New York, NY
Improvised Dungeons & Dragons
A fully improvised Dungeons & Dragons adventure where audience members roll the dice, cast spell scrolls, and reshape a fantastical tale of magic, mischief, and mayhem.
In Improvised Dungeons & Dragons, a band of quick-witted performers crafts a brand-new high fantasy tale onstage—without a script and without warning. Guided only by the roll of the (20-sided) die and the unpredictable whims of the audience, every quest, every clash, and every moment of triumph or disaster is shaped live, right before your eyes. The audience plays a vital role in the unfolding epic. Throughout the show, you’ll roll dice to determine the heroes’ fates, bestow blessings or curses, and even hurl enchanted spell scrolls onto the stage to alter the course of the story at will. Will you aid the heroes in their quest—or send them hurtling into chaos? The choice is yours. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer who knows your way around a character sheet, or a newcomer ready to dip your toes into the fantastical unknown, you'll find yourself swept up in a night of laughter, chaos, and heroic deeds gone delightfully awry. No prior knowledge of D&D is required—only a spirit of adventure and a willingness to shape the story. With each roll of the dice and each twist of fate, no two shows are ever the same. Expect unexpected heroes. Expect epic blunders. Expect dragons, dungeons, and maybe a very confused goose. This is Dungeons & Dragons as you’ve never seen it before—off the table, onto the stage, and in the hands of the audience. The quest awaits. Will you roll to shape its destiny?
Audience Role
As honored patrons of the realm, you hold great power. You will roll the fabled (20-sided) die to determine the heroes’ fates, wield enchanted spell scrolls to twist the course of the story, and shape the destiny of the adventure as it unfolds before your very eyes. The fate of the quest lies in your hands!
Ages: 13 +
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About Improvised Dungeons and Dragons
An on stage comedy adventure, where YOU create the heroes, YOU cast the spells, and YOU roll the (20 sided) die! No need to bring your player’s handbook; those unfamiliar with dnd will laugh as much as the hardcore fans; we create a fantasy narrative improv entirely based on audience suggestions, letting your input shape the story throughout the show. Show up early and you’ll receive one of our spell scrolls, gaining access to powerful magics that can alter the story! Check out our Instagram and TikTok to get a feel for the show featuring Sam Kamenetz Maria Schroeder PJ Nally Liam Dick Dean Ruel April Sickler Jon Lu Jacob Joseph Teagan Clark Brian Wooster Thomas Rind