walk two moons

based on the Newbery Award winning novel by Sharon Creech,

adaptation by Tom Arvetis

A heartfelt coming-of-age story for young audiences and the adults who love them.

"Don't judge a man until you've walked two moons in his moccasins."

Walk Two Moons is lovingly adapted for the stage with the same nuance and surprises offered by the original book. Utilizing multiple narrative frames, the play leaps back and forth through time and memory as 13-year-old Sal tells the story of the disappearance of her best friend Phoebe's mother.

Determined to find her, the two girls begin seeing murderous plots and schemes around every corner. Sal shares these conspiracy theories with her Gram and Gramps during a cross-country road trip to confront her own mother, who left her and her father a year ago. But it is only through telling Phoebe's story that Sal truly understands why her mother left and whether or not they'll ever be together again.

Recommended for ages 10 and up.

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CAST

Salamanca Hiddle - Hazel Langlands

Hazel is excited to play the part of Sal. She is a 7th grader at Kammerer Middle School. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, reading and singing. She has performed in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with Stage One (Beth), School House Rock! Jr. and Willy Wonka Jr.Hazel thanks Act Louisville for this wonderful opportunity.

Gram - Mary Anne Mathews

Mary Anne is excited to be in her first ACT Louisville production. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs. Gottlieb in DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, Susan Look Avery in DAVID DOMINE’S VICTORIAN GHOST WALK, Mrs. Daigle in BAD SEED, Sylvia in SYLVIA and M’Lynn in STEEL MAGNOLIAS. A retired elementary school librarian, she loves spending time with her family, making dollhouse miniatures, and hiking. She would like to thank her husband, Tracy, for always encouraging her acting adventures.

Gramps -

Jonathan Gilbert

Has performed as a Doctor and Male in Seasoned with Love, Eddie in Rocky Horror Picture Shadow. Johnathan has also appeared commercials for Park Credit Union, Kentucky State Lottery. He also works as live performer for Bunny Bear Entertainment. He is a Professional Elvis Tribute Artist performing at public and private functions in the surrounding states (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee) as well as Hawaii, Vegas, Georgia, Missouri, and Mississippi.

Johnathan would like to thank all the cast and crew of Walk Two Moons, with special thank you to Beth, Hazel and Mary Anne. Always thankful to my wife Nancy, who gives me the support and confidence to perform and be a better performer and person.

Alex Craig on March 7 & 14 matinee performances

Sugar/Sherriff - Teagan Morrison

Teagan is very excited to be in her first ACT Louisville production! She is a recent graduate of Butler University with a degree in Theatre and Creative Media and Entertainment. Some of her favorite recent roles include Vera/Evil Gabbi She Kills Monsters, Truvy Steel Magnolias, and William Dunn Men on Boats. She appreciates all the support from her loved ones, especially her nephew, Essex!

Phoebe -Rhorey Snow

Rhorey is a sophomore at the Walden School. this is her first Act Louisville Production. She was last seen in Mary Poppins, Addam’s Family, and High School Musical

John/Mr. Birkway - Wes Yunker

Wes is excited an honored to return to the stage after a four year hiatus. Some of his favorite past roles include Happy Loman in Death of a Salesman (Clarksville Little Theater), Roy Cohn in Angels and America (Indiana UniversitySoutheast), John in Shooter (U of L Studio Theater) Andrew in The Babymaker (The Bardstown) and James in Children of a Lesser God (Clarksville Little Theater), and Jack in Punts (Liminal Playhouse). Wes can also be seen doing stand up comedy around Louisville. Wes wants to thank this amazing cast and director and the audience for supporting local Theater.

Mrs. Winterbottom/Nurse - Devin Roos

Devin Roos, is a high school teacher from Louisville, KY. Walk Two Moons is her professional debut. She hopes to continue seeking new roles that challenge her to grow as a storyteller. Devin would like to thank her husband, AJ, for always supporting her whims and wild ideas!

Mr. Winterbottom/ Doctor - Alonzo King

This is Alonzo's first production with Act Louisville.

Margaret Cadaver/Sibling - Violet Smith

This is Violet’s second production but her first with Act Louisville Productions. Her first show was The Season For Giving with Little Colonel Players. She has loved every minute of bringing Walk Two Moons to life and would like to thank the rest of the cast, crew, and her husband for their support and encouragement.

Mrs. Partridge/Sergeant Bickel - Jenn Lichtefeld

This is Jenn's first production with Act Louisville. After a long hiatus she has returned to the stage.

Mary Lou/Police - Artemis Jones

This is Artemis's first production with Act Louisville.

Ben - Svienn Davis

Svienn goes to Ballard High School and this is his first Act Louisville Production.

Lunatic (Mike)/River Boy - Caedym Lamkin

This is Caedym's first production with Act Louisville.