Bay at the Moon

Bay at the Moon by Ian Mairs

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Productions (11)
Comedy
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85 - 95 minutes
2 W, 4 M, 
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Unit set: interior of a house in a small town, with kitchen area, living room, and three entrances

Sisters Ava and Delmarie live next door to each other in a small town in North Florida. A self-proclaimed hermit, Ava spends her days working on her ceramics, sipping whiskey, and looking after her elderly father, who is doing battle with the early stages of Alzheimer's. Delmarie is determined to provide her sister with some romantic companionship, subjecting Ava to a series of mismatched suitors, disastrous blind dates, and a cocktail party from hell. Ultimately, the play explores the ties that bind siblings and the boundaries they set to maintain some semblance of sanity.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

*The per performance fee begins at $85. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.


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Play Details

Sisters Ava and Delmarie live next door to each other in a small town in North Florida. A self-proclaimed hermit, Ava spends her days working on her ceramics, sipping whiskey, and looking after her elderly father, who is doing battle with the early stages of Alzheimer's. Delmarie is determined to provide her sister with some romantic companionship, subjecting Ava to a series of mismatched suitors, disastrous blind dates, and a cocktail party from hell. Ultimately, the play explores the ties that bind siblings and the boundaries they set to maintain some semblance of sanity.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 85 - 95 minutes
  • 2 W, 4 M, 
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Unit set: interior of a house in a small town, with kitchen area, living room, and three entrances

Published Reviews

"Funny and interesting throughout ... offers a touch of insight into the human condition ... Mairs is fully in command of his craft."

Charlie Patton, Florida Times-Union

"Bay at the Moon has a combination of sardonic humor on the surface and loneliness deep underneath that makes it a pleasure to experience."

Sharon Weightman, Florida Times-Union

Production History

MAY 09, 2014 - MAY 25, 2014
Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre
Atlantic Beach, FL United States
Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre Atlantic Beach, FL United States
MAR 01, 2013 - MAR 10, 2013
Hayes Community Hall
Hayes, SD United States
Hayes Community Hall Hayes, SD United States
MAY 05, 2006 - MAY 06, 2006
Terry Parker High School
Jacksonville, FL United States
Terry Parker High School Jacksonville, FL United States
FEB 05, 2005 - MAR 05, 2005
Hobbs Community Players
Hobbs, NM United States
Hobbs Community Players Hobbs, NM United States
AUG 10, 2004 - AUG 21, 2004
Pioneer Playhouse
Danville, KY United States
Pioneer Playhouse Danville, KY United States
MAY 07, 2004 - MAY 15, 2004
Hobbs Community Players
Hobbs, NM United States
Hobbs Community Players Hobbs, NM United States
FEB 12, 2003 - FEB 15, 2003
Montgomery Community Theater
Troy, NC United States
Montgomery Community Theater Troy, NC United States
OCT 24, 2002 - OCT 26, 2002
Stanton College Preparatory School
Jacksonville, FL United States
Stanton College Preparatory School Jacksonville, FL United States
AUG 09, 2002 - AUG 17, 2002
Fauquier Community Theatre
Warrenton, VA United States
Fauquier Community Theatre Warrenton, VA United States
JAN 01, 1997 - DEC 31, 1997
Theater Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL United States
Theater Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL United States
JAN 01, 1994 - DEC 31, 1994
Players-by-the-Sea
Jacksonville, FL United States
Players-by-the-Sea Jacksonville, FL United States
No upcoming productions.
AUG 10, 2004 - AUG 21, 2004
Pioneer Playhouse
Danville, KY United States
Pioneer Playhouse Danville, KY United States

Archival Video License

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