show

Murder Blood Bear Story Part 2

Schika Schika · Ages 16+ · 1hr

one person show

About the Show

- AUDIENCES ARE SAYING -

“One of the most remarkable experiences I’ve had. And I’m not limiting it to theater. Wonderful! Rare!”

“If you dream of doing solo theater one day see this artist and bring a pen. This is how it’s done.”

“Beautiful, unique, painful, weird; it includes everything I love about being human.”

“Sweet, funny, frightening and ultimately deeply moving, Katelyn Schiller’s Murder Blood Bear Story Part 2 is a work so poetic, tactile, surprising and singular, it accesses an emotional language so uncommonly rich and primal that the only proper response is to allow yourself to bathe in its otherworldly and achingly empathetic aura.”

“This show defies category, subverts any expectation you may have, is deeply emotional, and viscerally personal. And there’s a bear puppet. If there was a higher rating I could give, it would be the next level up from…Very Highly Recommended.”
- Matt Ritchey, Gia on the Move

- SHOW SYNOPSIS -

Join “Blue”, a wandering piece of a of a larger soul. Blue awakens from hibernating alongside her ordained source of happiness; a fearsome grizzly bear she’s named “Happy”. Follow the unlikely pair’s metaphorical quest down the mountainside as Blue struggles to bring “happiness” back to her soul keeper, who has disappeared. Blue and bear happen upon the mountain townsfolk, friends new and old, who are forced to contend with Blue’s concept of “happiness”, provoking the grizzly to teach Blue a lesson of his own — maybe “happiness” isn’t the answer her soul needs.

NOTE: Don’t worry! You don’t need to have seen Murder Blood Bear Story (PART 1) to enjoy (PART 2). Each part has been developed to stand alone or work together. [Bring MBBS (Parts 1 & 2) to your theatrical season, venue, or festival! contact Katelyn Schiller at www.katelynschiller.com]

- ABOUT THE SHOW -

In 2015 & 2016, writer/performer Katelyn Schiller’s original Murder Blood Bear Story won “best in festival” and “best performance” touring theatre festivals across the country and to Canada. Join the artist as they return to the emotional journey of the spirited traveler named Blue, and her bear; Will they find their way back to their soul, or will Blue’s empathy come to a bloody end?

Murder Blood Bear Story Part 2 is a captivating stand-alone sequel utilizing theatre magic, violent puppetry, and heartful storytelling delivered by a passionate and dynamic actor, storyteller, and puppeteer.

Production Team

Katelyn Schiller

katelyn schiller 

actor, playwright, producer, art and graphic design
Steve Troop

steve troop 

puppet builder
murder blood bear story part 2