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Pahiatua's Gregg Perkins given award from Theatre New Zealand 6 Jan, 2021 09:00 PM 2 minutes to read Gregg Perkins and his wife Chrissy with the award. Bush Telegraph Gregg Perkins from Pahiatua has received a Meritorious Service Award from Theatre New Zealand. "My love of theatre began in the 50s when my parents sent me to the Mattie Gibson School of Speech and Drama," said Gregg. "I'm not sure whether this was for my benefit or theirs, providing some child-free time! However I enjoyed it and discovered the art. "Jump forward to the early 70s when I was settled in Wakefield near Nelson. A me...

Vivian Cannon to Run Drama for Universal TV Courtesy of Chris Haston/NBCUniversal She fills the void created when Erin Underhill was promoted to president at the studio, replacing Pearlena Igbokwe (who now runs the entire studio group). Universal Television continues to promote from within. A month after being promoted to president of the NBCUniversal-backed studio, Erin Underhill has upped Vivian Cannon from senior vp to exec vp drama. Cannon joined UTV in 2017 after segueing from producing as a partner at Original Film. She will now be charged with overseeing the drama department for the st...

Vivian Cannon Promoted to Head of Drama Development at Universal Television Cannon replaces Erin Underhill, who was promoted to president last monthReid Nakamura | December 17, 2020 @ 3:22 PM Last Updated: December 17, 2020 @ 3:32 PM Universal Television has promoted Vivian Cannon to executive vice president of drama development, the studio announced Thursday. Cannon fills the role vacated by Erin Underhill after her promotion to president last month. “Anyone who’s had the pleasure of working with Vivian knows how sharp, passionate and tenacious she is,” Underhill wrote in...