Exit, Pursued by a Bear (RLT's Second Stage Series)
Schedule
Sat Aug 23 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27607 | Raleigh, NC
EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEARAugust 23 & 24
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 sex worker named Sweetheart, and the words of William Shakespeare, she tapes Kyle to a chair and forces him to watch as they reenact 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.
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Mikki Marvel
"Exit, Pursued by a Bear" is part of Raleigh Little Theatre's 2025-2026 Second Stage Series. This exciting new series is dedicated to exploring narratives and themes that are not often part of our mainstage programming. We hope these staged readings will offer an opportunity to engage with bold, often challenging, material that pushes boundaries, explores new perspectives, and broadens the horizons of both our artists and audiences.
Ticket reservations open Monday, August 18, at noon.
Learn more about this staged reading on our website: RaleighLittleTheatre.org/Second-Stage-Readings
