EXIT STRATEGY
Written by Ike Holter
WORLD PREMIERE
Jackalope Theatre
MAY 9 – August 29, 2014
From the acclaimed writer of Hit The Wall, comes the story of a Chicago public high school slated for closure at the end of the year. The impending shut-down causes tensions in the school’s already volcanic neighborhood to rise to the breaking point, but a small group of teachers launch a last minute battle to save the school. Over the course of the year, they put their careers, their future and their safety in the hands of a fast talking administrator who comes on strong: but might actually have no clue what he’s doing.
*Joseph Jefferson Awards nominated for Best Direction, Best Production, Best Ensemble, Best New Play
★★★★ OUT OF ★★★★ "At once poetic, political, sad, funny, timely, complex and compassionate, Ike Holter's thrilling, beautiful new play "Exit Strategy" is the story of the desperate final days of a condemned, crumbling Chicago public school... With the help of director Gus Menary, Ike Holter has forged a riveting 90 minutes"
- Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
★★★★ OUT OF ★★★★★ "Gus Menary’s smartly paced production hugs the comic and tragic curves in Holter’s tightly packed plot, and his appealing ensemble sells it with style."
- Time Out
"I can safely say it is the best thing I’ve seen this year so far."
- Theatre by Numbers
"Jolting and provocative...I highly recommend Exit Strategy... Gus Menary’s direction is sharp and flows beautifully."
- Chicago Theatre Beat
"This drama might make you rethink your stance. Here's hoping that the Jackalope Theatre Company reserves a seat for the mayor."
- LA Splash
Poster by Jen Dorman / Photos by Ryan Bourque