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OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Peter Dunne (1) 

  • Synopsis

    'We taught the world new ways to dream.' But what does it take to change the world? Welcome to the movie capital of the world in 1930s depression era America, when film was at its greatest heights, when beauty ruled and people starved. Hollywood studio heads and stars created a beautiful illusion, but two girls will discover the rotten truth as they search for their missing sister.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Female

    2

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Rachel Brookes Jacinta Sheerin
Laura Brookes Georgina McKevitt
Production Team  
Director Peter Dunne (1)
Producer/Stage Manager Eimear Morrissey
PR Derry Cosgrave
Lighting Designer Moyra D'Arcy
Set Construction John Dunne (2)
Set Construction Daniel Nelson
Set Painter John Brady (2)
Lighting & Sound Operator David Gillespie
Image Designer Will St Leger
Graphic Design Kate Dwyer
Pianist Harry Meehan
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RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Peter Dunne

  • Address

    Dublin
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (0)857730891

  • Email

    Morb.film@gmail.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the play's original production programme.