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Written and originally directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer and Janet Stanford, this production invites audiences into the world of Brother and Sister Bear as they follow a year through the seasons. Children sit on the floor around the stage and may join in the action as the characters see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Music arrangements are by Moira Todd. Best for ages 1-4.
Cast and Creative Team for Wake Up, Brother Bear! at Imagination Stage
Creative Team
Nina Meehan
Director
Austin Zumbro
Music and Lyrics
Third Wish Productions
Producer
Ashleigh King
Director
Ashleigh King
Choreographer
Kathryn Chase Bryer
Director
Kathryn Chase Bryer
Writer
Janet Stanford
Writer
Moira Todd
Music Arrangements
Psalmayene 24
Book and Lyrics
Deborah Wicks La Puma
Music
Tim Guillot
Music Composed
Karen Zacarías
Book and Lyrics
Mina Morita
Director
News About Wake Up, Brother Bear! at Imagination Stage
PANDORA, GRAND SLAM HERO, and More Set For Imagination Stage 2026-27 Season
June 17, 2026 Imagination Stage announced its 2026-27 professional theatre season, themed 'A Season of Heroes and Hope,' featuring seven productions including a world-premiere musical, PANDORA: OUT OF THE BOX!, and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.
Bernadette Peters and More Set for The Hylton Performing Arts Center 2026–27 Season
April 15, 2026 The Hylton Performing Arts Center has unveiled its 2026–27 season of performances, featuring a myriad of artistic acts and styles as part of its four main series: Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and American Roots Series.
Imagination Stage Premieres THE HULA-HOOPIN' QUEEN
January 19, 2023 Imagination Stage, the metro DC region's largest professional theatre for children, debuts its latest new play commission, The Hula-Hoopin' Queen, adapted for the stage by Gloria Bond Clunie from the book by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Angelisa Gillyard directs.
Early Childhood Shows and Education Programs Abound This Winter At Imagination Stage
January 04, 2023 As 2023 starts, Imagination Stage welcomes the very youngest theatre-goers and learners to its robust early childhood programming for ages 1-5. The programming, called “My First Imagination Stage,” comes in these forms:
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Imagination Stage Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Imagination Stage?
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical (09/26/26-10/18/26)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (11/21/26-01/03/27)
Pandora: Out of the Box! (02/27/27-04/10/27)
Inside Out and Backwards (03/13/27-04/18/27)
TheaterWorksUSA's Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers (04/17/27-04/25/27)
Grand Slam Hero (06/16/27-07/24/27)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (11/21/26-01/03/27)
Pandora: Out of the Box! (02/27/27-04/10/27)
Inside Out and Backwards (03/13/27-04/18/27)
TheaterWorksUSA's Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers (04/17/27-04/25/27)
Grand Slam Hero (06/16/27-07/24/27)
What shows have played recently at Imagination Stage?
Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical (06/17/26-07/26/26)
Good Morning, Good Night (03/21/26-04/19/26)
Havana Hop (02/14/26-03/07/26)
Balloonacy (01/10/26-02/15/26)
The Snowman™ and the Snowdog (11/22/25-01/04/26)
Educational Theatre Program (10/01/25-10/01/28)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (09/17/25-10/12/25)
Dory Fantasmagory (06/18/25-08/03/25)
The Last Martyr (04/01/25-04/30/25)
Good Morning, Good Night (03/21/26-04/19/26)
Havana Hop (02/14/26-03/07/26)
Balloonacy (01/10/26-02/15/26)
The Snowman™ and the Snowdog (11/22/25-01/04/26)
Educational Theatre Program (10/01/25-10/01/28)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (09/17/25-10/12/25)
Dory Fantasmagory (06/18/25-08/03/25)
The Last Martyr (04/01/25-04/30/25)
What is the history of Imagination Stage ?
Imagination Stage was founded as BAPA (Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts) in 1979 in response to the urgent need for arts education for young people. The company was renamed Imagination Stage in 2001 in anticipation of its move to its downtown Bethesda theatre arts center in 2003. Imagination Stage has grown from a handful of children in a single classroom to a full-spectrum theatre arts organization, with theatre productions by professional actors and artists. Unlike most children’s theatre companies, Imagination Stage commissions new works for children every year. These productions have been recognized with awards and productions by other companies around the world.
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