Meet the Cast of
A Waning Gibbous Moon
October 2024, BACCA Arts Center, Lindenhurst, NY
Mark, a young gay man and professional dancer, shares a Sutton Place Apartment with Stan, an interior designer. On the hunt for true love, Mark rejects an opportunity with fellow dancer Rick, and Cooper, an older straight friend who Mark secretly dreams about. When he finds himself in what he believes is unrequited love, the only fulfillment Mark finds is in his dreams, where he enjoys private intimate dances under a waning gibbous moon.
"A Waning Gibbous Moon" is a romantic comedy from award-winning playwright Joe Marshall ("The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!," SONDER," "A Night in Vegas," "Dirty Secrets"). It's a play with integrated dance, a full expression of dialogue and movement, where the dancing pushes the narrative forward and is an integral part of the overall production.
"A Waning Gibbous Moon" originally opened Off-Broadway at The Players' Theatre in NYC on December 5, 2019.
Meet the Cast
Hayden Walsh
Cooper
Hayden is very excited to play the role of Cooper. You may have previously seen him in his role as Kurt in the comedy drama "SONDER" performed at the BACCA Arts Center, or as the Munchkin Mayor in "The Wizard of Oz" performed at Farmingdale State College.
He is currently studying at the Lee Strasberg Institute of Film in the pursuit of becoming a method actor.
Justin Cimmino
Mark, Choreographer
Justin is ecstatic to be back on stage in this thrilling production. Justin has been in a wide variety of productions over the past 17 years. Some favorite credits include "SONDER" (Scott), "The Wild Party" (Oscar), "Beauty and the Beast" (Lefou), "Phantom" (Young Erik), "Ascension Day" (Randy), "Wizard of Oz" (Nikko), "Mary Poppins" (Neleus, Swing), "A Christmas Carol" (Featured Dancer) and many more. Justin would like to thank Joe for this amazing opportunity, and his family and Joey for all their love and support.
Jeff Pangburn
Stan
Jeff is thrilled to be performing in his second show with ATC after appearing as Ray in last year's production of "SONDER". Regional Credits: "Nice Work If You Can Get It" (Chief Berry), "Bullets Over Broadway" (Long Island Premiere, Warner Purcell), "Curtains" (Oscar Shapiro), "Ragtime" (Henry Ford), "Memphis" (Mr. Simmons), "A New Brain" (The Minister), "Falsettos" (Mendel), "Little Shop of Horrors" (Mushnik), "Hairspray" (Wilbur Turnblad), "Company" (David), "Into the Woods" (Narrator/Mysterious Man), "The Secret Garden" (Albert Lennox).
Congratulations to Joe and this hard working and talented cast. For Edwin, who is always curious and not judgemental.
Peter Zhong
Rick, Set Builder
Peter is excited to be part of this new play. Previous credits: lighting operator for Royal Star Theatre and Douglaston Community Theatre, stitcher/dresser for Artistree. For Gary and Rob. Have courage and be kind.
Joe Marshall
Playwright, Director
Joe is a proud lifetime member of the New York Dramatist Guild. After studying at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Joe obtained his F.C.C. License in broadcast communication from the Arizona Technical Institute. Joe founded the Alternative Theatre Company while living in Phoenix, where he was also the Director of Children's Programming at Theatre Works, winning five People's Choice awards.
Joe's play "SONDER" premiered last year here at BACCA where it was nominated for twelve BroadwayWorld Awards. His Off-Broadway plays include "THE GAYEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!", "A NIGHT IN VEGAS," "A WANING GIBBOUS MOON" and "DIRTY SECRETS." "A Night in Vegas" received multiple AriZoni awards for Best Original Script, Best Overall Production, and Best Director. Throughout his theatre career, Joe has directed and choreographed more than thirty award-winning productions in Arizona, California, New York City, and Long Island.
Thank You
Thank you to our friends at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association and Yo Marketing Agency for their support.
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