Written and Directed by Ryan Sellers
Best for children ages 2 - 5 and their families
The wonder and magic of a child’s imagination are brought to life in this charming production. One cozy winter afternoon, a young girl and her favorite stuffed animal, Mr. Bear, play a game of hide and seek which evolves into a series of exciting adventures. Together, they embark on a journey of endless possibilities – all from the comfort of her playroom! Cuddle up with your favorite stuffed animal friend and join us for a delightful holiday production.
With this production, we are encouraging our young audience members to bring their favorite stuffed animal with them to the show.
Best for children ages 2 - 5 and their families
The wonder and magic of a child’s imagination are brought to life in this charming production. One cozy winter afternoon, a young girl and her favorite stuffed animal, Mr. Bear, play a game of hide and seek which evolves into a series of exciting adventures. Together, they embark on a journey of endless possibilities – all from the comfort of her playroom! Cuddle up with your favorite stuffed animal friend and join us for a delightful holiday production.
With this production, we are encouraging our young audience members to bring their favorite stuffed animal with them to the show.
The Lab at Convergence
1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302
December 1-17, 2016
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St, NE
Washington, DC 20002
December 18-30, 2016
Production photos by DJ Corey Photography
Parent Guide
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Continue the experience at home with our Adventures with Mr. Bear Study Guide. Enjoy activities inspired by the show and extend learning beyond the production.
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Study Guide
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Continue the experience in the classroom with our Adventures with Mr. Bear Study Guide. Enjoy activities inspired by the show and extend learning beyond the production.
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Reviews
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Adventures with Mr. Bear has received terrific feedback. Our Kids calls it an "imaginitive masterpiece." Capitol Momma says it's "so unique."
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Artistic Team
Ryan Sellers (Playwright and Director) has written and directed two children's shows; one for Synetic Family Theater and Adventures with Mr. Bear for Arts on the Horizon. He was also the adapter and director for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Synetic and is adapting My Father's Dragon for Synetic Family Theater. He has choreographed most recently for Pointless Theatre and has performed for Shakespeare Theatre, Studio Theatre, Signature Theatre, Folger Theatre, Imagination Stage, Adventure Theatre, and several others. He has fight-choreographed several local productions as well.
Tori Bertocci (Assistant Director) has worked professionally on stage and film for 7 years, while also earning a BFA in theater performance (Magna Cum Laude) with a focus in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tori is Co-Founder and Co Artistic Director/ Choreographer for relEASE Theatre Company. relEASE’s latest work Straight on til MoUrning (Director/Choreographer) won the 2015 Capital Fringe Best Physical Theatre & Dance Performance, and in 2014, SELF won the Capital Fringe Director’s Choice Award. Tori has been a Company Member and Resident Teaching Artist with Synetic since 2011. Through her work and training with Young Audiences of Maryland, Tori has created residencies, workshops, and two professional development seminars for educators (“Moving Through Shakespeare” & “Physical Theater: Problem Solving Through Critical Analysis”). Tori trained with the Maryland Disability Law Center in 2015 to create equal opportunity for all students through Synetic’s Education and Outreach Program.
Jacy Barber (Original Set/Props/Costume Designer) is a theatrical artist specializing in costume, puppet, and object/properties design. She has designed world premiere productions for The Kennedy Center (KCTYA), The Welders, Field Trip Theatre, Contradiction Dance, Ballet ADI, QTIP, AndHow!, and Fred Ho. She co-founded D.C. based Not A Robot Theatre Company, whose original production of The Clocks (Capital Fringe 2013) earned the festival's "Director's Award". She has served as resident costume designer and puppet master for A Broken Umbrella Theatre since 2011. Teaching credits include eight summers at The Putney School Summer Programs teaching “Wearable Arts”, a workshop Jacy created dedicated to art of sculpting garments. She holds a B.A. (Costume Design and Puppetry) from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.S. from Antioch University New England.
Kira Burri (Resident Stage Manager) is an actor and stage manager in the DC area. She was introduced to theatre at 8 years old, and she's hasn't looked back since. Recent theatre credits include Company, Big Love, Oedipus, and the world premiers of La Perdida and Legacy Street. She has also worked with Longacre Lea, serving as an assistant stage manager and performer in Pol Pot and Associates LLP. Kira received her BA from Catholic University. She would like to thank Michelle and the entire Arts on the Horizon team for giving her this wonderful opportunity!
Tori Bertocci (Assistant Director) has worked professionally on stage and film for 7 years, while also earning a BFA in theater performance (Magna Cum Laude) with a focus in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tori is Co-Founder and Co Artistic Director/ Choreographer for relEASE Theatre Company. relEASE’s latest work Straight on til MoUrning (Director/Choreographer) won the 2015 Capital Fringe Best Physical Theatre & Dance Performance, and in 2014, SELF won the Capital Fringe Director’s Choice Award. Tori has been a Company Member and Resident Teaching Artist with Synetic since 2011. Through her work and training with Young Audiences of Maryland, Tori has created residencies, workshops, and two professional development seminars for educators (“Moving Through Shakespeare” & “Physical Theater: Problem Solving Through Critical Analysis”). Tori trained with the Maryland Disability Law Center in 2015 to create equal opportunity for all students through Synetic’s Education and Outreach Program.
Jacy Barber (Original Set/Props/Costume Designer) is a theatrical artist specializing in costume, puppet, and object/properties design. She has designed world premiere productions for The Kennedy Center (KCTYA), The Welders, Field Trip Theatre, Contradiction Dance, Ballet ADI, QTIP, AndHow!, and Fred Ho. She co-founded D.C. based Not A Robot Theatre Company, whose original production of The Clocks (Capital Fringe 2013) earned the festival's "Director's Award". She has served as resident costume designer and puppet master for A Broken Umbrella Theatre since 2011. Teaching credits include eight summers at The Putney School Summer Programs teaching “Wearable Arts”, a workshop Jacy created dedicated to art of sculpting garments. She holds a B.A. (Costume Design and Puppetry) from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.S. from Antioch University New England.
Kira Burri (Resident Stage Manager) is an actor and stage manager in the DC area. She was introduced to theatre at 8 years old, and she's hasn't looked back since. Recent theatre credits include Company, Big Love, Oedipus, and the world premiers of La Perdida and Legacy Street. She has also worked with Longacre Lea, serving as an assistant stage manager and performer in Pol Pot and Associates LLP. Kira received her BA from Catholic University. She would like to thank Michelle and the entire Arts on the Horizon team for giving her this wonderful opportunity!
Cast
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Amanda Forstrom (Jayden) is excited to be back at Arts On the Horizon! Off-Broadway: The Irondale Ensemble: Julius Caesar, Color Between The Lines; REGIONAL: Shakespeare Theatre Company: Tartuffe; Folger Theatre: Timon of Athens, Sense and Sensibility (Winner of 4 Helen Hayes Awards), Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night; Round House Theatre: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley; The Virginia Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet, Cymbeline. Keegan Theatre: Top Girls, Picasso at the Lapin Agile. 1st Stage: The Farnsworth Invention, Trevor (HHA Nom for Outstanding Production). Constellation Theatre: The Caucasian Chalk Circle; Taffety Punk Theatre Company: The Tempest, Charm, Bloody Poetry, Titus Andronicus;. Rorschach Theatre: Very Still & Hard To See, (HHA Nom, Outstanding Production). TELEVISION: Newswatch, News Around America. FILM: Redemption, UNION. www.amandaforstrom.net.
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Jacob Yeh (Mr. Bear) is a DC-area actor and is so excited to be back with Arts on the Horizon. He has been seen locally in productions at Studio Theatre, Theater J, Ford's Theatre, the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington Stage Guild, Folger Theatre, Constellation Theatre, 1st Stage Tysons, Adventure Theatre MTC, The Welders, Pinky Swear Productions, the Source Festival, Spooky Action Theatre, Discovery Theater and as the title character in the Helen Hayes Award winning production of Anime Momotaro at Imagination Stage. Most recently, he was seen onstage in dog & pony dc's production of Beertown and upcoming productions include Trevor (1st Stage Tysons) and The Late Wedding (The Hub Theatre). He studied at the TheatreLab in the Honors Conservatory and when not rushing to embarrassment onstage, he can be found at home with his wonderful wife and kids (ages 7, 5, and 3).
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Paige Rammelkamp (Musician) is a proud graduate of American University with a dual degree in Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance. She originally hails from Southern Virginia where she had over a decade of classical piano training. Her most recent projects include: The Last Five Years (Theatre@CBT and Montgomery Playhouse), The Bridges of Madison County (Red Branch Theatre Co.), Bonnie & Clyde (Monumental Theatre Co.), Sister Act, RENT (Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre), Point A to Point B, Adventures with Mr. Bear (Arts on the Horizon), Man of La Mancha (The Arlington Players). She also assisted with Sweeny Todd at Olney Theatre Center. This winter, she will be music directing The Fantasticks at Little Theatre of Alexandria. She also teaches at Adventure Theatre during the school year as a music teacher for the Pre-Professional Program.
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Zana Gankhuyag (Mr. Bear Understudy) is a DC-area actor. Credits include Synetic Theater: Sleeping Beauty (Prince), Twelfth Night (Feste), Man in The Iron Mask (Fouquet), Romeo & Juliet (Romeo), As You Like It (Silvius, u/s performed), Alice in Wonderland (Doormouse), Much Ado About Nothing (Verges), Home of the Soldier (Kid), Beauty and The Beast (Ensemble), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Snake, u/s Puck), Hamlet (Guildenstern), Three Musketeers (Ensemble), Trip to the Moon (Pres. Barbonfouillis). Mason Players: Six Characters in Search of an Author (Young Actor). Yorktown HS Theater: One Person Show (Sosuke). Governor's School: It's Called Sugar Plum (Zuckerman). Training: Senior at George Mason School of Theater, Yorktown High School, Governor's School for Performing & Visual Arts, and Synetic Theater.
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