Andrew Selwood is Production Manager and ASM!
Hi Andrew! What does your role on the show involve?
Just a part of an excellent team dedicated to seeing this production come to life! (Andrew does a lot more than that – he’s the Production Manager so he wrangles the rest of the team to make sure everyone has what they need to get their jobs done! He’s also an ASM so he’ll be on the deck making sure each show runs smoothly!).
What is your background in theatre?
A long time ago and far far away, Andrew graduated from the Technical/Production section of the National Theatre School of Canada. As careers will do, his theatre career evolved into broadcast and television, information technology, and now cybersecurity.
What brought you out for The 39 Steps?
I’ve missed the enjoyment and rush that comes along with being in live theatre. I’ve been involved in different productions at Walterdale, but really wanted to work one from start to finish!
What are you enjoying the most about working on this show so far?
The people – the cast, the crew… everyone is here because they love what they’re doing!
Why do you think people should come see The 39 Steps at Walterdale?
It’s just so much fun… and after the last couple of years, couldn’t we all do with a little more fun?
The 39 Steps is based on the Hitchcock film (which is based on the John Buchan novel)… do you have a favourite Hitchcock film? OR a favourite 1930s-40s film?
I’m still a big Bogart fan… Key Largo, Maltese Falcon, and (of course) Casablanca.