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Bethel 2015

The Winter Bear team enjoyed 5 days in Bethel in the middle of our tour, performing twice at the Cultural Center and taking part in the annual Cama-i Dance Festival.
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  • 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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Naaq (Miranda) is ready for takeoff. Photo by Aarigaa Productions.

  • Kidding around outside the Cultural Center. Photo by Justin Stewart.

    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.

    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.

    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

    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

    The Animals take us back in time to Sidney's childhood. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    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

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    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

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    Duane (Justin Stewart) is confronted by his Animal, Wolf (Ben Coffroth) in the woods. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    Bear Hunt. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

  • Curtain Call. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

    Curtain Call. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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    Duane (Justin Stewart) tells the darker side of his story. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 and crew poses with Paul O'Brien. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    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

    Bethel audience members join the cast onstage during the curtain call. Bethel 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    Cast and friends pose after the April 15 performance in Bethel, 2015. Photo by John Wallace. www.tundraphotos.com

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    The cast gets ready to enjoy a day at Bethel's annual Cama-i festival, Bethel 2015. Photo by Anne Hanley.

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    Memory Room dedication, Bethel 2015.

  • Paul O'Brien's daughter is a selfie expert. Photo by Anne Hanley.

    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.

    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!

    Winter Bear Rocks!

    Photo by Sarah Mitchell.

  • Kalskag Dancers were a young and lively group. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.

    Kalskag Dancers were a young and lively group. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.

  • Supaman

    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.

    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.

    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.

    The Nelson Island Dancers gave an unforgettable performance. Photo by Sarah Mitchell.

  • Nelson Island Dancers

    Nelson Island Dancers

    Photo by Sarah Mitchell.

  • Throughout the Cama-i weekend, visitors filled the wall with names and photos of their lost loved ones. Photo by Anne Hanley.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    "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.

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