BEAR HUNT BY EMILY GOLDEN

In July 2025, Bleecker St. Playhouse produced its first staged reading, Bear Hunt by Emily Golden. The play follows Dr. Dawn Rousseau, a college professor and researcher who has isolated herself in her home after losing her wife during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reading took place at Freehold Theatre in Seattle, WA in front of a full house of 60 audience members.

Director - Bryar Freed - Golden

Assistant Director - Braden King

Stage Manager - Atlyss Larsen

Cast:

Dawn - Ann Pielli

Miranda - Kaelyn Langer Mendonca

Robin - Amanda Marquis Petrowski

Wes - Giovanni Accettola

Dr. Lee - Elizabeth Shields

Stage Directions - Rachel Lionheart

Rehearsal photos by Maleah Nicole Photography