The Old Man and The Old Moon

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. When she is drawn away by a mysterious melody that sparks memories of their shared past, the Old Man must decide between duty (and routine) and love (and adventure). Luckily for audiences everywhere, he chooses the latter, and 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.

Roles
7-26 (M/F)
Musicians
7
Acts
1
Duration
90 minutes

Creators

PigPen Theatre Co.

PigPen Theatre Co.

Book, Music, & Lyrics PigPen Theatre Co. began creating their unique brand of theatre, music, and film as freshmen at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2007. They have since produced their original plays in New York City and toured the country –...

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Reviews

"This is a story of time and tides and quests, the sort of fable on which mythologies and religions are founded ... [PigPen] asks us to appreciate the finer arts of wild storytelling, while speaking to the childish mind in all of us."

The New York Times


Orchestration

7 Musicians

PIANO/VOCAL (For Rehearsal Only)
PIANO/ACCORDION (Actor 4)
BANJO 1/PIANO (Opt.) (Actor 6)
ACOUSTIC GUITAR/BANJO 2/DULCIMER (opt.) /VIOLIN (opt.) (Actor 3 - can be split up)
GUITAR 1 (Acoustic - Actor 1)
GUITAR 2 (Acoustic - Actor 2)
BASS (Electric - Actor 5)
DRUMS (Actor 7)

Casting

Actor 1 - Guitar (Acoustic)
Female/Male
The Old Man

Actor 2 - Guitar (Acoustic)
Female/Male
Matheson, Fine Lady

Actor 3 - Utility (Banjo 2, Guitar (Acoustic), Dulcimer, Violin)
Female/Male
Butcher, Ben, Callahan, Rebel Two, Perry

Actor 4 - Accordion
Female/Male
Mabelu, Patron, Dog

Actor 5 - Bass (Electric)
Female/Male
Boatswain One, Llewellyn, Ghost Singer

Actor 6 - Banjo 1
Female/Male
The Old Woman, Boatswain Two, Mickey, Captain, Bartley, Young Woman

Actor 7 - Drums
Female/Male
Fishmonger, Clerk, Cookie, Rebel One, Bartender, Solomon

Cast Vocal Ranges

Production Materials

The required production package will include the materials listed below. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.

2 Cast Script/Vocal Books

A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.

2 Director’s Scripts

A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.

1 Stage Manager’s Script

A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.

1 Piano/Vocal Score

This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.

Orchestration Set

Actor 1 (Guitar - Acoustic), Actor 2 (Guitar - Acoustic), Actor 3 (Utility - Banjo 2, Guitar - Acoustic Dulcimer, Violin), Actor 4 (Accordion), Actor 5 (Electric Bass), Actor 6 (Banjo 1), Actor 7 (Drums)

Promotional Resources

The Old Man and The Old Moon Logo Pack

Official Logo Pack

Included with license

Includes color and black and white high-resolution logo files in JPG, PNG, and EPS formats.

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The Old Man and The Old Moon Official Show Artwork

Official Show Artwork

$175

Creating artwork for your performance has never been easier – customize online in minutes, download a print-ready PDF, order printed posters, access layered files.

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The Old Man and The Old Moon Promotion Kit & Social Media Guide

Social Media Marketing Kit

$250

Includes everything you need to plan and implement the promotion of your show – 50+ graphics for social media, original show specific content, social media guide, promotion calendar and press release template.

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The Old Man and The Old Moon Cast & Crew T-Shirts

Cast & Crew T-Shirts

As low as $14 each

Broadway Licensing has partnered with Subplot Studio to offer premium-quality Cast & Crew T-Shirts! You can add your theatre name, show dates and even your cast & crew names on the back.

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Production Resources

Archival Video License

If you want to record your production for archival purposes you may do so by purchasing a video license. This allows you to record one performance for your internal archives only. This archival copy can be distributed to your cast and crew. The archival recording cannot be distributed or posted online. Archival License availability varies by title and all requests must be approved by Broadway Licensing Global.

$450

Additional Printed Books

Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.

$25 each

Full Conductor Score

An ideal solution for those who choose to conduct their show from the podium, as opposed to the piano. Each detailed instrument staff is always right in front of you--giving you the most comprehensive layout for full control of your orchestra.

$125/Print, $100/Digital, $175/both

Digital Orchestration PDFs

Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.

Digital PC or PV $50
Full Digital Orchestration Set $150

Broadway Plus

A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.

Prices Vary by Product

TurnKey Transpositions

Broadway stars change the keys of songs all the time...so why not you? Optimize your actors' performances by ordering our TurnKey Transposition. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! All digital delivery, usually within 24 hours.

$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)

Credits

Book, Music, & Lyrics by
PigPen Theatre Co.

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