Seven assassins walk into a bar… No, it’s not the start of a joke; it’s the title of the brand-new play by Houston actor/playwright, and SHSU Faculty member, Dain Geist. The play takes place in a bar for the wake of a respected-if-not-always-beloved colleague, a legendary assassin named Bartleby. Six fellow assassins have gathered to pay their respects and raise a glass to Bartleby, who happens to be “laid out” right there in the bar. A hilarious, dark comedy about morality, camaraderie, and what it means just to get by in life.

This performance will be staged reading produced under special arrangement with the playwright Dain Geist

Recommended for mature audiences due to profanity. Please note there is simulated gunfire but all of the props in the show are non-firing replicas. Performances may contain adult content, haze, and strobe lighting. 

This event is not ticketed and is open to the public, with first come- first serve seating.

For questions and more information, contact the Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre at 936.294.1329.

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