Walking On The Moon
by Jason Milligan

Name: Walking On The Moon
Brand: Jason Milligan
SKU: 9780573652509

Walking On The Moon Book Cover — Walking On The Moon Cover

Highlights

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Large Cast

Female

Male

105 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American Comedy

Synopsis

This fresh, highly original comedy tells the story of ex-astronaut Chad Williams, the last man ever to walk on the moon … and the only man to have a hit-and-run accident on the lunar surface!

Back in the ‘70s, Chad accidentally slammed into his co-pilot with the lunar rover, leaving the poor guy in a coma ever since!

Permanently blacklisted by NASA, Chad has been reduced to a life of shame and humiliation, eking out a living as a third-rate celebrity pitchman on late-night TV commercials (“carpet so soft, you’ll swear you’re walking on the moon!”).

Chad is presented with an opportunity to redeem himself and regain his place in the spotlight.

The only problem is, there are strings attached … as well as possible murder charges!

In spite of his reservations, Chad throws caution to the wind and blasts off into an orbit of celebrity infamy.

He is soon surrounded by colorful crackpots and conniving con-men … and ultimately wishes he were still up there, “Walking on the Moon.”

Press Reviews

"Outrageously wicked fun, pure and simple!"
— Hollywood Weekly

"The parable to today’s headlines hits our skewered ethics bull’s-eye … A smashing, fine, fun, madcap evening, with a wonderful ensemble cast smartly flown by director Natalija Nogulich … We enthusiastically recommend you see Walking on the Moon. It is our Critic’s Pick of the Week."
— American Radio Network

"… the script is sharp and winning, packed with lovely absurdist details. Not only is the premise ingenious, but … perfectly executed … Milligan’s play is a pure pleasure, perfectly performed here. This may be the closest local theatre ever comes to a sure bet; don’t miss it."
— Entertainment Today

"In a scathing parody of the dark side of human nature, Milligan takes aim at … Hollywood, the exploitative media, and a corrupt, ineffective judicial system. The laughs and ridicule are plentiful, and the satire on target …."
— Los Angeles Times

"Milligan’s craft shows in the play’s clear structure of a man falling from grace and finding redemption."
— Daily Variety

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Maureen Chad's wife.	female	—	Chad's wife.
Arthur A talent agent.	—	—	A talent agent.
Kimberly Arthur's daughter.	female	—	Arthur's daughter.
Tom Scott An ex-astronaut.	—	—	An ex-astronaut.
Nadine Tom's alcoholic wife.	female	—	Tom's alcoholic wife.
Reggie Chad's boss.	—	—	Chad's boss.
Benjamin Freeman A sleazy lawyer.	—	—	A sleazy lawyer.
Earl A prisoner.	—	—	A prisoner.
Myron Casnoff A psychiatrist.	—	—	A psychiatrist.
Louella Reggie's girlfriend.	—	—	Reggie's girlfriend.
Chad Williams An ex-astronaut.	—	—	An ex-astronaut.