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SUMMARY:Mime and Improv in Action with Jay Hitt
DESCRIPTION:Mimes can create entire environments and objects using only their skill and imagination. How do they do it?  This class will show you \n\n\n\n\nWhat if you could build an entire world on stage using nothing but your body and imagination? In this dynamic and playful class\, you’ll discover how mime techniques and physical improv can transform empty space into vivid environments filled with objects\, characters\, and stories. \nThrough guided exercises and performance games\, you’ll learn the foundational tools mimes use to create invisible walls\, lift imaginary objects\, define environments\, and communicate clearly without speaking. These skills will deepen your physical awareness\, sharpen your stage presence\, and give you powerful new ways to express ideas in improv scenes. \nThis class is perfect for improvisers who want to strengthen their physical storytelling\, improve object work\, and explore the expressive possibilities of movement. Expect a highly active\, supportive environment where you’ll experiment\, play\, and learn to make the invisible visible. \nClass Details\nDates: Four (4) Fridays\nTime: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm\nLocation: Unexpected Productions – Issaquah\n1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar and Grill)\nMaximum Students: 16\nCost: $270\nPrerequisite: Any Improv Class or Experience \nMeet Your Instructor: \nJay Hitt is an improviser\, director\, and educator renowned for his groundbreaking work in non-verbal improvisation. As the creator and director of Mouth Wide Shut\, he has pioneered a completely non-verbal improvised show that seamlessly blends Pantomime\, Figurative Mime\, Corporeal Mime\, and various dance styles to bring audience suggestions to life. These suggestions\, staying true to the nature of the show\, are also retrieved non-verbally\, creating an immersive and unique theatrical experience. \nIn 2020\, Jay launched the Fearless Physical Improv Workshop with Jay Hitt\, a non-verbal comedy workshop at Unexpected Productions designed to push improvisers beyond spoken language and into the realm of physical storytelling. This workshop quickly gained popularity\, selling out consistently and making its way to improv festivals\, where Jay continues to share his expertise with eager performers. \nJay’s talents extend beyond the improv stage. In 2018\, he was a featured artist in an updated version of The Gong Show\, hosted by Mike Myers. That same year\, he was a featured guest on the podcast Folk Stories (folkstories.org)\, where he discussed his journey in improvisation and mime. He also showcased his skills on a segment for KING5’s Evening Magazine\, performing as a featured mime in a humorous hotel front desk skit (KING5). \nHis performances have been celebrated at numerous prestigious improv festivals. In 2025\, Mouth Wide Shut was featured at the Third Coast Improv Festival in Nashville\, showcasing his distinctive approach to non-verbal improvisation. Additionally\, Jay has performed at the Alaska State Improv Festival and the Annual Improvaganza Hawaii Festival of Improv. \nJay is also a key figure in the Seattle improv community. As the Managing Director of Unexpected Productions\, he has played a significant role in shaping the city’s improv scene since joining the company in 1993. His journey in improv began in 1988\, and over the decades\, he has performed and directed a diverse range of short and long-form improv productions\, including Playborhood\, Black Ice: An American Sitcom Improvised and Poe Unexpected: An Improvised Edgar Allan Poe. In 2008\, he created the Duo Improv Showcase\, Seattle’s only improv open mic\, providing a platform for improvisers to experiment and grow. \nJay’s dedication to his craft is reflected in his extensive training. He has studied with renowned U.S. and European coaches\, refining his expertise in physical improvisation\, mime\, and object work. Since 1998\, he has taught and coached improv\, earning recognition for his fearless and dynamic approach. His precise attention to object work and environment creation has set him apart as one of the most skilled improvisers in the field. \nJay Hitt’s passion for improvisation continues to inspire performers and audiences alike\, proving that the art of storytelling transcends words and that physical expression holds limitless potential on stage. \nNOTE: Please note that this class has a great deal of movement and action. Please dress accordingly and bring a bottle of water. \n“Physicality is a kind of language\, especially in improv. Jay’s class helped to remind me just how important\, nuanced and exciting it can be and gave me the ‘words’ to use and showed me how to ‘speak’ them with physicality. Jay as a teacher is like a clown’s never-ending scarf bit. I’m not sure how he keeps pulling more and more interesting stuff out of his pocket\, but there seems to be a never ending supply of it.”\n— James L.\, 9/18 \n“Jay reminded me that physicality is the foundation of performance and he gave me the tools to get there!”\n— Randal F. \nCancellation policy: We are unable to offer refunds.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/mime-and-improv-in-action-with-jay-hitt/
LOCATION:Unexpected Productions Improv School ISSAQUAH\, 1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Improvised Musical Style and Lyrics Class with Ron Hippe
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Voice\, Build Your Confidence\, and Create Songs on the Spot! \n\n\n\n\nNow at Unexpected Productions’ new Issaquah location\, unlock your creativity in a supportive\, playful\, and joy-filled class designed for anyone who’s ever hummed in the car\, belted in the shower\, or wondered\, “How do musical improvisers make that magic happen?” \nWhether you’re a seasoned improviser or stepping into musical improv for the first time\, this course welcomes you with open arms—no prior singing experience required. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis intensive\, dynamic class explores the foundational skills of musical improvisation through hands-on practice and group collaboration. You’ll learn how to: \n\nCreate songs and stories in the moment\nUnderstand classic song forms and how they apply to improv\nStrengthen your sense of timing\, rhythm\, and rhyme\nTurn simple prompts into memorable choruses\nBuild lyrics that feel poetic\, emotional\, or downright hilarious\nJump confidently between styles—from Broadway to jazz\, pop to chants\n\nIt’s fun\, supportive\, and incredibly energizing. You’ll be surprised at what you can create with your classmates—often within minutes. Unexpected Productions Improv School is thrilled to bring our newest Eastside improv classes to Issaquah\, serving the communities of the Sammamish Plateau\, East Renton\, Bellevue\, Snoqualmie Valley\, North Bend and beyond. \nClass Details\nDates: Four (4) Wednesdays \nTime: 7:00pm–9:00pm \nLocation: Unexpected Productions – Issaquah \n1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar and Grill) \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: $270 \nInstructor: Ron Hippe \nRon Hippe joined Unexpected Productions in 1990 and has performed globally—from San Francisco to London and Vienna. He has appeared on Broadway in the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Kentucky Cycle and worked with Seattle Rep\, ACT\, and Intiman. Ron is also a veteran voice-over artist\, actor\, musician\, and singer-songwriter. His teaching style is upbeat\, encouraging\, and rooted in decades of professional experience. \nCancellation Policy:\nWe are unable to offer refunds.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/improvised-musical-style-and-lyrics-class-with-ron-hippe/
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SUMMARY:Improv Level Up: Turn Games into Scene Magic with Alan Hawkins
DESCRIPTION:Turn improv games into powerful long-form skills. Build stronger scenes\, relationships and storytelling in this fun 4-week class in Issaquah \n\n\n\n\nMany improvisers begin with short-form games\, but hidden inside those fast\, playful formats are powerful tools for deeper scene work. In this four-week class\, we’ll explore how the instincts you already use in games can strengthen your long-form improvisation. By unpacking the mechanics behind classic games\, you’ll learn how to build stronger scenes\, develop clearer relationships\, and create more confident improvised storytelling. \nThrough energetic exercises and supportive coaching\, you’ll discover how skills like listening\, commitment\, pattern recognition\, and emotional connection can expand beyond the game structure and fuel longer\, richer scenes. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between short-form fun and long-form storytelling\, this class will help you make that leap. \nClass Details\nDates: Four (4) Tuesdays \nTime: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm \nLocation: Unexpected Productions – Issaquah \n1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4\, Issaquah\, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar and Grill) \nMaximum Students: 16 \nCost: $270 \nPrerequisite: Any Improv Class or Experience \nMeet Your Instructor: Alan Hawkins\nAlan Hawkins is an improviser from Los Angeles and Chicago with over two decades of performance and teaching experience. A graduate of The Second City Conservatory\, The Second City Musical Conservatory\, iO West\, Comedysportz Chicago\, and The Annoyance\, Alan has performed across the U.S. and internationally with the acclaimed trio Extra Shelves and as a guest with Grand Theft Improv in London. He has taught and directed for numerous programs\, including the Teen Comedy Festival in Chicago. \nAlan is an ensemble member of Unexpected Productions—America’s longest-running Theatresports company—and the author of “YOU CAN’T LEARN IMPROV FROM A BOOK.” His classes are known for being energetic\, supportive\, and deeply fun. \nWhat to Bring\nThis class involves movement\, so please dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water. \nCancellation Policy\nWe are unable to offer refunds.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/improv-level-up-turn-games-into-scene-magic-with-alan-hawkins/
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SUMMARY:IMPROV 100 ISSAQUAH - Intro to Improv: Say Yes!\, SPRING '26
DESCRIPTION:Discover improv in Issaquah. Build confidence\, meet new people\, and learn to create stories through fun\, supportive games and scene work.\n\n\n\nLooking for a fun\, fresh way to connect with others\, spark creativity\, and step out of the everyday routine? Welcome to Intro to Improv at Unexpected Productions Improv School Eastside in Issaquah. Whether you are a working professional hoping to improve communication\, a creative soul searching for a new outlet\, or someone simply wanting more laughter and community in your week\, this class is the perfect place to begin. \nIn this beginner-friendly course\, you will learn the foundational skills of improvisation: active listening\, collaboration\, spontaneity\, and using your own life experiences to create honest\, engaging scenes and stories. Improv is not about being funny\, it is about being present\, supportive\, and open. And yes\, along the way\, you will laugh more than you have in ages. \nOur community values connection and growth\, and this class is built on those principles. You will work in a supportive group where the guiding philosophy is simple: When your scene partner looks good\, you look good. Together\, we build trust\, confidence\, and creativity\, one scene at a time. \n\nUnder the guidance of our experienced faculty\, you will learn to:\nBe a better listener\nConquer fears and build confidence\nSpark creativity\nMeet new people and make real connections\nBecome a better problem solver\nSay yes more in your life\nStep out of your comfort zone\nImprove public speaking\nFail easier (and laugh about it)\nDiscover more about yourself\nHave an absolute blast\n\nThis class includes lots of laughter\, lots of stage time\, and zero pressure. Every student begins here. No experience needed. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to try something new. \nUnexpected Productions Improv School is thrilled to bring our newest Eastside improv classes to Issaquah\, serving the communities of the Sammamish Plateau\, East Renton\, Bellevue\, Snoqualmie Valley\, and beyond. \nClass Details\nDates: Six (8) Monday classes \nTime: 7:00pm to 9:00pm \nLocation: Improv School Eastside Issaquah \n1315 NW Mall Street\, Suite 4 Issaquah\, WA 98027 (next to the Gaslamp Bar & Grill) \nMaximum students: 16 \nAges: 18 plus \nCost: $320 \nPrerequisite: None \nNote: Attendance at the first session is mandatory\, as it sets the tone and foundation for the entire quarter. If you know you will miss the first class\, please register for a future session.
URL:https://www.unexpectedproductions.org/event/intro-to-improv-eastside-issaquah-mondays/
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