BATHSHEBA

The Exodus Ensemble is a collective of 13 artists from Los Angeles, Chicago, NYC, Salt Lake City, and Atlanta who joined forces in 2020 to create the most electrifying theatre company they could imagine in the heart of Santa Fe. Though their roots span the country, the ensemble first met in Chicago as students at DePaul University’s theatre school. After years of collaborating at the conservatory, they embarked into professional careers, working with major theatre companies and appearing on screens through Netflix, AMC, Quibi, and NBC. Early in the 2020 pandemic, the alumni group reconnected and made a radical decision, leaving their cities behind for New Mexico where they began building a repertoire of original, wild and immersive theatrical productions. Living and rehearsing together as a “quaran-team,” the ensemble transformed bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens into rehearsal spaces. Over the next three months, they created a wholly original adaptation of Chekhov’s 19th century Russian drama, Ivanov. Since completing that first work, the ensemble has continued to push boundaries, crafting six more original experiences. The Exodus Ensemble is a nonprofit creating bold, immersive, and avant-garde theatre. Operating on a 100% donation-based model, the company is committed to making innovative performance accessible while ensuring every donation directly supports its artists and productions. BATHSHEBA marks the company’s Under the Radar debut.