LUNA GALE Tackles The Universal Ethical Debate About Child Protection, Trauma And Complex Family Dynamics

LUNA GALE, a powerful, intelligent and gripping play, by American playwright Rebecca Gilman, explores the universal dilemma of what it takes to raise a child and whether it's really possible for someone to be completely rehabilitated after years and years of drug addiction and trauma. With an exceptional cast including Georgie Parker, the play opens at Ensemble Theatre in September.

Luna Gale's parents are meth addicted and appear incapable of bringing up a child, while her grandmother wants to raise her with the support of her church. When experienced social worker Caroline Cox is assigned to navigate the case her professionalism is shaken by the complex family dynamics. When difficult decisions must be made will her gut instincts cloud her judgement

Australian actor, Georgie Parker plays Caroline, the social worker who has to make the difficult decision whether to give custody of baby Luna Gale to her 19 year old meth addicted parents, put her into temporary foster care or hand her over to her Christian grandmother.

Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre said Rebecca Gilman is a writer who does not shy away from the big moral questions and this play deals with many important contemporary issues which face our society, including past trauma of child sexual abuse. This is a gripping drama with surprising humour and touching moments and wonderfully drawn characters. We have an outstanding director and fabulous cast bringing this topical play to life.

Director of LUNA GALE Susanna Dowling said Rebecca Gilman is a master of tackling the toughest human dilemmas we find ourselves in. With Georgie Parker at the centre of our production, it promises to be a profoundly moving theatrical experience.

DIRECTOR:
Susanna Dowling

CAST:
Georgie Parker - Caroline Cox
David Whitney - Pastor Jay
Michelle Doake - Cindy
Jacob Warner - Peter
Scott Sheridan - Cliff
Ebony Vagulans - Lourdes
Lucy Heffernan - Karlie

VENUE: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall St, Kirribilli, NSW, 2061
DATES: Previews from 7 September, Opening night is Wednesday 12 September, Season until Saturday 13 October.
PERFORMANCE TIMES: vary
PRICES: $43-$73 (booking charges may apply)
BOOKINGS: 02 9929 0644 or www.ensemble.com.au
RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 10 minutes including interval.

LUNA GALE contains descriptions of past child sexual abuse that may be distressing to some audience members.

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