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Young man and old man connected by a cassette

Where the Mountain Meets the Sea

  • Written by JEFF AUGUSTIN
  • Music by THE BENGSONS
  • Directed by TIMOTHY DOUGLAS

Aug. 30 – Sept. 28, 2025

ROSENTHAL SHELTERHOUSE THEATRE

ABOUT THE SHOW

A poignant, beautiful story of parallel journeys. After he learns of his estranged father’s death, Jonah recreates the cross-country trip his Haitian immigrant parents took before he was born. As he traces their journey across America and bonds with the music his father adored, time blurs and erases the distance between them as Jonah seeks to understand his father’s life and legacy. Lyrical storytelling and live folk music weave an emotional and evocative tale of rediscovering love and the everlasting bond of a father and son.

“Heartfelt and deeply resonant. It’s easy to get lost in the music and mystery.” – Theatremainia

ADVISORY

Where the Mountain Meets the Sea is recommended for older teenagers and adults. As a father and son detail their separate cross country journeys, they recall experiences that include descriptions of sexual activity and mature themes involving health complications, grief and sexual identity (with the use of one derogatory slur).

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2025-26 SEASON TICKETS

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PREVIEW PERFORMANCES

Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted.

Sat., Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Tue., Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.


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Opening night

Share the excitement of Thursday opening nights!

Thu., Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m.



art talks

(Formerly Meet the Artists), stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the artistic team.

Sun., Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Thu., Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m.


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Audio-Described performance

Trained volunteers describe the visual elements of the production via a hearing enhancement system, allowing patrons to hear dialogue, music and other sound effects. The description is timed to avoid interfering with dialogue. Before the show and during intermission, show and actor information are shared.

Tues., Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

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