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2017 - Screwball Comedy

Full of snappy period dialogue reminiscent of the best cinematic screwball comedies, this Norm Foster world premiere sparkles with humour and packs a punch.

 

Set in 1938, the story centres around Mary Hayes, a budding reporter trying to break into the male dominated newspaper world. She barges into the offices of Editor-In-Chief Bosco Godfrey who is reading the riot act to his star reporter Jeff Kincaid. Fed up with Jeff’s indigent ways and lackluster performance, Bosco sets a competition between the seasoned reporter and Mary to cover a society wedding. If Jeff writes up to snuff, he gets to keep his job. If Mary wins, she gets to replace him. Full of snappy period dialogue reminiscent of the best cinematic screwball comedies, this World Premiere sparkles with humour and packs a punch.

Cast

COSETTE DEROME, Mary Hayes

KEVIN HARE, Bosco/Peter/Reginald/Chauncey

DARREN KEAY, Jeff Kincaid

ELIZA-JANE SCOTT, Jonesy/Delores/Gloria

Creative

Patricia VanstoneDirector
Peter Hartwell, Set & Costume Designer
Chris Malkowski, Lighting Designer

Production Team

Carolyn MacKenzie, Stage Manager
Nicole James, Apprentice Stage Manager
Brian Cumberland, Production Manager
Rod Hillier, Senior Craftsperson