To Be or RPG

To Be or RPG is a regular Dungeons & Dragons web series played by a wily troupe of professional actors affiliated with the national award-winning Classical Theatre Company. Come join us as our band of heroes adventures across the world of Magadrinn - a land of knights and wizards, but with a classical twist! Whose path will our merry band cross? Prince Hamlet? Lady Macbeth? Titania, the Fairy Queen? Listen and find out!

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To Be or RPG

To Be or RPG brings together a skilled group of professional artists and technicians that have all worked in some capacity with Classical Theatre Company in its humid home of Houston, Texas. This stalwart group brings a regular Dungeons & Dragons campaign live on Twitch on Monday evenings at 7PM CT. These roleplaying sessions follow a hardy band of heroes as they explore the fantastical world of Magadrinn, thwarting the plots of evil wizards, solving the most mind-bending riddles, and drinking all the ale while meeting characters and encountering stories drawn from the classical canon. 

Episodes

Friday Mar 08, 2024

In the (very) long-awaited finale of the two-part House Usher series, at the behest of Lord Robbert Usher, the Merely Players continue their investigation into the strange fire and death that occurred in the manor house five years ago. They finally meet the reclusive Lady Madilynn Usher and learn the truth of what happened to the previous valet, Beltin. Meanwhile, the party loses one of their number...
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/tobeorrpgTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy #actualplay
 

Friday Feb 02, 2024

In a flashback episode, several members of The Merely Players are hired by a local farmer to deliver some unusual goods to a reclusive customer who lives deep within the Forest of Arden.
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://YouTube.com/tobeorrpgTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy #actualplay
 

Friday Mar 10, 2023

The Merely Players are approached by a servant of a nearby local lord - Baron Robbert Usher. Lord Robbert is keen to have the party to investigate the strange goings on at his manor house. The small fortune he offers is more than enough to entice the group, and they quickly learn that the lord and his twin sister are recluses and the house holds much more than meets the eye!
 
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org

Friday Feb 24, 2023

The party, having now spent a month moving into their new tower abode, is visited by a traveling caravan of Rosanti people looking for a place to camp. The Rosanti matron, a mysterious woman by the name of Domna Patrina Ducdamé, rewards the heroes for their kindness by hosting them in her camp that evening. While enjoying the Rosanti hospitality, the Merely Players are invited to participate in an unusual game, which pits comrade versus comrade in a battle royale!
 
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy

Friday Dec 16, 2022

The Merely Players delve deeper into the mysterious caverns beneath their new tower home, but not so long that they fail to return to Verena in time for Delrick to audition for the starring role in a new play at The Goose Theatre. Following on the heels of the callback, Cree finds herself in a bloody brawl with a local pit-fighting champion known only as Dick the Butcher.
 
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy

Friday Nov 18, 2022

The newly named Merely Players, finally having a moment to catch their breath, take some time to do a little milling about Verena before the margrave's advisor, Tomas Exeter, sends a page to lead the group to their newly awarded tower and land. Formerly of the house of Millin, the tower has spent the last two hundred years unoccupied and in disrepair. The heroes explore their new home and discover it has more secrets than they had anticipated.
 
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy

Friday Oct 21, 2022

Finding themselves embroiled in the hunt for Ramsey Humford's killer, the party had joined forces with the great detective Sheraillynn Hulmes and her Dwarven partner, Drohn Watsmith. Their trail leads them to the Greenfriairs Theatre where they execute an intricate plan to catch their prime suspect - the theatre's patron, the powerful Baroness Lena Underwell - during the performance. Before all is said and done, a figure from Hulmes' past slinks from the shadows to thwart the party's investigation.
 
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.
Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: 
https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy #dragqueen #drag #sherlockholmes #sherlock

Friday Sep 30, 2022

The stalwart band of adventurers, having just thwarted the plans of the evil cult of Izurin, barely have time to rest when they learn that local actor Ramsey Humford has been murdered. Due to their recent public run-in with the puffed up peacock of a man, they are considered suspects. Enter the great detective Sheraillynn Hulmes and her trusty Dwarven sidekick, Drohn Watsmith. She joins the group as they seek the true murderer and justice for Ramsey!
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG regularly on Twitch: 
https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy #dragqueen #drag #sherlockholmes #sherlock

Friday Sep 02, 2022

Our heroes, depleted from their adventures in the subterranean temple beneath Verena, stumble their way into the dungeons under the margrave’s castle. They are introduced to Tomas Exeter, the margrave’s advisor, and he reveals himself to have been disguised as Eaken. Together with the party, they devise a plan of action to root out the mysterious Mistress within the castle. They approach Lord Henry Bollingbroke himself in an attempt to protect him and his family from the vengeful cult of the dark god Izurin.
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG on Mondays at 7PM CT on Twitch: 
https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy

Friday Aug 26, 2022

Having discovered the hidden temple of the dark god Izurin beneath the town of Verena, our heroes charge headlong into battle against the cultists of the God of Pestilence. The fallout from the conflict reveals a shocking secret and lays out further what terrible things these minions of Izurin are planning.
To Be or RPG is an improvised role-playing game, and as such, certain language or situations might be inappropriate or uncomfortable for some viewers. We strongly encourage viewers who experience such discomfort to skip scenes or episodes for their own mental health and well-being.Catch To Be or RPG on Mondays at 7PM CT on Twitch: 
https://www.twitch.tv/tobeorrpg. To join the live and moderated community chat, watch the broadcast on our Twitch channel.Support To Be or RPG: https://www.patreon.com/tobeorrpgVisit us on: https://www.tobeorrpg.comYouTube: https://shorturl.at/otINPTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToBeorRPGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeorrpgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToBeorRPGSupport Classical Theatre Company with a tax-deductible donation: https://classicaltheatre.org#dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #5e #ttrpg #ToBeorRPG #2BRPG #shakespeare #fantasy

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