August 2005 - drama-committee@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie

[Drama-Committee] Let's Get Bizee...Orientation Week
by Eoin O' Callaghan 02 Sep '05

02 Sep '05

Hey all, Thanks to Joe (and a firm welcome home too) for sending out that Committee e-mail. Let's cross some i's and dot some t's here... (1) Orientation Week begins on Monday 19th of September. By that stage, DCU should be decked with DCU DRAMA posters, etc. And I mean, not a single place should be empty. Maybe we could incorporate a new poster idea especially for Freshers Week...DCU DRAMA needs you, etc. (2) And this is important,Sarah Farrell (our wonderful and REALLY nice SU President) has kindly informed me that we can stuff some DCU DRAMA fliers or something of that sort into the Fresher Packs that each First Year will be receiving. One problem is that we'll have to do this ourselves as the bags come pre-packed. So we need volunteers to do the bag stuffing...Hands up!! I would imagine that we (the committee) should all lend a hand and I await a response from Ms. Farrell as to when the bags will be arriving but it WILL be soon. (3) As regards our schedule for Freshers Week, the only item on our timetable was DRAMA GAMES for the Wednesday...if Dave could get in touch with the delectable Martin French about that?? (4) I'll probably be getting a schedule for Orientation in a minute via another e-mail so I'll keep in touch with this list as to the best times, etc. But if anyone has other idea's for the week, possibly at night time, get back to us. Also, and this is just a guess, anyone out there going to forward themselves for the mentoring programme? Any Drama member...you see where I'm going with this...!! (5) I strongly agree with Joe about a meeting. I will only be in Dublin before Orientation, the weekend beforehand, i.e. the All-Ireland Final weekend (C'mon the Rebels)...Sunday morning (the 11th) or even the Saturday night (the 10th) would be good for me. Other than that, because of work, nada. Apologies. (6) With regard to everything else, Shelley- sponsorship? How are we with this? Banks (AIB), big business', childrens homes, charities...anything!! Phaxx, I know you've been up to your lids with computer stuff in the States...any chance of the website getting a semi-makeover in the run-up to Freshers Week?? Dave, any luck with the musicals we discussed??And Shane...are we bankrupt yet?? (7) Possible good news. I've forged a link with a Wexford Performance Group called Bui Bolg who specialise in mad-cap and zany 8 foot high funny looking characters and general craziness...ness...ness...ness. I'm currently trying to thrash out details with their Manager, Colm Lowney over appearing at the Clubs 'n' Socs Day and possibly helping us with other productions...Monty Python Day...Even Freshers Week for DCU GAMES?? Anyway, that's all for now. That's all that my brain can handle. Hugs and kisses, [eoc] [eoc] "I'm a friend first, boss second...probably entertainer third." (David Brent) "Yeah. I think the Irish are going through a major image change. I mean, the old image of Leprechauns, shamrock, Guinness, horses running through council estates, toothless simpletons, people with eyebrows on their cheeks, badly tarmacced drives ? in this country, men in platform shoes being arrested for bombings, lots of rocks, and Beamish. I think people are saying ?yes, there?s more to Ireland than this?. A good slogan for the tourist board ? [adopts bad Irish accent] ?Dere?s more to Oireland dan dis.? Alan Partridge, the world's biggest E.L.O. fan.

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[Drama-Committee] Yay - Time to Work!! :)
by Joseph Murray 31 Aug '05

31 Aug '05

Hey all - hope summer's going well for one and all. Anyone who didn't know, i'm indeed home and waiting for an excuse to get drunk*!! :) Got a message from bob today (as i assume did everyone else) - and, as pointed out, we've got just over 2 weeks to prepare ourselves for the all important first impression that is "orientation week". In order to get our heads together bout exactly what were doing, we do really need some sort of group collaboration of minds and expressing of our varying ideas and opinions - a "Meeting", if you will!! :) *If everyone could please reply back as to a time which suits best* (as i'm sure some of you are probably working on occasion) that'd be great - it needn't be a great big email either - just what time's you can make it!! We really need this if we're to start the year on the right step - and i think we'll need a strong start, because societies in dcu are growing every year and if we want to keep DCU Drama as one of/ the most active societies, we need to impress from the moment they get to this college!! Ok - enough of my ramblings - i'm not sure but i think this is going to everyone - of course, only new committee need to show up to this - unless outgoing members are bored and wanting to desperately recapture the feeling of being on drama committee before being sucked into spc life, or some such!! :) (just kidding - don't kill me!!) Anyways, please all reply asap stating your free times - otherwise we'll have to resort to desperate measures - and i'll be charging drama for the amount of string and paper cups it'll take to make a giant intercom stretching the length of the country!! :) Ok - so, that's it for now - if it helps tempt anyone, i wouldn't mind a "catch up" drink after the meeting?? :) Oh, and finally, any of the intelligent people out there who took down that lovely plan for next year on a shiny computer, i'd really appreciate it if you could forward the file my way - it'd save me looking through 20 bags of random papers from last year!! :) Ok - that's everything - talk soon!! Bye for now!! Joe.

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[Drama-Committee] Orientation Packs
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 18 Aug '05

18 Aug '05

Ahoy gang, Thanks to our erstwhile and hard-working secretary, Eoin, we have been given the green light by the lovely Sarah Farrell (our new SU pres) to stuff some DCU Drama-related goodies into the orientation packs that all the shiny new 1st years will get during orientation week. So let's get the bal rolling on ideas for what we wanna put in there. Once again, a reminder that I WILL NOT BE THERE FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF ORIENTATION WEEK. What being still in the US/being jet-lagged/being hungover etc. I'm thinking a leaflet (at least) with a little info on what we did last year (with pics), with emphasis on WHAT JOLLY GOOD FUN it is to be in drama etc. I'm open to ideas and suggestions, so let's do a little brainstorming here. It's up to you guys to drive the bus on this one, and remember - 1st years are almost always the most active Drama members (the past year should serve as a good bloody example), so we need to haul them in before other societies get their filthy hands on them. With the exception of RedBrick of course (Atlas/Phaxx, heh heh heh). I'm outta here, Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS1 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-Committee] (no subject)
by David Grimes 10 Aug '05

10 Aug '05

Hey Guys. How does Wednesday or thursday sound for a meeting? I'd ask if I could have as many as possible present. Sound ok? Sorry if I haven't replied to texts, phone has been a little gay..no Bob, not you! Which one is best ? I'm meeting Eoin (our erstwhile secretary) on Sunday, so that's a runner too if that's good? We have to talk early stuff, so please contact me as soon as you can. Dave ~Non Curo Hombre.. Si Mentrum non habet, non est Poema!~

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[Drama-Committee] (no subject)
by David Grimes 10 Aug '05

10 Aug '05

Ok Folks, from those of you that replied it seems Thursday is the best bet for a meeting. That's TOMORROW! So Can I suggest tomorrow afternoon at around 4pm for people? Evening seems to suit better. Thanks guys. ~Non Curo Hombre.. Si Mentrum non habet, non est Poema!~

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[Drama-Committee] New York Trip basic details (Grant App!!)
by Roibeard O Mhurcu 08 Aug '05

08 Aug '05

Ahoy gang, Well I took the first morning I've had off (for a while) to put together a basic, tentative proposal for our trip to NY, scheduled for the week directly after the Christmas exams, before the start of semester 2. All of the details listed here are subject to change, but they're something to go on anyway. Most of the theatre companies that I've spoken to are willing to book groups, but need a credit card number/arm/leg/first born child. Ditto with the hostel. I've explained to all and sundry that I'm making initial inquiries, so there's no fear of me selling my soul to them just yet :) Right, with out further ado: AER LINGUS GROUPS: Have quoted us a Dublin-New York (direct) price of 295.57 per head for a group of 30 flying to NY on Monday 30th January (11am depart Dublin) and returning on Friday 3rd of Feb (6pm depart NY). This offer is subject to change/availability etc etc. This price includes all applicable taxes/blaa. HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK (891 Amsterdam Ave, Manhattan): Have quoted us a price of $32 per head per night for our 4 nights stay. This will be in 3 10-bed dorms. I figure one dorm for the girls, one for the boys and one mixed one for those who have no problem sharing (or who want to share...?). Right now, these rooms are available, and Nancy at sales(a)hinewyork.org says it should not be a problem keeping them open (although the sooner we get it sorted out the better) And on to the shows... I've looked into a few, and have a good contact in carolc(a)bestofbroadway.com, who is positively thrilled at the prospect of 30 drunken Irish kids coming over to catch a bunch of shows. Probably 'cos she gets commission, but what the hell. RENT: TUESDAY 31ST JANUARY, 8pm: The nice folks at the Nederlander Theatre (41st St/7th Avenue) have kindly offered us 30 ORCHESTRA (i.e. kickass) seats for the show on that night at a bargain bin price of $50 per head. That's about half price. They recommend that we purchase before November (when the movie comes out) because after that, the show is bound to rise in popularity. SPAMALOT: WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY, 2pm: It's easier to get tickets for the matinee of the hottest selling show on Broadway. Carol Goldsmith at the booking office has promised me that she'll do her best to sort out 30 tickets for the matinee at the fantastic price of just $36.25 per head. She also says that some shows are sold out up to next MAY but she'll do her best, and I'll know in a couple of days. AVENUE Q: THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY, 8pm: Avenue Q, the only show on Broadway to feature full muppet nudity, have offered us 30 seats at just $41.75 per head. My contact here is the aforementioned carolc, and she can book a whole shitload of shows, and is very eager to help us out. Should one show become unavailable, she can search out other shows that we can check out including: WICKED MOVIN' OUT ALL SHOOK UP! THE PRODUCERS MANY MANY MORE... I've also made good contact with the Irish Repertory Theater on 22nd Street, who are currently holding a production of "Philadelphia, here I come!" Patrick, the MD, has promised me good rates on whatever show they're performing when we get over there - it's a compact theatre, about the same size as the Space. I've also talked to Patrick about writing and acting internships - he is interested in helping us out! SO, IN SUMMATION: Flights: E295.57 Rent: $50.00 Spamalot: $36.25 Avenue Q: $41.75 Accommodation: 4x32 = $128.00 At current exchange rates, converting the US prices into Euro and adding it all up, we get a grand total of approximately E500 per head. Wow, that's pretty fucking cheap, even without SPC funding. Assuming we get 50% of travel, 60% of ticket sales, and ooh let's say 40% of accommodation, that works out at a ludicrous E275 per head or thereabouts. If we put together a killer proposal, there's no way the SPC could deny us this trip, especially after last year. This could be our event of the year, nobody else is gonna come up with something this ambitious. Elaine/Shane, if you need more info for the grant app, please let me know and I'll try to find it out for ya. If we market this right and push it during the first few weeks of semester 1, it'll sell out in no time. Who wouldn't wanna fuck off to New York right after the exams? Lemme know what ya think... REMEMBER: NOTHING HERE IS CONCRETE, EVERYTHING IS PROVISIONAL/SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Bob!! Roibeard "Bob" O Mhurcu, Student # 54144094 "You there ! Bring me the Wall St. Journal ! You two ! Fight to the death !" - Stewie Griffin, the world's campest megalomaniac toddler -

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[Drama-Committee] Meeting
by David Grimes 03 Aug '05

03 Aug '05

Hey folks, Well, it's that special time of year when we all get together and have a headbash to prepare the next year of drama fuelled madness! I hope everyone is having a kickarse summer? When is best for a meeting? What days are people working, and what times? I know Bob, Joe and Superfly Phaxx are abroad, and Eoin is a bogger (Shelley, are you currently a bogger too?!) so I don't expect this is going to be easy! When suits best? Please reply and we'll put something together. We need to discuss next years events, and concentrate viciously on early first semester. I'd love our darling Elaine and Claire to convene with us if they would be so kind? Right folks, reply ASAP. Ex-Pats, send ideas for discussion. Dave ~Non Curo Hombre.. Si Mentrum non habet, non est Poema!~

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