Cumberland County Playhouse will present a captivating musical fable, “The Old Man and The Old Moon,” beginning Friday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 10.
“When I first discovered ‘The Old Man And The Old Moon,’ I was immediately captivated by its audacious theatricality,” says New Works Director John Fionte, who also directs this show. “I know that this amazing ensemble of seven multitalented actor/singer/musicians is going to give audiences a theatrical experience unlike anything they’ve seen before.”
The Old Man (Ross Griffin) has been fulfilling his duties as long as he can remember. Each day, as the moon dribbles out a bit of liquid light from its leaky bottom, he climbs a ladder and fills it back up to its brim. In fact, he and his wife have been living in their cliff-side cottage for so long, neither of them can remember when they met or how the Old Man came to have his job.
If you go
› What: “The Old Man and The Old Moon”› Where: Cumberland County Playhouse, 221 Tennessee Ave., Crossville, Tennessee› When: Multiple show times Oct. 12-Nov. 10› Admission: $16, $28, $30› For more information: 931-484-5000
Haunted by the memory of a tune she can’t quite place, the Old Woman (Hannah Hays) sails west to rediscover the melody’s source and leaves the Old Man with a conundrum: If he pursues his wife across the ocean, he must abandon his position replenishing the moon.
Joined by Mr. Matheson (Lauren Marshall), Llewellyn (DeAnna Etchison), Mabelu (Brett Mutter), Callahan (Daniel Black), Cookie (Cory Clark), and the Captain (Hannah Hays), an eccentric crew of adventure-seeking sailors that misidentifies the Old Man as seafaring legend Pericles Llewellyn McWallander, he begins his search for the Old Woman. Hindered by more obstacles than he’d expected, the Old Man begins to wonder how the earth will react when the moon leaks its last drops of light.
“The Old Man and the Old Moon” is a modern example of storytelling inspired by ancient traditions from around the world. The tale unfolds with an imaginative combination of live acting, puppetry, shadow puppetry and sound and visual effects created live onstage. In addition to portraying multiple characters in this sprawling, fanciful tale, each actor also plays several different instruments throughout the show to bring its Celtic folk score to life.
“The Old Man and The Old Moon” is rated G.
Tickets may be reserved by calling 931-484-5000 or visiting www.ccplayhouse.com.