Last summer, when the Admiral Theater hosted a weekend comedy series they recieved a favorable response from the community who wanted to see the genre return.

“Much of our audience were coming every weekend, knowing they had a great place to watch stand up without going over the hill”, said Dinah Brein-McClellan, Admiral’s director of entertainment.

One of the inherent problems in standup comedy is being able to book big names as those comedians usually tour the larger venues. After looking into other forms of interactive comedy, the theater is pleased to announce that Unexpected Productions’ Theatersports and Jet City’s Twisted Flicks will both take the stage this summer with two distinct shows.

Unexpected Productions has been performing comedy improv in Seattle since 1983, and is dedicated to promoting the art and spirit of improvisation. Their show, Theatresports is Seattle’s longest running show, turning 25 years -old on last year.

Theatresports is comedy, improv, theatre, and sports. Teams of improvisers create scenes based entirely on audience suggestions and are scored by a panel of judges or the audience themselves. The shows will take place on June 27, July 18 and August 15.

Jet City Improv’s Twisted Flicks is a movie experience like no other. Director, Mike Christensen calls it “fun old movies with a funny new twist.”

The troupes takes a classic, cheesy "B" movie shown without its original soundtrack. All dialog, sound effects and music are improvised live by their team of players, based on suggestions from that night's audience. Each night, the picture may be the same, but the movie is completely different. The show is fast-paced and suitable for all ages.

“I remember loving Mystery Science Theater 3000 where one man and his two robot pals would make fun of a cheesy movie,' said Brein-McClellan. 'I am excited to be able to bring that kind of comedy to the Admiral Theater. It’s unique, spontaneous and totally fun."

The dates for Twisted Flicks are June 13, July 24 and August 21.

Tickets for the comedy shows are $12.00 and can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets or at the door that evening.

The Admiral is also teaming up with a Café Revo, Endolyne Joe’s and the Mission Bar who will be offering “Dinner & a Show” discounts. If you bring your receipt from your meal that evening, you will be given a coupon which is good for $2.00 off one ticket at the door.

These discounts are only good for those tickets purchased at the theater, not through Brown Paper Tickets.