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 Lucas Vonasek, 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?
I got into improv in college after my brother Paul invited me to go to a jam. I declined at first and then joined another one later on.
2. How did you get involved with The Bearded Company?
After attending a year or two of improv jams and performing with a group of others that was directed by the members of the Beards, I was invited to be a group member. That was in the fall of 2008, I think.
3. What's your favorite sketch comedy show / podcast / group?
I think the most constant favorite of mine throughout my life has been Conan O’Brien’s late night shows and now his podcast.
4. What do you hope students will walk away from your workshops knowing?
I hope they walk away knowing that they have a unique voice and it’s desperately needed in improv. I also walk away feeling a little more empowered to do whatever they want with the art form.
5. What do you think audiences will be talking about on the way home from your shows?
Idk. Hopefully, a good story with good characters, but they’ll probably be talking about Joe’s hair. I wouldn’t blame them.
6. How is working with The Magnetic Theatre different from working with other theatres or venues?
This is my first time, but I’m loving it so far!
7. Is there anything you’re excited to do or places you’re looking forward to going while visiting Asheville?
Anything and everything.
Biography
Lucas Vonasek is an actor, improviser, and writer based out of Minneapolis, MN.
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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