No Exit at Alley Kat Bar and Lounge

Dates: (3/9/2015 - 3/14/2015 )

Theatre:

Alley Kat Bar and Lounge

3718 Main St
Houston,TX 77002

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Tickets: 10-15

Running Time: 90 min

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Sartre’s No Exit is a play about the "devouring" gaze of others and how it restricts one's freedom. The characters constantly look for mirrors in order to avoid the judging gaze of each other, while their failure is played out by the constant stare of the play's spectators.
The play's central themes of freedom and responsibility come from Sartre's doctrine that "existence precedes essence." Sartre believed that human consciousness, or a "being-for-itself," differed from inanimate objects, or a "being-in-itself," since humans have the ability to choose and define their characteristics. However, this freedom of choice comes with the responsibility for one's action. The fear and anxiety of this responsibility leads many people to ignore both their freedom by letting other people make their choices for them, resulting in bad faith. This emphasis on bad faith establishes Sartre's underlying argument of the play: "Hell is other people." Using only three people and an empty room, Sartre evokes scenes of utter torture and despair. As Sartre explained, "Life begins on the other side of despair."

History
Firecracker Productions was founded in 2014 by Sammy McManus in Houston, Texas. Houston is filled with art and culture, and the local talent is a testament to the high standards set by dozens of other arts organizations in the area. FP joined this growing group of artists with the intention of showcasing contemporary pieces that spark conversation and that allow artists to explore their craft.
Mission
Firecracker Productions is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization committed to delivering innovative visual and performing arts events to Houston and the surrounding area.

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Authors

Jean-Paul Sartre

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