Movie mogul David O. Selznick has just shut down his mega-budget version of Gone With the Wind. Determined to produce a rewrite in five days, he engages the reluctant services of ace script doctor, Ben Hecht (possibly the only one in America who hasn’t read the novel) and a new director, Victor Fleming, poached from the set of The Wizard of Oz. Selznick locks himself in his office with his two collaborators, and a marathon creative session begins.

ALLERGY ALERT: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT PEANUTS ARE USED IN THIS PRODUCTION

SOME LANGUAGE MAY OFFEND

A community theatre production by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd and NZ Play Bureau Ltd.

DIRECTOR

 
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Christina Christopher
Christina Christopher

DIRECTOR

The Dolphin Theatre has been Christina’s home away from home for many years now and she is happiest backstage helping to bring a directors’ vision to life as props crew, tech op or SM. Her first play at Dolphin was as props assistant in Little Women (2002) which she was convinced to try by a friend as they needed help. Since then, except for a brief stint overseas she hasn’t left!

Taking on the challenge of directing has been a fun, enlightening experience and she is extremely grateful for the support she has had from family and friends and is thankful to everyone who has been involved in putting this production together, as Selznick says ‘You’re my guys. I’m your guy. That’s the only way we’re going to get through it.’

 

Cast

 
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James Calverley
James Calverley

AS DAVID O.SELZNICK

This is James’ first outing with Dolphin Theatre. He saw Moonlight & Magnolias at the Fortune Theatre back in 2008 and it’s been on his performance bucket list ever since. Previously he has performed in How to Catch a Grim Reaper at BATS, in Gasping at the Gryphon Theatre, and in Good People, Cruise Control and The Great Gatsby at Howick Little Theatre. When not on the stage he has a fondness for photography, whiskey, podcasts, stand-up comedy, and hoping the real estate market crashes before he turns 50.

David Steadman
David Steadman

as BEN HECHT

David was last seen on stage in 12 Angry Men at Centrestage and California Suite at HLT. He has appeared in numerous theatre productions over the years in NZ & overseas. Personal favourites include: John Proctor in The Crucible, McMurphy in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Juror 8 in 12 Angry Men, Peter in Bug, Bradley in Buried Child, Michael in Festen, Tony in Dial M for Murder & Bruno in Strangers on a Train. TV & Radio credits include numerous commercials & local NZ TV productions. David also provides narration for children’s audiobooks.

Charlie Gautier
Charlie Gautier

as VICTOR FLEMING

Charlie first found his way onto the stage at age 30, and since then has walked the boards at The Dolphin a few times, performing in Improbable Fiction, A Few Good Men, Love Off The Shelf, The Mousetrap, and most recently Lady Susan. Moonlight & Magnolias is one of his favourite, but most painful shows to date. Stay awake and you’ll find out why!

Jacquelyn Moran
Jacquelyn Moran

as MISS POPPENGHUL

Jacquelyn is delighted to be making her debut at the Dolphin Theatre in the role of Miss Poppenghul, and thrilled to be part of a production with such a dedicated and inspiring team. Her favourite past productions include Music Man and Godspell at Riverlea Theatre in Hamilton, with special fond memories of operating pyrotechnics for Iolanthe. She is currently completing a Masters degree and missing her partner who is rehearsing for another production on opposite nights of the week!

 
 

VOICE ACTORS

Mike Daley - Security Chief and Martin Quigley
Zane Fleming - Nunally Johnson and Leland Hayward

 

CREW

Director - Christina Christopher

Production Assistants - Annie Whittaker, Lisa Inman

Stage Managers - Robyn Bull, Craig Rouse

Lighting Designer - Tony Brown

Sound Designer - Matt Poole

Technical Operators - Alison Laxon, Justin Moyle, Tony Simmons, Andy Tairych

Set Design - Geoff Evans, Gareth Evans, Peter Fleming

Wardrobe Designer - Jocelyn McQuaid

Set Construction - Peter Fleming, Gareth Evans, Geoff Evans, Claire Nelson, Andy Tairych,
Michael Jolly, Michael Smythe, Nick McKinstry

Set Painting - Mandy Clark, Claire Nelson 

Properties Designer - Jocelyn McQuaid, Lisa Osborne

Set Décor - Mandy Clark

Rigging - Tony Brown, Andy Tairych, Alison Laxon, Lisa Inman, Christina Christopher

Backstage Crew - Lisa Osborne, Carin Xuan, Krystelle Fernandes, Margaret McLaughlin

Rehearsal Prompt - Lisa Inman

Accent Coach - Mike Daley

Photography - Jay Christopher

Graphic Design - Amy-Rose Lynch

Programme Design - Anna Baird 

Committee Liaison - Annie Whittaker

FOH Organiser - Claire Nelson

Box Office - Ruth Dillon

Production Coordinator - Christina Christopher

Acknowledgements - Chris Anthony, Juliet Ware, Jenni Cottier, Carole Evans