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Wake Up, Brother Bear! is a warmly interactive theatre experience crafted for the youngest theatre-goers and their families. conceived by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer for Imagination Stage, this developmentally appropriate production invites children aged 1–5 to circle around a bear-themed journey through the seasons, guided by live music from Moira Todd. The show runs about 40 minutes and emphasizes participation, imagination, and a gentle, engaging narrative that families can enjoy together.

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Our page highlights the show’s origins, its touring history across notable regional theatres, and its place in a celebrated body of work associated with Imagination Stage. While Wake Up, Brother Bear! currently has no publicly listed 2025 tour dates, you can stay in the loop through official channels and trusted regional theatre partners as schedules evolve.

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Biography, discography highlights, and touring context help families appreciate Wake Up, Brother Bear! as more than a show—it's a shared experience rooted in a tradition of quality theatre for young audiences. Learn about the show’s creation by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer, its live musical elements by Moira Todd, and the role Imagination Stage has played in developing work for the very young. For parents and guardians, this page provides context, accessibility notes, and direct links to official social profiles for ongoing updates.

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  • Official social media and websites: follow the production’s network and Imagination Stage for latest news and upcoming opportunities. Imagination Stage
  • Upcoming events note: as of 2025, no public Wake Up, Brother Bear! tour dates are listed for the year. Date to be announced when schedules are updated by partner theatres.
  • Explore related family-friendly theatre from Imagination Stage and partners in the regional circuit, including Magik Theatre (San Antonio), Zach Theatre (Dallas/Austin), and San Diego-area productions historically associated with this touring work.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For questions about future engagements or to plan a family outing, contact us and we’ll help you navigate dates, venues, and tickets—no fuss, just friendly help from your go-to source for family theatre access.

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Quick Facts About Wake Up, Brother Bear!

  • Origin and creative team: conceived by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer for Imagination Stage; world premiere in 2010 as the first in Imagination Stage's Theatre for the Very Young program.
  • Genre and format: developmentally appropriate interactive theatre for ages 1-5; running time about 40 minutes; audience sits in a circle and participates in the bear-themed journey through the seasons; live music by Moira Todd.
  • Touring history: has toured with various companies, including Magik Theatre (San Antonio) in 2014, Zach Theatre (Dallas/Austin area) in 2019, and San Diego-area productions (San Diego Junior Theatre and Casa del Prado Theatre) in 2019-2020.
  • Awards and achievements: Janet Stanford and Imagination Stage are associated with industry recognition (Stanford awarded the Harold Oaks Award; Imagination Stage has earned Helen Hayes Awards); the show is part of a celebrated body of work from Imagination Stage. ([mdtheatreguide.com](https://mdtheatreguide.com/2023/08/theatre-news-janet-stanford-founding-artistic-director-of-imagination-stage-announces-her-departure-after-30-years/?utm_source=openai))
  • Social media presence: Imagination Stage maintains active official channels (e.g., their News & Events page and general site presence note social/online engagement; see MSAC reference to their Facebook presence). ([imaginationstage.org](https://imaginationstage.org/news-events/))

Biography, discography highlights, and touring context help families appreciate Wake Up, Brother Bear! as more than a show—it's a shared experience rooted in a tradition of quality theatre for young audiences. Learn about the show’s creation by Janet Stanford and Kathryn Chase Bryer, its live musical elements by Moira Todd, and the role Imagination Stage has played in developing work for the very young. For parents and guardians, this page provides context, accessibility notes, and direct links to official social profiles for ongoing updates.

  • Official social media and websites: follow the production’s network and Imagination Stage for latest news and upcoming opportunities. Imagination Stage
  • Upcoming events note: as of 2025, no public Wake Up, Brother Bear! tour dates are listed for the year. Date to be announced when schedules are updated by partner theatres.
  • Explore related family-friendly theatre from Imagination Stage and partners in the regional circuit, including Magik Theatre (San Antonio), Zach Theatre (Dallas/Austin), and San Diego-area productions historically associated with this touring work.

For questions about future engagements or to plan a family outing, contact us and we’ll help you navigate dates, venues, and tickets—no fuss, just friendly help from your go-to source for family theatre access.

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