by Megan Gogerty
directed by Allison Vincent
performed by Isabel Nelson
February 27 – March 29, 2026
A co-production with
Enter the hall of the nameless Sea-Hag, mother of Grendel. She slew her ancient enemies, but it wasn’t enough. It’s never enough. Still she hungers for retribution.
Now, shocked by the strongmen of our modern world, she contemplates a new threat: the ultra-rich. When the seductive power of violence beckons, how do you distinguish between justice and revenge? Perhaps if we share a meal with this She-Wolf, we can learn to trust each other. Perhaps we can find salvation.
Experience this fierce, one-woman theatrical event with an actual feast curated by the Black Forest Inn! Get ready to dig in.
(Show-only tickets are also available.)
Feast Cast
Your Host — Isabel Nelson
Feast Production Team
Playwright — Megan Gogerty
Director — Allison Vincent
Sound — Richard Graham
Set and Lights — David Pisa
Prop Fabrication — Whittney Streeter
Costume — John Heimbuch
Stage Manager — Brian Hirt
Assistant Director — Bryan Grosso
Dramaturg — Gina Musto
Promo Image — John Heimbuch
Beowulf Cast
Storyteller — John Heimbuch
Beowulf Production Team
Playwright — Charlie Bethel
Director — Amy Rummenie
Dramaturg — Sarah Heller
Promo Image — Erik Evensen
Show Times
For all performances of Feast:
Dinner at 6:30pm. Show at 7:30pm.
- Fri, February 27 (Opening Night)
- Sat, February 28 *
- Mon, March 2 (Pay What You Can)
- Fri, March 6
- Sat, March 7 *
- Sun, March 8
- Fri, March 13
- Sat, March 14 *
- Sun, March 15
- Fri, March 20
- Sat, March 21 *
- Sun, March 22
- Thu, March 27
- Fri, March 28
- Sat, March 29 *
* Beowulf performs on Saturdays at 5:00pm, before dinner. See below for more information!
Seating Schedule
- 6:15pm: Dinner patrons arrive, and may order drinks at the bar.
- 6:30pm: Dinner is served.
- 7:10pm: 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.
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.
Feast is back!
After sold-out runs in 2023 and 2024, we’re thrilled bring this powerful event back to the Twin Cities in 2026.
“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
Dinner is part of the Experience.
Here’s how it works:
Order of Events:
- 6:15 – 6:30 Patrons arrive for dinner, and may order drinks.
- 6:30 – 6:45 Dinner is served.
- 6:35 – 7:20 Live music (for both Dinner and No-Dinner patrons)
- 7:20 No-Dinner patrons please be here!
- 7:30 The host requests our full attention.
- 8:50 Patrons are encouraged to begin the rest of their lives.
Live Diner Music:
- Every night from 6:35 – 7:20pm
- For both Dinner and No-Dinner patrons
- Sycamore Gap folk ensemble performing performing Feb 28, Mar 2, 7.
- Guitarist Scott Keever performing Feb 27, Mar 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29.
Ticket Prices:
Dinner & Show tickets are pick-your-price: $65 – $85. (Actual value $75.) Price selected will not affect the dinner.
Show-only tickets are pick-your-price: $30 – $50. (Actual value $40.) Price selected will not affect the experience.
Advance reservations requested. Both Dinner tickets and No-Dinner tickets may not be available at the door.
Ticket sales only cover a portion of what it actually costs to present our plays.
For ticket sales to completely cover our production expenses, a ticket would cost $75, or $40 for show-only.
You choose your price! If you are able to pay the true cost, we ask you to do so. Or, pay as little as $30, or choose a more generous amount and help support our accessible ticket program.
Student tickets (show-only) are FREE. Limit 2 per order. Available starting one month before the performance date.
Monday, March 2 is our Pay What You Can night, with show-only tickets as low as $10 and dinner & show tickets as low as $45.
Menu Options:
- Meal 1: Pork ribs, kraut, and mashed potato (GF)
- Meal 2: Chicken paprikash (on the bone) and spätzle*
- Meal 3: Stuffed squash and pickled beets (GF, V)
*spätzle is a traditional German noodle. It contains flour, eggs and milk.
All dinners come with soup (carrot & ginger: GF, V) and bread. Tax and tip are included.
Drinks:
Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available for a separate charge, including patrons who select the no-dinner ticket.
No-Dinner Option:
A limited number of seats are available. Show-only patrons are welcome to come early, enjoy the live music, and order a drink!
Health and Safety:
- You will be seated in proximity to other patrons, who will be eating and drinking. The capacity of the venue is about 60 people.
- We do not currently require proof of vaccination or masking. Respiratory Virus policy is subject to change based on regional conditions and/or guidance.
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
In conjunction with Feast, Walking Shadow Artistic Director John Heimbuch is performing Charlie Bethel’s stunning one-person version of Beowulf on Saturdays.
Schedule
All Beowulf performances are at 5:00pm, before Feast.
This is a separate ticketed event.
Tickets are pick-your-price: $25 – $35 – $45.
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
