How A Bear Dies by Jacob Maybe

THE PRODUCTION

Despite the macabre title, "How A Bear Dies" is a (mostly) fun oral story about a backcountry butcher who yearns for respect and renown. He dreams of throwing a legendary dinner party where the main course will be prepared by him, butchered by him, and harvested from his woods, using a bow he's crafted himself. The trouble is, he's never hunted a day in his life and building a reliable bow is not as easy as it seems.
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Versions of this story have been honoured by the 20th Annual NOWW Awards, the Oregon Writers Colony Awards, featured in Type A Media's "Isolated Together" anthology, and supported by the Ontario Arts Council.

RATING: PG 14
GENRE: Literary
RUN TIME: 31-45 minutes
VENUE: Upstairs Stage
DATE: August 17, 6:00pm
SUGGESTED TICKET PRICE: $10.00
ARTIST LOCATION: Local​

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Born and raised in Algoma country, Jacob Maybe loves to get some mud on his boots and some dirt under his nails. His stories usually reflect his hands-on, playful nature, his love for this area's natural beauty, and his abject fear of failing as a parent. His published work includes a children's picture book, an adult murder mystery, and a heap of award-winning short stories and poems. He usually writes his stories down, but loves a chance to take the stage.