Exit, Pursued by a Bear
by Lauren Gunderson

Exit, Pursued by a Bear Book Cover — Exit, Pursued by a Bear Cover

Highlights

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75 mins Present Day Bare Stage/Simple Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

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) and a stripper named Sweetheart, 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 a night of emotional trials and ridiculous theatrics, Nan and Kyle are both freed from their past in this smart, dark revenge comedy.

Press Reviews

"Draws every last ounce of dramatic depth and vibrant spirit out of [every] character."
— Arts Knoxville

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
NAN CARTER 27, female, pretty and quick, like a deer. She wears something comfortable for a hot day.	female	—	27, female, pretty and quick, like a deer. She wears something comfortable for a hot day.
KYLE CARTER 28, male, a big messy boy, like a dumb dirty dog. He wears jeans, t-shirt, camo-jacket?	male	—	28, male, a big messy boy, like a dumb dirty dog. He wears jeans, t-shirt, camo-jacket?
SWEETHEART/PEACHES/SUPERKYLE (all of which are the same girl) – Around 20, female stripper, dressed as the incredibly hot version of Kyle. She wears whatever Kyle is wearing, but hotter.	female	20	(all of which are the same girl) – Around 20, female stripper, dressed as the incredibly hot version of Kyle. She wears whatever Kyle is wearing, but hotter.
SIMON BEAUFORT 27, pretty and strong and bitchy, like a slim cat... He wears a red cheerleading outfit... a girl cheerleader's outfit.	female	—	27, pretty and strong and bitchy, like a slim cat... He wears a red cheerleading outfit... a girl cheerleader's outfit.