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Rehearsal Bear — The Day AfterOne Last Bear’s Eye ViewWell…it's the day after.The costumes are hanging up.The props are ...
08/23/2026

Rehearsal Bear — The Day After
One Last Bear’s Eye View

Well…it's the day after.

The costumes are hanging up.
The props are back in their places.
The stage is quiet.
And I am sitting here wondering where everybody went.

When this all started, I was just a bear sitting around at rehearsal, watching actors learn lines and trying to stay out of trouble.

Well…

I mostly stayed out of trouble.

I watched this cast become a family. I watched nerves turn into confidence, mistakes turn into laughter, and rehearsals turn into something none of us wanted to end.

And then there were you.

Our wonderful patrons.

You laughed with us. You listened. You applauded. You came into our little world for a few hours and allowed us to share The Curious Savage with you.

That is the magic of theatre. It isn't really complete until there is someone sitting out there watching.

So, from this little bear—and from the entire cast and crew—

Thank you.

Thank you for coming.
Thank you for supporting live theatre.
Thank you for laughing, listening, and believing in this story.
And thank you for making all those hours of rehearsal worth every minute.

Now the stage is quiet, but the memories aren't.

I'm going to miss this crazy bunch terribly.

Although…I have heard there may be another production somewhere down the road.

And I have a résumé.

BEAR EMERGENCYThere is ONE. PERFORMANCE. LEFT.I repeat:ONE.I have spent weeks preparing for this moment.I am emotionally...
08/22/2026

BEAR EMERGENCY

There is ONE. PERFORMANCE. LEFT.

I repeat:

ONE.

I have spent weeks preparing for this moment.

I am emotionally prepared.

I am professionally prepared.

I am absolutely NOT prepared.

Show Bear says this is the part where we “cherish the memories.”

I say this is the part where we demand an extension.

Someone please tell management.

Preferably someone with authority.

I tried.

They laughed.

Don't wait. Get your tickets now.

The Curious Savage
Final Performance Tonight @ 7:30 PM
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

Rehearsal Bear Has a ConfessionI thought theatre was about applause.Then I discovered it was about the people.The ridicu...
08/21/2026

Rehearsal Bear Has a Confession

I thought theatre was about applause.

Then I discovered it was about the people.

The ridiculous rehearsals.
The missed cues.
The inside jokes.
The costumes.
The nerves.
The laughter.
The moments when everyone somehow gets it exactly right.

And apparently… friendship.

Don't tell anyone I said that.

I have a reputation to maintain.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go sit dramatically somewhere and stare into the distance.

Preferably while holding a tiny snack.

You still have a chance to see the fruits of my labor.

The Curious Savage
August 13-15 and 19 – 22
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

Bear’s Eye View: A Serious AnnouncementI have just been informed that there are only a few performances left.I would lik...
08/21/2026

Bear’s Eye View: A Serious Announcement

I have just been informed that there are only a few performances left.

I would like to formally object.

I have not finished enjoying my backstage area (under the prop table).

I have not finished supervising.

I have not finished taking credit.

And frankly, I don't think Show Bear has learned enough to carry on without me.

Management has been notified.

Management has ignored me.

I may have to lie down.

Again.

Come see this show while you can.
The Curious Savage
August 13-15 and 19 – 22
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

Things Rehearsal Bear Has Learned in Week Two1. The audience laughs at things you never expected them to laugh at.2. T...
08/20/2026

Things Rehearsal Bear Has Learned in Week Two

1. The audience laughs at things you never expected them to laugh at.
2. The audience is very quiet when you REALLY want them to laugh.
3. Someone will always forget something.
4. Someone will always remember something you forgot.
5. Several of the actors know how to make an entrance.
6. Several of the actors have absolutely no idea what to do with a teddy bear.
7. Theatre people become oddly emotional when someone says, “This is our last week.”
8. You can spend weeks getting ready for something that suddenly seems to be over in five minutes.
9. A good cast becomes a little bit like family.
10. I was here first.

I don't make the rules.

The Curious Savage
August 13-15 and 19 – 22
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

Rehearsal Bear: Week Two — “I Have Notes.”Bear’s Eye View: Week TwoWeek One: “We have a show!”Week Two: “We have a SHOW....
08/19/2026

Rehearsal Bear: Week Two — “I Have Notes.”
Bear’s Eye View: Week Two

Week One: “We have a show!”

Week Two: “We have a SHOW.”

Rehearsal Bear has reviewed the footage, analyzed the audience reactions, and conducted several highly scientific measurements involving applause.

Conclusion:
- The cast is doing very well.
- Several of the actors are doing exceptionally well.
- One (no names) continues to require supervision.
- Show Bear remains suspiciously employed (see bullet point above).

I have made myself available for notes.

Nobody has asked.

Clearly, they are not ready for my level of expertise.

Come see this show. Look for me in the audience.

The Curious Savage
August 13-15 and 19 – 22
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

On this our opening night, Meet the Staff, our final actors rounding out the cast of The Curious Savage!Both Dr. Emmett ...
08/14/2026

On this our opening night, Meet the Staff, our final actors rounding out the cast of The Curious Savage!

Both Dr. Emmett and Miss Willie care deeply about their guests (patients) at The Cloisters. These two have their hands full trying to keep track of not only the guests of The Cloisters, but also the Savage family as they visit their mother.

The Staff: DonaldPepe and Ria Schlachter

Happy Opening Night to the cast of The Curious Savage. You don't want to miss this show!
August 13-15 and 19 – 22
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

SHOW BEAR HERE.Well, well, well...OPENING NIGHT HAS ARRIVED.The costumes are ready.The lights are ready.The actors are r...
08/13/2026

SHOW BEAR HERE.

Well, well, well...

OPENING NIGHT HAS ARRIVED.

The costumes are ready.
The lights are ready.
The actors are ready.
The audience is ready.

And, most importantly...

I AM READY.

After weeks of watching Rehearsal Bear sit around, offer unsolicited opinions, hog the furniture, and repeatedly insist that he was the star...

I think it's finally time he learns an important lesson:

Some bears rehearse.
Some bears PERFORM.

Tonight, I take the stage.

Tonight, I shine.

Tonight, I shall prove once and for all that all those hours of rehearsal were leading to this very moment.

And Rehearsal Bear?

Don't worry.

I'll try to remember you in my curtain call.

Maybe.

See you at the theater!

The Curious Savage opens tonight!
August 13-15 and 19 – 22
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35832/production/1259408

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Fombell, PA
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