This film records the devising of a "work in progress" by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept - by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) - mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from 'wanky' ...See moreThis film records the devising of a "work in progress" by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept - by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) - mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from 'wanky' director to wacky warm-up exercises (animal impersonations, primal screams, Love Boat theme song). Peter Burger, fresh out of Broadcasting School, co-directs, and the willing cast is drawn from the 1990s Wellington theatre scene orbiting around BATS and Victoria University. Future Conchord Jemaine Clement memorably learns to get loose. Written by
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