Shows
Swear jar jamboree
The Swear Jar Jamboree is Philadelphia's indie comedy + improv playground, four days at The Proscenium Theatre at the Drake (with additional workshop space at Plays & Players Theatre) running July 9–12, 2026.
Tabletoptional
MAY 23rd 6:30 - 7:45pm
a Live Comedy Actual-Play where all of the checks are real life challenges. Join us to see if the players have what it takes to save the realm. Our special guest players will need to step up to the challenge IRL in a series of real life ability checks. Like a game of D&D meets Task Master, but much more chaotic.
Tabletoptional
BYOB Version
MAY 23rd 8:30-9:45pm
a Live Comedy Actual-Play where all of the checks are real life challenges. Join us to see if the players have what it takes to save the realm. Our special guest players will need to step up to the challenge IRL in a series of real life ability checks. Like a game of D&D meets Task Master, but much more chaotic.
This later shows will include themes of alcohol consumption! BYOB, which is encouraged for the full experience!
AUGUST 7-30
Astro Quest is a rollicking sci-fi adventure, harkening back to the golden era of trekking through the stars. Join the brave Astro Alliance crew as they explore strange planets, meet zany aliens, and (probably) save the galaxy!
BYOB
Content Warnings: Mild to strong language, appropriate for ages 13+ with parental guidance.
Podcast Appearances
There it is - april 2026
Jason talks with comedian and improviser Gabi Swain about her path from Michigan to Pennsylvania (not the other way around), living in Philly, and how a political-science and campaign career (including work in DC) left her burnt out and led her to discover improv. After seeing an all-day improv festival at the Harrisburg Improv Theater, she became deeply involved, eventually co-founding the indie Swear Jar Jamboree comedy festival. Gabi explains the festival’s purposeful community-building approach, its produced show blocks mixing improv, sketch, standup, clown, character, and more. They also discuss improv warmups, long-form styles (including Harold and Spokane), Gabi’s D&D projects like Tiny Tabletop and “15-minute D&D,” and more more fun stuff!
Listenwherever you get podcasts and our YouTube!
Should I keep this? - April 2026
Guest Gabi Swain is renovating her office so she brought multiple items to Sam for her wise council. The two discuss memorable childhood performances and buying props/costumes with big plans. This week’s props: a genie lamp, a cool vintage umbrella, a long Ren Faire skirt and a red store bought Renaissance dress.
Gabi Swain is a Philadelphia-based producer, game master, and comedian working at the edges of improv, tabletop RPGs, and creative technology. She creates content around the craft of play as a performer, a GM, and a builder of the tools and systems that let independent creative projects actually run. When she’s not on stage or behind the screen, she’s creating tools for the communities she loves. Follow her on Instagram @gabandgoof and find out more about the Swear Jar Jamboree Festival @swearjarjamboree
The Uncastables - April
Gabi and Chris talk Improv, D&D, Festivals, and naming things.