Emergence: 19th Seattle International Festival of Improv at Unexpected Productions

The theme for this year’s festival is “Emergence” which will explore, celebrate the appearance of something from nothing, spontaneous order from chaos without agency or guidance.

This year's Festival will feature improvisers from Austria, Canada, Finland, Great Britain, Mexico, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.

Unexpected Productions' audiences will have the unique opportunity to see these International masters of improv during evening performances throughout the week.

Sunday 6/21 International Improv Jam 8:30
Come see the participants of the Festival perform together for the first time. Members of Unexpected Productions' ensemble will also join the mix. This is an open night of fun, laughter and camaraderie.

Wednesday 6/24 Showcase 8:30
The improvisers will work in playful groups of three There is magic in threes, especially when they are improv artists from around the globe. Come see multiple trios of international teams take the stage.

Thursday 6/25 Translation 8:30
During Translation, performers improvise in their native tongue. Someone may be speaking Hindi to someone who speaks German or Italian! Even though, the audience may not speak the language, they will understand the communication transpiring

Friday & Saturday 6/26 & 27 Emergence 8:30 PM
This improv will be based on festival's theme, "Emergence". Material about playing will be gathered through the workshops during the week, and integrated into a Friday's and Saturday's performances.

Friday/Saturday International Theatresports 10:30 6/27 - 6/28

Sunday 6/28 International Improv Jam 8:30
Members of Seattle's improv community will join the UP ensemble and the members of the Festival's ensemble for a final night of fun, laughter and camaraderie.

Tickets for individual shows are $15 and $30 for an afestival pass.

Purchase a Festival Pass

The Festival will feature 10 performances valued at $100. The Festival is best experienced by purchasing a Festival pass, which cover the entire week from beginning to end and must be presented for admission. The pass is only $30.