‘Scriptless in Seattle’ at Ohio Theatre

The Ohio Theatre in Loudonville will host entertainment featuring “Scriptless in Seattle,” a live improvised comedy troupe comprised mostly of young performers.

This show, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., has never been performed before and will never be performed again. Every line, sound and motion is made up entirely on the spot and fills a niche of family-friendly improvised sketch comedy.

“Scriptless in Seattle” was founded in 2019 at a small talent show in Northeast Ohio. In the wings of the high school auditorium, the group of performers was approached by the emcees and asked, “What should we introduce you as?” After much discussion, the group decided on a pun: “Scriptless in Seattle.”

Now the group travels around the Midwest, Appalachians and mid-Atlantic entertaining audiences of all ages.

“This is not your typical improv comedy show,” group manager Justin Folger, 23, said. “We write multi-song musicals on the fly — never knowing when the music is going to start.”

Folger has been performing with and managing “Scriptless in Seattle” for five years.

“It’s special what we do because it’s never the same show — ever,” he said. “I’ve done four shows in one day before (in four separate states). Not one of them was even similar. That’s the beauty of improv. Every show we put on is brand new every time.”

“Loudonville should expect high-quality, family-friendly entertainment,” said Charlie Hubbell, 21, a comedian with “Scriptless in Seattle.” “We take suggestions from the audience and use them to create improvised musicals, film noirs, game shows and we’ll even serenade individual members of the audience — all composed on the spot.”

The group draws inspiration from the hit British and American TV show, “Whose Line Is It Anyway.” Many of the sketches will be familiar to audience members familiar with the show.

“If you like ‘Whose Line,’ you’re in for a real treat,” Hubbell said.

“Scriptless in Seattle” is being sponsored by the Loudonville Theatre & Arts Committee, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps The Ohio Theatre.

Tickets for general admission are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students age 5-18, and free for age 4 and under. Tickets can be purchased at www.theohiotheatre.com, by calling the box office at 419-994-3750 or at the door beginning an hour before the event.

More information on the group and the performers can be found at www.ScriptlessInSeattle.com.