The Bearded Company is coming to The Magnetic Theatre in March 2022!
Since 2006, The Bearded Company has been taking audiences on fully improvised adventures. In 2014, the Beards expanded their reach into Los Angeles. The group has created many sold-out shows including Swords and Sorcery: The Improvised Campaign, Bearded Manor, and their mainstay Epic Adventures.
They now also have a new hit podcast, Break the Dice: The Improvised Campaign, created out of their D&D-based stage show. The Bearded Company also performs and teaches on tours and in festivals throughout the country and Canada. Whether they’re at their home theaters in LA or Minneapolis, on the road, or online, expect the unexpected.
We reached out to Joe Rapp, a member of The Bearded Company to find out more about him and the upcoming performances and workshops The Bearded Company is bringing to The Magnetic Theatre!
1. How did you get into improv?
Initially tried it in high school through theater, but didn't feel I could hack it. Then a couple years into college I was encouraged to give it another go by my would be founders of the Beards, Matthew and Josh.
2. How did you get involved with The Bearded Company?
I was lucky enough to get in on the ground floor and helped found the company.
3. What's your favorite sketch comedy show / podcast / group?
I love Key & Peele as a sketch comedy duo.
4. What do you hope students will walk away from your workshops knowing?
I always hope students walk away feeling more confident. As adults, we learn to build so many walls and the beauty of improv is that it helps tear those down and let yourself truly live in the moment or at least closer to it.
5. What do you think audiences will be talking about on the way home from your shows?
I hope they're talking about how they didn't know that improv could be like that. That entire stories can be improvised. It doesn't have to be short form game-style all the time. Plus, always love when audiences tell us how much they could tell we love performing together.
6. How is working with The Magnetic Theatre different from working with other theatres or venues?
The Magnetic Theatre feels so open to trying things and wanting to expose their community and audiences to new things and experiences.
7. Is there anything you’re excited to do or places you’re looking forward to going while visiting Asheville?
The whole ding dang city. Never been and everybody and their mom has told me how excited they are for me to get to experience it.
Biography
Joe is a Minneapolis-based improviser, graphic designer, writer, and unknown local celebrity. He helped co-found The Bearded Company in 2006. He is the Director of The Bearded Company in Minneapolis. He also teaches at HUGE Improv Theater, and is a member of ComedySportz Twin Cities. Joe is more interesting than he appears and is just trying to be the smartest dumb guy in the room.
Find out more about The Bearded Company’s upcoming events at The Magnetic Theatre here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?preseason=magn
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