What I liked
With only a bare stage, a few chairs and some vintage suitcases, the ensemble portrays the real-life figures of David O’Selznick (Max Udell), his brother Myron (Austin Gold), and Kay Brown (Olivia Cordell), who was integral in obtaining the rights to Gone with the Wind. The famed gossip columnists Hedda Hopper (Joshua Rivas, wearing one of her signature over-the-top hats) and Louella Parsons (Deja Bowen) also inhabit the story, recounting just how important their gossip columns were to the success of Hollywood projects.
Three totally talented, triple-threat performers (Cassi Schiano, Talia Goodman, and Sara Carpenter) portray the 3 young women doing their best to win the coveted role of Scarlett O’Hara, best told as they try to impress Selznick during their musical trio, “What Do You See in Me?” I found myself singing this song as I left the theater, a sure sign to me this production is guaranteed to be given encore performances after Fringe closes.
What I didn't like
More performances!
My overall impression
Performed by an ensemble of 8 actors who work together perfectly to create a dream-like atmosphere exploring this Hollywood legend, the story unfolds in 10 moments incorporating constant and incredibly entertaining stylized movement, gesture work, dance, chant, song, original text, several suitcases, and an enormous Scarlett dress (created by Aaron Francis and Linda Muggeridge), all performed to a riveting drum beat thanks to musicians Kent Jenkins, Gordon Wimpress, Shih-Wei Carrasco-Wu, and John Wuchte who created and directed/choreographed the show.
