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American Bear

Presented by Theatre en Bloc at The Hideout Theatre

November 25-December 17, 2011

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American Bear is a play about how we define home and family, especially during times of family crisis. Is family forever? How far can the bonds of family be stretched before they snap? Why is it that families tear themselves apart. When isn't blood thicker than water?

American Bear is the journey of two brothers, Eddie and Jules, struggling to find themselves in the wake of their parents’ untimely death. Eddie, who has been gone for many years, returns to the boys' childhood home for the funeral with his new fiancée, Lonnie, in tow. As the three work through the history of family strife, it is more than sibling rivalry that comes between the two brothers.

American Bear is a provocative play that finds a subtle and refreshing balance between humor and drama. Mitchell is a craftsman. While there are tones of great playwrights like O'Neill or Sheppard in the piece, Mitchell's perspective, voice, humor and love for his characters ring true. Theatre en Bloc is excited to bring this play to Austin and is working to publish Mitchell's script to be distributed to other theatres looking to produce new American plays.

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    The Hideout Theatre

    617 Congress Avenue
    Austin, TX 78701

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    General Admission: $15
    
    Students(w/ID): $10

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    Dates:
    November 25-December 17, 2011

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    Thursday, Friday, Saturday-8:00pm
    Sundays-5:00pm

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    • Event Name: American Bear
      "En Bloc is where it's at."
      Review posted by: Casey_Weed from 1, Dec 16, 2011
      

      What a great combination of honesty and extraordinary behavior this script provides- it's as if a passel of those little secrets that get avoided at your family reunion have had their origins... Expand

      What a great combination of honesty and extraordinary behavior this script provides- it's as if a passel of those little secrets that get avoided at your family reunion have had their origins showcased. If all the acting in Austin were as fresh and real as the performances given tonight by the two Kolluri's and Lavery the Drafthouse would see a significant drop in ticket sales. En Bloc is doing gritty, truthful, and convincing theater that is capable of putting even the most cinematic mind at home in their storytelling. Great performances by all three actors... if you don't catch this show you will have missed out on one of the strongest ensemble pieces of this theater year. Good job, Bloc-kers, and thank you for an evening worth every penny paid... rare indeed. Collapse

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    • Event Name: American Bear
      "En Bloc is where it's at."
      Review posted by: Casey_Weed from 1, Dec 16, 2011
      

      What a great combination of honesty and extraordinary behavior this script provides- it's as if a passel of those little secrets that get avoided at your family reunion have had their origins... Expand

      What a great combination of honesty and extraordinary behavior this script provides- it's as if a passel of those little secrets that get avoided at your family reunion have had their origins showcased. If all the acting in Austin were as fresh and real as the performances given tonight by the two Kolluri's and Lavery the Drafthouse would see a significant drop in ticket sales. En Bloc is doing gritty, truthful, and convincing theater that is capable of putting even the most cinematic mind at home in their storytelling. Great performances by all three actors... if you don't catch this show you will have missed out on one of the strongest ensemble pieces of this theater year. Good job, Bloc-kers, and thank you for an evening worth every penny paid... rare indeed. Collapse

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