Event Information

Seedlings Theatre Company is proud to be working alongside Improductions again to bring this hilarious improv inspired adaptation of the beloved The Princess Bride movie to the stage!

This production marks the start of our newest partnership as the resident theatre company of The Hub NWI, an extraordinary nonprofit art and technology space conveniently located between Valparaiso, Crown Point, Winfield, and Lakes of the Four Seasons in Northwest Indiana.

The Cliffnotes of Insanity by M. Ray Robinson and directed by Nelson Velazquez and Becky Jascoviak combines the best of the characters and quotes of The Princess Bride with the fun and often quirky layers of improv this interactive hilarious version of The Princess Bride adapted for the stage.

But there is so much more to this interactive Princess Bride experience including:

The Battle of Wits

Medieval Arts Demos

Inspired Tastings

Renaissance Inspired Merch

and more....

Tickets

$250 - Event sponsor reserved table for 8, includes tickets for 8 people to the same performance with reserved table seating, table signage, program ad, group character photo of choice, Buttercup boxes for the table

$100 - Character sponsor reserved shared table seating for 2, includes tickets for 2 people, table signage, program mention, character photo, Buttercup boxes for two

$150 - Reserved table for 8

$20 - General admission for 1

Add-ons

$4 pre-paid non-alcoholic mocktail ($5 on-site)

$10 pre-paid Buttercup box snack box ($12 on-site)

$12 pre-paid show-inspired T-shirt, pre-reserve your size, ($15 on-site)

Dates/Times

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 2:30 pm

Location

The Hub NWI, 676 W Division, Hebron IN 46341

Park in the large parking lot in the back when you arrive! There is an accessible ramp to access the upper floor where the event will take place.

Conveniently located between Valpo, Merrillville, Crown Point, Portage, Hobart, and Hebron. Quite literally The Hub of the wheel of towns all around!

From art to technology, you're in the right place at The Hub NWI to explore, learn, and create. Dive into classes, workshops, and collaborative projects that will spark your innovative spirit. Meet, game, or innovate in our versatile space designed to fuel your creativity.

Cosplay Policy

This is an interactive event and appropriate costumes are encouraged within the following rules:

Costumes, cosplays, and general attire must provide the same level of body coverage expected at an all-ages public beach, but no speedos or thongs.

Footwear is required at all times.

Costumes should not impede your or others' movement around you. They must fit through a standard American doorway.

Costumes should not have any functional sharp edges or points that could be a risk to yourself or others.

Cosplay may not include:

Words, images, or symbols that convey racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise prejudiced, discriminatory, or bigoted messages or sentiments.

Obscene or offensive language or images, including uncensored profanities and pornographic content

Costumes should not represent or incorporate the iconography, uniform, or appearance of persons or objects associated with prejudice or bigotry (e.g. Nazi imagery).

20th and 21st-century uniforms may not be worn as costumes. These include any uniform that can be construed as a military uniform from any country or a uniform worn in an official capacity, such as security guard, police officer, deputy, fire marshal, paramedic, etc. Active duty military personnel are permitted to wear their government-issued uniforms.

Weapons and Props:

Costumes and cosplays cannot include historical or modern weapons or items that could be confused for them. This includes (but is not limited to): self-defense equipment like pepper spray or tasers; recreational weapons like Airsoft, paintball, water, cap, or BB guns; sharp-edged tools like knives or scissors; or martial-arts weaponry including wooden practice weapons.

Fantasy or sci-fi/futuristic weapons are allowed so long as they do not resemble actual historical or modern weapons and are handled with respect for other attendees' safety and personal space.

No live steel or weapons that can fire projectiles.

Costumes are cool. Touching is not. Do not touch anyone or anything without getting permission first.

Date and Time: On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:30 - Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:30

Venue details: The Hub NWI, 676 West Division Road, Hebron, Indiana, 46341, United States

Price:
General Admission: USD 20.00