Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington, N.Z. Vol. 18, No. 2. March 18, 1954
Huge Set
Huge Set
Gavin then took us into the rehearsal room where Tony Treadwell was pondering over plans for the set. "We have an almost super-human task here, but thanks to a substantial grant from the exec, we shall manage." Our reporter had a look at the plan, and immediately became enthusiastic—it was really Under the Sycamore Tree with massive tree trunks, ant's tunnels, sycamore leaves, etc. "Do you mean to say we will see all this on the actual stage?" "Yes." replied Tony, " [ unclear: Job.]" Wright, the stage manager and his team have started on construction already, and . . ."
"Quiet, please!" said a voice behind them. It was the producer. Mrs. Nida Martin, getting down to tintacks. "Ian. I want you to move centre right and kiss Melda's hand. You are now in love with each other. Is that too uncomfortable for you. Melda?" Mrs. Martin certainly gave the impression that she knew what she wanted and our reporter wasn't surprised to hear that she has Just returned from extensive study overseas.