The Captive Moon (and Other Celestial Stories) is an original, Commedia dell’Arte-influenced play with music, inspired by Italo Calvino's collection of short stories, Cosmicomics. Hop in your rowboat and travel to the Moon with us!

When a young boy discovers his great-great-great-uncle's biggest secret, they do the unthinkable: get in the old rowboat, and take a trip to the Moon. Clowns, conspiracy theorists, and catapulting Moon Cheese provide the comic relief as the story explores the loss of wonder and how to get your shine back.

The Captive Moon (and Other Celestial Stories) is written by Lila Perlman, directed by RJ Tabachnick, and features an original score by Lily Hitelman.

Cast: Denny!, Nikki Amico, Nicole Borbone, William Burns, Jake Erickson, Parisa Garcia, Megan Jeter, Georgia Reichard, Hailey Sky, Nicole Tsarouhas, Emma Yaniger.

Production Stage Manager: Damayanti Wallace.

Run time: approx. 90 minutes. Runs without an intermission. 

** We as a company are committed to making theatre in NYC more accessible. If you would like to see our production but do not have the financial means to do so, or require specific accommodations, please email us at softbraintheatrecompany@gmail.com.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
March 20 through March 30, 2025.

Thursday March 20 at 7:30 pm (PREVIEW)
Friday March 21 at 7:30 pm (OPENING)
Saturday March 22 at 2:00 pm
Saturday March 22 at 7:30 pm
Sunday March 23 at 2:00 pm
Sunday March 23 at 7:30 pm
Monday March 24 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday March 26 at 7:30 pm
Thursday March 27 at 7:30 pm
Friday March 28 at 7:30 pm
Saturday March 29 at 7:30 pm
Sunday March 30 at 2:00 pm (CLOSING)

CONTENT WARNINGS:

This show contains strobe lighting.

This show contains partial rear nudity. It is recommended for audiences 13 and older.