agent of hope and healing for children, families, and seniors through the art of clowning, a variety of arts, and the transformational power of laughter. We have programs at six major pediatric hospitals in the US, including Seattle Children’s Hospital

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2025
2025-04-05 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-04-04 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-03-29 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-03-28 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

Theatre Unexpected: An Improvised Play
2025-04-05 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-04-04 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-03-29 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-03-28 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
Theater Unexpected offers a one-of-a-kind improvisational play experience entirely spontaneous and tailored to your suggestions. Our cast of improvisers will perform a full-length play every Friday and Saturday, using your ideas for characters, settings, and plot themes. You’ll be able to sit back and watch your personalized play unfold before your eyes, never to be repeated. Theater Unexpected—where anything can happen (and probably will).

Loose Cannons Improv 2025
2025-04-03 20:00, 2025-03-27 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Show Your Game: An Improvised Game Show
2025-03-30 19:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-23 19:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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?

Inside Story: Storytelling & Improv Comedy Show
2025-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Market Theater, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the world of storytelling! Join us for Inside Story, where improv and storytelling have a baby, creating a unique fusion of spontaneous fun and heartfelt moments. Our talented storytellers and improvisers will take your true-life secrets, hilarious anecdotes, and personal tales and turn them into side-splitting performances!
Think of it as The Moth colliding with Whose Line is it Anyway, but with wild creativity and unpredictable hilarity! Each show is a one-of-a-kind adventure where your stories inspire laugh-out-loud narratives that will have you gasping and cheering.
Don’t just sit back—be part of the excitement! Share your story and watch it transform into an unforgettable performance. It’s a night of laughter, surprises, and pure improvisational magic! Come unleash your inner storyteller and join the fun!
THIS SHOW CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT, LANGUAGE, AND SITUATIONS

IMPROV 100 THURSDAYS- Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Spring 25
2025-03-27 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
Whether you’re someone who’d like to try improv for either professional or personal reasons or someone who just wants to unleash their creativity and laugh and play for a couple of hours a week – our classes are an excellent way to achieve your goals! Right from the start, you are on your feet exploring hilarious exercises and skill-driven games in an incredibly supportive and fun environment.
Our classes focus on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good.” In our classes, an emphasis is placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills, and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier
Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself
HAVE A BLAST

Dates: 8 Thursday classes
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: $295.00 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
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.
“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 7/19/17
Our Georgetown Studios are located right behind the Georgetown Post Office. It is easily accessible via I-5 or Highway 99 or via bus lines 124, 106, 131, and 132. There is plenty of well lit, free parking as well, right near our front door! https://goo.gl/CMCRQp
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

IMPROV 100 WEDNESDAYS - Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Spring 25
2025-03-26 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class focuses on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier· Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone· Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Wednesday classes
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
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.
Location: 650 S Orcas St Seattle 98108 Suite 101
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: 295.00 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
“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 Yelp
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

The Next Generation Gap w/ special guests Carskee
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The Next Generation Gap blends comedy and reality as Denny and Carter take audience suggestions on the generational divide between a 20th-century dad and his 21st-century son. Drawing from real-life stories, they create scenes anyone born to parents can relate to. Performing together since Carter was 9, TNGG has taken their act to improv festivals from Alaska to San Francisco to Utah. Now, they’re returning to where it all began at Unexpected Productions!
Keeping the family theme going, they’ll be joined by special guests and their best improv friends, the husband-and-wife duo Carskee!
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.

The Next Generation Gap w/ special guests Carskee
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The Next Generation Gap blends comedy and reality as Denny and Carter take audience suggestions on the generational divide between a 20th-century dad and his 21st-century son. Drawing from real-life stories, they create scenes anyone born to parents can relate to. Performing together since Carter was 9, TNGG has taken their act to improv festivals from Alaska to San Francisco to Utah. Now, they’re returning to where it all began at Unexpected Productions!
Keeping the family theme going, they’ll be joined by special guests and their best improv friends, the husband-and-wife duo Carskee!
This free event kicks off at 7:00 pm, showcasing the energy and brilliance of one of Seattle’s most vibrant improv groups.
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.

Improv Incubator at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2025-03-25 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 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 100 TUESDAYS - Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Spring 25
2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class focuses on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier· Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone· Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Tuesday classes
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
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.
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: 295.00 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
“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 Yelp
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

IMPROV 100 MONDAYS- Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Spring 25
2025-03-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class will focus on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time.
Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier
· Say Yes More in Your Life
· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
· Become a Better Public Speaker
· Discover More About Yourself
· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Monday classes
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
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.
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 10
Cost: $295.00 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+

IMPROV 100 SUNDAYS 4:00 pm- Intro to Improv - Build Confidence Spring 25
2025-03-23 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
How do they do that? Learn the basics of improvisation. Discover how to actively listen, to use your own life to create stories, and work on the fundamental principles of improvisation. The class focuses on team building and the concept that “If your teammate looks good, then you will look good”. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing basic scene work skills and most importantly, having fun. Lots of laughs and lots of stage time. Under the guidance of our amazing faculty, 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 Easier· Say Yes More in Your Life· Get Out of Your Comfort Zone· Become a Better Public Speaker· Discover More About Yourself· HAVE A BLAST
All students begin at this level. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels.
Dates: 8 Sunday classes
Time: 3:30pm-5:000pm
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.
Location: 5700 6th Ave S Suite 109 Seattle 98108 https://goo.gl/maps/LpCDFP2j5wvWnNYw5
Maximum Students: 16
Cost: $295.00 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 18+
“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 Yelp
**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.

Teen Improv Class Dynamic YouthProv! Spring 2025
2025-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH/EASTSIDE, 1315 NW Mall Street, Suite 4, Issaquah, WA, 98108, United States
Why Improv for Teens? In Youthprov, students learn the fundamentals of good improvisation through games and exercises. The games are fun and entertaining but they are also a creative process that encourages support, active listening being present, and intelligent risk-taking on and off the stage. We help teens build self-confidence, public speaking ability, and cooperation all while having a blast! Our classes boost our student’s confidence, curiosity, and creativity.
Improv teaches us to accept mistakes as gifts and communicate thoughts and ideas more effectively. AND, … IT’S FUN!
The focus is on creating ensemble work in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Students have a blast, make friends and gain incredible life skills.
Students take classes to:• Improve listening skills• Improve their public presentation skills• Gain amazing teaming skills• Overcome shyness• Build confidence• Improve communication skills• Think on their feet• Take intelligent risks• Come out of their shell• Have a safe place to take risks
Students who are unvaccinated are asked to wear a mask.
Dates: 8 Sundays classes
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: 650 S Orcas St Seattle 98108 Suite 101
Cost: $295 ($308.56 including fees)
Prerequisite: None
Ages: 12 through 17
**Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel before the first class, we offer credit only towards a future class. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we will not offer credit towards a future class. Again, we are unable to offer refunds.
