his film records the devising of a "work in progressâ? by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept â?? by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) â?? mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from â??wanky' director to wacky warm-up exercises (animal impersonations, primal screams, Love Boat theme song). Peter Burger, fresh out of Broadcasting School, co-directs, and the willing cast is drawn from the 90s Wellington theatre scene orbiting around Bats and Victoria University. Future Conchord Jemaine Clement memorably learns to get loose.