Melvyn Morrow is one of the three writers of Dusty – The Original Pop Diva, and is in Tasmania to help put the final touches in place for the Launceston Musical Society’s production of the musical.
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“It’s been busy but that’s what I am here for, this is production week so it basically means they write down [a schedule] from 7pm to 10pm and it usually goes until about 1am,” he said. “And as I said to them that is exactly the same in professional theatre and community theater and I love it.”
Mr Morrow said he has seen more productions of Dusty than most people have seen musicals, but he still has a great sense of fulfillment in visiting our local performers.
“I’m particularly enchanted by the discipline of the company and their graciousness and the talent is there... I’m hoping I can be useful and they are all open to listening,” he said.
The playwright encouraged locals to come and have a chat with him on opening night. “Tell anyone to wander up and say g’day, I’m not royalty I’m just a writer from across the water,” he said.
