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| Title | The Kid |
| Start Date | 08/03/1989 |
| End Date | 18/03/1989 |
| Abstract | The Kid is a metaphorical descent into hell. Images of fire and heat, the end of the world and new beginnings recur in the play. The production report notes that audiences had some objections to the “implied and actual violence in the script”. |
| Director | O’Beirne, Eilis |
| Designer | Stuart McKenzie |
| Author | Michael Gow |
| Company | Theatre Department / VCA School of Drama |
| Venue | Guild Theatre |
| Cast | Bernard Caleo, Bruce Woolley, Andrew Litras, Caroline Lee, Tristan Gemmill, Lu Cameron, Sarah Howse, Shelley Maine, Ian Fiddes (lighting design). |
| Notes | The application for funding did not cite any specific project aims or details. The application for funding included financial details. O’Beirne and McKenzie were both graduating VCA students; the director graduated from VCA drama over the course of rehearsal. 66.5% capacity of audience. |
| Extra Notes | Ewa Czajor Benefit Memorial Award : 12 March, 1989 |
| References | Review, Poster, Theatre Board Minutes 10/88, 3/89 |
| Reviews | Melbourne Times 15/3/89 |
| Resource |
The Kid 1898 Poster