Manan Luthra, in 16 short questions to Director Jo Elizabeth Finnis, tells you all you need to know about City Theatre’s latest production Project Interlude.
ML: What’s the name of your project?
JEF: Project Interlude.
ML: Where is it playing and when?
JEF: Flight Path Theatre, 7:30pm, Saturday 8 August.
ML: What’s your role in Project Interlude?
JEF: Director.
ML: When did you begin preparing?
JEF: 8 days before opening night.
ML: How many coffees have you had since then?
JEF: 7.
ML: What’s your show about?
JEF: Collisions.
ML: It has musical numbers, right?
JEF: Yes.
ML: Which one’s your favourite?
JEF: The opening number.
ML: When did the set design begin?
JEF: 4 days before opening night.
ML: Describe the design in 2 words.
JEF: Shiny. Light.
ML: What’s been the most difficult part of putting this show together?
JEF: The amount of time.
ML: How close to opening will your cast see the script?
JEF: 4 days before opening night.
ML: What happens in your favourite scene?
JEF: The characters get a coffee.
ML: How can people watch Project Interlude?
JEF: On our live stream via the City Theatre website.
ML: What should they be most excited about?
JEF: The fact that we managed to do it.
ML: Are you likely to get a full night’s sleep before opening night?
JEF: No.
Project Interlude opens Saturday 8 August, with tickets and streaming information available here.
