Rosalie Louise Carey MNZM (née Seddon; 18 May 1921 – 29 June 2011) was a New Zealand actor, playwright, director and author who founded the Globe Theatre in Dunedin, the first purpose-built theatre for professional repertory in New Zealand, with then-husband Patric Carey.

[4] She was an elocution and voice production teacher in Waikato, before joining the New Zealand Women's Auxiliary Air Force.

[3] Carey's older sister Audrey Seddon studied commercial art in London, and provided two posters for advertising the play.

[4] The house had been built by architect William Mason as his personal residence, however prior to their purchase it had changed hands several times, most recently having been rented out, and was in a deteriorated condition.

[10] Carey was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the theatre, in the 2010 New Year Honours.