The Rose Centre, Belmont
Auckland
New Zealand
Played to perfection by two actors
Natasha Senior and Francis Johnson
Directed by Kristof Haines
SYNOPSIS
This comedy/drama is set in a rural town in County Kerry, Ireland, that is overrun by a Hollywood film crew.
The play centres around two friends, Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn,
employed as extras on the film.
These same two actors play all the other parts in the play.
Charlie aspires to get his own script made into a movie.
Meanwhile Jake has recently returned from New York and is smitten,
along with everyone else,
by the glamorous American star of the movie, Caroline.
Charlie is upset that the American crew do not attempt to accurately portray the town
and only care about finishing the movie on time.
Most of the locals are initially excited at the opportunity to be a part of a major film.
This gentle, humane play weaves together comedy and tragedy
to tell a story that speaks to our
fundamental need to find a community and a purpose in life.
Irish accents are used.
There is one interval.
Natasha plays these characters:
Charlie Conlon, former video store owner
Simon, 1st AD (film crew)
Clem, film director
Fin, local lad
Caroline Giovanni, movie star
Brother Gerard, local teacher
Jock Campbell, security staff
Mr Harkin, Sean's father
Francis plays these characters:
Jake Quin, local, recently returned from the States
Aisling, 3rd AD (film crew)
Mickey, local in his seventies
Sean, local lad
John, accent coach
Dave, crew member
Interviewer
Kristof, the Director This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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THE CREW
Stephen Hood - Production Manager
Kristof Haines - Director
Annie McGrath - Props
Janet Lyons - Costumes
PUBLICITY TEAM
Katie Vincent - Newsletters
Sherry Ede - Website, Poster/Leaflets
Kathy Gent - Publicity Assist./Groups
Hayley Atkins/Sherry Ede - Programme
SET THINGS and Pack-in Help
Max Golding and team - Set building
Scott Thomas - Sound Design
Phil Searle - Lighting Design
Stephen Hood - Lighting Operator
Maureen Kenny - Lighting Assistant
Caroline Parker - Set Dressing
FOH TEAM
Lesley Hawkey - Front of House
Alastair Fletcher - Bar
Kathy Gent - Box Office