License/Contact
Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon
will be available for licensing in 2026.
Fast
Facts
Running Time
100 minutes
No intermission
Cast
6 men, 8 women
Plus optional ensemble
Ages 18+
Orchestration
Piano only
(Subject to change)
Production needs
Simple unit set
Contemporary costumes
Rated PG-13
Mild language
Recreational drug reference
Alcohol consumption
Accolades
"Outstanding Production
of an Original Musical"
2025 NJACT Nominee
Production
Suggestions
The entire show takes place within a dreamscape—which, in this case, may resemble a backstage space at your theater. You may wish to incorporate recognizable props, sets, and costume pieces from your past plays and musicals into the decor of your production of Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon. There are built-in opportunities within the script to include local references to customize it a bit for your location.
Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon benefits from a sense of intimacy. Many of the songs and monologues break the fourth wall in the style of a cabaret performance, so a connection between the actors and the audience is key.
