Feast: a play with dinner

Walking Shadow Theatre Company and the Black Forest Inn present

FEAST

by Megan Gogerty

directed by Allison Vincent

performed by Isabel Nelson

The table is set. The banquet 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.

Do you trust your leaders? When is violence justified? What sins can be pardoned? 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.

Menu Options:

• 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 no-dinner ticket.

No-Dinner Option:

A limited number of seats are available for patrons whose dietary restrictions aren't accommodated by the menu, or who cannot afford the price of dinner, or who aren't comfortable removing their masks. No-dinner patrons will arrive at the end of dinner, in time for the performance.

Ticket Prices:

Dinner & Show tickets are pick-your-price: $60 - $80. (Actual value $70.) Price selected will not affect the dinner.

Show-only tickets are pick-your-price: $25 - $45. (Actual value $35.) Price selected will not affect the experience.

Advance reservations requested. Both Dinner tickets and No-Dinner tickets may not be available at the door.

Order of Events:

• 6:15-6:30 Patrons arrive for dinner, and may order drinks at the bar.
• 6:30-6:45 Dinner is served.
• 7:15 Non-eating patrons start to arrive, and may order drinks at the bar.
• 7:30 The host requests our full attention.
• 8:30 Patrons are encouraged to begin the rest of their lives.

Live Diner Music:

• Sycamore Gap folk ensemble performing March 4, 8, 9, 10, 22, 23, 24
• Guitarist Scott Keever performing March 1, 2, 15, 16, 17, 28, 29, 30

Beowulf Option:

On select Saturdays, come to Beowulf and stay for Feast! 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 is a separate ticket, with more information here.

Covid Policy:

• You will be seated in proximity to other patrons, who will be eating and drinking. The capacity of the venue is about 55 people.
• We do not currently require proof of vaccination or masking. Covid policy is subject to change based on regional conditions and/or guidance.