A 20’ x 60’ Bear Country billboard provided by sponsor Golden Flake at the I-59/I-20 interchange encouraged folks to attend the August 2009 run at Birmingham’s Virginia Samford Theatre.

Praises for Bear Country

“Bear Country ain’t nothin’ but a winner…remarkable…an endearing portrait of a legendary man that will have you inspired.”—Joel Gamble, Roll Bama Roll

“It (Bear Country) is outstanding entertainment.”—Cary L. Clark, BamaMag.com

“Bear Country… is already a touchdown.” – Kenneth Jones, Playbill.com

“…amazing and entertaining.”— Montgomery Living

“Just when you think there can’t be another project on legendary Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant …one more pops up…and this one is really, really good.” – Ian Rapoport, The Birmingham News

Press Releases

6/1/2009 ASF’s Blockbuster Hit Bear Country Coming to Birmingham’s Virginia Samford Theatre  Word or PDF

6/23/2009 ASF Launches New Website Devoted to Hit Play Bear Country Word or PDF

6/23/2009 Hit Play Bear Country to Feature New Song about Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant Word or PDF

8/3/2009  Former Crimson Tide Players Jerry Duncan and Tim Davis, Jr.  to be Guests of Theatre in the Mind during Run of Bear Country play. Word or PDF

8/13/2009 Bear Country Extended at the Virginia Samford Theatre – Four Shows Added!  Word