Seeking Cast for Upcoming Play "Exit Pursued"
"Exit Pursued" play casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: "In Lauren Gunderson’s smart, dark revenge comedy, Nan plans to leave her abusive husband Kyle duct-taped to a chair, covered in meat and honey, for the Georgia bears to find. But while she has him tied up, why not teach him a lesson first? With the help of her friend Simon, a stripper named Sweetheart, and the words of personal hero Jimmy Carter, Nan makes her husband watch re-enactments of scenes from their painful past before the strangely hopeful end. A very funny play about a very serious subject, based on Shakespeare’s most famous stage direction." Rate: $250 stipend. Additional info: Auditioners may be asked to cold read from the script, or stay for reading additional scenes. Please prepare a contemporary comedic monologue. Rehearsals begin in Nov; will take breaks for all major holidays. Production dates: 1/16/2026-1/31-2026; If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
Female-identifying housewife, who is quick, like a deer. She has an apologetic, emotional sense of self. Loves Kyle and Jimmy Carter and believes the world should be fair and beautiful. She has been pushed to her limits.
Male-identifying, big, messy boy – like a dumb, dirty dog. Fights so he doesn’t have to deal with his emotions or take responsibility for his actions. Believes Nan is too good for him.
Female-identifying stripper. She has big dreams and an honest, fierce admiration for Nan. She plays Kyle in the re-enactments, and she’s quite good.
Male-identifying, good-looking, strong and a bit of a bitch. He is extremely protective of Nan and has never liked Kyle. He will do whatever is necessary to help give Nan a happy ending.
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