Exit, Pursued by a Bear may draw its title inspiration from the sometimes drab and difficult to comprehend Shakespeare (don't @ me), but con-con's staging of the show is neither - its clever staging and quick wit make for a delightful evening of tasty revenge. Move over, 'Goodbye, Earl.' Theatre folk will appreciate the nods to our kind throughout the play, far past the play's title. The set will delight those who pay attention to detail. Kate Smith's staging is thoughtful and creatively overcomes some challenging requests of the playwright. Nan, played by Amanda Rowe-Van Allen, is the conflicted leader of the scenes that unfold. She tells abusive Kyle, played by Casey McCann, with the perfect amount of shut-up-and-listen: "first thing, honey - you've been recast," revealing Sweetheart, played by Hayley Johnson, her partner in literal crime, stripper, and aspiring actress. Rounding out the cast is Zavier McClean playing Nan's longtime friend Simon, her figurative and literal cheerleader, Zavier bursting on stage in a tiny red skirt with a pom-pom. Nan may not know how to pick a man but she knows how to pick her friends - and to accept them for who they are. In the end, their love in return is what gives her courage to heal. Read my full review at https://www.samanthacocco.com/reviews/exit-pursued-by-a-bear-convergence-con.... Exit, Pursued by a Bear, runs through September 2 at convergence-continuum. Samantha L. Cocco email. samantha.cocco@gmail.com website: samanthacocco.com pronouns: she | her