Washburn University Theatre to Present “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” Sept. 26 – Oct. 6

    Topeka, Kan. – The Washburn University Theatre will present “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” by Lauren Gunderson. The cast will perform 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, Oct. 4 and 5, and 2 p.m. Oct 6 in the Neese-Gray Theatre in the Garvey Fine Arts Center, on the Washburn University campus. Tickets are a suggested $10.

    The 12:30 p.m. matinee Friday, Sept. 27 is presented as part of Washburn Theatre Day when area high school students attend workshops, a performance of the play and a brief talkback with cast and crew. The public is invited to this performance as well.

    “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” is a revenge comedy where a woman turns the tables on her abusive partner. Kyle is the reason many women would choose the bear. Should Nan and her besties encourage the local bears to eat her abusive husband? Can she escape him if not? The BFFs consult Shakespeare for revenge advice because "it's classical."

    “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” is directed by Sharon Sullivan and the assistant director JoAnna Marks, set design is by Deb Bruner and costume design by Sarah Harris. The cast features Washburn University students Taylor Moore, Eden Hesse, Gage Gooding, Wyatt Tripe and understudies Cassius O'Brien-Stiner and Lily Forshee.

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