Unexpected Productions

at 1428 Post Alley, Seattle , 98101-2034 United States

1. School
2. Theatre
3. Comedy Club

Masters of Comedy. Home of Seattle Theatresports.

Description

Unexpected Productions started out 30 years ago in a Chinese restaurant in Pioneer Square. It has evolved into a leader in improv in Seattle, the greater Pacific Northwest, and the United States. Almost every improv troupe in the city saw it's origin in members that came from Unexpected Productions troupe or students; including Jet City Improv, Blood Squad, ComedySportz, Sisters of Sal, NerdProv, Waiting for Jenkins, Devils Ham, Girls with Power Tools, Cat Pack, Fat Kid Magic, as well as countless others initially drew their artistic first breath in an Unexpected Production rehearsal, show or class. Artistic Directors, Directors, Administration at regional theaters such as Seattle Shakespeare, Seattle Public Theater, Seattle Children's Theater, Book-It Repertory have spent considerable time as members of Unexpected Productions. Their International Festival of Improv, now in its 17th year, has brought improvisers from around the world to Seattle. After the festival, they bring back to their homes styles and expertise that they learned in Seattle at Unexpected Productions. Participating countries have included Spain, India, France, Japan, Slovenia, Germany, Hungary, Mexico, Holland, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, This festival is so popular that other theaters in cities throughout the world have modeled their own after this Seattle design. Unexpected Productions has a global impact that takes Seattle past the city limits. From its home at the Market Theater in Seattle’s Historic Pike Place Market, Unexpected Productions has created well over 150 original shows. In addition to creating original works, for 30 years, Unexpected Productions’ has produced and presented Seattle TheatreSports, the first Theatresports in the United States, and Seattle’s longest running show....ever. Artistic Director, Randy Dixon, a Seattle native, has been with the company 30 years. Dixon is a respected instructor and teaches improv all over the world. He is known for creating the “Seattle Style” of improv, combining the teachings of Del Close and Keith Johnstone in a style that is unique to Seattle and praised the world over. He has written books and numerous articles on the art of improv and storytelling and is in demand as a teacher and director to bring this uniquely NW approach to improv around the world. Unexpected Productions is notable for a nonprofit theater, for 30 years they have operated in the black, almost exclusively from ticket sales, with little funding from government or corporate support. While doing this, they are providing affordable shows that are unique for Seattle and audiences around the globe. For 3 decades, Unexpected Productions’ Improv School has taught new skills to tens of thousands of students. Now, improv troupes in cities across the country boast members educated by this unique institution. Many corporations have hired Unexpected Productions not only to teach improv skills, but skills that can apply to everyday life; Active listening, verbal/non-verbal communication, creativity, acceptance of ideas, responding quicker in the moment, flexibility to change, problem solving, and appropriate risk taking. Multinational corporations based in Seattle, like Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks, have integrated Unexpected Productions’ trainings into their daily operations. Local groups like the Space Needle, Boeing, Microsoft, Virginia Mason and Group Health have also integrated Unexpected Productions’ distinctive teachings. For 30 years, Unexpected Productions has been helping make Seattle unique. laughing too hard.

How To Get to Unexpected Productions

Take Metro (Seattle's great public bus system) or Sound Transit Light Rail to the Market. Many Metro bus routes will drop you off near the Market on First Avenue or Pine Street. And the Westlake Sound Transit Link Light Rail station is located only 4 blocks away from the Market. For detailed schedule information and round-trip planning from your home, call Metro Rider Information at (206) 553-3000 or visit metro.kingcounty.gov. You can also get details about Sound Transit Link Light Rail at soundtransit.org.

Specialities

Price category

$$ (10-30)

General Info

Unexpected Productions focuses on the art of storytelling in its work, taking suggestions from the audience and weaving them into stories, scenes and music. The audience is always part of the story. Unexpected Productions is dedicated to the art and spirit of improvisation. We engage and enlighten artists and audiences with improvisational theater and spontaneous storytelling in all its forms. Our approach is professional, modern, innovative and intelligent, illuminating the humor and truth in our world. While Unexpected Productions always strives to present material that is generally appropriate for teen and adult audience, due to the unpredictable and audience participatory nature of improvisation, it is impossible to guarantee content. Unexpected Productions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID # 95-3969771

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Summary

Unexpected Productions is Seattle based place and this enity listed in Theatre category. Located at 1428 Post Alley WA 98101-2034. Contact phone number of Unexpected Productions: (206) 587-2414