Bay Area Children’s Theatre world premiere
Photography by Joshua Posamentier

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: A Musical Adaptation

Theatre for Young Audiences
Book, Music & Lyrics by Min Kahng
Based on the novel by Grace Lin
A commission by Bay Area Children's Theatre

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In this musical adaptation of Grace Lin’s Newbery Honor Book, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, a spunky young girl in an ancient mythical China sets out on an adventure-filled quest to improve her family’s fortune, with help along the way from a friendly dragon.

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LICENSING INFORMATION
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon: A Musical Adaptation is available for licensing!

Cast: 7 actors (3 femme, 3 masc, 1 any gender)
Music: Pre-recorded tracks or 2-piece score (Piano, Erhu or Violin)
Duration: 70 minutes, no intermission (can be performed as a 2-act show)

For more info, please contact:

Elaine Devlin
elaine@edevlinlit.com
(212) 842-9030

PRODUCTION HISTORY

• Apr-May 2023: Oregon Children’s Theatre, Newmark Theatre, Portland, OR

• Feb 2020: South Coast Repertory, Argyros Stage, Costa Mesa, CA

• Sep-Oct 2019: Bay Area Children’s Theatre, Osher Studio, Berkeley, CA

• Feb-Mar 2014, World Premiere: Bay Area Children's Theatre, Osher Studio, Berkeley, CA

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

• Nov 2013, Workshop & Staged Reading: Bay Area Children's Theatre, Studio A, Berkeley, CA

• Aug 2013, Developmental Workshop: Bay Area Children's Theatre, Studio A, Berkeley, CA

AWARDS & HONORS

• Winner of 3 Theatre Bay Area Awards: Direction - Mina Morita, Featured Actor - Sean Fenton, Ensemble

• Finalist for 7 Theatre Bay Area Awards: Overall Production of a Musical (Tier 2), Costume Design - Maggie Yule, Scenic Design - Martin Flynn, Lighting Design - Sean McStravick, Sound Design - Colin Trevor, Music Direction - Tania Johnson, & Lead Actor - Will Dao.