Where the Mountain
Meets the Moon

April 30–May 28, 2023

“STORIES ARE NOT A WASTE OF TIME.”

Based on the award-winning novel by Grace Lin, this musical tells the story of Minli, a young girl who lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents in the valley of Fruitless Mountain. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer.

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  • Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
    Books, Music, & Lyrics by Min Kahng
    Based on the book by Grace Lin

    Originally commissioned by Bay Area Children’s Theatre, 2014.

    Recommended for ages 6 and up
    Runtime: approximate 75 minutes

  • April 30–May 28, 2023

    Saturdays at 2pm & 5pm
    Sundays at 11am & 2pm

    ASL Interpreted Performance: Saturday, May 6 at 2pm

    Grace Lin Book Signing following
    May 27, 2pm performance

  • Ticket prices range from $22–$45.

    $5 tickets available through the RACC Arts for All Program.

  • Newmark Theatre
    1111 SW Broadway
    Portland, Oregon 97205
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    First time attending the theater? Check out our welcome guide!

  • ASL Interpreted Performance
    Saturday, May 6, 2:00 pm

    Patrons requiring ASL interpretation may choose to sit anywhere in the theatre; seats closest to the interpreter are indicated in purple.
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    The Newmark Theatre is located on the second, third, and fourth floors of Hatfield Hall and is accessible via elevator. The theatre has handicapped seating available; these seats are located in the Orchestra level of the Newmark and are labeled with a wheelchair symbol on the seating chart.

    Portland’5 Centers for the Arts has partnered with KultureCity to make their venues sensory inclusive. Free sensory bags are available at the coat check located on the main floor of the venue. Booster seats are also available at coat check and can be rented for $1 (cash only).

    Learn more about accessibility at Newmark Theatre on Portland’5 website. If you require additional sensory accommodations please contact our Patron Services team directly.

  • Field trip performances for this production are sold out. Please contact teachers@octc.org if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

    Download the Educators Resource Guide here!

Cast & Creative Team

  • Jenny Yokoyama and Madeleine Tran

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Beatriz Abella, Lulu Kashiwabara, Madeleine Tran, and Jeremy Abe

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Madeleine Tran

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Samson Syharath and Madeleine Tran

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Terry Kitagawa, Jenny Yokoyama, Samson Syharath, and Madeleine Tran

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Jenny Yokoyama, Beatriz Abella, Jeremy Abe, Madeleine Tran, Terry Kitagawa, and Lulu Kashiwabara

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Lulu Kashiwabara, Samson Syharath, and Madeleine Tran

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Jeremy Abe and Beatriz Abella

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Samson Syharath and Madeleine Tran

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Madeleine Tran and Terry Kitagawa

    Photo Credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Madeleine Tran and Samson Syharath

    Photo Credit: Owen Carey Photography

  • Jeremy Abe, Madeleine Tran, and Beatriz Abella

    Photo credit: Owen Carey Photography

additional resources

Educators Resource Guide

Expand on the themes, lessons, and messages in Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Educators Resource Guide. This guide includes discussion questions, activities, and additional resources for learning extension.