Join us for the highly anticipated return of Unexpected Productions' renowned improv festival, Festival Unexpected—Seattle! On Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, the festival features phenomenal improv workshops with Jun Imai, Japan, and Stephen Kearin, Los Angeles. https://conta.cc/4bZr3Ek
关于我们
Unexpected Productions doesn't just teach improv skills, but skills that can apply to everyday life; Active listening, verbal/non-verbal communication, creativity, acceptance of ideas, responding quicker in the moment, flexibility to change, problem-solving, and appropriate risk taking. Multinational corporations based in Seattle, like Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks have integrated Unexpected Productions’ trainings into their daily operations. Local groups like the Space Needle, Virginia Mason and Group Health have also integrated Unexpected Productions’ unique teachings. Unexpected Productions started out 31 years ago in a Chinese restaurant in Pioneer Square and evolved into a leader in improv in Seattle, the greater Pacific Northwest and the United States. Almost every improv troupe in the city has members that came from Unexpected Productions troupe or were taught in its improv school; including Jet City Improv, ComedySportz, as well as countless others. Their International Festival of Improv, now in its 19th years, has brought improvisers from around the world to Seattle. After the festival, they bring back to their homes styles and knowledge that they learned at Unexpected Productions. Participating countries have included Spain, India, France, Japan, Slovenia, Germany, Mexico, Holland, Canada, Italy, Belgium, Australia, New Zealand, From its home at the Market Theater in Seattle’s Historic Pike Place Market, Unexpected Productions has created well over 150 original shows. In addition to creating original works, for 30 years, Unexpected Productions’ has produced and presented Seattle TheatreSports, the first Theatresports in the United States, and Seattle’s longest running show.
- 网站
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https://www.unexpectedproductions.org
Unexpected Productions Improv的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 娱乐
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Seattle,WA
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1983
- 领域
- Team Building Workshops、Creative Direction、Corporate Performances、Theater Rental/Meeting Space、Presentation Skills、Corporate Storytelling、Organizational Creativity、Effective Communication、Active Listening、"Out of the Box"? Thinking、Improv、Theater和Corporate storytelling
地点
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主要
1428 Post Alley
US,WA,Seattle,98101-2023
Unexpected Productions Improv员工
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Dan Posluns
Engineering Director at Epic Games
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Kent L. Whipple
Marketing Director/Story Coach
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Lindsey Krassin
Creative Lead | Project Coordinator | Admin Support
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Melissa Reaves
Public Speaking Trainer, Storytelling & Presentation Expert, Keynote Constructor for Founders and Senior Leadership, Organizational Storytelling…
动态
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Unexpected Productions is incredibly proud to announce that we are a recipient of a Community Accelerator Grant funded by Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and awarded by ArtsFund! This gift will accelerate our organization’s efforts in making improv affordable to everyone, and as an arts and cultural organization in downtown Seattle. #AcceleratingWaArts #CommunityAccelerator2024 #WAGrants #AccelerateArts #ArtsFund #upimprov
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We are seeking board members for Unexpected Productions Improv. The Unexpected Productions Board of Directors is a working board of individuals passionate about Unexpected Productions who are willing and able to commit their time to helping the organization progress its mission statement. Each board member can expect to serve a three-year(3) term and spend one (1) to three (3) hour(s) a week on Unexpected Productions-related business. 1. Board members must attend board meetings and an annual strategic planning session. These board meetings allow UP staff and committee chairs to report on activities, progress, and challenges to the full board. 2. Board members are expected to participate in various ad hoc projects actively and may serve on one or more committees. Committees meet monthly to collaborate and make progress on priority initiatives. Example Committees: Executive Committee (by nomination and election) Governance/Audit Board Development/Recruitment UP Outreach/Development 3. Board members are expected to advocate for Unexpected Productions and promote its productions, educational programs, and outreach. Board members will be given business cards to promote Unexpected Productions and develop strategic relationships within the community. Board members are expected to actively participate in the organization’s events according to their time and availability. 4. Each board member will donate annually to the organization. Board members are expected to give to the best of their means, at a level they would consider generous. PLEASE FILL OUT APPLICATION HERE:?https://lnkd.in/gRU-Agcj
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Learn Dynamic Improvisation Techniques from Globally Acclaimed Instructors. Join us for the highly anticipated return of Unexpected Productions' renowned improv festival, Festival Unexpected—Seattle! On Friday and Saturday, June 28th and 29th, the festival features phenomenal improv workshops with Jun Imai, Japan, and Stephen Kearin, Los Angeles. Optional festival performances, parties, and social events run from June 24th to June 30th. https://conta.cc/3QIkNsg
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Thank you to those who have already supported our GiveBIG campaign. We are only $800 away from our goal of $5,000. Your donation, large or small, will enable us to propel our efforts to bring more shows and classes as we continue to thrive for another 41 years. Link below or in bio. THANK YOU! https://conta.cc/3QB8YUA
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