The Bear in the Backyard

Dusty has never met a challenge she can’t solve on her own. Building her own house? No problem. Growing all her own food? No problem. Her whole life, she’s been just fine on her own. But then a new neighbor moves in, and all of a sudden her garbage cans are in shambles, the branches on her apple trees are broken, and let’s not even talk about what Dusty stepped in this morning. Maybe Dusty has finally met her match…

This “live animation” shadow theater production silhouettes actors, cutout sets, and handmade puppets, and features live music and physical comedy.  Created by a collaborating ensemble of writers, choreographers, actors, musicians, and puppeteers,  Bear in the Backyard is a story about nature, the power of community, and hope.