(L-R) Cattaryna Goodin, Katie Ahnberg, Lee Anthony Wilson, John Goodin in character. Photo courtesy of Warren Harrison

CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Chautauqua Playhouse presents “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”, an adult comedy by Lauren Gunderson, beginning on January 12 at the Playhouse. The show will run through February 11.

Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. The performances are held at the Chautauqua Playhouse, 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael.  Admission is $23 General, $21 Seniors/Students and SARTA members. Premium seating is an additional dollar. Tickets at the door are $25.

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

PLEASE NOTE: The edgy comedy is rated for MATURE audiences due to language, adult situations, and domestic violence.

The direction is by Patricia Lee Schmeltz, with set and light design by Andrew Fiffick.  The cast features John Goodin, Katie Ahnberg, Cattaryna Goodin and Lee Anthony Wilson.

(L-R) Lee Anthony Wilson, Katie Ahnberg, Cattaryna Goodin in character. Photo courtesy of Warren Harrison

Information and tickets are available through the Chautauqua Playhouse website: www.cplayhouse.org or call the box office at (916) 489-7529, during business hours.