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Sylvia, a comedy play in Roanoke
By A.R. Gurney
Directed by Stephen Baltz
Show Dates
Performances are September 5-7 & 12-14 2025
Evening shows start at 7:30pm.
Sunday matinees start at 2:00pm.
Bringing a group? Are you a part of a church, school or other organization that enjoys group outings? Bring your group to The Bear to see a hilarious play at a special discounted rate of $15 per ticket. Must have a minimum of 10 people in order to qualify for the discounted group rate. Call or text the box office at 540-397-5202, or email boxoffice@beartheatre.com, to reserve your group seats today!
About the Show
"Sylvia" is a play about a middle-aged couple, Greg and Kate, and their lives disrupted by Greg's adoption of a stray dog named Sylvia. Greg, feeling unfulfilled in his career and life, finds solace and connection with Sylvia, a dog he finds in the park. This growing bond between Greg and Sylvia creates tension and conflict with Kate, who feels neglected and threatened by the dog's presence. The play explores themes of mid-life crisis, the challenges of marriage, and the different ways people seek meaning and connection
Recommended for audiences ages 13+ due to mature language.
On Golden Pond
By Ernest Thompson
Directed by Angela McNeil
Auditions
Show Dates
Performances are November 7-9 & 14-16 2025
Evening shows start at 7:30pm.
Sunday matinees start at 2:00pm.
Bringing a group? Are you a part of a church, school or other organization that enjoys group outings? Bring your group to The Bear to see a hilarious play at a special discounted rate of $15 per ticket. Must have a minimum of 10 people in order to qualify for the discounted group rate. Call or text the box office at 540-397-5202, or email boxoffice@beartheatre.com, to reserve your group seats today!
About the Show
"On Golden Pond" is a play about an elderly couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend their summers at their lake house on Golden Pond in Maine. The play explores themes of aging, family relationships, and the passage of time, particularly as Norman confronts his mortality. Their lives are disrupted by the arrival of their daughter, Chelsea, her fiancé, and his teenage son, Billy, who they agree to look after for the summer. The story follows the complexities of their relationships, the unexpected bond between Norman and Billy, and the challenges of communication and forgiveness within the family.
Buddies
By Ben Abbott
Directed by Gene Marrano
Auditions
Auditions dates will be posted in late September. Visit our Audition page to check for updates.
Show Dates
Performances are March 13-15 & 20-22 2026
Evening shows start at 7:30pm.
Sunday matinees start at 2:00pm.
Bringing a group? Are you a part of a church, school or other organization that enjoys group outings? Bring your group to The Bear to see a hilarious play at a special discounted rate of $15 per ticket. Must have a minimum of 10 people in order to qualify for the discounted group rate. Call or text the box office at 540-397-5202, or email boxoffice@beartheatre.com, to reserve your group seats today!
About the Show
Coming soon
Romeo & Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Les Epstein
Auditions
Show Dates
Performances are June 19-21 & 26-28 2026
Evening shows start at 7:30pm.
Sunday matinees start at 2:00pm.
Bringing a group? Are you a part of a church, school or other organization that enjoys group outings? Bring your group to The Bear to see a hilarious play at a special discounted rate of $15 per ticket. Must have a minimum of 10 people in order to qualify for the discounted group rate. Call or text the box office at 540-397-5202, or email boxoffice@beartheatre.com, to reserve your group seats today!
About the Show
"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy by William Shakespeare about two young lovers from feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets, in Verona, Italy. Their secret love and marriage lead to tragic consequences, including the deaths of both Romeo and Juliet, ultimately ending the feud.