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Auditions: Exit, Pursued by a Bear
Raleigh Little Theatre is seeking performers for its upcoming staged reading of Exit, Pursued by a Bear by Lauren Gunderson. This reading will be part of Raleigh Little Theatre’s Second Stage Series.
About the Second Stage Series
Through this exciting new series, RLT will produce three staged readings of lesser-known published titles. RLT’s Second Stage will be dedicated to exploring narratives and themes that are not often part of our mainstage programming. We hope these readings will offer an opportunity to engage with bold material that pushes boundaries, explores new perspectives, and broadens the horizons of both our artists and audiences. Learn more here!
About the show
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.
Written by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Mikki Marvel
Stage Managed by Zoe Lord
Important dates
Auditions: August 6, 2025 (Wednesday) 7pm-9:30pm
Cast List: August 8, 2025 (Friday) by 5pm
Rehearsals: August 18-22, 2025; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7-10:30pm
Performances: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 7pm and Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3pm
About the roles
Raleigh Little Theatre encourages actors of any ethnicity, identity, ability, etc. to audition for any role. If the script requires strict adherence to any characteristic(s), those will be listed in the character description. For this production, performers must be 17+.
Nan Carter: Pretty and quick, like a deer. She wears something comfortable for a hot day.
Kyle Carter: A big messy boy, like a dumb dirty dog. He wears jeans, t-shirts, maybe a camo-jacket.
Sweetheart (also portrays Peaches/Super Kyle): A stripper dressed as the incredibly hot version of Kyle. She wears whatever Kyle is wearing but hotter.
Simon Beaufort: Pretty, strong, and bitchy – like a slim cat. He wears a cheerleading outfit with a skirt.
About the auditions
Click here to sign up for an audition day!
Auditions will take place in RLT’s Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre. All auditionees should arrive ten minutes before the time they are signed up to help with check in.
Please come prepared to perform the sides linked here for the characters you’re interested in, including both the monologue and scenes. For Nan, Simon, and Sweetheart, please also come prepared to sing “Nothing’s Going to Stop Us Now” by Starship, as shown on the provided sides for pages 56-57. We are also open to hearing a 1-minute prepared comedic monologue.
Please fill out the following paperwork to bring with you to the auditions:
If you need any specific accommodations to audition, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Info@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org to make your request. Examples of accommodations made in the past are: wheelchair accessible audition space, large print materials, prompters in the audition room, and volunteers to help fill out forms.
Volunteer Access Fund
If you face financial barriers related to transportation to the theatre, please check out our Volunteer Access Fund pilot program!