The Winter Bear cast and crew is about to hit the road for our 2015 Bethel & Beyond tour! On Thursday, April 2, the company performed a Final Dress Rehearsal at Fairbanks Youth Facility.

THE WINTER BEAR team sets up for the first time. Everyone has their role to play both on and offstage.

The FYF staff was incredibly welcoming, and our young audience was very engaged in the story.  After the show, one student asked, “What do the animals represent?”  We discussed how each spirit animal (Raven, Wolf, Wolverine, and Lynx) can function in a number of ways throughout the play, from a character’s conscience to dark, suppressed memories to supportive friends.

Our actors got a test run of animal make-up as well.

Kevin Lee returns as Wolverine

Lynx (Kadey Ambrose) and Raven (Sarah Mitchell)

Cast member Naatuuq Dommek (Miranda) took time during rehearsals to teach the cast a Yupik dance inspired by the concept of “Pulling From Within.” The cast performs this dance as a curtain call at the end of the show.

We couldn’t be more excited to visit Bethel and surrounding communities. Check out our Tour Schedule below, and please help us spread the word!

-Posted by Sarah Mitchell (Raven, Assistant Producer)