Bear Cops

by Jonathan Josephson

An urban police chief considers an extreme change in police procedure in order to protect his community, and save his job.

An urban police chief considers an extreme change in police procedure in order to protect his community, and save his job.

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Bear Cops

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  • Cheryl Bear: Bear Cops by Jonathan Josephson
    “

    A fantastic metaphor that sheds a light on the aggressive nature of law enforcement. Well done.

    A fantastic metaphor that sheds a light on the aggressive nature of law enforcement. Well done.

    ”
  • Robert Batson: Bear Cops by Jonathan Josephson
    “

    This play rocks. The premise doesn't overstay its welcome and the playwright knows exactly what jokes to pull from it. I'm going to be talking about this script every time a conversation about 'contemporary representation of police in drama' comes up. Sincere thanks to Jonathan Josephson for this weird, brilliant, short play.

    This play rocks. The premise doesn't overstay its welcome and the playwright knows exactly what jokes to pull from it. I'm going to be talking about this script every time a conversation about 'contemporary representation of police in drama' comes up. Sincere thanks to Jonathan Josephson for this weird, brilliant, short play.

    ”

Character Information

  • Chief Howard "Howie" KNIGHT
    Chief of Police of a large, urban American City. Possesses both the erudite demeanor of a politician and the stoic intensity of a soldier.
    30s-50s
    African American / Black
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Dr. Adelaide ARDEN
    A professor of political science, pollster, and ursine hobbyist. She is brilliant, data-driven, optimistic, and has no sense of humor to speak of.
    30s-40s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Roustabout Theatre Company, 2024
  • Reading, ALAP Play Reading Festival - Dramacalifragilisticexpialidocious, 2019