Arts & Entertainment

Fool Moon Theatre Presents 'Love Letters' In 2 Atlantic Co. Locations

A.R. Gurney's 'Love Letters' will run at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation and Studio;Space.

Rosanna Consalvo Sarto and Paul Herron star as star-crossed lovers in A.R. Gurney’s beloved play ‘Love Letters,’ produced by Fool Moon Theater Company and taking place in Egg Harbor City and Somers Point.
Rosanna Consalvo Sarto and Paul Herron star as star-crossed lovers in A.R. Gurney’s beloved play ‘Love Letters,’ produced by Fool Moon Theater Company and taking place in Egg Harbor City and Somers Point. (Fool Moon Theater Company)

GALLOWAY, NJ — Fool Moon Theatre Company will present A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” in two Atlantic County locations this March. The production will be performed at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Egg Harbor City on March 14. Additionally, the show will run at Studio;Space in Somers Point from March 21-22.

“Love Letters” is a comedy by A.R. Gurney that explores the shared history and connection between two lifelong friends, Andrew Ladd and Melissa Gardner. The play follows their friendship over 50 years through a series of exchanged letters. Rosanna Consalvo Sarto and Paul Herron will star in the production.

“Fool Moon Theatre Company is thrilled to have two exceptional actors co-star for the first time,” director Patricia Herron said. “‘Love Letters’ will be a revelation to those who haven’t seen it and a visit from an old friend for those who have.”

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Rosanna Consalvo Sarto, who plays Melissa Gardner, was recently seen in Fool Moon’s productions of “Pippin” and “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee.” Sarto, an Atlantic City area native, holds a BFA in Acting from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her career includes performances and direction Off-Broadway, regionally, and nationally.

Paul Herron, portraying Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, is a co-founder of Fool Moon Theatre. He was last seen in the company’s “Proof” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Herron has participated in more than 50 productions as a performer, director, or producer. He holds an MBA and Ed.D. from Stockton University.

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“We’re excited to spread our wings and offer this extremely well-loved play in two Atlantic County locations, just one week apart,” Patricia Herron said. “We look forward to seeing many followers of Fool Moon in the audience, and are especially eager to introduce some new theatergoers to all that Fool Moon is capable of.”

The performance at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, located at 75 Pomona Road at Liebig Avenue in Egg Harbor City, is scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 14. Performances at Studio;Space, located at 112 Woodland Ave. in Somers Point, will be at 7 p.m. on March 21 and 2 p.m. on March 22. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at FoolMoonTheatre.org. Tickets will also be available at the door, accepting cash, check and Venmo.

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