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Coronado Playhouse Announces Auditions for its Production of:

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

By Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Kira Blaskovich

Show synopsis:

Nan Carter, frustrated and unhappy in her marriage, has decided to leave her husband, Kyle. However, just leaving isn’t enough for her – she plans to help him see the error of his ways by re-enacting their past with the help of her friends: Sweetheart (a stripper with acting aspirations) and Simon (her best friend and cheerleader.) Strapped to a chair and covered with honey, Kyle must convince Nan not to leave him to be eaten by the bears – it is a ridiculous, funny, heartfelt learning experience for everyone.

Production information:

Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, May 26th & 27th, 2024 from 6:30-900pm. Online submissions are encouraged only for anyone who cannot attend the audition.

LOCATION: Coronado Playhouse, located at 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA. Enter through the main theater entrance.

  • Arrive early for paperwork.
  • Callbacks will be by invitation Thursday, June 6th 2024, if required.
  • First rehearsal will be Monday, July 1st 2024.
  • Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script.
  • Please bring a resume of theatrical experience and a headshot.
  • Appointments are not necessary, but are preferred. Drop-ins will be seen, in the order they arrive.
  • All online submissions (if approved) should be sent to blaskovichdirect@gmail.com, with headshot and resume attached. If the submission is a link to an online platform, please make sure permission to view has been granted. The director will be the only one to see your submission.
  • For additional information, questions, or copies of the sides, please contact the Director at blaskovichdirect@gmail.com (Subject: Exit, Pursued by a Bear.)
  • Watch for updated information on our Auditions webpage at coronadoplayhouse.org and on our Facebook page.

Compensation and Union Contract Details

  • Actors will receive a $100 rehearsal honorarium to help with transportation costs, as well as a $15 honorarium per performance.
  • This is a non-union production.

Rehearsals and Performance Dates:

  • Rehearsal schedule will potentially be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm: based on cast availability. This schedule will increase two weeks prior to opening.
  • Rehearsal dates might be added, if required.
  • Rehearsal start time will be based on availability of cast.
  • Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm from Friday, August 16th, 2024 – Sunday, September 8th, 2024.
  • Every Saturday will also include a 2:00pm performance.

To be considered, please submit this form:

Coronado Playhouse is committed to inclusivity, and encourages ALL members of our community to submit, particularly members of communities who have historically been excluded or underrepresented — including but not limited to artists of color, Native American and Indigenous artists, women, non-binary and gender non-conforming artists, LGBTQ+ artists, and artists with disabilities.

Character breakdown:

Nan Carter:
Age: 25-35
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Lead (Heavy)
Characteristics: Female-identifying housewife, who is quick, like a deer. She has an apologetic, emotional sense of self. Loves Kyle and Jimmy Carter and believes the world should be fair and beautiful. She has been pushed to her limits.

Kyle Carter
Age: 25-39
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Lead (Heavy)
Characteristics: Male-identifying, big, messy boy – like a dumb, dirty dog. Fights so he doesn’t have to deal with his emotions or take responsibility for his actions. Believes Nan is too good for him.

Sweetheart/Peaches/SuperKyle:
Age: 20-35
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Supporting (Heavy)
Characteristics: Female-identifying stripper. She has big dreams and an honest, fierce admiration for Nan. She plays Kyle in the re-enactments, and she’s quite good.

Simon Beaufort:
Age: 25-39
Ethnicity: Any
Line Load: Supporting (Heavy)
Characteristics: Male-identifying, good-looking, strong and a bit of a bitch. He is extremely protective of Nan and has never liked Kyle. He will do whatever is necessary to help give Nan a happy ending.

About the Director:

Kira Blaskovich is a director, actor, musical director, choreographer, teacher and playwright, who has been working in San Diego for the past 7 years. Last year, she directed Witness for the Prosecution at PowPAC, which was extended with sold out performances. She has also recently directed Anything Goes with STA at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts and Ripcord at Coronado Playhouse. She has been directing and acting for over 25 years, both in California and New York City.

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