Jet City Improv
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Providing live, improvised comedy, education, and outreach for over 30 years. jetcityimprov.org Since then, the company has undergone considerable growth.
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 to 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.
10/03/2026
Queerly Beloved is back on the schedule, next Saturday at 7:30 PM in the University Heights Drama Room.
Queerly Beloved features an all LGBTQIA+ cast, celebrating diversity and unity through laughter and love. Whether you're part of the community or a proud ally, this show promises an evening of hilarious, heartwarming moments that affirm love is love, and comedy transcends all boundaries!
Join us for an interactive experience where your suggestions inspire the scenes, fostering a sense of togetherness and joy. Be part of a night where every laugh makes a statement and everyone is welcome. 🏳️🌈🌟
Queerly Beloved, October 10th, at 7:30 PM! Tickets availble at jcitix.org/queerly!
10/02/2026
We found this old photo album in the back, and it is full of photos of the cast from Last Call, the improvised musical set in a haunted speakeasy, which opens this Saturday at 7:00 PM.
Take a look at this stellar cast! Together, they will lead you through the doors of the Last Call speakeasy and introduce you to the spirits that call the bar home. It's narrative musical improv, backed by a live three-piece band. Every song, story, and twist is made up on the spot, creating a brand-new night of mystery, music, and mischief with each performance.
Last Call performs every Saturday in October at 7:00 PM. Followed by a special 9:00 PM edition of The Emerald City Slasher.
10/02/2026
INDIEPROV is back in The Drama Room, next Friday, October 9th, at 7:30 PM!
We're thrilled to showcase Improv 9000, Sweaty Dee, Market Improv & Majestic Mayhem. This set is sure to be top-tier, so don't miss it!
We're always looking for new groups to join us in our monthly INDIEPROV showcases. If you have an INDIE group in the Seattle area. Email [email protected] to get signed up!
10/01/2026
The Emerald City Slasher opens tonight!
Now in its 5th year, is Jet City Improv’s hit dark murder-comedy set right here in the Pacific Northwest. At the start of each performance, every cast member secretly learns if they are the Survivor, the Victim, or the Murderer, and not one of them knows the others’ fates. The audience helps shape the story, votes on who they think the killer is, and finds out if they were right when the truth is revealed.
Murder. Mystery. Lattes. Welcome back to the city where no one is safe. 🕵️♂️🔪🌧️
📸Megan Shinner
09/30/2026
INDIEPROV is looking for Seattle-area improv groups to be featured in our monthly showcase. Whether you're a Jet City Improv student, a member of the larger Seattle Improv community, or a two-time Emmy nominee, get a group together and join us for INDIEPROV!
Email [email protected] for more information, and we'll see you in The Drama Room!
Rounding out our 2026 Emerald City Slasher cast introductions is the pride of Indiana, Drew Ronson!
"Originally from Bellingham but spiritually Midwestern, Drew has been improvising for over 3 years and is an ensemble member at Seattle Comedy Theater. Drew is loving being part of the Emerald City Slasher, and not because it provides a great cover for his suspicious behavior. Off stage, Drew likes drinking ~blood~ b**r, writing sketches, and cheering on his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish (this is the year)."
The Emerald City Slasher opens October 1st, and you can get BOGO tickets for opening weekend using discount code "BRINGABODY" at checkout! Get tickets now!
09/29/2026
We had a fantastic Spokane Wildfire Relief show on the 27th! We raised $1,175 for Spokane Wildfire Relief, benefiting the Innovia Foundation and ArtsEd Washington! With an incredible $325 donation coming from .
The Innovia Foundation and ArtsEd Washington are vital organizations providing much-needed relief to those affected by the Spokane Complex Fire in Eastern Washington.
A huge thank you to The Upfront Theatre, Unexpected Productions, The Blue Door Theatre, and Seattle Comedy Theater for donating their performances and making the night a smash success.
We are still accepting donations through October 4th; help us grow our total by donating at jcitix.org/spokane!
Hey now, hey now, this is what Emerald City Slasher cast introductions are made of. Everyone, stand and salute Aubrey Massey!
"Aubrey has been an improviser since 2024, where he refound the joy of play and comedy in Jet City's 101. Since then, he has joined the JCI Ensemble, taught JCI classes, and performed in Big Tech and The Emerald City Slasher. When he isn't being a silly little guy on stage, he spends his time as an educator, musician, gamer, and cat dad. He is excited to return for this year's killer season of Slasher!"
The Emerald City Slasher opens October 1st, and you can get BOGO tickets for opening weekend using discount code "BRINGABODY" at checkout! Get tickets now!
09/29/2026
The Emerald City Slasher opens in three days!!! You can get BOGO tickets for opening weekend using discount code "BRINGABODY" at checkout!
Get your tickets soon; all three opening weekend dates are selling fast!!
The next member of The Emerald City Slasher needs no introduction, but I am going to give them one anyway! Put your mittens together for Darren Guzman!
"Darren has been in the PNW since they moved to (the) Portland (area) for their dad's job at the ripe old age of 6, and has lived in (the) Seattle (area) since moving here in 2022 for their own job. Outside of improv, Darren loves researching things that will never be useful to them, especially the lore of media that they have not and will never read/watch/play. Darren started taking improv classes with Jet City in October 2024, and this season of the Emerald City Slasher will be their mainstage debut, and they're so thrilled they might die 🤗, or even kill 🤫!"
The Emerald City Slasher opens October 1st, and you can get BOGO tickets for opening weekend using discount code "BRINGABODY" at checkout! Get tickets now!
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