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, in Post Alley,[1] Unexpected Productions produces year-round shows, teaches improv classes, and hosts the Seattle International Festival of Improvisation.
[2][3] By 1988, the group was exploring many additional forms of spontaneous theatre, and the name was changed to “Unexpected Productions”.
[4] Actor Brendan Fraser is among the graduates of Unexpected Productions improv classes,[citation needed] and Joel McHale was a Theatresports cast member from 1993 to 1997.
The festival gathers individual improvisers from around the world, who train together for a week long period, culminating in several performances.