Thru Hike

Based on the true story of Adrienne and Erin Burke-Moran’s Appalachian Trail adventures

Written by Michael Cormier

Talk-Back with Adrienne & Erin Burke-Moran with Moderator Michael Cormier

TICKETS: $10 in Advance and $15 at the Door

The program will be a reading of Thru Hike a new musical written in conjunction with local musician Erin-Burke-Moran who has performed 800+ shows in 40+ countries as Guitarist at Caspian. A talented classically trained musician, Burke-Moran and his wife hiked The Appalachian Trail and he has now worked with Punctuate4 to create a original musical about that journey and touches on the importance of nature in our lives. The performance is set for Earth Day to bring people together to appreciate the power of nature through the awe-inspiring musical journey. This presentation will feature a reading of the highlights from the script along with some of the original music.

The message of protecting and valuing our planet is important for everyone. To be able to express this important message in an entertaining manner makes it more accessible. This a Beverly grass-roots project. Caspian was founded in Beverly is 2003 and Punctuate4 is based in Beverly. The coordination of a local artist and local arts organization to bring is a new work to the public enriches the community. The Larcom Theatre is handicapped accessible.

Erin Burke-Moran became a musician the moment he picked up a guitar. Over the years, he has taught hundreds of students and performed with a rock band, Caspian, all over the world. He welcomes an open road and a detour, like thruhiking the AT. Lately, Erin enjoys music composition, performing classical guitar, audio engineering, teaching guitar, and being a vanlife road-dad who goes where the wind takes him.

Adrienne Burke-Moran is highly experienced in emerging technologies, having grown several data and AI startups. Prioritizing sabbaticals alongside career has allowed her to live a life of adventure. She has enjoyed immersing herself in nature and diverse cultures through long-distance traveling while backpacking, thruhiking, and over-landing across thousands of miles. Adrienne adores being a mother to a four-year-old and living simply while shooting for the stars.