Connecticut Repertory Theatre presents
THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON
Book, Music, & Lyrics by PigPen Theater Co
Directed by Matt Sorensen
Music Direction by Dmitriy Glivinskiy
Nov 14-23, 2024
Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre
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.
“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.”
PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, November 14, 7:30pm, preview
Friday, November 15, 8pm, opening
Saturday, November 16, 2pm, interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing; post-show talkback
Saturday, November 16, 8pm
Tuesday, November 19, 10am, student/group matinee
Wednesday, November 20, 7:30pm
Thursday, November 21, 7:30pm, student night; post-show talkback
Friday, November 22, 8pm
Saturday, November 23, 2pm, closing; mask-required performance
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Performance interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing: Saturday 11/16, 2pm
Student Matinee: Tuesday 11/19, 10am (teachers, please call 860.486.2113 to secure seats for your classes)
UConn Student $5 Night: Thursday, 11/21, 7:30pm
Post Performance Talkbacks: Saturday 11/16, 2pm; Thursday 11/21, 7:30pm
Mask Required Performance: Saturday 11/23, 2pm
SINGLE TICKET PRICING (Gold/Silver/Bronze)
ADULT: $47/$42/$37
SENIOR/FACULTY/STAFF: $40/$35/$30
STUDENTS: $15/$15/$12
For full details and to purchase tickets, visit crt.uconn.edu
Make A NIGHT OF IT
Enjoy dinner in Downtown Storrs before your performance, or grab a drink or a sweet treat afterwards. With over twenty restaurants serving up cuisines from around the globe, there’s something to satisfy every taste and budget. See what’s cooking here.
Pictured: Dog Lane Cafe