The Mount Players theatre in Macedon is adding the final touches on its second production for the year, which will open on May 10.
The performance, Looped, is a comedy by Matthew Lombardo and takes place in the summer of 1965.
Based on a real event, the story follows an inebriated Tallulah Bankhead who needed eight hours to redub or ’loop’ one line of dialogue for her last movie.
The story offers audience members a hilarious yet sympathetic experience as to what may have happened in that room on that day and is supported by Lombardo using his theatrical licence.
Vicki Smith is playing the role of Tallulah Bankhead and said being based on real characters is always of interest for the audience.
“While Tallulah Bankhead was a lesser known actress of her era, she certainly had a substantial impact on stage and screen across London and Hollywood,” she said.
“She was a rebel and a woman of great wit and character and the play gives the audience a peek into what she was like.
“We see her at her worst and her best as she develops a sometimes combative but tender relationship with the hapless film editor, Danny, a man who is battling with his own guilt and self-doubt.”
The theatre will also offer a Mother’s Day matinee on May 12, with complimentary bubbles for all the mums and delicious treats at the interval.
Bookings: www.themountplayers.com or 5426 1892.
