The Old Man and the Old Moon is an American “play with music” written by and originally performed by PigPen Theatre Company.
The Old Man has kept his post as the sole caretaker of the moon for as long as he (or his wife, the Old Woman) can remember. Each night he climbs a ladder with a bucket of moonlight to refill the moon with light. In her loneliness, the Old Woman is drawn away by a mysterious melody that sparks memories of their shared past. Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure). He chooses to go after his wife and abandon his nightly task. What follows is an imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing apocalyptic storms, civil wars, leviathans of the deep, and cantankerous ghosts, as well as the fiercest obstacle of all: change.
A variety of storytelling forms will be utilized in the play, which will include music, puppetry, movement, foley sound effects, and combat. The cast, consisting of 12-14 people, will consist of actor/singers, actor/musicians, and musicians.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, November 23rd 12:30pm-4:30pm
Sunday, November 24th 11:00am-3:00pm
Monday, November 25th 6:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday, November 26th (Callbacks) 6:00pm-10:00pm *By Invitation Only
Actors who sing:
Please attend the auditions with sheet music and be prepared to sing 16 to 32 bars of a song.
Actors who play instruments:
If you play an instrument, please bring it to the audition and be prepared to sight-read a brief piece of music from the show and/or play a brief selection you have chosen.
All Actors:
Please wear comfortable clothes and close toed shoes. There will be a movement combination taught to the actors.
There will also be a brief improvisation you will be asked to perform.
NOTE: Reading for roles will take place at the Callback.
About the cast:
- Actors in the production may play more than one role
- All roles are available to actors of any gender, age, race or ethnicity.
- Everyone in the cast will be required to sing
- Not all the actors cast will be required to play an instrument.
- Not all musicians cast will be required to perform roles in the show.
- Puppetry will serve as a major storytelling tool in the production. Previous experience with puppets is welcome, but not required.
Those unable to attend auditions in person may submit a video, which needs to include:
Actors: Present 16 – 32 bars of a song, sung to accompaniment. Present a brief monologue, once as a human character, followed by the same monologue as an animal character (whatever that means to you). Musicians: Perform a brief selection on your instrument(s). Actor/Musicians: should do all of the above. Please include the link below. Video submissions will not be accepted after Friday, November 22nd.
Performance Dates: March 7th, 2025-March 30th, 2025
Artist Stipend: $700.00
The Old Man and the Old Moon will run in the Hawks Mainstage Theater. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
First Rehearsal: January 19th, 2025
Tech Week: March 2nd- March 6th, 2025
*No conflicts allowed during tech week or for any performance.
