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Please join Dreamwell Theatre for auditions for BEARS BEARS BEARS BEARS BEARS, written by local playwright, gwen docter and directed by Nicole Terry!Auditions will be held at the Iowa City Public Library:
Friday, November 6, 2026
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Meeting Room E
Sunday, November 8, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Meeting Room D
*Please note: there are no open auditions scheduled for Saturday, November 7
Iowa City Public Library
123 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA
Sides will be available for a 2-hour check out at the 2nd floor info desk, beginning October 26. Sides will be provided by the director for auditions. Please bring your calendars so we can discuss availability and potential rehearsal conflicts.
If you cannot make the listed times and would still like to audition, please email [email protected] to make arrangements.
PERFORMANCES
March 12-13 & 18-20 @ 7:30 PM and 14 @ 2 PM
Shows will be held at The ArtiFactory, 120 N Dubuque St, Iowa City IA 52245
Rehearsals are expected to begin January 5th, with some preliminary character work and check ins during December. The rehearsal schedule will be determined based on cast availability.
SYNOPSIS: There's a litter problem in the forest. And the bears have some thoughts about it. Between local politics, environmental concerns, complicated relationships, and the general absurdity of being a bear, things are getting a little out of paw.
BEARS BEARS BEARS BEARS BEARS is an absurdist comedy exploring community, identity, and the strange ways we try to coexist.
CHARACTERS
TEAGAN - feels lost as a bear
CALVIN - politically active bear, loves the trees
MARKO - a bear who does what other people like in case that makes people like him
OLIVIA - DEDICATED bear
RHONDA - an observant bear
MAMA BEAR - committed to solving the litter problem
MAYOR BEAR - if not the mayor, just a regular bear
TRAVIS - a fratty guy, not a bear
ENSEMBLE - 2-4 litterbugs
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This production is being developed as a workshop in collaboration with the playwright, with the goal of helping further develop the script for eventual publication. Actors will have the opportunity to participate in a collaborative, creative process and help bring this wonderfully weird world to life.
This production includes themes of violence and sexual content. All staged intimacy, and violence will be coordinated and choreographed (where applicable) with the guidance of trained professionals.
We welcome performers of all backgrounds and experience levels to audition. Come ready to play, make bold choices, and embrace the absurdity.
No actual bears allowed.
We can't wait to see you there!
ROAR.
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Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn St,Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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