Jet City Improv

Jet City Improv Providing live, improvised comedy, education, and outreach for over 30 years. jetcityimprov.org Since then, the company has undergone considerable growth.
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In response to the growing popularity of unscripted comedy, Andrew McMasters and Mike Christensen founded Jet City Improv in 1992. Their first-ever show took place at Bite of Seattle on May 18th, 1992. In 1996, the company incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In 2003, Jet City Improv relocated to and purchased the former Historic University Theater. Today, Jet City Improv strives t

o enlighten, educate and entertain audiences through the art of improvisation. The company performs free improv comedy shows for children with disabilities and illnesses in Washington and teaches free improv comedy workshops to homeless, incarcerated and in transition youth in Seattle. The company employs eight staff members and upwards of 50 actors and theater professionals at any point during the course of a production season.

AND NOW! The Jet City Improv Presents 2026-2027 season! All Jet City Presents shows are open auditions, so keep an eye o...
05/29/2026

AND NOW! The Jet City Improv Presents 2026-2027 season! All Jet City Presents shows are open auditions, so keep an eye on this page for audition announcements coming "soon!"

First Up! We've got the return of "The Emerald City Slasher: An Improvised Murder Mystery," helmed by Alyss Flynn & Co.

Then two brand new shows!

Starting with "You Betcha: An Improvised Midwest Crime Story," inspired by the Fargo Cinematic Universe. Directed by Nathan Cox!

Then our Co-Production with Pork Filled Productions for 2027 is "Kaiju: An Improvised Monster Adventure," based on classic monster movies with an improvised twist. Directed by Minki Bai!

This season is going to be incredible, and we are so excited for you to be a part of it!

OOOOOO We've got announcements for you! Take a look at the Jet City Ensemble's 2026-2027 season. From Summer Camp to Che...
05/29/2026

OOOOOO We've got announcements for you!

Take a look at the Jet City Ensemble's 2026-2027 season. From Summer Camp to Chess Boxing Tournaments, this season has a little something for everyone.

This post exclusively covers shows put on by the Jet City Ensemble, if you want to get on the Jet City stage, check out our other announcement post for Jet City Presents shows.

We are so excited to tend the ground of our community this next season, and we hope you'll join us along the way!

Dirt & Lenin & Cities & Wood & Globes & Mountains & Plains & Cities & Beaches & Courts & JET CITY IMPROV!!!! The JCI 202...
05/28/2026

Dirt & Lenin & Cities & Wood & Globes & Mountains & Plains & Cities & Beaches & Courts & JET CITY IMPROV!!!! The JCI 2026-2027 Season is announced TONIGHT May 28th, at "Not Another Isekai" - come join the party!

The other half of our Test Flight double feature on May 29th is the return of "What If?"Ever wondered who you might be i...
05/23/2026

The other half of our Test Flight double feature on May 29th is the return of "What If?"

Ever wondered who you might be in a parallel universe? Multiverse Improv explores the infinite possibilities of a single moment, revealing how the smallest changes can create entirely different lives.

Come discover what is on the other side of the sliding door. May 29th at 9:30 PM!

We've got problems, and all of them stem from the size of the town. "Small Town Problems" is back for another night on T...
05/22/2026

We've got problems, and all of them stem from the size of the town.

"Small Town Problems" is back for another night on The Drama Room stage. Kicking off a double feature of Test Flights on May 29th. In "Small Town Problems" quirky small-town citizens face off and speak up at the town’s public forum. Follow along as this tight-knit community navigates city-sized problems, ranging from unauthorized pet adoption posters to bake fairs gone wrong. Amidst all of the big emotions and big personalities, will the town come together for even bigger triumphs?

Come get a rundown of the gossip on Friday May 29th, at 7:30!

It's time for another installment of "How We Met!" Come join us on May 30th, as we welcome Gretchen & Sid, Megan & Jack,...
05/21/2026

It's time for another installment of "How We Met!"

Come join us on May 30th, as we welcome Gretchen & Sid, Megan & Jack, and Kat & Jack. The show features real-life Seattle improv couples as monologists, sharing the true stories of how they met, how they started dating, and how improv became part of their relationship. From first impressions and awkward beginnings to shared stages and shared lives, their stories inspire fully improvised scenes that explore the romance, comedy, and humanity behind it all.

It's time to introduce the final "Not Another Isekai" guest. Performing in the May 29th show, Seattle theater giant, Rog...
05/21/2026

It's time to introduce the final "Not Another Isekai" guest. Performing in the May 29th show, Seattle theater giant, Roger W. Tang!

"Roger Tang (he/him) is a producer/playwright.

His play, She Devil of the China Seas, won Best Original Production from Heilman and Haver. He’s written for Seattle’s 14/48 Festival (and is a Mazen Award winner), and penned numerous works for Pork Filled Players and SIS Productions.

He has produced numerous Northwest and world premieres. In 2024, his co-production of Vietgone with SIS Productions won the Gregory Award for Outstanding Production.

He has sat on the boards of ReAct Theatre and Northwest Asian American Theatre (and helped build the Theatre Off Jackson). Called the “Godfather of Asian American theatre”, he is Secretary of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA), Executive Director of Pork Filled Productions and editor of the Asian American Theatre R***e (www.aatrevue.com)."

Roger is a last minute reschedule due to a drop, and we are so thankful they were able to step in and bring their talents to the "Not Another Isekai" stage. We can't wait to see the world you help create!

Hey all you people! We've got a super fun show coming up in a few weeks and we want you to know about it ASAP! Come join...
05/20/2026

Hey all you people! We've got a super fun show coming up in a few weeks and we want you to know about it ASAP!

Come join us for a very special Make Us Laugh with a panel of Jet City Improv alumni! Ben Lidgus, Ian Schempp, and Mandy Price are experts at making Seattle laugh, no lie!

You can find out the truth on June 5th, at 7:30 PM in the Drama Room!

More info at the link in our bio!

Another "Not Another Isekai" to introduce you to is none other than musical powerhouse, Alex Engelberg! "Alex Engelberg ...
05/20/2026

Another "Not Another Isekai" to introduce you to is none other than musical powerhouse, Alex Engelberg!

"Alex Engelberg is a musician and lifelong performer in many musical situations. For the last 10 years, he has played the live accompaniment for improv shows all over Seattle, constantly fielding the question, ""do you ever get up there and do improv ON stage, too?"" He's thrilled to finally stop answering that with ""maybe someday!""

Find Alex in his natural improv habitat at Unexpected Productions, We Have Some Notes, Fancy Cafeteria, and Take 5 Improv. Alex can also be seen posting viral comedy songs and harmonizing with strangers on TikTok () and Instagram ()."

Alex joins us for closing night, May 30th, get your tickets soon as this one is likely to sell out!

Announcing our new teen summer series with Broadway Bound!!!!The JCI Teen Summer Improv Series is for students ages 12–1...
05/19/2026

Announcing our new teen summer series with Broadway Bound!!!!

The JCI Teen Summer Improv Series is for students ages 12–18 who want to build confidence, creativity, and performance skills through improv.

Whether your teen is brand new to improv or already has some theater, comedy, or performance experience, each workshop offers a fun, active space to stretch their skills. Students will play improv games, create scenes, build characters, respond to prompts, and practice working together in the moment.

Because every improv session is different, returning students will not just be repeating the same intro class. Each workshop stands on its own and includes new games, fresh challenges, and opportunities to keep growing as a performer, storyteller, and collaborator. Students are welcome to sign up for one, two, or all three workshops, with each session offering more chances to build skills, try new things, and grow more confident.

Check the link in our bio for more information!

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5031 University Way NE #208
Seattle, WA
98105

Telephone

+12066094756

Website

https://www.jetcityimprov.org/classes.html, https://www.jetcityimprov.org/, https://www

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