"Exit Pursued by a Bear" Show Needs Actors
The company is holding auditions for "Exit Pursued by a Bear" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: “Nan has decided to teach her abusive husband Kyle a lesson. With the help of her friend Simon (acting as her emotional—and actual—cheerleader), a stripper named Sweetheart, and the words of William Shakespeare, she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenacts scenes from their painful past. In the piece de resistance, they plan to cover the room in meat and honey so Kyle will be mauled by a bear. Through this night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart, wonderfully dark yet hopeful revenge comedy.” – Lauren Gunderson Website Rate: $200.00 Stipend. Additional info: Auditions will consist of a one or two minute contemporary comic Monologue, please bring head shot and resume. Rehearsals will be begin Jan 3. Rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursday. Sunday TBA, Monday through Thursday 7-10 Please apply if interested.
4 roles
Nan has reached the breaking point in her abusive marriage and is determined to reclaim her life. Vulnerable, funny, intelligent, and stronger than she realizes, Nan must navigate the lingering pull Kyle still has over her while discovering that what she wants matters. She sings Karaoke at the end.
Nan's abusive husband, Kyle is controlling and manipulative, but capable of considerable charm. Kyle can be funny, charming, and vulnerable, but those qualities coexist with manipulation, volatility, and a strong need to control those closest to him.
Nan's fiercely loyal longtime best friend and her emotional and literal cheerleader. Simon brings exuberance, humor, theatricality, and heart to the evening, while remaining deeply committed to helping Nan find the courage to leave. Sings Karaoke at the end.
An optimistic stripper and aspiring actress who joins Nan's wonderfully outrageous plan and takes on multiple roles in the reenactments of Nan's marriage. Bold, spirited, uninhibited, and surprisingly insightful, Sweetheart requires strong comic instincts and the ability to shift confidently between characters. Sings Karaoke at the end.
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