About the Play
Over the Moon
by Jodi Picoult and Jake van Leer
music and lyrics by Ellen Wilber
Summary: Not everything is what it seems in the magically musical storybook land of Hanoveria. Romance isn't all it's cracked up to be, and the town is ruled by a queen so consumed with power that she plotted against her own brother to get the throne. So when Luna, the moon, descends to earth disguised as a human, she has a chance to help everyone find love and happiness, even falling in love herself. But on the way to happily ever after, she'll have to deal with some wacky evildoers, a bunch of fed-up princesses, and just about every other fairy tale creature you can think of!
About the Director
Mary Spinosa-Wilson is the CEO and Founding Artistic Director of the Acton-based educational theater company Theatre with a Twist. She has been directing for the past 30 years, and has produced, directed and musically directed many productions both for adults and children. She has studied and worked in theater in London, New York, and Italy, and holds a degree in theater, music, communication and a Masters in Education in creative arts and drama therapy. Mary is an adjunct professor for the theater department at Becker College and is pursuing board certification as a drama therapist via the Drama Therapy Institute of Los Angeles. She has a background in adolescent psychology and is a registered nurse with a focus on child psychology. Mary was selected to direct Carlisle's seventh grade play by the producers, who were impressed by her professionalism, commitment, experience and enthusiasm when it comes to working with young people.