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Contact Information
Have a question about The Un-Scripted Theater Company? Feel
free to drop us a line to our Info
Address or call our box office information hotline at
415-869-5384.
Mission Statement
The Un-Scripted Theater Company creates smart, innovative, and
entertaining improvised theater that delights our audiences and
advances the art and craft of improvisation.
Improv Theater vs.
Improv Comedy
There
is a big difference between "improv theater shows" and "improv comedy
shows." Improv comedy is based on stand-up comedy. It normally includes
quick one-line jokes and fast-paced timing; it's a place where the
sharpest and zaniest of improvisors usually steals the show. Improv
theater, however, is based on stage acting. It's usually funny, but it
can also be serious or touching; the comedy usually comes from
situations rather than from one-line jokes; and it can be both
short-form (quick scenes or games) or long-form (like a play, only
without a script).
The group ComedySportz is straight-up
improv comedy. The television show Whose Line Is It Anyway?
has elements of both improv comedy and improv theater. The
Un-Scripted Theater Company specializes in improv
theater. While 95% of our shows are hilarious, and
all of them have comedic elements, almost none of our shows
are "improv comedy." Still confused about the difference?
Come to one of our shows and see for yourself!
Seating at Shows
All Un-Scripted shows have "general admission" seating,
which means there are no assigned seats. Doors open at 7:30
and shows start promptly at 8:00. If you're buying your tickets at the door, we recommend that you get
to a show by at least 7:45 so you can get a good selection
of seats. If your group has tickets in advance, through a group sale purchase or an
online ticket purchase, the house manager will
reserve seats for your party (see VIP Seating, below).
Online Ticket Purchase
/ VIP Seating
If you purchase your tickets online any time during the week
up until 5pm the day of the show (noon for Sunday matinees),
you are automatically given VIP seating. We will tape off
some of the best seats in the house,
and hold them for you until 7:45 (2:45 for Sunday matinees). It's
our way of saying thank you for buying tickets in advance.
So remember: buy tickets online and we'll
save you great seats, but get to the show at least 15 minutes
before show time or we'll have to open your reserved seats
up to "general admission."
Group Ticket Sales
If you have a big group of people who want to go out for a
night on the town, you can take advantage of our group
sales program. You will get a discount on your ticket prices along with reserved
seating. Just remember, reserved seats are only held until
7:45. For more information on Group Ticket Sales please contact
Tara
McDonough
No Comp Tickets
The cast at Un-Scripted shows doesn't have any comp tickets
to give away. If you're a starving artist or a friend of the
cast and you want to see a show for free, consider helping us run the show. If you are interested in doing
support for a show contact
Dave Dyson
and he will schedule you for an open slot.
Guest Improvisor
Program
Did you know that The Un-Scripted Theater Company has a guest
improvisor program? At least one slot in every show is set aside for an
improvisor who is not one of the Un-Scripted Players. We love our guest
policy - we get to work with more actors in the Bay Area community, and
outside improvisors get a first-hand look at life with The Un-Scripted
Theater Company. If you are a seasoned improvisor and you want to
perform with us for a run, send us an email at and tell us a little about yourself. Improvisors are always
welcome with us, and we will let you know when our next auditions are.
You can also sign up on the Un-Scripted email list to receive our regular emails, which will bring you all the latest information about auditions, classes, and shows.
For more information, see our Auditions Page.
Hire Un-Scripted
for your party
Are you tired of your company holiday
party being just another excuse to get loaded and make out
with that hot guy/girl from accounting? Is your personal party
filled with “friends” who come over once a year
just to drink your wine, eat your shrimp cocktails, and tell
you long, sad stories about how depressed their cat is?
Un-Scripted can help! We can provide unique
entertainment for your corporate or personal holiday party
this year. For reasonable rates, we can tailor a show to nearly
any location, length of time, or holiday theme.
We’ll be your excuse not to talk
to your friends. We’ll divert everyone’s attention
long enough for you to go do it on the boss’s desk.
We’ll make your party one to remember for years to come,
even if you can’t remember it the next day!
We
can also bring improv into your workplace to enhance your leadership
skills, creativity, teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
For more information, see our Corporate Page.
Sponsoring an Un-Scripted
Show / Advertising with Un-Scripted
We have happy, art-supporting, captive audiences. You have
goods, services, or money. You scratch our backs, and we'll
scratch yours! We have a full sponsorship program for you
or your company. From a $50
ad in our programs, to an ad swap for hard goods or services,
to a $2,000 underwriting of a whole season, we have a place
for you. Whether you're interested in supporting art and theater,
or just looking for creative profitable ways to advertise,
The Un-Scripted Theater Company would love to have you onboard.
For more information on our sponsorship program, please check
out our Advertising
Page.
Tax Deductible Donations
The Un-Scripted Theater Company is a fully registered 501(c)3
non-profit corporation. All donations are completely tax deductible
and are a vital part of our operating budget. We keep our
advertising prices low to help local business. We keep our
ticket prices low so our audiences members can afford to come
back again and again. Donations from patrons of the arts keep
us alive and growing. As a non-profit theater company, we
strive to present a professional image; we are usually so
successful that donors are quite surprised when they find
out how much we are able to do with so little money. Our donors'
funding goes a long way, and if you would like to help us continue to bring great professional
improvised theater to the Bay Area, please contact Christian
Utzman and find out how your financial support can be
put to work today.
Outreach Program
We at the Un-Scripted Theater Company not only perform at our own
shows, but we can also come perform at yours. Whether you are a school,
college, office, or sketch comedy festival, we'd love to come teach or
perform for you. We've got plenty of teaching experience at all age and
skill levels, and we can develop a workshop, a performance, or a mix of
both, that fits your needs. Just let us know how we can help! Contact
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Coming up next:
Theater:
The Musical
May 1 - May 31
San Francisco
SF Playhouse, Stage 2
533 Sutter Street
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm*
Sat. May 10th is at 3pm instead!
$20 general
$10 students & seniors
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