An acclaimed theatre piece that explores stardom, Paul Levy talks to writer and performer, Joanne Hartstone about The Girl Who Jumped Off The Hollywood Sign. Joanne shares the process of creating successful solo theatre work and ponders the nature of stardom. “An actress climbs the 50-foot ‘H’. She has only ever wanted one thing: to be a star. A play with music about the quest for fame, inspired by Hollywood’s Golden Age. Written and performed by Joanne Hartstone. ‘Masterful… the best piece of theatre this Fringe’ ***** (Kryztoff.com). ‘A one of a kind show… Hartstone’s contralto vocals make you think of a young Judy Garland’ (BroadwayWorld.com). ‘Be magically transported into Hartstone’s faraway world of Hollywood at its ruthless fairy-story height’ (TheBarefootReview.com.au). Winner: @MadeinAdelaide and Holden Street Theatre Awards.”
Listen to our interview with Joanne Hartstone about The Girl Who Jumped Off The Hollywood Sign
