⭐ Roll for initiative and enter a realm of fantasy, foolishness, and enchanted libations in this immersive fantasy experience inside Chicago's historic Stan Mansion!
Highlights
🏛️ An immersive, interactive fantasy comedy staged inside the lavish, historic Stan Mansion — one of Chicago’s most storied landmarks
🍹 Three themed craft cocktails brewed by arcane mixologists from the realm
🧙 A fully improvised fantasy/D&D–inspired story guided by a live Dungeon Master...no D&D experience required!
🌆 Audience-driven storylines — your laughter and choices shape the fate of the realm
🎵 Live music from our minstrel — improvised songs born from the night itself
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏰ Duration: ~2.5 hour experience anchored by a 90 minute show
📍 Location: Stan Mansion
♿ Accessibility: accessible for people with reduced mobility
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with a valid ID
Description
Behind the grand doors of Stan Mansion, velvet curtains part, chandeliers glow, and a forbidden tavern comes to life. Once a symbol of Chicago’s Gilded Age opulence, the mansion now hides something far stranger…
The Dungeon Cocktail Experience (DCX) is a high-energy fusion of improv comedy, immersive fantasy experience, live music, and handcrafted cocktails — all unfolding inside one of Chicago’s most dramatic historic spaces.
Sip three themed craft cocktails as the story twists, laugh at razor-sharp comedy, and help steer the adventure through audience-driven choices that genuinely shape the night. Every show is unique, every decision matters.
Some say Stan Mansion remembers every story told within its walls.
Reviews
💬 Kylie T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a fabulous experience!! I’m a newbie and this was their last show in Minneapolis! It was filled with laughter, crowd work improv, and an amazing crew!! My friend group and I are going to be starting a campaign!! Best show ever!"
💬 Mark M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful experience. I hope they come back to the twin cities again soon!"
💬 Laura M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What fun improv experience. Lots of audience participation. Great actors. Hilarious. Held in a beautiful venue."
Add-On: Inside the Dungeon: A DCX Character Workshop (Can be purchased individually or as an ADD-ON to a show ticket. This is NOT a show ticket.)
Before the tavern doors open and the adventure begins, a small group of guests are invited inside the dungeon.
This 90-minute, cast-led experience pulls you behind the scenes of The Dungeon Cocktail Experience and shows you how we bring unforgettable characters to life using secret improv techniques — in real time, with no script and no safety net.
Through guided improv, storytelling games, and insider techniques used in the show itself, you’ll:
Please note: the workshop schedule is Friday at 4:00 pm (for those who buy Friday tickets) and Saturday at 3:30 pm (for those who buy Saturday tickets)
Highlights
🏛️ An immersive, interactive fantasy comedy staged inside the lavish, historic Stan Mansion — one of Chicago’s most storied landmarks
🍹 Three themed craft cocktails brewed by arcane mixologists from the realm
🧙 A fully improvised fantasy/D&D–inspired story guided by a live Dungeon Master...no D&D experience required!
🌆 Audience-driven storylines — your laughter and choices shape the fate of the realm
🎵 Live music from our minstrel — improvised songs born from the night itself
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏰ Duration: ~2.5 hour experience anchored by a 90 minute show
📍 Location: Stan Mansion
♿ Accessibility: accessible for people with reduced mobility
👤 Age requirement: 21+ with a valid ID
Description
Behind the grand doors of Stan Mansion, velvet curtains part, chandeliers glow, and a forbidden tavern comes to life. Once a symbol of Chicago’s Gilded Age opulence, the mansion now hides something far stranger…
The Dungeon Cocktail Experience (DCX) is a high-energy fusion of improv comedy, immersive fantasy experience, live music, and handcrafted cocktails — all unfolding inside one of Chicago’s most dramatic historic spaces.
Sip three themed craft cocktails as the story twists, laugh at razor-sharp comedy, and help steer the adventure through audience-driven choices that genuinely shape the night. Every show is unique, every decision matters.
Some say Stan Mansion remembers every story told within its walls.
Reviews
💬 Kylie T. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a fabulous experience!! I’m a newbie and this was their last show in Minneapolis! It was filled with laughter, crowd work improv, and an amazing crew!! My friend group and I are going to be starting a campaign!! Best show ever!"
💬 Mark M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful experience. I hope they come back to the twin cities again soon!"
💬 Laura M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What fun improv experience. Lots of audience participation. Great actors. Hilarious. Held in a beautiful venue."
Add-On: Inside the Dungeon: A DCX Character Workshop (Can be purchased individually or as an ADD-ON to a show ticket. This is NOT a show ticket.)
Before the tavern doors open and the adventure begins, a small group of guests are invited inside the dungeon.
This 90-minute, cast-led experience pulls you behind the scenes of The Dungeon Cocktail Experience and shows you how we bring unforgettable characters to life using secret improv techniques — in real time, with no script and no safety net.
Through guided improv, storytelling games, and insider techniques used in the show itself, you’ll:
- Forge a bold, playable character
- Discover a voice, physicality, or persona that feels natural and fun
- Learn secrets that will make every moment of DCX hit harder that night
Please note: the workshop schedule is Friday at 4:00 pm (for those who buy Friday tickets) and Saturday at 3:30 pm (for those who buy Saturday tickets)
Need help?
Contact SupportSelect date and session
This ticket type includes:
- 1 Ticket to the immersive experience.
- 3 craft cocktails (Mocktails available).
- Chance to be on stage.
This ticket type includes:
- Everything in Silver PLUS:
- Bonus Experience: Mini-dungeon!
- Backstage Cast Meet n’ Greet.
- Front or 2nd Row Seating.
- Custom DCX Die w/ entry into Gold Die Draw with a chance at free swag.
- Learn an Elvish chant.
- Custom DCX Sticker.
- Guaranteed to be on stage (if desired).
This ticket type includes:
- Everything in Silver and Gold tickets.
- Queen or King of the Realm for the night!
- Bring a +1: One Additional (Gold VIP) for free.
- Front Row - Best seats in the house!
- Naming Rights: Name our adventure.
- Setting Rights: Submit 3 settings for the adventure.
- Guaranteed to be on stage (if desired).
- 1 DCX T-Shirt.
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