For three nights only, First Take Co. and Fable Hollow Bookshoppe hosted an interactive and gamified theatrical experience, In the Castle of Eternal Sunset, a new play by playwright Charles Green. The play incorporates the chance elements of the popular tabletop role playing game (RPG) Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) into the play’s narrative building and storytelling. After all, D&D is a form of theatre in its own way, and In the Castle of Eternal Sunset expands that experience for up to 20 audience members to participate in that storytelling in low-stakes, randomized moments—effectively dictating the futures of the two boys whose D&D campaign we witness onstage. Director EG Roeder crafts an immersive, innovative experience that is sure to be a treat for anyone, but especially for fans of D&D and interactive theatre.
In the spirit of maximum theatrical immersion, I elected to partake in all the fun offerings this event provided. First, I opted to be a participant in the readings for the performance.
Once settled in with my booklet, I stopped by Fable Hollow’s coffee bar and ordered a Health Potion, a cherry vanilla soda created specially for this event. It’s a sweet and refreshing drink and kept my whistle wet in case I was rolled to read, (which I was!) so I was glad to have my Health Potion on hand throughout the night. Audiences can also choose from any of Fable Hollow’s drink menu items; as it was a biting cold night, I saw many ordering hot coffees and hot chocolates, as well…