Press Release-BUG presented by Tacoma Little Theatre

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tlt@tacomalittletheatre.com
Fri, Mar 28, 2025 9:06 PM

PRESS RELEASE

210 North I Street, Tacoma, WA 98403    253-272-2281
www.tacomalittletheatre.com

For more information please contact:

Chris Serface, Managing Artistic Director

tlt@tacomalittletheatre.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            End
Date:
May 12, 2025

TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS

BUG

Tacoma, WA- Tacoma Little Theatre brings the disturbing thriller, BUG,
to its stage beginning in April.  *BUG *is written by the Pulitzer and
Tony-Award winning author, Tracy Letts, and will be directed by Blake R.
York.

BUG centers on the meeting between Agnes, a lonely divorcee, and Peter, a
soft-spoken Gulf War drifter. Agnes stays at a seedy motel in hopes of
avoiding her abusive ex-husband, Jerry. At first, she lets Peter sleep
platonically on her floor, but not long after he is promoted to the bed.
Matters become more complicated as Jerry eagerly returns expecting to
resume their relationship. On top of that, there’s a hidden bug infestation
that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering
sores—which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted
on him during his stay at an Army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to
paranoia, conspiracy theories, and twisted psychological motives.

Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of BUG features the talents of: Cassie
Jo Fastabend as Agnes, Katrina Mattson as R.C., Bil Nowicki as Peter, Josh
Johnson as Jerry, and Evan Collier as Dr. Sweet.

BUG will run Friday, April 25, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, for a total
of 10 performances.  Evening showings are at 7:30pm and matinees are at
2:00pm.

BUG* is recommended for mature audiences only.  It contains graphic
sexual content, nudity, simulated drug use, hypoallergenic fog, PTSD
themes, non-nicotine/tobacco/tar based theatrical cigarettes, blood, and
simulated violence. (If you are a Season Ticket holder and feel that this
show is not appropriate for people in your party, you can contact the Box
Office to have your tickets for Bug transferred to Rocky to bring
additional guests or see the show more than once.)*

There will be a special “Pay What You Can” performance on Thursday, May 8,
2025, at 7:30pm.  Tickets for that performance are available now online, in
person, or over the phone.

The performance on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00pm will be an ASL
interpreted performance.

Tickets are $29.00 (Adults), $27.00 (Seniors 60+/Students/Military), and
$22.00 (Children 12 and under).  Tickets may be purchased online at
www.tacomalittletheatre.com, or by calling our Box Office at (253)
272-2281.  Group rates are available for 10 or more, and special FLEX
passes for 6 are only $155.00.

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PRESS RELEASE 210 North I Street, Tacoma, WA 98403 *253-272-2281* www.tacomalittletheatre.com For more information please contact: *Chris Serface, Managing Artistic Director* tlt@tacomalittletheatre.com *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *End Date:* May 12, 2025* *TACOMA LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS* *BUG* *Tacoma, WA*- Tacoma Little Theatre brings the disturbing thriller, *BUG*, to its stage beginning in April. *BUG *is written by the Pulitzer and Tony-Award winning author, Tracy Letts, and will be directed by Blake R. York. *BUG* centers on the meeting between Agnes, a lonely divorcee, and Peter, a soft-spoken Gulf War drifter. Agnes stays at a seedy motel in hopes of avoiding her abusive ex-husband, Jerry. At first, she lets Peter sleep platonically on her floor, but not long after he is promoted to the bed. Matters become more complicated as Jerry eagerly returns expecting to resume their relationship. On top of that, there’s a hidden bug infestation that has both Agnes and Peter dealing with scathing welts and festering sores—which has Peter believing this is the result of experiments conducted on him during his stay at an Army hospital. Their fears soon escalate to paranoia, conspiracy theories, and twisted psychological motives. Tacoma Little Theatre’s production of *BUG* features the talents of: Cassie Jo Fastabend as Agnes, Katrina Mattson as R.C., Bil Nowicki as Peter, Josh Johnson as Jerry, and Evan Collier as Dr. Sweet. *BUG* will run Friday, April 25, through Sunday, May 11, 2025, for a total of 10 performances. Evening showings are at 7:30pm and matinees are at 2:00pm. *BUG** is recommended for mature audiences only. It contains graphic sexual content, nudity, simulated drug use, hypoallergenic fog, PTSD themes, non-nicotine/tobacco/tar based theatrical cigarettes, blood, and simulated violence. (If you are a Season Ticket holder and feel that this show is not appropriate for people in your party, you can contact the Box Office to have your tickets for Bug transferred to Rocky to bring additional guests or see the show more than once.)* There will be a special “Pay What You Can” performance on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:30pm. Tickets for that performance are available now online, in person, or over the phone. The performance on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00pm will be an ASL interpreted performance. Tickets are $29.00 (Adults), $27.00 (Seniors 60+/Students/Military), and $22.00 (Children 12 and under). Tickets may be purchased online at www.tacomalittletheatre.com, or by calling our Box Office at (253) 272-2281. Group rates are available for 10 or more, and special FLEX passes for 6 are only $155.00. *###*