"Swords and Sorcery" plays at Theatre in the Round until 11/6/25 and then returns again in May of 2026.
Happy autumn, arts friends!
Last night was Halloween (and a Friday) and I had the pleasure of attending fantasy themed improv! What a wonderful way to celebrate spooky season with friends and our great local arts community.
And then today November rolled in and I am grieving for the loss of HUGE Theater (our local improvisation theater closed) as I lined up my Give to the Max donations, since I have donated to HUGE annually at this time of year. But in the midst of that sadness I realized that in the past year some of my partner and my most amazing joys and arts adventures have been from following our favorite improv groups to new physical theaters where they are performing. It's great to explore the Twin Cities and be improv groupies.
One of our absolutely favorite groups is The Bearded Company. Along with The Shrieking Harpies, The Bearded Company are my recommendation to introduce Minneapolis improv newbies to the the fun and playfulness of attending improv. And last night we saw The Bearded Company’s Swords & Sorcery at Theatre in the Round. What a truly magical way to enjoy some laughs and kick off a weekend!
The one hour show we saw was made up on the spot with the help from a 20-sided die. Nerd stuff, yay! The story revolved around a chaotic good baker, Doug Ocar (Owner and director at ComedySportz Twin Cities) who was put in the king's dungeon and then forced to transform and feed people from the kingdom to the king. There was romance, heroic adventure, and lots of belly laughs. I honestly wish I could see all four performances (the full continuation of the story because each show is different.)
I recommend catching this show! It's playing in repertory (rotation) on the same stage with another show, Those Who Remain Turn the Pages which I'm catching tonight. Also mark your calendar for May, because The Bearded Company is returning to Theatre in the Round to run in rep with The Hobbit. Yay, MORE nerd stuff!!! I definitely recommend attending Swords & Sorcery.
Keep supporting local artists. Bring your friends and family to the theater. Make art and get creative. Get out from behind your screens and have some adventures in your community. Donate to a local nonprofit. Let's build the future we need.
And then today November rolled in and I am grieving for the loss of HUGE Theater (our local improvisation theater closed) as I lined up my Give to the Max donations, since I have donated to HUGE annually at this time of year. But in the midst of that sadness I realized that in the past year some of my partner and my most amazing joys and arts adventures have been from following our favorite improv groups to new physical theaters where they are performing. It's great to explore the Twin Cities and be improv groupies.
One of our absolutely favorite groups is The Bearded Company. Along with The Shrieking Harpies, The Bearded Company are my recommendation to introduce Minneapolis improv newbies to the the fun and playfulness of attending improv. And last night we saw The Bearded Company’s Swords & Sorcery at Theatre in the Round. What a truly magical way to enjoy some laughs and kick off a weekend!
The one hour show we saw was made up on the spot with the help from a 20-sided die. Nerd stuff, yay! The story revolved around a chaotic good baker, Doug Ocar (Owner and director at ComedySportz Twin Cities) who was put in the king's dungeon and then forced to transform and feed people from the kingdom to the king. There was romance, heroic adventure, and lots of belly laughs. I honestly wish I could see all four performances (the full continuation of the story because each show is different.)
I recommend catching this show! It's playing in repertory (rotation) on the same stage with another show, Those Who Remain Turn the Pages which I'm catching tonight. Also mark your calendar for May, because The Bearded Company is returning to Theatre in the Round to run in rep with The Hobbit. Yay, MORE nerd stuff!!! I definitely recommend attending Swords & Sorcery.
Keep supporting local artists. Bring your friends and family to the theater. Make art and get creative. Get out from behind your screens and have some adventures in your community. Donate to a local nonprofit. Let's build the future we need.
Artfully,
More Information
The Bearded Company’s Swords & Sorcery
Presented by: Theatre in the Round
Campaign #1: October 31 – November 7
Running in repertory with Those Who Remain Turn the Pages
10/31/25 @ 7:30 pm
11/1/25 @ 2 pm (PG rating)
11/2/25 @ 7:30 pm
11/6/25 @ 7:30 pm
Campaign #2: May 13–17
Running in repertory with The Hobbit
Sharpen your sword and prepare for adventure! Swords & Sorcery is an improvised fantasy campaign where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. Each show features a new epic tale filled with legendary heroes, dungeons, dragons, and laughter—perfect for fantasy fans and newcomers alike.
Presented by: Theatre in the Round
Campaign #1: October 31 – November 7
Running in repertory with Those Who Remain Turn the Pages
10/31/25 @ 7:30 pm
11/1/25 @ 2 pm (PG rating)
11/2/25 @ 7:30 pm
11/6/25 @ 7:30 pm
Campaign #2: May 13–17
Running in repertory with The Hobbit
Sharpen your sword and prepare for adventure! Swords & Sorcery is an improvised fantasy campaign where fate is decided by the roll of a 20-sided die. Each show features a new epic tale filled with legendary heroes, dungeons, dragons, and laughter—perfect for fantasy fans and newcomers alike.
Your Support Is NEeded Right Now...
In Minnesota it's Give to the Max season - a time of generosity and support of local nonprofits. Please consider a gift to your favorite arts group. It's a really challenging time to get grants and also sponsorships from businesses, so individual support is very important right now.
May I suggest a donation to the Minnesota Fringe Festival? Springboard for the Arts? Theatre in the Round? Or search for your favorite at GiveMN. A donation of any amount helps.
If you can't donate right now, understandable, please help spread the word by talking about your favorite arts groups, resharing Give to the Max posts on social media, inviting folks to attend the arts with you and shouting loudly your advocacy for the arts.
May I suggest a donation to the Minnesota Fringe Festival? Springboard for the Arts? Theatre in the Round? Or search for your favorite at GiveMN. A donation of any amount helps.
If you can't donate right now, understandable, please help spread the word by talking about your favorite arts groups, resharing Give to the Max posts on social media, inviting folks to attend the arts with you and shouting loudly your advocacy for the arts.
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