Unexpected Productions

The Haunting: An Improvised Gothic Horror Story
2025-10-19 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-10-26 19:00 - 20:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
The Haunting is an entirely improvised gothic horror story set in a shadowy, candlelit manor where the past refuses to stay buried. Inspired by The Woman in Black, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Others, this eerie, atmospheric show blends supernatural and psychological horror, using storytelling, practical lighting effects, and creeping darkness—to immerse the audience in a world of spectral whispers and unsettling mysteries. Each performance is unique, unfolding a chilling tale of a family who moves into an abandoned house only to realize its former occupants never truly left. More spine-tingling than shocking, The Haunting is perfect for when the veil between worlds feels especially thin.

Graduate Greenhouse
2025-10-22 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.
Wednesday, Nov 26, Stage of Fools — Hamlet & Cheese at Unexpected Productions. Prepare your hearts and warm up your iambs: Hamlet & Cheese returns with the show Stage of Fools, a queer-led Shakespearean(ish) improv romp where Elizabethan vibes meet theatrical nonsense. It’s silly, heartfelt, surprising, and absolutely none of it is from the original folio. Zero Shakespeare knowledge required—just an appetite for fun, heart, and a little chaos.
Wednesday, Dec 3, Space Lobsters presents Blank Space. Each performance begins with nothing — a blank space — that the ensemble fills collaboratively, moment by moment, without preset structure, characters, or games.
Wednesday, Dec 10, Get ready for some seasonal magic!
Based on your suggestions, FKA and “Hall-Mark” Church will joyfully create a heartwarming (and hilarious) holiday special full of all the classic tropes. Meet-cutes, small towns, laughter & more…all made up on the spot!
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.

Duo Comedy Showcase 2025
2025-10-22 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-10-29 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-11-05 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
2025-10-23 20:00, 2025-10-30 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

Poe Unexpected: Edgar Allan Poe Improvised
2025-10-24 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-10-25 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-10-31 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-11-01 19:30 - 20:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
A Spine-Tingling Night of Poe-Inspired Improv, Where Laughter and Darkness Collide! Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM.

Step into the shadows and uncover the lost tales of Edgar Allan Poe in a hauntingly hilarious night of improv. Unexpected Productions’ masterful performers will take inspiration from Poe’s darkest works—and your own eerie suggestions—to weave chilling, gothic, and delightfully twisted tales. Blending macabre mystery with razor-sharp wit, this spine-tingling show at the infamous Gum Wall in Pike Place Market promises suspense, laughter, and surprises lurking in every scene. Dare to join us for a night where the only thing certain is the unexpected.

Seattle Theatresports Improv 2025
2025-10-24 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-25 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-31 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-11-01 21:30 - 23:00 | 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

Rocky Horror Improv Show
2025-10-24 23:30 - 2025-10-25 00:30, 2025-10-31 23:30 - 2025-11-01 00:30 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Hot patootie, bless my soul… it’s time to do the Time Warp—improv style!
The Rocky Horror Improv Show mashes up the cult-classic chaos of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the anything-goes magic of live improv. Every performance is a wild, one-night-only rock musical parody, built from your suggestions and fueled by the fearless brilliance of our cast.
Think outrageous characters, over-the-top songs, and twisted storylines that crash headfirst into camp, glitter, and pure unfiltered fun. Whether you’re a die-hard RHPS devotee or just here for the vibes, this show is your chance to dress up and watch the madness unfold right in front of you.
No script. No rules. Just cult-classic chaos, remixed.
Adults 18+ only.

Mouth Wide Shut: A Physical Improv Comedy
2025-10-25 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 Unexpected at Jules Maes in Georgetown
2025-10-28 21:00 - 22:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, 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!
21+ with valid ID. All sales are non-refundable. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the next event date. If the event is canceled, all purchases will be refunded in full

Zoinkies! An Improvised Mystery with FKA
2025-10-29 19:00 - 19:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
See your favorite 4 friends + a talking dog solve a brand new, fully improvised mystery based on your suggestions! Elaborate hoaxes, ectoplasmic goo, zany villains, and lots of snacks – Zoinkies! like, totally has it all. Buckle your seatbelt and put on your detective hat – we’ll see you there!
FORMERLY KNOWN AS is an improv group from Seattle, Washington, USA, North America, Earth. Inspired by their mutual love of storytelling and play, they specialize in whimsical, narrative stories. They are excited to be producing Zoinkies! at Unexpected Productions, the place where they first met, taking classes through UP’s Improv School.
CONTENT WARNING: potential for adult themes/language, spooky elements, loud sounds

ONE NIGHT ONLY: “Sally”
2025-10-30 21:45 - 23:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Join us for a special screening of SALLY, the award-winning debut film from Rag Tag Pictures, written and directed by Unexpected Productions ensemble member Chad O’Bara. Meet the team and hear about the projects they are brewing up next!
Film Synopsis
A desperate young woman trying to make a break from an abusive relationship must find the strength to overcome a nightmare of a different kind when her car breaks down in the middle of nowhere… just her luck.A loving, bloody homage to 1970s horror featuring a bone-shattering performance by MacKenzie Wynn. Directed by local Seattle talent Chad O’Bara.
CAST
MacKenzie Wynn – Sally
Brian Gunter – Old Man
Lee Braithwaite – Horance
David Brown-King – Jeb
Ron Hippe – Radio News Reporter
Chad Joseph O’Bara – Reverend Theo Hagg
CREW
Written, Directed, & Edited by Chad Joseph O’Bara
Director of Photography – Byron Gouette
Art Director – Travis Gentry
Associate Producer – Bryan Wells
Original Score – Evan Cox
Assistant Camera – Billy Nicholson
Boom Operators – Adam Dow & Bryan Wells
SFX & Makeup Effects – Kate Dixon & Lindsey Johnson
VFX – Eliott Glasser
FESTIVALS
WINNER – Best Horror Short – 2024 Chicago Horror Film Festival
WINNER – Best 15-30 WA Short – 2024 Bleedingham
WINNER – Best Picture – 2025 Oregon Screams Film Festival
Semi-Finalist Best Lead Actress – MacKenzie Wynn – Chicago Horror
Semi-Finalist Best Poster – Travis Gentry – Chicago Horror
Semi-Finalist Best Grindhouse Film – SALLY
Semi-Finalist Best Cinematography – SALLY
Semi-Finalist Best Score – SALLY
Semi-Finalist Best Special Effects – SALLY
Semi-Finalist Best Sound – SALLY
Grindhouse Nights Horror Film Festival
Official Selection:
TriFi Tri-Cities International Film Festival
Crypticon Horror Film Festival
Cabin in the Woods Film Festival
Filmed on location in Yakima & Sumner, WA
About Rag Tag Pictures
Founded in 2023, Rag Tag Pictures is a Seattle-based production team dedicated to scrappy, character-driven, emotionally charged storytelling—with maybe a splattering of blood here and there.
Rag Tag is about resourcefulness, heart, and an unrelenting love for making movies.

Musical Improv Happy Hour
2025-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Start your month on a high note with an unforgettable musical adventure! Join us every 1st Saturday for a harmony-fueled improv comedy show where anything can happen—and it usually does.
Your suggestions set the stage, and our quick-witted improvisers turn them into spontaneous songs and side-splitting stories—all in real-time. From over-the-top pop anthems and high-energy Broadway showstoppers to sultry jazz ballads, freestyle rap, and maybe even a surprise Gregorian chant, expect a night of unpredictable, laugh-out-loud fun.
Be part of the magic—because the best moments are the ones we create together!

Unexpected Cinema: An Improvised Movie Live
2025-11-02 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!

No Strings Attached: An Improvised Puppet Show for Grownups
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:15 | 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

45th Seattle International Comedy Competition
2025-11-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Looking for top-notch stand-up comedy? The Seattle International Comedy Competition brings comedians from around the world together for a month-long comedy showdown — 18 shows, 15 venues, 32 comedians, and over $16,000 in prize money.
Running throughout November 2025, this festival is part competition, part comedy boot camp, and all laughs. Each night, sixteen comedians perform their best sets before live audiences and judges made up of industry pros and media personalities. Audience reactions help decide who advances, so your laughter really counts.
Who will take home the prize tonight? Come find out and support live comedy at its finest.
Recommended for ages 18+
Tickets $25 online $30 at the door
Week One Prelim
JoJo Blacco, Portland
Cody Chasteen, Portland
Jaleesa Johnson, Portland
Megan Malone, Omaha, NE
Levi Manis, Seattle
Tommy Mellor, Calgary, AB
Danny Meynard, Seattle
Molina Molina, Seattle
Nina Phan, Toronto, ON
Jordan Policicchio, Toronto
Ponch, Seattle
Jack Slattery, Seattle
Tavaris Smith, Los Angeles
Liz Thompson, Seattle
Val Werner, Indianapolis
Tyrik Woods, Atlanta

Murder at Market: An Improvised Agatha Christie
2025-11-07 19:30 - 20:45 | Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley at the Gum Wall in Pike Place Market, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Experience an improvised comedy show with comedic characters, red herrings, and clever clues to keep you entertained until the end
When a body turns up at Unexpected Productions, the game is afoot! A vintage cast of colorful, cliché characters must unravel the crime—but in this whodunit, nothing is scripted, and anything can happen.
Inspired by the legendary Agatha Christie, this entirely improvised mystery weaves your suggestions into a suspenseful, side-splitting thriller. Can they crack the case before the next victim falls? Grab your monocle, don your finest tweed, and prepare for an evening of intrigue, wit, and unexpected twists.
Every show is a brand-new mystery. Every ending is a surprise.
Directed by Dave Morris, Paper Street Theatre, Victoria B.C.
