Moonglow
by Kim Carney
Directed by: Sarah Roth
Audition Dates: Apr. 17, 18, 19, 2023
Performances: Jun. 23, 24, 25(m), 29, 30, Jul. 1, 2023
Maxine, a feisty, bitter Alzheimer’s victim, doesn’t want to move into a nursing facility. But when she meets Joe, a widower who shares her love for dance, her outlook begins to change. Although the two clash when lucid, their hazy memories overlap, and they begin an affair that rejuvenates and fulfills them. But can these lovers — played simultaneously by an elderly twosome and a young, vivacious couple — stay together despite their families’ wishes and their fading vitality?
Director
Sarah Roth started her ACT career costuming The Rocky Horror
Show in 2005, and has since had many roles including the Cook in Clue, Sylvia in Sylvia, Sister Rita in The Runner Stumbles, ensemble in Pippin, Bet in Oliver!, and Tweedle Dee in Alice in Wonderland. She was Assistant Director for Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, stage managed Fly Babies and Dracula, and was lead costumer for Mamma Mia, Annie, and many other shows. Sarah is also the current costume room manager for ACT. She lives in Albany with her childhood best friend. Sarah works in accounting for Power Auto Inc. Her hobbies include theater, hanging out with her sister and nephew, and playing Animal Crossing.
Director’s email: sarah.roth85@gmail.com
Cast of Characters
The Girl: late teens, early 20s
Diane: 40s or 50s
Benita: 30s or 40s
Maxine: 70s or 80s
Joe: 70s or 80s
Greg: 40s or 50s
The Sailor: 20s