March 2006 - drama-alumni@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie

[Drama-alumni] More News! My Mother Said I Never Should...
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 29 Mar '06

29 Mar '06

Hey Gang, Just a few extra bits of info for ya this week... GUYS AND DOLLS ...is happening right now! We have three shows left - Today at 3pm, Tonight at 8pm and the finale tomorrow night at 8pm! Don't miss it, you'll regret it :) MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD: This excellent all-female cast play will be running from April 10 - 12 in the Venue - it promises to be a fantastic show and well worth seeing! We are looking for a little backstage help, a little promotional help and a little all-round help in general... It's nothing too complicated and won't take up too much of your time...(promise) Interested? Drop deirdre.jones4(a)mail.dcu.ie a line and let her know! DCU SCHOOL OF NURSING: The School of Nursing needs DCU Drama's help! They need actors to pretend to be patients for Nursing training - and after all, we have the best actors! Mary McGrath has asked me to forward this mail on to you, our membership - give it a bash! It's the first opportunity that DCU Drama have had to aid and abet in actual academic work here in DCU! "Hi Bob We are running the sessions on Friday the 7th, Friday 21st and 27th April. The first session is Friday week starting at 9 am for approximately 3 hours. I hope you have a few people available for this session, we need 5 male and 5 female actors . I would really appreciate if you would let me know by Friday how many are available because then I have to got outside to source the remainder. As soon as I have the details of who is available I will then meet and give them the scripts. Mary." Be a part of something new and interesting! Drop me a line at chair(a)dcudrama.ie to lend your support! That's it, I'm outta here, Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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[Drama-alumni] This Week: GUYS AND DOLLS!
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

Ahoy Gang! GUYS AND DOLLS: That's right folks! It's all happening in the Venue, all this week from Monday til Thursday in the Venue at 7.30! We also have a matinee on Wednesday at 3pm. Tickets are a bargain bin 8 euro for Students, and just 7 for tonight's opening performance! You can't afford to miss it! We do need a little help backstage, so if you're available and interested, come along to the Venue at 3pm! ISDA SUCCESS FOR DCU! A FIRST! DCU Drama added to their already successful year with a first ever win at the ISDAs on Saturday 25th March in Cork. In an event traditionally dominated by NUI colleges, it was an unprecedented coup for DCU to pick up a prestigious acting award. When faced with the stiff competition provided by universities that have drama studies courses, DCU Drama proved that they have what it takes to take on the giants of Irish student drama and win. Eoin O Callaghan, a second year communications student, won Best Supporting Actor for his excellent turn as Chris Keller in Arthur Miller's "All My Sons." Eoin was singled out for praise by the judging panel, who stated that his Chris was one of the most fully realised characters they had seen during the festival. DCU Drama would like to extend their congratulations to Eoin and hope that this is just the beginning! That's it, short and sweet! Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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[Drama-alumni] London Reunion??
by Aideen 16 Mar '06

16 Mar '06

Hello everyone! Great to hear from you lovely people! The good news is that I've officially got the job with Stomp- and today was my first day working with kids- and thank god it was great. The better news is that I'm gonna be in the new show- hurrah! (Dreams can actually come true... mental!) So I'll be in the Lost and Found Orchestra, premiering at the Brighton Festival from 6th May. If any of ye are in the area- please come and check it out- it'll be mental! It's like going to work in a playground- there's even a piece where they use space hoppers and boxing gloves attached to long sticks- and then- there's people flying! (Well on ropes- but I'm still impressed). To Medb and Sandra and Cat and whoever else is in London- it'd be wicked to catch up with ye? Some Friday/ Saturday night? Please do get back to me- not on email too often at the mo, but you can get me on 0774 2912564. Best wishes to everyone- hope you're all making a scene! Love and hugs, Aideen

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[Drama-alumni] Bui Bolg: St. Patrick's Day Parade
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 15 Mar '06

15 Mar '06

Ahoy Gang, Those of you interested in participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade (wearing monster puppet costumes!) - we will be LEADING the parade with Bui Bolg - our friends from Wexford! So come along to the InterFaith centre today Wednesday at 4pm for a practice session! Don't miss it :) Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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[Drama-alumni] This week: Henry Grattan 25th Party / BUI BOLG St Paddy's Day Rehearsals!
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 13 Mar '06

13 Mar '06

Ahoy DramaHeads! Coming up this week... HENRY GRATTAN 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY Yes, 'tis true, the Henry Grattan is 25 years old (and doesn't look a day of it...) AND the birthday celebrations are happening this Wednesday (15th) all day in the street of the Grattan! DCU Drama will be taking part in the madness (as usual) so look out for us about 2.30 on Wednesday... BUI BOLG REHEARSALS: Those of you partaking in the St Patrick's Day Parade with DCU Drama and Bui Bolg, there is another rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday 15th, 2pm. We'll be in touch with more details! Anyone else interested in taking part, email eddie(a)buibolg.com or sec(a)dcudrama.ie! MUSICAL REHEARSALS: A word from our producers... Just a reminder that music and vocal rehearsals will take place tonight *for everybody! *This one will be a very important rehearsal and attendence is expected from everyone. *Location: XG14, XG15* *Time: 6pm* ** TECH PEOPLE WANTED: One of our members is shooting a short film, and needs a little help in the technical department - sound & lighting and what not. Feel that you're up for it? Contact Alan at humanities(a)dcusu.ie to lend a hand! WANNA WORK FOR MILLER? Miller (yes, the beer company) are: ---Looking for men and women to play analyists ---Mainly girls ---reliable, funny and off the cuff ---guys slightly mad, women sexy and coy ---for more information, contact Andy at Andrew.Boland(a)Pareto3D.com ---you can mention that Dave Grimes worked for them! ---must be over 18 and mature! Oh, and the money is pretty bloody good too! COMING SOON: Next week, we've got a busy one lined up for ya - the annual spectacular DCU Drama (goes up to 11) Table quiz (Wednesday 22nd, from 5.30 pm, starting with Karaoke!), Set-Design and Vocal Workshops - all manner of randomness to keep you occupied for Reading Week! Yayness! That's it, have a good one! -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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[Drama-alumni] This week: Henry Grattan 25th Anniversary Party :)
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 13 Mar '06

13 Mar '06

Ahoy DramaHeads! Coming up this week... HENRY GRATTAN 25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY Yes, 'tis true, the Henry Grattan is 25 years old (and doesn't look a day of it...) AND the birthday celebrations are happening this Wednesday (15th) all day in the street of the Grattan! DCU Drama will be taking part in the madness (as usual) so look out for us about 2.30 on Wednesday... MUSICAL REHEARSALS: A word from our producers... Just a reminder that music and vocal rehearsals will take place tonight *for everybody! *This one will be a very important rehearsal and attendence is expected from everyone. *Location: XG14, XG15* *Time: 6pm* ** TECH PEOPLE WANTED: One of our members is shooting a short film, and needs a little help in the technical department - sound & lighting and what not. Feel that you're up for it? Contact Alan at humanities(a)dcusu.ie to lend a hand! WANNA WORK FOR MILLER? Miller (yes, the beer company) are: ---Looking for men and women to play analyists ---Mainly girls ---reliable, funny and off the cuff ---guys slightly mad, women sexy and coy ---for more information, contact Andy at Andrew.Boland(a)Pareto3D.com ---you can mention that Dave Grimes worked for them! ---must be over 18 and mature! Oh, and the money is pretty bloody good too! COMING SOON: Next week, we've got a busy one lined up for ya - the annual spectacular DCU Drama (goes up to 11) Table quiz (Wednesday 22nd, from 5.30 pm, starting with Karaoke!), Set-Design and Vocal Workshops - all manner of randomness to keep you occupied for Reading Week! Yayness! That's it, have a good one! Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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[Drama-alumni] General Members Meeting, 5pm QG15
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 07 Mar '06

07 Mar '06

Ahoy Gang, Have your say! Come along and hear what we've got planned for the rest of the semester - it's all happening TONIGHT at 5pm in QG15, the Business School. Don't miss it! Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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[Drama-alumni] This Week: General Members Meeting! Have Your Say :)
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 06 Mar '06

06 Mar '06

Ahoy Campers! We've got quite a few events planned in the pipeline for the rest of the semester, and here's how you can have your say... GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING: Tuesday 7th March, 5pm, The Venue, The HUB. New to Drama? Wanna find out what we have up our sleeves for the rest of the year? Then come along to the Venue at 5pm this Tuesday, meet the committee and we'll fill you in! Got a comment or an idea? Come along and let us know! You'll also get the opportunity to meet the president of DCU Drama, Marie-Louise O' Donnell, who will be telling us all about a fascinating project... Marie-Louise O Donnell, our erstwhile president (as some of you may know) has left her position in the Helix and has returned to DCU to lecture. She also has a grand vision and and a plan to put on a vocal chorus-type show that was written by a student some years ago. The student in question was a paraplegic and spent several years writing this piece (his thesis) one letter at a time. It is an intriguing proposal, and will require a chorus of about 50 and at least a year to prepare. I think it has the potential to be an absolutely unique production and is the sort of thing that could catapult DCU Drama into the realms of national exposure, which is never a bad thing... Want to be a part of DCU Drama history? Then DO NOT MISS THIS MEETING! BUI BOLG & ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Be a part of DCU Drama's involvement in headlining the St. Patrick's Day Parade! Our friends in Bui Bolg write... Hello to Members of DCU drama, My name is Eddie, and I am the head of performance for Bui Bolg Production company. We are performing in the St Patricks festival Dublin on the 17th March, at the Head of the Parade, and we are currently looking for Performers/Actors to participate. St Patricks Festival is what we call a showcase, for all the production companies and major business, who are looking for unusual and different performance pieces to hire for the coming year. As a showcase it is a non paying performance, BUT WE USE THIS OPPORTUNITY, to cast all our paying performance pieces for the year. (like Oxygen, Meteor awards and many more in Ireland and abroad) So if you are interested, Please reply to eddie(a)buibolg.com Or 053 23183 and leave Your Name, Phone No, and E-Mail. You can also contact Eoin at sec(a)dcudrama.ie ! WORKSHOPS: We have planned a set-design workshop for Tuesday 14th, at 7pm in the Venue, in association with St. Pat's, Mater Dei & DIT. The Drama League of Ireland will be sending an expert to show us how to design, build and light a set for our musical "Guys & Dolls." Interested in helping out with our set this year? Don't miss this workshop! More details soon... MUSICAL REHEARSALS: Here's this weeks rehearsal schedule so far. Please keep an eye on your emails as this *may change* slightly throughout the week. Monday: 6pm - 9pm - CG01& CG03: Music rehearsals Tuesday: 6pm - 9pm - CG03 & CG05: Music & dance Wednesday: 1pm - 8pm - XG14 & XG01: Dance & acting Thursday: 6pm - 9pm - CG01 & CG03: Acting Also, Laura will be taking *measurements at 5.30 (in CG01)* on Monday night and costumes will be ordered in. If you have Fashion Show rehearsals could you please come over for a few minutes at 5.30 and we'll get you measured up straight away. Finally, anyone who has not sent us their *class timetable* can you do so asap as we need to know when we can rehearse with different people. Send it along to Conor & Laura at dcu.musical(a)gmail.com! OTHER STUFF: There's an all day event in the Old Bar on Monday for a very good cause! In the old bar on Monday there will be a live music extravaganza with 10 live acts, a world music band performance and a gymnastics and trampoline display - AND, ITS ALL FREE! Performers include: 2PM - JADED SUN 3PM - GARY DUNNE 3.30(SHARP) - NIZLOPI (JCB SONG) Followed by: DUMMY RUN THE GUGGENHEIM GROTTO NEOSUPERVITAL SUPERJIMINEZ MOCRAC NINA HYNES THE RADIO ...plus DJ BRIAN Log on to the ONLINE LINE UP at: www.salz.ie The event is in aid of the DCU based charity SALZ. SALZ are travelling to Mazabuka in Zambia this June to make a promotional documentary for the educational programme Lifestart. Please help us get there... We would appreciate a small donation of 3 euro on the way in, although there is no obligation. Right, that's it, I'm outta here:) Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS2 Class Rep. DCU Drama, Chairman (Chairperson/Chairthing, y'know like, whatever). www.dcudrama.ie "Joey, you ever been in a cockpit before? Ever seen a grown man naked? Ever hang around the gymnasium?" "Joey, do you like movies about... Gladiators?" -Capt. Clarence Oveur-

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