Beowulf (and the Bard) is a fun, frenetic and freewheeling farce that updates the Old English poem about the warrior Beowulf, who must rescue the mead hall from a hideous ogre (and his even more hideous mother). The comedy’s events unfold much differently than the familiar story passed down through the ages. In reality, Beowulf is an out-of-shape prince hoping to fulfill the heroic code, while the bard is a desperate poet struggling with a nasty case of writer’s block. This retelling also introduces a new female character: the bloodthirsty warrior princess Gunborg. Beowulf (and the Bard) is a comedy about friendship, duty and what it means to be a hero.

This show will be directed by Seona Zimmermann, who directed The Play That Goes Wrong last season. 

Come learn about this hilarious show at the read through on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:30pm. 

Auditions will be held on Friday, June 28th at 6:30pm and Saturday, June 29th at 2pm and will include reading sides from the script and some improv exercises. Both the read through and audition will take place at the Little Theater (1670 Nectar St). 

Please reach out to Megan Pimentel (meggi.panda@gmail.com) with any questions or scheduling conflicts.