August 25, 2019 Read original article here The tale told in Richard Kalinoski’s 1995 play, Beast on the Moon, is set against the background of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire, primarily in 1915, and with lesser atrocities and massacres that extended back into the 19th Century. Armenians, a Christian people, were at the mercy of the Muslim Empire, and there was precious little of that. It is reported that up to a million and a half men, women and children were slaughtered, starved, tortured, raped, or marched to death in deserts. The genocide is the hulking monster that lurks behind the love story of two orphaned refugees, whose families were obliterated. The setting i
Travis Leland and Rachel Weck as Aram and Seta Survivors Find Hope In BEAST ON THE MOON At International City Theatre by BWW News Desk Jul. 18, 2019 Link to original article found here A bittersweet love story about two survivors of the Armenian genocide that is a universal tale of hope, healing and redemption is next up at International City Theatre. Artistic director caryn desai [sic] directs Richard Kalinoski's multiple award-winning Beast on the Moon for a three-week run, Aug. 23 through Sept. 8, at International City Theatre in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Two low-priced previews are set for Aug. 21 and Aug. 22. Kalinoski's haunting and poetic play was inspired by the story of
Rachel Weck as Seta and Nico Ridino as Vincent. Rachel was seen as the lead in "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" at the 24th Street Theater and Nico's past credits include, Matilda The Musical, Oklahoma! The Musical, Big River, West Side Story, and Lion King Jr. "Humane, funny and touching, 'Beast on the Moon' presents the claims of both past and future with fairness and empathy." - The Independent, London Beast on the Moon will premier at International City Theatre in Long Beach, California on August 21st. Get your tickets and find out more information here.
