Seattle International Festival of Improv Performances
Schedule
Sat Jul 01 2023 at 09:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Location
Unexpected Productions | Seattle, WA
About this Event
This festival is a gathering of improvisers from all levels and locations. During the week, they have the amazing opportunity to learn from expert teachers who specialize in various styles and techniques of improv. In the evenings, the teachers, members of the Unexpected Productions ensemble, and invited participants will showcase their improv skills on stage.
6/27 - TUE 8 pm Jules Maes Saloon Festival Show – Georgetown
At the festival, teams create spontaneous scenes on the fly based on your suggestions. These scenes are so hilarious that it's almost unbelievable that they are made up on the spot.
6/28 – WED 8 pm - Festival Duo Showcase
Enjoy a night filled with improv as pairs of improvisers from the Festival use your suggestions to create a fun and exciting experience.
6/29 – THU 8 pm – Puppet Improv Show
You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever seen an improv show starring a cast of puppets? If not, now's your chance!
6/30 - FRI 6:00 – Dan O’Connor Improvised Play
Tonight, Dan O'Connor, the founder and former producing artistic director of the highly praised Impro Theatre in Los Angeles, along with the cast, will be performing a full-length play spontaneously. Dan is also a co-founder of BATS Improv in San Francisco and LA Theatresports.
6/30 - FRI 7:30 pm –Felipe Ortiz
Join Felipe Ortiz (founding member of La Gata Circo and Picnic Impro), hailing from Bogota, Colombia, as he combines acrobatics, clowning, physical theater, and object manipulation to push the boundaries of improvisation and create unique forms of artistic expression. Tonight, he invites you to be a part of his show!
6/30 - FRI 9:30 pm - Festival Theatresports
Ensemble members and invited Festival participants break into two teams creating hilarious stories, scenes, songs, and fast-paced improv games, all on the spot and in the moment.
7/1 - SAT 6 pm – Mixtape: An Improvised Playlist
A night of musical improv where the cast collaborates with a live musician to create a unique mixtape based on your input. A friendly host will guide you in determining the musical style, lyrical content, and arrangement to ensure an unforgettable experience.
7/1 - SAT 7:30 pm – Masters of Improv with Messing & Lehr
Come witness an incredible improvised comedy show presented by Susan Messing and John Lehr. All of the scenes are created on the spot based on audience suggestions, ensuring a unique experience that you won't find anywhere else. Prepare to laugh until your sides ache!
7/1 - SAT 9:30 pm - Festival Theatresports
Ensemble members and invited Festival participants break into two teams creating hilarious stories, scenes, songs, and fast-paced improv games, all on the spot and in the moment.
7/2 – SUN 7 pm - "The Leftovers" Combo Jam
Festival participants, teachers and UP ensemble members collaborate with the audience for a night of enjoyment, humor, and joy.
Unexpected Productions always strives to present material that is appropriate for teen and adult audiences, due to the unpredictable and audience-participatory nature of improvisation, it is impossible to guarantee the content.
Where is it happening?
Unexpected Productions, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00