Pocket

The Pocket is a little black box theater where artists of all kinds can put on shows without having to pay fees to rent the space. The theater prides itself on collaborative, community-​building art and it really shows. You can walk in pretty much any weekend night and see something that will make you laugh, cry, or think. My favorite part is after shows, the lobby fills with audience and artists all mingling and cross-​pollinating ideas and excitement.
Street parking is a little tougher since the neighborhood is blowing up so fast but it’s still a breeze compared to Capitol Hill or any other hip districts. The theater can get pretty muggy with all the people in there, but having a lot of people in the space is probably the best problem a theater can have. They have beer, wine, sodas and water but no food.
If you want to produce a show or perform, this is the place for you. If you want to see great, experimental theater without breaking your budget, this is the place for you.

I like the pocket a lot. For the niche is serves, it gets ⁵⁄₅ stars.
But for those not in the theater community, understand that the pocket is mostly a bring your own audience theater. I have seen some pretty bad shows there.

i had the extreme pleasure of attending a art show at this place. The show was absolutely fabulous or fab (like John Lennon) would say and it is just wonderful. I relocated here from the New York area 20 years ago and I could not believe that Seattle does not have a small theater for improv like Chicago or LA. Let me say this… This place is wonderful if you like plays and drama like myself. And the actors in the shows are so good. and that is the gods honest truth. I had the pleasure of seeing the art of a Mr. Tom
.Davis art is mostly painting and collegue but it is just fantastic. One of the pictures was about dolls and they were collegues together and it was just
for mr. Tom Davis… This artist is not only handsome but he is going places and the Pocket Theater will help him do it. If you like this sort of thing, the pocket theater is for you and I intend to go back again to see another show. The cookies and the wine were absolutely delicious and the reception was something out of LA… Please make it
an evening and you will want to go back. I normally do not review Theaters. but I am going to give the Pocket Theater 25 hats as excellent. Way to go Pocket Theater and Mr. Davis I am rooting for you.

The Pocket theater is becoming the mecca for the independent improv and sketch scene in Seattle. Many other cities like Austin, TX., Chicago, IL and NYC have an eclectic comedy scene and this theater is doing a great job of starting that up here in Seattle. Every show I have seen here has been seriously funny and I look forward to coming back to see more shows!

If you’re looking for a place to attend enjoyable AND low cost events in the Seattle area, keep this on your list. A great variety of events happen here, and some of them run on donations only, while the rest have surprisingly good ticket prices. I just attended a reading here, and it was so well acted that I was surprised I didn’t pay more to see it. It’s a very small venue (hence the name, fittingly) but you get to mingle with the creators, writers, actors, and so forth to ask questions and discuss their work with them. It’s a place that feels very much like a part of its community, and you can tell that it’s on the up and up; Pocket Theater is going places. (Remember to bring cash.)

The Pocket is a great space for local theater. It presents a wonderful variety of shows in a very welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful and the lobby is a comfy place to hang out before and after shows.

The Seattle fringe scene desperately needs affordable performance venues for artists who want to develop their work in front of an audience. Pocket Theater identified that need and took steps to help alleviate it.
I’ve worked here and seen shows here. It’s an intimate, cozy space run by people who are passionate about their craft and their community. Go and get out of the rain.

You really couldn’t ask for more. A new cozy theater space in Greenwood that works really closely with those involved in the shows. You can see stand-​up, improv, sketch, play readings, you name it. I have seen several shows here, and know a number of actors, producers and directors who have done work here and I haven’t heard a bad word, which is virtually unheard of.
Clayton runs a tight ship, whether he’s tending bar, working the lights, or introducing the next act to the stage. Drinks are by donation, which means pricing is flexible if you’re flush one week and not the next. The lounge/​lobby is totally a living room with art on the walls and a low-​key vibe, and you can even order grub from the place across the street. On key bus routes via Greenwood. Not sure what more you could ask for.

Pocket theater is a terrific space! Check their calendar online as they constantly have fun and interesting shows on deck, ranging from improv to sketch to music and more. The space is really cozy, and I admire the team for fostering such a great community spot. The improv show I saw was great, and they have a good selection of drinks available. Highly recommend! Plus they’re right next door to uncouth buzzard, one of the best bookstores around.

Great lil theater in a neighborhood that could use something like this. Its a small space that was over sold when we arrived but they discounted our tickets. I am happy to see that the programming will benefit all types of performers. You can get some beers here but no food. There is also opportunities to view and purchase art! I hope that the Pocket continues to impress!

The Pocket Theater is absolutely wonderful. I have had a chance to perform there, and also sit in the audience. The shows are all an hour in length and worth every penny. I love the friendly vibe, the fact that you can grab a beer and watch the show, and are encouraged to talk with the performers after. I can’t wait to go back!

This place is awesome because I have seen sketch comedy, a one act play, a final draft reading before a show does the fringe circuit and also take a performance class. I love Pocket Theater!