Tour Manager Amanda checks in at the Alaska Inn. We had an unexpected overnight in Bethel due to a cancelled Anchorage flight. Photo by Anne Hanley.
You can't keep actors away from coffee. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Brían and James seem fine with the unexpected delay. Flexibility is key on tour! Photo by Anne Hanley.
The Fairbanks crew at Alaska Inn. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Sarah, Ben, and Brían pose at Grant Aviation in Bethel. Grant was an amazing partner for us on this tour. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Naaq (Miranda) is ready for takeoff. Photo by Aarigaa Productions.
Kidding around outside the Cultural Center. Photo by Justin Stewart.
Our community partner Paul O'Brien (left) with actor Brían Wescott (middle) and a radio employee, just before a KYUK interview. Photo by Anne Hanley.
We had the tiniest backstage area ever in Bethel. Time to get cozy. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
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The Animals watch the action at Sidney's cabin during Act One. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Duane (Justin Stewart) is haunted by his troubled upbringing. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
The Animals take us back in time to Sidney's childhood. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Miranda (Naaqtuuq Dommek) follows her animal, the Lynx (Kadey Ambrose), on a dangerous journey into the wilderness. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Sidney (above, played by Brían Wescott) recounts the story of his mother's death while the Animals join in. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Duane (Justin Stewart) is confronted by his Animal, Wolf (Ben Coffroth) in the woods. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Bear Hunt. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Curtain Call. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Miranda (Naaqtuuq Dommek) is relieved that her grandfather Sidney (Brían Wescott) is on the mend after the Bear Hunt. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Final bow in Bethel, 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
The Winter Bear set. Technical Direction by James Barlett. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Director Erick Robertson gives welcome remarks before the show, Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Community Partner Paul O'Brien, founder of Drew's Foundation, introduces The Winter Bear. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Wolverine (Kevin Lee) is the most dangerous of the four Animals -- you never know what mood you'll catch him in. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Duane (Justin Stewart) tells the darker side of his story. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Miranda (Naaqtuuq Dommek) discovers a traditional bear spear in Sidney's cabin, which women are traditionally not supposed to see. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Sidney (Brían Wescott) has had a tough life, but he's never given up. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Yupik Dance "Pulling From Within" invited audience members onstage. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Duane (Justin Stewart, left) and Sidney (Brían Wescott) form an important bond. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Sidney (Brían Wescott) can be stubborn sometimes! Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
The cast and crew poses with Paul O'Brien. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
The cast performs a Yupik dance, "Pulling From Within" as a curtain call. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Bethel audience members join the cast onstage during the curtain call. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
Cast and friends pose after the April 15 performance in Bethel, 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com
The cast gets ready to enjoy a day at Bethel's annual Cama-i festival, Bethel 2015. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Memory Room dedication, Bethel 2015.
Paul O'Brien's daughter is a selfie expert. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Ben (Wolf) plays an improv game at one of our Public Cama-i workshops. Winter Bear teaching artists led theater games, hip hop, and auditioning classes during the weekend. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
Winter Bear Rocks!
Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
Kalskag Dancers were a young and lively group. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
Supaman
A Crow Hip Hop Artist from Montana, Supaman iss part rapper, part dancer, part comedian. His songs offer a hopeful message for those struggling. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
These kids were beyond adorable! Photo by Anne Hanley.
One of the most beautiful things about Cama-i was the diverse ages represented on stage. Many groups had infants and toddlers dancing with the grown-ups. Photo by Anne Hanley.
The Nelson Island Dancers gave an unforgettable performance. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
Nelson Island Dancers
Throughout the Cama-i weekend, visitors filled the wall with names and photos of their lost loved ones. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Potluck for the Cama-i dancers, and our lucky group of artists. Photo by Anne Hanley.
Packing up the Winter Bear set following our Bethel shows. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
"The Creator wants us to drum. He wants us to corrupt the world with drum, dance and singing. After all, we have already corrupted the world with power and greed...which hasn't gotten us anywhere. Now's the time to corrupt the world with drum, dance, and singing." -Babatunde Olatunji Photo by Sarah Mitchell.
Allakaket 2014
Huslia 2014
Kaltag 2014
Nulato 2014
Ruby 2014
Tanana 2014
Port Graham 2014
Ninilchik 2014
Nanwalek 2014
Ionia 2014
Seward 2014
Barrow 2014
Tok 2013
Tanacross 2013
Slana 2013
Northway 2013
Minto 2013
Mentasta Lake 2013
Manley 2013
Glen Allen and Kluti Kaah 2013
Alaska Wilderness Lodge 2013
Wild Berry Theater 2011
Valdez 2012
Galena Tour 2010
