by Aurand Harris

 

Saddened and bewildered at her grandfather's approaching death, Tish runs to her "special tree." There, in a world of fantasy provided by her wish on a star, she meets the world's greatest dancing bear. He is old, like her grandfather, and is running away—from death. In trying to help him, she begins to understand the meaning of both life and death, which helps her to cope with her own sadness.​

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Auditions in June 2026

Performances in August 2026

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Ages 13-19

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Production Team TBA

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Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois