The Berenstain Bearadox

by David Lipschutz

A father has an existential crisis after reading his child a bedtime story.

|2-minute monologue|

NOTE: Zoom/virtual and 1-minute adaptations are also available upon request.

A father has an existential crisis after reading his child a bedtime story.

|2-minute monologue|

NOTE: Zoom/virtual and 1-minute adaptations are also available upon request.

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The Berenstain Bearadox

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  • Samara Siskind: The Berenstain Bearadox

    You say potato, I say Beren-Steen. This monologue made me laugh out loud and is the perfect piece for any parent/person who has ever puzzled over the proper pronunciation of this well-known children's book series. Added bonus - the book Lipschutz has Dad read is so spot on.

    You say potato, I say Beren-Steen. This monologue made me laugh out loud and is the perfect piece for any parent/person who has ever puzzled over the proper pronunciation of this well-known children's book series. Added bonus - the book Lipschutz has Dad read is so spot on.

  • Christopher Plumridge: The Berenstain Bearadox

    Ha! This poor father finding out he's been wrong, all his life, no wonder he's plunged into a sudden crisis!
    A quick witted monologue which slides down that slope to realisation, and a great line at the end.
    And being a Brit, there are also a lot of similar differences in one shared language. Love it!

    Ha! This poor father finding out he's been wrong, all his life, no wonder he's plunged into a sudden crisis!
    A quick witted monologue which slides down that slope to realisation, and a great line at the end.
    And being a Brit, there are also a lot of similar differences in one shared language. Love it!

  • Greg Mandryk: The Berenstain Bearadox

    A quick, light, and very relatable monologue about that discombobulating feeling you get when reality and your perception of said reality are at odds. And really, it should be "-stein".

    A quick, light, and very relatable monologue about that discombobulating feeling you get when reality and your perception of said reality are at odds. And really, it should be "-stein".

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theatre West, Year 2021

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Paradox Theatre Works, Year 2021
  • Type Community Theater, Organization Jakespeare Theatre Company, Year 2022