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BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

BEARS BEARS BEARS 🐻 🐻 🐻 it’s the emotional post you all saw coming!!!

A year ago I wrote a play from honestly (and for anyone who’s seen it, not surprisingly) a pretty unhinged place. I was really processing some s**t.

For this reason I’ll probably never get over the shock of it winning the @dividedcultureco playwriting prize, getting the news and getting whiskey drunk with my dad on our holiday to celebrate, repeatedly checking the email to make sure it was real. Because what a prize it was - an R&D and a professional, two week run at Contact Theatre, an iconic institution.

I knew DCC would do a good job but I really did not know HOW GOOD. Watching @congoodwin direct and bring his vision to life has been a total joy and completely awe inspiring. I felt so respected and valued as a writer and this process truly restored my faith in creative collaboration and how magical it can be. Our cast @jennasianohara, @jordanakkaya and @shifaa.arfan completely blew us away - your dedication and love for this project throughout has been amazing - don’t forget us when you’re famous okay.

Having audiences connect to this story, chatting to all you cultured ppl in the bar afterwards (the real reason you came) (IYKYK) - made me feel so seen and so much less alone in some very complicated feelings.

I never in my wildest dreams thought we’d sell out, get rave reviews, and get such gorgeous audience feedback for a brand new piece of theatre. THANK YOU to everyone who came, to my friends and family for your support - you are the best I could ever ask for - and to @contactmcr for backing us all the way. As wise sage of our time Gabrielle told us, dreams can come true.

Theatre rn is more important than ever for looking at hard, sticky topics, but also for getting us together, in person, off our phones, it will survive the robots and we have to invest in it ✊ thank you for doing that with us.

Special extra thank yous:
@danlovattwrites for your script wizardry
@annabrad98 for your casting magic
@lucylaverty for world class producing & marketing
@frankie.lipman @toribeef + Matt Holt for our R&D
@ricbixter for the LEWK

+MANY MORE BUT THE CAPTION’S TOO LONG

🐻 🐻 🐻 forever

Bears Bears Bears 🐻

Wow just wow 😮

Just another I love my job moment 🙏🙌

Writer @natalielbeech
Director @congoodwin
Producer @dividedcultureco

#contemporarytheatre #artsandculture #feministwriters #manorbear #i̇lovemyjob

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If you come down to the show this week youll never believe your eyes…

For every bear that ever there was has gathered there for certain because…

We have a “captivating and consuming” story to share and there are 4 more nights to come and see it!! 🔥

Thank you to all our audience who made our opening night so electric!

Next Thursday on the 14th we will be doing a relaxed performance - come enjoy the show in whatever vibe suits you best 💕

@harryrighthere 📸

Thank you to all our audience who made our opening night so electric!

Next Thursday on the 14th we will be doing a relaxed performance - come enjoy the show in whatever vibe suits you best 💕

@harryrighthere 📸

If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of a big surprise…

The world premiere of Bears Bears Bears is here🧸 After committing a violent act with her partner, Jake, feminist Jen becomes obsessed with a survey asking women if they’d rather be alone in a forest with a man or a bear.

Its wild. It’s electric. And there’s lots of bears.

Running from 6-16 May at @contactmcr Don’t miss this explosive, prize winningg debut. Grab your ticket through the link in our bio

I had the pleasure of talking to @natalielbeech today on Manchester & Me : Episode 2 about her play Bears, Bears, Bears 🐻 at @contactmcr with @dividedcultureco ❤️

We spoke about how Natalie came up with the story, her previous work, her education, the cast and crew involved with the production and how she ended up working with the talented director @congoodwin 🎭

Bears, Bears, Bears 🐻 is running between May 6th - 16th 2026 and tickets are in the link in my bio along with a listen back to the interview 😘

We are officially half way through our rehearsals for Bears, Bears, Bears! 🐻

Here is a cute family group pic of the whole team featuring our furry friend Joby!

We are officially half way through our rehearsals for Bears, Bears, Bears! 🐻

Here is a cute family group pic of the whole team featuring our furry friend Joby!

"I’ve found it easier to get my own work off the ground, because of the tools DCP gave me" - @congoodwin 🗣

Since graduating from Drama and Contemporary Performance at MST, graduate Connor Goodwin has become the Creative Director of his own theatre company @dividedcultureco , a Non-Exec Director of the award-winning @imitatingthedog and has directed shows across the country 👏

Now, he is set to direct the new production Bears Bears Bears at @contactmcr (May 6-16) written by @natalielbeech which won the inaugural DCC Playwriting Prize.

Find out more about Divided Theatre, Bears Bears Bears and Connor's career via the link in our bio 🔗

PLAYS FOR A POOR THEATRE | 2026

Howard Brenton’s Gum & Goo, Heads & Education of Skinny Spew revived @breadandrosestheatre for the first time, professionally, in years. Marking a shift in artistic style, and a move towards foregrounding performer, movement and space. A massive mark in the London fringe scene!

Director: @congoodwin
Producer: Saoirse McCarron
Dramaturg: @vittorioparri
Produced in association with @dividedcultureco

With thanks to Unity Theatre Trust

Photography by @natalyamicic

PLAYS FOR A POOR THEATRE | 2026

Howard Brenton’s Gum & Goo, Heads & Education of Skinny Spew revived @breadandrosestheatre for the first time, professionally, in years. Marking a shift in artistic style, and a move towards foregrounding performer, movement and space. A massive mark in the London fringe scene!

Director: @congoodwin
Producer: Saoirse McCarron
Dramaturg: @vittorioparri
Produced in association with @dividedcultureco

With thanks to Unity Theatre Trust

Photography by @natalyamicic

PLAYS FOR A POOR THEATRE | 2026

Howard Brenton’s Gum & Goo, Heads & Education of Skinny Spew revived @breadandrosestheatre for the first time, professionally, in years. Marking a shift in artistic style, and a move towards foregrounding performer, movement and space. A massive mark in the London fringe scene!

Director: @congoodwin
Producer: Saoirse McCarron
Dramaturg: @vittorioparri
Produced in association with @dividedcultureco

With thanks to Unity Theatre Trust

Photography by @natalyamicic

YEN | 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bolton News
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stagey Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre & Tonic
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ StageSide UK
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Indiependent
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Northern Arts Review

A highly successful, first-time trip to the North East for @dividedcultureco & sell-out audiences. This beautifully brutal play, winner of the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, revived for a limited run for hundreds of visitors - lead to high critical acclaim from across the board.

Director: @congoodwin
Writer: @annajordanwap
Associate Director: @gurfeh
Casting: @annabrad98
Produced in association with @dividedcultureco