The Moon by Rhona Baron and Ari Gabinet 2022-24
CREATING the MOON’S SCENES
Almost two years were spent contemplating how the complex, multi-cultural story of Unsettled could be told until The Moon emerged as the show’s narrator. Floating outside of human time, the moon remains a feminine icon for many, while, for Indigenous women, the moon is a cycling “ancient.”
The tradition of moon naming is rich in imagery and lore. It proved fertile ground for creativity. For instance, May’s moons may be called Milk, Frog, Budding Leaf or Egg Laying Moon depending on the source. In Unsettled, The Moon’s poetic script is punctuated with many seasonal moon names that set the tone for upcoming scenes while honoring centuries of North American history. Three women have played The Moon, Rhona being the last in 2024.
The Moon was composed by Rhona Baron, our Creative Director, with her co-writer Ari Gabinet. Rhona has co-written scripts and songs with Ari since 2017. His perspective, inspired way with words and collaborative instincts are an ongoing gift to Dangerous Women.
Rhona Baron is Dangerous Women’s Creative Director and lead Producer. She is multidisciplinary artist who holds a degree in Fine Art, Painting and Drawing, from CWU where she was a Ferrel Merit Scholar.
Rhona has worked professionally as a writer, vocalist, choir director, interpretive illustrator, composer, teacher, choreographer, non-profit director and jazz radio host before becoming Creative Director/Producer of Dangerous Women in 2017. Specializing in merging the arts with education, her award winning “edutainment” productions challenge audiences to consider history, culture, nature and the power of individuals and groups.
Rhona’s work has been performed, displayed and broadcast locally, regionally and internationally. In 2022 she was awarded the Stanley Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts, given to a professional who leaves “a profoundly positive and lasting impression on the arts” in North Central Washington.