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SUMMARY:IMPROV 100 TUESDAYS - Intro to Improv: Say Yes!\, SUMMER '26
DESCRIPTION:Say yes! Learn to listen\, connect\, play and use your own life to create stories with others! An 8 week intro to improvised theatre!\n\n\n\nDiscover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation\, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle! \nYou’ll learn how to actively listen\, to use your own life to create collaborative stories\, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say\, “Yes\, And”\, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room\, how to stop worrying about failing\, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world! \nUnder the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers\, you will learn to:· \n\nBe a Better Listener\nConquer Fears\nSpark Creativity\nMeet New People & Make New Friends\nBecome a Better Problem Solver\nGain Confidence·\nFail With Grace (and Maybe Even Enjoy It)\nSay Yes More in Your Life\nGet Out of Your Comfort Zone\nBecome a Better Public Speaker\nDiscover More About Yourself\n…and have a blast doing it!\n\nTime and Dates: Tuesdays for eight (8) weeks\, starting 7/14 7pm to 9:30pm \nNOTE: 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. \nNo Prerequisites. All students begin at this level\, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels. \nLocation: 5700 6th Ave St\, Suite 109\, Umbrella Room\, Seattle\, WA 98108 (In Georgetown\, south of downtown\, with plenty of parking.) \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: Ticket price $295.00 \nAge: 18 and above \n**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class\, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again\, we are unable to offer refunds.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/improv-100-tuesdays-intro-to-improv-say-yes-summer-26/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room\, 5700 6th Ave S\, Suite 119\, Seattle\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:IMPROV 100 WEDNESDAYS - Intro to Improv: Say Yes!\, Summer '26
DESCRIPTION:Say yes! Learn to listen\, connect\, play and use your own life to create stories with others! An 8 week intro to improvised theatre. \n\n\n\n\nDiscover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation\, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle!\nYou’ll learn how to actively listen\, to use your own life to create collaborative stories\, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say\, “Yes\, And”\, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room\, how to stop worrying about failing\, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world!\nUnder the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers\, you will learn to:· \n\nBe a Better Listener\nConquer Fears\nSpark Creativity\nMeet New People & Make New Friends\nBecome a Better Problem Solver\nGain Confidence·\nFail With Grace (and Maybe Even Enjoy It)\nSay Yes More in Your Life\nGet Out of Your Comfort Zone\nBecome a Better Public Speaker\nDiscover More About Yourself\n…and have a blast doing it!\n\nDate and Time: 8 weeks\, 8 Wednesdays\, Jul 15 to Sep 2\, 7:00pm to 9:30pm\nLocation: 5700 6th Ave S\, Suite 119\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\nAge Requirements: 18+\nPrerequisites: No Training Necessary\, Beginners and Seasoned Performers Are Both Welcome!\nMaximum Students: 16 \nCancellation policy:  We are unable to offer refunds. In limited cases\, we can offer credit for a future class up to one week before the class starts.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/improv-say-yes-spring26-2/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv School Umbrella Room\, 5700 6th Ave S\, Suite 119\, Seattle\, 98108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:IMPROV 100 THURSDAYS- Intro to Improv: Say Yes!\, Summer '26
DESCRIPTION:Discover Unexpected Productions’ philosophy of improvisation\, developed over our 43 years of improvising in Seattle! \nYou’ll learn how to actively listen\, to use your own life to create collaborative stories\, and you’ll work on the fundamental principles of improvisation: what it means to say\, “Yes\, And”\, how to tell stories that include everyone in the room\, how to stop worrying about failing\, and the games and concepts behind what we do on stages around the world! \nUnder the guidance of one of our best Seattle improv teachers\, you will learn to:· \n\nBe a Better Listener\nConquer Fears\nSpark Creativity\nMeet New People & Make New Friends\nBecome a Better Problem Solver\nGain Confidence·\nFail With Grace (and Maybe Even Enjoy It)\nSay Yes More in Your Life\nGet Out of Your Comfort Zone\nBecome a Better Public Speaker\nDiscover More About Yourself\n…and have a blast doing it!\n\nTime and Dates: Thursdays for eight (8) weeks\, starting 7/16 7pm to 9:30pm \nNOTE: 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. \nNo Prerequisites. All students begin at this level\, even those with existing improv experience. It’s a prerequisite to the other levels. \nLocation: 5700 6th Ave St\, Suite 109\, Umbrella Room\, Seattle\, WA 98108 (In Georgetown\, south of downtown\, with plenty of parking.) \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: Ticket price $295.00 \nAge: 18 and above \n**Cancellation policy: If you must cancel before the first class\, we can only offer credit towards the same level class next quarter. We are unable to offer refunds. If you cancel after the first class we cannot offer credit towards a future class. Again\, we are unable to offer refunds.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/improv-100-thursdays-intro-to-improv-say-yes-summer-26/
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SUMMARY:Write Comedy Like the Pros: Sketch Class with Joe Guppy: Summer 2026
DESCRIPTION:Learn to write comedy with fun and energizing improv games\, as taught by Joe Guppy.\nReady to level up your comedy game? This 8-week sketch writing class is all about creating funny\, original material with the help of improv games\, writer’s room vibes\, and major insperation from shows like Saturday Night Live\, Key & Peele\, and Seattle’s legendary Almost Live!\nLed by Emmy-winning comedy writer Joe Guppy\, you’ll learn the foundations of sketch writing—improv techniques\, story structure\, and how to turn a funny idea into a killer sketch. You’ll workshop at a supportive table of peers\, rewrite with confidence\, and explore what makes a premise actually work.\nThe class ends with a relaxed showcase\, giving you the chance to see your work performed.\nWhat you’ll get out of it:\nThe fundamentals of comedy writing & sketch structure\nImprov tools that spark fresh ideas\nPractice rewriting and strengthening jokes\nA comedy community to bounce ideas off of\nThe chance to see your sketches come alive\nDate and Time: 8 Saturdays\, Jul 18 to Sept 5\, 10:30am to 1pm\nLocation: Unexpected Productions Georgetown Studio\, 650 South Orcas St Suite 101\, Seattle 98108. The last class will include a showcase performance in the last hour of class.\nMaximum Students: 12\nCost: $295\nPrerequisite: None\nAge: 18+ \nTeacher Bio: Joe Guppy\, M.A.\, won 8 Emmys and a Writers Guild award for comedy writing and performing. He’s a former head writer/cast member for the Seattle comedy show Almost Live\, which ran for 15 seasons on KING-TV5\, with two runs on Comedy Central. Joe is a founding member of Seattle TheatreSports and has written television scripts in Los Angeles for directors John Landis (Blues Brothers\, Animal House) and Blake Edwards (Pink Panther). He’s taught fiction and scriptwriting at Seattle University and is an experienced group leader. \n**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 toward a future class. Again\, we are unable to offer refunds.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/sketch-comedy-writing-through-improvisation-with-joe-guppy-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Improv School\, 5700 6th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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