Written and Directed by Ryan Sellers
Best for children ages 2 - 5 and their families
Back by popular demand!
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
Back by popular demand!
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
November 30-December 15, 2018
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H St, NE
Washington, DC 20002
December 19-22, 2018
Local Tour
February 1-12, 2019
Contact [email protected] to bring the show to your community.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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