It’s fabulous to be in a position to finally welcome home my radio drama production of “That’ll be the Stardust!”. It’s been 3 years since it temporarily jumped off its own domain on the worldwide web, and during this time a lot of contemplation and planning has gone into building a blog network of relevant context and one which will cater to its updating and promotional needs.
When a concept such as this is powered by an intensity which has a ‘motor’ driven by passion and belief along with a heavy dilution of integrity, it would appear to flame its own ‘fire’; ultimately becoming its own ‘creature’ – a force of nature. It may cause some people to act out of ‘character’, it may cause some people problems getting into ‘character’. ‘That’ll be the Stardust!’ has certainly created a little ‘fire’ here and there throughout its development. Why, it’s even been burnt itself a little – here and there. It’s been talked about in many rooms leading up to, and beyond, its making. It was actually recorded in two rooms (studios) – both being utilised for different facets of its ‘nature’. But no matter where it’s been talked about or recorded, it’s always presented people with a certain ‘magic’, if you will, the magic of instant communication – it’s got people talking. Whether fans of the original films it is ‘spun’ off from, or whether fans of its musical themes that have inspired them – people have communicated. It’s also provided further interaction between people who are fond of the acting profession, people who pride themselves on their art and the business of perfecting such art. It’s waved its own wand of magic – that magic of purpose, and that of which it has served.
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