Unexpected Productions

Unexpected Productions

Unexpected Productions (UP) is an improvisational comedy company in Seattle, Washington, USA. From their home at the Market Theater in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market, Unexpected Productions produces year-round shows, teaches improv classes, and hosts the Seattle International Festival of Improvisation.

History

Unexpected Productions was formed by three different improv groups as the “Seattle Theatresports League”, and was the first improv group in the US to perform Theatresports, which now holds the title of the longest running show in Seattle. [cite web|url=http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=1707034&date=19930618&query=unexpected+productions|title=Expect the Unexpected] [cite web|url=http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/theater/126187_young12.html|title=Innovative Theater Groups] By 1988, the group was exploring many additional forms of spontaneous theatre, and the name was changed to “Unexpected Productions”. In June 2008, Unexpected Productions celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first Theatresports match. [cite web|url=http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/theater/366789_unexpected13.html|title=Unexpected Productions celebrates 25 years]

Actor Brendan Fraser is among the graduates of Unexpected Productions improv classes.Fact|date=June 2008

External links

* [http://www.unexpectedproductions.org Main Website]

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