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Unexpected Productions Improv: Seattle's Home for Improv Comedy
Experience Seattle's premier improv comedy at Unexpected Productions in Pike Place Market, where audience suggestions fuel unforgettable performances.
Unexpected Productions Improv, located in the heart of Seattle's Pike Place Market, has been the cornerstone of the city's improv scene for over four decades [5]. Known for its spontaneous performances and audience participation, UP offers a unique and unforgettable comedic experience [5, 18].
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1428 Post Alley, Seattle, Seattle Waterfront, Washington, 98101, US
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Unexpected Productions Improv has been a vibrant part of Seattle's cultural landscape since 1982 [5]. Nestled in the historic Market Theater in Pike Place Market, right by the Gum Wall, UP has been delivering side-splitting performances and cultivating talent through its improv school [5].
Unexpected Productions was the first in the U.S. to perform Theatresports, a fast-paced and interactive improv competition [5, 6, 8]. Today, Theatresports holds the title of Seattle's longest-running show [5, 8]. Audience participation is at the core of every performance, making each show a unique, community-driven experience [5]. UP takes suggestions from the audience and weaves them into hilarious stories, scenes, and music [18].
Beyond performances, Unexpected Productions offers workshops in team building, creative direction, and corporate storytelling [5, 16]. The Market Theater is also available as a unique meeting space for corporate events [16]. With its central location and historic charm, Unexpected Productions Improv offers a memorable experience for locals and tourists alike [5, 18].
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Getting There
Walking
From the main entrance of Pike Place Market at 1st and Pike, find Rachel, the Market's brass piggy bank [4, 11]. Take the stairs down and around the corner into Post Alley [4, 11]. Unexpected Productions is located in the Market Theater, next to the Gum Wall [4, 5, 11].
Public Transport
Take the Metro or Light Rail to the Market [4]. Many bus routes stop near the Market on First Avenue or Pine Street [4]. The Westlake Sound Transit Link Light Rail station is about four blocks away [4]. From any of these stops, walk to the main entrance of Pike Place Market at 1st and Pike, find the brass piggy bank named Rachel, then take the stairs down to Post Alley [4, 11]. A single fare on Seattle Metro costs $2.50 - $3.25, depending on the time of day and distance [4].
Parking
Several parking garages are available near Pike Place Market [10, 13, 15]. The Public Market Parking Garage at 1531 Western Ave is a convenient option [4, 11, 13, 14, 15]. From the garage, take the elevators to the Market Level and use the footbridge over Western Ave towards Pike Place Market [14]. Continue towards Pike Place Market, turn right, and continue towards Post Alley and the Gum Wall [14]. Parking at the Public Market Parking Garage costs $7 after 5 PM [11].
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