About Us
The Story and People Behind "DCX"
Fusing Dungeons & Dragons with Improv Comedy
Our Story
It all started on a snowy Wisconsin night in January 2012.
Jesse Theiler turned to his improv partner and fellow Dungeons & Dragons enthusiast, Brad Knight, and asked:
"What if we combined D&D with improv comedy? Like, as players we actually BECOME our characters?”
Brad's response? A quiet but confident:
“Yeah.”
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And just like that, the Improvised Role Playing Mash-Up Show (IRPMUS) was born.
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With a small but mighty crew—including Aaron Yonda and Jason Stephens—the first show premiered at Glass Nickel Pizza in Madison, WI on July 25, 2012. What followed was a two-year run of sold-out performances across the Midwest, from tavern stages to experimental formats (yes, IRPMUS-Catan was a thing). The audiences roared with laughter. The cast thrived in chaos. A nerdy, comedic legend was in the making.
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But in 2014, life called—grad school, family, careers—and IRPMUS disappeared into the mists like a disbanded adventuring party.
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Until now.
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In late 2024, Jesse messaged Brad again with a new vision:
“What if we brought it back…but leveled it up?”
This time, Brad didn’t hesitate:
“YES!” (His caps lock was intentional.)
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Enter:
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The Dungeon Cocktail Experience
A high-fantasy, high-spirits, high-laughter immersive show where Dungeons & Dragons meets craft cocktails and no two adventures are ever the same.
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With an experienced cast, an entertaining minstrel, themed cocktails, and audience-driven storylines, DCX is the ultimate night out for comedy lovers, fantasy nerds, and curious adventurers alike.
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