We intertwined Chekhov's short play, The Bear, with poetic excerpts by Davia Schendel. Schendel's writings on relationship and disconnection added relevancy to Chekhov's piece, adapting it for the modern woman. Flashbacks and puppetry portrayed Popova's abusive history with her deceased husband, exploring themes of acceptance, grief, and identity within borders. This performance discussed the human ability to push forward and heal post trauma.