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51���� Theatre is proud to present two student-directed plays this semester.

In Sartre's play No Exit, three strangers find themselves locked in a small room in hell. The characters slowly come to realize that their afterlife does not involve the tortures they predicted, but some far more insidious. These perfectly matched strangers discover that “hell is other people” through the means of isolation and discussion. The play explores themes of existentialism, the human condition, and the nature of interpersonal relationships as the characters struggle to come to terms with their fate and their past actions. Directed by Natalie Wilson.

Gun and a Motel Bible is a one-act play that explores the intersection of despair, faith, and morality in a humble Chicago motel room. The story unfolds as Pete, a man burdened by betrayal and loss, plans a violent act of vengeance against his wife's lover. His only companion is Gideon, a personified Bible, who is both a source of wisdom and a reflection of Pete's inner turmoil. Through sharp, philosophical dialogue and moments of levity, Pete and Gideon grapple with questions of faith, morality, and personal responsibility. As Pete teeters on the edge of a life-altering decision, the play challenges the audience to consider the power of belief, the weight of pain and the possibility of redemption. Directed by Makenzie Pappan.

Please note: These plays contain mature themes, discussions of death and strong language.