Provided by ARTfactory
Theatre Industry Night – Sept. 18
ARTfactory is excited to welcome fellow theatre professionals to a special Theatre Industry Night performance of No Exit on Friday, Sept. 18.
As a thank you to those who make the performing arts possible, this performance is complimentary for individuals working, or are involved in any way, in the theatre industry.
Advance reservations are required. To reserve your complimentary ticket*, please call the ARTfactory Box Office at 703-330-2787. Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Each individual will receive one free ticket. Additional tickets must be purchased at regular box office price.
About the Show
No Exit is a gripping four-actor existentialist drama that follows three souls, Vincent (Andrew Chi), Inez (Becca Parsons), and Estelle (Amantha Peterson), as they are ushered into a single room in the afterlife by a mysterious Valet (Ned Kieloch and Brendon Banner). Expecting the physical torment traditionally associated with damnation, they instead discover a far more insidious punishment: they are destined to become one another’s eternal tormentors. As their facades crumble and hidden truths emerge, each is forced to confront themselves through the relentless judgment of the others, trapped forever with no hope of escape or redemption.
Directed by David Johnson, No Exit premiered in France in 1944 to widespread critical acclaim before making its American debut in 1946 at the Baltimore Theatre. Reviewing that production, critic Stark Young famously remarked that the play “should be seen whether you like it or not,” a sentiment that continues to resonate nearly 80 years later. Brought to life by a dedicated cast, Sartre’s enduring masterpiece remains as provocative and compelling as ever. Its exploration of identity, judgment, and the ways we become prisoners of others’ perceptions feels especially relevant in today’s world, where constant self-scrutiny and public observation often blur the line between freedom and self-imposed confinement.
Audiences can expect a timeless theatrical experience that lingers long after the final curtain, challenging them to reflect on its enduring themes well beyond their visit.
Show dates are Sept. 18, 19, 15, and 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sept. 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. in the artWORKS Theater at the ARTfactory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas.
Content Advisory:
Due to the dark and adult nature of the philosophical material, this production is recommended for mature audiences, high school upperclassmen, and adults. Viewer discretion is advised.
More from ARTfactory Theatre
Don’t miss these upcoming shows:
