by Megan Gogerty
directed by Allison Vincent
performed by Isabel Nelson
March 1 – 30, 2024 (now extended!)
A co-production with
1 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Feast is back!
After a sold-out 2023 run, we’re thrilled bring this powerful event back to the Twin Cities in 2024.
“Thrillingly unconventional”
– Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune
“Absolutely brilliant.”
– Ed Huyck, Massed Gadgets of Hercules
“All I can say is ‘Wow!'”
– Arty Dorman, Talkin’ Broadway
“Trust me, you do not want to miss this unique experience.”
– Jill Schafer, Cherry and Spoon
“The best show I’ll see this year.”
– audience member
The table is set. The feast is ready. Please, join us.
Your host is the nemesis of your forefathers, the sea-hag, the bog-witch, mother of Grendel, an ancient magickal creature in the form of a middle-aged lady, thirsting for revenge.
Experience this fierce one-woman theatrical event where mythology crashes into modern society during an actual feast, with food and drink curated by the Black Forest Inn (show-only tickets also available)! Get ready to dig in.
What sins can be pardoned? Do you trust your leaders? When is violence justified? How long has it been since you’ve been touched?
Come together in a ceremony of shared sustenance to experience the sensations of being alive again. Savor the ritual of eating, find hope, and learn who will get their just deserts.
Dinner is part of the Experience.
Here’s how it works:
Order of Events:
- 6:15pm: Dinner patrons arrive, and may order drinks at the bar.
- 6:30pm: Dinner is served.
- 7:15pm: Show-only patrons arrive, and may order drinks at the bar.
- 7:30pm: The host requests our full attention.
- 8:50pm: All patrons are encouraged to begin the rest of their lives.
Live Dinner Music:
- Folk ensemble Sycamore Gap performing March 4, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24
- Guitarist Scott Keever performing March 1, 2, 15, 16, 17, 28. 29, 30
Ticket Prices:
- Dinner & Show tickets are pick your price: $60 or $70 or $80.
- Show-only tickets are pick your price: $25 or $35 or $45.
- The selected ticket price will not affect the experience.
- Advance reservations are requested. Both Dinner tickets and Show-only tickets may not be available at the door.
Dinner:
Dinner patrons arrive at 6:15pm for a meal that has been specially created by the Black Forest Inn, with three entrée choices that aren’t on their regular menu:
- Meal 1: Szegediner (German pork and sauerkraut goulash) and spätzle*
- Meal 2: Chicken Paprikash (on the bone) and spätzle*
- Meal 3: Potato goulash and mixed greens salad (vegan and gluten-free meal)
*spätzle is a traditional German noodle. It contains flour, eggs and milk.
All dinners come with soup (homemade borscht: vegan), bread, and one non-alcoholic beverage. Tax and tip are included.
Alcohol is available for a separate charge for all patrons 21+, including patrons who select the show-only ticket.
Show-only Option:
A limited number of show-only seats are available.
Show-only patrons arrive at 7:15pm, near the end of dinner, in time for the performance.
Show-only patrons are welcome to purchase beverages at the bar before the show.
Covid Policy:
- Masking is encouraged when not eating and drinking.
- We are not currently requiring masking or proof of vaccination.
- Please stay home if you feel sick or have been exposed to COVID-19. Please contact us to transfer your tickets to another performance, donate your tickets, or request a refund.
- Policy is subject to change based on current conditions
Location and Parking:
The Black Forest Inn is located at 1 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
There is a free parking lot (space limited) to the south of the building (enter off of Nicollet Ave.)
Feast has connections to the story of Beowulf. While you don’t need to know Beowulf to attend Feast, it might be fun to see them both!
Beowulf
adapted by Charlie Bethel
performed by John Heimbuch
directed by Amy Rummenie
March 2, 16, 23, & 30 at 5:00pm
This is a separate ticketed event.
Tickets are pick-your-price: $15 – $20 – $25 – $30.
In conjunction with Feast, Walking Shadow Artistic Director John Heimbuch is performing Charlie Bethel’s stunning one-person version of Beowulf on select Saturdays.
This vibrant and modern retelling of the classic Old English poem about a warrior king and his fight with Grendel, the monster’s mother, and a fearsome dragon. Charlie Bethel’s version embodies the wit and vigor of the original Anglo-Saxon epic. Come hear the tale as it’s meant to be heard!
“Heimbuch was the poet narrator, pulling us into a strange, ancient world of beasts and blood and bravery… He postured, he roared, he fought epic battles. He made us shiver and laugh. It was an hour of powerful theater.” – Pamela Espeland, MinnPost
Show Times
For all performances of Feast:
Dinner at 6:30pm. Show at 7:30pm.
- Fri Mar 1
- Sat Mar 2 *
- Mon Mar 4
- Fri Mar 8
- Sat Mar 9
- Sun Mar 10
- Fri Mar 15
- Sat Mar 16 *
- Sun Mar 17
- Fri Mar 22
- Sat Mar 23 *
- Sun Mar 24
- Thu Mar 28
- Fri Mar 29
- Sat Mar 30 *
* Beowulf performs on select Saturdays at 5:00pm, before dinner.
Seating Schedule:
- 6:15pm: Dinner patrons arrive, and may order drinks at the bar.
- 6:30pm: Dinner is served.
- 7:15pm: Show-only patrons arrive, and may order drinks at the bar.
- 7:30pm: The host requests our full attention.
- 8:50pm: All patrons are encouraged to begin the rest of their lives.
Runtime
Feast runs about 80 minutes and Beowulf runs about 60 minutes, without intermission once the performance begins.
All performances of Feast and Beowulf occur at:
The Black Forest Inn
1 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Black Forest Inn is located at the southeast corner of Nicollet Ave and 26th Street.
All performances will be in the Banquet Hall, which has a separate street entrance about 100 feet east on 26th Street, just past the courtyard.
Free parking is available in the Black Forest lot, south of the restaurant on Nicollet Avenue. Free street parking is also available in the area.
Metro Transit bus routes 11 and 18 run within a few blocks of the venue.
Feast
Cast
Your Host — Isabel Nelson
Production Team
Playwright — Megan Gogerty
Director — Allison Vincent
Sound — Richard Graham
Set and Lights — David Pisa
Heart Prop — Whittney Streeter
Costume — John Heimbuch
Stage Manager — Brian Hirt
Assistant Director — Bryan Grosso
Dramaturg — Gina Musto
House Manager — Constance Brevell
Promo Image — John Heimbuch
Beowulf
Cast
Storyteller — John Heimbuch
Production Team
Playwright — Charlie Bethel
Director — Amy Rummenie
Dramaturg — Sarah Heller
Promo Image — Erik Evensen
Content Warnings
Feast contains overt references to sex and violence, and occasional profanity. The performance is intense, and the audience is physically close to the performer.
Beowulf contains descriptions of fantasy violence and gore.
Please contact us with any specific questions about content.
Accessibility
The Black Forest Inn is fully wheelchair accessible. The bathrooms are ADA compliant. Please let us know about any special seating requirements or accommodations.