While this will be Simone’s first time in the directorial chair, she is a long-time BADS veteran and will be a very safe pair of hands.
Helping Simone will be assistants and fellow BADS veterans Helen and Kathryn Dickie.
Simone has previously appeared in the BADS productions ‘The Masked Canary’, ‘How to Train your Husband’ and ‘Disco Inferno’ among others.
BADS president Matt Hansen said this year’s show is sure to be a hit.
‘‘Simone’s years of experience as a performer will hold her in great stead as a director.
‘‘She already has a keen eye for things like stage direction and action on stage.
‘‘Kathryn’s expertise with set design and mise-en-scène will complement this well and of course Helen is a BADS legend.’’
While Simone hasn’t quite settled on a final script, she is keen to hear from anyone looking to be involved in this year’s production – either on stage, backstage or elsewhere.
An information evening/social get-together will be held at the Federal Hotel at 7pm on Wednesday, April 10 to discuss the production.
Those who are interested but can’t make this evening can contact Simone or Matt directly.
Rehearsals will start immediately after Easter and while show dates are yet to be finalised, they are expected to be in late July or early August.