CRAZY IN THE MOONLIGHT

by Melinda Gros

It’s another weekend chez Peter and Marcy Cunningham, art dealers extraordinaire, where moonlight, skinny dipping and roast beef are negotiating tactics. Peter is displaying a new masterpiece to his guests, painted by the mysterious artist, Skylark. Roger brought an attractive brunette Outsider Art expert, Tracey, both to authenticate the picture and to warm his ego and bed. Tracey, curating an exciting new...

It’s another weekend chez Peter and Marcy Cunningham, art dealers extraordinaire, where moonlight, skinny dipping and roast beef are negotiating tactics. Peter is displaying a new masterpiece to his guests, painted by the mysterious artist, Skylark. Roger brought an attractive brunette Outsider Art expert, Tracey, both to authenticate the picture and to warm his ego and bed. Tracey, curating an exciting new collection, wants arm candy when she meets with lecherous male collectors in Switzerland. Peter wants Tracey’s authentication because he really, really needs the money from selling the picture to cover debts (and the picture may be fake). Marcy wants . . . Marcy wants her marriage and her role as Peter’s charming business partner to survive Tracey. Lilibeth’s unexpected arrival – the curator who got Tracey her job and is, by-the-way, Roger’s wife – upends the careful calculus of desire, betrayal and art world shenanigans.

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CRAZY IN THE MOONLIGHT

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  • The Depot for New Play Readings: CRAZY IN THE MOONLIGHT

    In “Crazy in the Moonlight,” Melinda Gros employs witty and pointed dialog to bring to life the high-stakes world of fine art collecting, where treachery hides behind every canvas. On one night, friends gathered for a dinner party jockey for power, influence, and the social status that sterling reputation and wealth confer. As the moon rises, desperation sets in, and a couple struggles to recover their wealth and preserve their marriage. In the end, “Crazy in the Moonlight” is itself a work of fine art, a “painting-come-to-life,” where the authenticity of everyone and everything is always in...

    In “Crazy in the Moonlight,” Melinda Gros employs witty and pointed dialog to bring to life the high-stakes world of fine art collecting, where treachery hides behind every canvas. On one night, friends gathered for a dinner party jockey for power, influence, and the social status that sterling reputation and wealth confer. As the moon rises, desperation sets in, and a couple struggles to recover their wealth and preserve their marriage. In the end, “Crazy in the Moonlight” is itself a work of fine art, a “painting-come-to-life,” where the authenticity of everyone and everything is always in question.

  • Cheryl Bear: CRAZY IN THE MOONLIGHT

    An exciting and delicious romantic comedy of life in the art world.All the wonderful makings of a suspenseful plot of marriage, desire and betrayal. Fantastic!

    An exciting and delicious romantic comedy of life in the art world.All the wonderful makings of a suspenseful plot of marriage, desire and betrayal. Fantastic!

Character Information

3 FEMALE, 2 MALE
  • TRACEY JOHNSON
    Attractive art expert brunette universally defined as 'luscious', she leads with her bosom and dresses in a blowzy Hollywood style, including sky-high sandals
    Character Age
    late 20s - early 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • ROGER BRADFORD
    Art collector, wheeler-dealer, attractive, Peter's best friend
    Character Age
    late 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • LILIBETH GORDON
    Museum curator, a dynamo and Roger's wife
    Character Age
    late 30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • MARCY CUNNINGHAM
    Attractive art expert/art dealer wearing fabulous jewelry, expensive lounging clothes and sandals
    Character Age
    late 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • PETER CUNNINGHAM
    Art dealer
    Character Age
    late 40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

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