“Seismic Aftershock” (2015) Oil on canvas by David X Belton
Alongside their current stage production of Ron Hutchinson’s “Moonlight and Magnolias”, Heidelberg Theatre has very generously given me the opportunity to exhibit some of my recent works on the topic of “Time and Place”.
Ben Hecht (James Antonas) tries to craft the words, while Victor Fleming (Jeremy Just) imagines the scene amidst David O. Selznick’s (Tim Constantine) demands for perfection.
“Moonlight and Magnolias”: It was supposed to be the epic film interpretation of Margaret Mitchell’s blockbuster “Gone with the Wind”. But, now, it’s all fallen in a heap. The producer – David O. Selznick has just stopped the shoot, sacked the director, and the script is in shreds….And there’s just five days before Selznick’s career goes the same way!
Locked in Selznick’s office with a new director and scriptwriter, can they resuscitate what remains of the story and their own careers in just few days? And, NO! you can’t have a bagel!
Heidelberg Theatre Company, Rosanna, Melbourne VIC Australia.
(Image by Dave Belton)
Freeze Frame 