Jet City Improv
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 t
06/05/2026
Bad Villains is back to wrap up our two-show Friday next week!
Bad Villains is a two-act improvised narrative about a group of villains down on their luck. They're bad at being bad. The villains meet at a weekly support group where they commiserate, moving between past and present as they share the (possibly failed) antics they've gotten up to since last session.
Come see the funny in The Drama Room at University Heights Center, June 12th at 9:30 PM!
06/05/2026
INDIEPROV is back!!!
This month we welcome Turbo Turkey, One Handed Clap, ABC&D, and Sweaty Dee to the June INDIEPROV. Only in The Drama Room at University Heights Center next Friday, June 12th, at 7:30 PM!
06/04/2026
We've got a small update to share with you!
The Jet City Improv Academy has decided to change "Cultivating Technique & Stagecraft," formally Improv 201, to Improv 104, making it a prerequisite class for Advanced Classes.
This change comes after feedback from students and educators who felt the skills learned in "Cultivating Technique & Stagecraft" were essential to have before moving into Advanced Classes.
This left a 201-spot open for a new class, which we filled with "Advanced Shortform and Hosting." This brand-new class is open to folks who have completed the prerequisite track or equivalent, starting in our late summer session!
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Thank you all!
TL; DR: Old 201 moves to the prerequisite track and becomes 104. New 201 class for Advanced Shortform and Hosting!
06/02/2026
We've got your lineup hot off the presses! Check out the link in our bio for more information on festival acts, workshops, and jams.
We can't wait to get this party started!
Jet City improv Festival Seattle’s Jet City Improv Festival (JCIF) features three days of live improv comedy, special guests, workshops, and unforgettable performances. Formerly known as the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater (SFIT)
06/01/2026
We closed "Not Another Isekai" with a sold-out final weekend of shows!!
Thank you to all of our amazing guests for going on this adventure with us! Thank you as well to all the folks who came out to see this magical show! And also, a huge thank you to the cast and production crew for sharing your talents with all of us.
We'll be back at West of Lenin in July for the inaugural Jet City Improv Festival!
05/31/2026
Next Week is the Tony Awards, and we want to get in on the party!
Join us on June 6th at 7:30 PM, for "A Tribute to the Tonys." This musical show will take audience suggestions and turn them into award-winning songs. This mock awards show promotes big drama, big dancing, and big heart! Taking the name of a never-before-seen musical or play, actors will portray the climactic moment, just as they do in the real Tonys!🎤✨
05/31/2026
Happy Meal is back!
This high-energy, interactive improv show is packed with fast-paced games, big laughs, and plenty of audience participation. Perfect for younger audiences, it’s a fun and welcoming space where kids and teens can enjoy spontaneous comedy, cheer on the performers, and even jump in on the action. A great introduction to improv, live comedy, and theater, every performance is a unique, unscripted adventure!
Join us on June 6th at 3:00 PM for a midday Happy Meal! This show typically sells fast, so get tickets soon!
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!
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!
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!
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