December 2006 - drama-committee@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie

[Drama-Committee] Updated NYC Survival Guide....
by Roibeard O Mhurcu, SPC Chair 06/07 31 Dec '06

31 Dec '06

Ahoy Steve, Ahoy Committee, Roysh, I've corrected a few date-related and location-related mistakes in the survival guide that Steve sent out on Christmas Eve. I'm attaching the updated version - and here's what I did with it: Changed the dates from 2006 to 2007 (the ones that Steve missed anyhoo) and changed the relevant days of the week to avoid confusion. I've stressed that regardless of how one gets to the airport, we all HAVE to be there at 7.30am on the day of departure. The location and subway stop of some of the theatres were incorrect - not anymore. I added a big section about liquids on planes that Jay Fallon mailed to me - after the hullabaloo over the summer, there's no harm in telling our travellers exactly what they can and cant take with them. I made my US number a bit more prominent - I could be the only one with a US mobile over there and got more than a few calls last year (usually to say the person calling would meet us at the theatre rather than the hostel) so it's important to make sure EVERYBODY has my number. I suggested (after the shite we had to go thru last year trying to get people to move on time) that persons who take a long time to get ready to go out should return to the hostel earlier in order to be ready to go out on time. It may not have any effect, but at least no-one can say they weren't warned.... Suggestions/Hints/Allegations/Questions: Print 40 copies of the itinerary and BRING THEM TO THE AIRPORT. Do not, repeat, do not assume people will print off their own or bring their itineraries if you give them to them early. Cos most of them won't. Start using the counting off procedure from the minute we get to the airport - get them used to it early. Use it every time we get off a train, enter a subway station, get to a show and so on. Essentially anywhere where someone could wander off or get separated from the group. At Dublin Airport, can we try to get the entire group checked in together and sat together on the plane? We were a bit scattered last year - I know that I personally was sitting on my own, 5 rows behind everyone else, which sucked. Try to get everyone on the same subway carriage; at rush hours it'll be tricky, but if not, count off. A lot. People will moan, but it's the safest and quickest way of keeping track of such a large group. Are all the contact numbers listed correct? There was a bit of mixing up done last year (oops). Has anyone actually called all 40 numbers to confirm that they are correct? I did this last year (using the Clubs & Socs Phone). I would recommend that all persons travelling should be PHONED at least once to confirm that their passports, carry on luggage and visas if applicable are in order. People don't always read their email - so don't rely that they will. Speaking of visas, Ana Popovich will have to be chased to ensure that she sorts hers out. I'm dreading Steve receiving a phone call on the evening of the 28th to announce that she's not coming. Dorms: We have 21 Girls and 19 Boys on the trip. Currently the set-up is: 2 Girls, 1 Boys and 1 dorm with 9 boys and 1 girl. While last year, none of the 9 girls had a problem sharing a room with Joey, it's gonna be a seriously brave girl who shares a room for 4 nights with 9 guys. It has been suggested to me that we re-organise thusly: 1 Girls, 1 Boys, 2 mixed dorms consisting of 6g/4b and 5g/5b. Given the amount of couples that are going on the trip, I don't think that this will be a major issue. Or at least we could ask our travellers how they feel about it. Ice Skating: It's been left in the itinerary, are we going again? There was a bit of grumbling after last year's trip that not all members of committee pulled their weight in terms of organising and supervision whilst on the trip. Will all committee members be assuming a mantle of responsibility this year, or have you guys discussed this? I don't think that all 11 of you should be in charge - that'll be too many chiefs. Maybe if you guys nominated perhaps 4 to take charge of things while we're there? I have no problem helping out; I know the joint like the back of my hand anyway (and for some reason, people tend to listen to what I have to say...) I will definitely suggest that if ANY member of committee sees a member of the group overtly misbehaving (in a manner likely to get them arrested, or to bring shame to the name of DCU), then that member of committee should step in and put a stop to it. You guys organised the trip; its success or lack thereof is on your heads. Cancellation list: Have we exhausted it? What if Ana cancels? Taryn did 2 days before the trip last year, remember.... Isn't Lyndsay McGregor coming? I could be wrong about that, but I don't see her name on the list. Security: wherever we go out drinking (Mullen's, woo!), SOMEBODY has to be in a position of responsibility. Last year, I practically had to physically restrain a member (not Anna; I knew and trusted the guy she hooked up with) of the group who wanted to go HOME with a complete randomer she had met in the bar. It was the only time on the entire trip that I had to put my foot down and say "No Fucking Way. I'm in charge; it's on my ass and I'm not letting you go to this guy's apartment. End of discussion." SOMEBODY is going to have their eyes peeled for shit like that, people getting too drunk etc. Organise a friend to take them home; NEVER let someone who is hammered off into the New York night by themselves. I don't care if it wrecks your buzz if you have to babysit someone, would you rather see the headline "DCU STUDENT DIES ON DRAMA TRIP" ??? I hope that I don't sound like too much of a nag, and you've probably already considered most of the points I've just raised. These are just a few of the last minute things that occurred to me in the weeks leading up to last year's trip, and I hope they have occurred to you too :P Thanks for listening, there's probably more, but it'll come to me later. Happy New Year! Bob -- Roibeard O Mhurcu # 54144094 CS3 Class Rep. (2006/07) SPC Chair (2006/07) BICS Board Member (2006/07) HUB Management Ctte (2006/07) Office of Student Life (2006/07) Jedi Council (A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far Away...) http://student.dcu.ie/~omhurcr2 http://life.dcu.ie/societies

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[Drama-Committee] Merry Christmas!
by Susan 25 Dec '06

25 Dec '06

Hey Guys, Well..its 7am on this lovely, sleep deprived Christmas morning and my little nephew has me setting up his power rangers megazord! I just wanted to send out a quick email to say Happy Christmas and I hope Santa gets you what you want this year! Especially because he's been watching...and we've all been very very good! :) Cya all in 2007! xoxo Suz PS. Did I mention my four year old nephew got his "first acoustic guitar"?! I'll be attempting to play it for the rest of the week! ....expect me to be accomplished when I return to DCU! -- Susan Doyle Sponsorship Officer DCU Drama

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[Drama-Committee] Fwd: Fw: RELIEVE YOUR STRESS - PLAY WITH SANTA
by Alan Keegan 21 Dec '06

21 Dec '06

okay guys this is hilarious merry xmas ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Aine Maxwell <ainemaxwell(a)yahoo.ie> Date: Dec 18, 2006 12:54 PM Subject: Fw: RELIEVE YOUR STRESS - PLAY WITH SANTA To: Lyn McInerney <littlemac13us(a)yahoo.com>, Maitiu Baxter < macanbhm(a)gmail.com>, conor lynch <beardynoses(a)hotmail.com>, Caroline Scahill <Caroline.Scahill2(a)mail.dcu.ie>, Cathal <johnny_atomic(a)hotmail.com>, Ian Collinson <floaties(a)btinternet.com>, John Kane <johnkane.mail(a)gmail.com>, Alan Keegan <alankeegan5(a)gmail.com> >>>> >>>>Click on the link and use your arrow keys to get Santa pis sed! >>>>Don't touch the train track! >>>> >>>>http://www.banditos.info/speles/sobersanta2.swf >>>> >>>> >>>>---------------------------------------------------------- >>>>The information contained in this communication is intended solely for >>>>the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and others >>>>authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally >>>>privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you are >>>>hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any >>>>action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly >>>>prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication >>>>in error, please notify us immediately by responding to this email and >>>>then delete it from your system. Ernst & Young is neither liable for the >>>>proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this >>>>communication nor for any delay in its receipt. >>> >>>_________________________________________________________________ >>>Find a baby-sitter FAST with MSN Search! http://search.msn.ie/ >>> >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Find accommodation FAST with MSN Search! http://search.msn.ie/ >> > >_________________________________________________________________ >Customise your home page with RSS feeds at MSN Ireland! http://ie.msn.com/ > _________________________________________________________________ It's Hotmail's 10th Birthday! Come and play Pass the Parcel http://www.msnpasstheparcel.com ------------------------------ Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/hotmail_com/nowyoucan/reading_pane/…>. Get the new Yahoo! Mail<http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/hotmail_com/nowyoucan/reading_pane/…> . -- Alan Keegan DCU Music/DCU Drama Societies 0857120647

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[Drama-Committee] Merry Crimbo
by padraig.carroll9＠mail.dcu.ie 21 Dec '06

21 Dec '06

Hey Guys Just dropping you a line to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year.Thanks for making my first semester in D.C.U so enjoyable and im so glad I`m part of the best society in D.C.U.Can`t wait for semester two. Pauric Carroll Cell Biology and Genetics First Year Drama Rep.

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[Drama-Committee] End of Semester accounts
by Joey Kavanagh 21 Dec '06

21 Dec '06

Hey guys, Please find attached the end of semester accounts. The jist of it is that we'll have about €2,500 at our disposal going into semester two, and hopefully we'll have a few more bits and pieces coming through as well. One thing I would like people to note is the following: There was one particular discrepancy between the actual accounts and my own personal records. I don't want to make a big deal out of this cos it's not exactly a huge sum of money involved but, it suffices to say, there will be no more blank cheques issued on my watch. Anyhoo, there ye have it. Any problems, let me know. Joey P.S. Laura Whitmore sent us all a lovely Christmas Card. P.P.S. Liana, I still need your final €100 instalment for Broadway P.P.S. Eoin or John, can I get you to sign a few cheques for The Helix and Vagina performance rights tomorrow? P.P.P.S. Merry Christmas, everybody! P.P.P.P.S. Go to bed, Joey...

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[Drama-Committee] Fwd: A Christmas One
by Susan Bourke 19 Dec '06

19 Dec '06

Funny shtuff, guys! Happy Christmas! :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mary Claire Murphy <maryclaire.murphy(a)gmail.com> Date: Dec 19, 2006 7:00 PM Subject: A Christmas One To: Anna Maria Casey <ambecasey(a)hotmail.com>, Tom Ahern < tomahern2002(a)yahoo.com>, Susan Bourke <susan.bourke5(a)mail.dcu.ie>, Bridget < bridgetdunne2003(a)yahoo.co.uk>, Eoin O'Sullivan <osullivaneoi(a)gmail.com>, Una O'Halloran <halloran.una(a)gmail.com>, Karina <healyka(a)gmail.com>, Katie Liston <mkliston(a)gmail.com>, Lenora <littleredalien(a)hotmail.com>, Nicola < nicolagoulding6(a)hotmail.com>

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[Drama-Committee] Funding
by Lochlainn Harte 19 Dec '06

19 Dec '06

Hi, I am a final year Multimedia student currently looking into doing a live on-stage 3D projection for my final thesis. The technology used is quite simple, it ia called Transscreen. As used by the gorillaz for their live stage performances this technology is simply a clear sheet of plastic with microscopic patterns that effectiely diffracts light off a projector aimed towards it. I was wondering if there would be any possiblilty of the society funding me for this sheet of plastic which in turn can be kept by the society upon completion of the thesis. it will allow the drama soc to project any form of prop, or background onto it therefore making the whole dramatic experience a little more high tech. Lemme know what you guys think. cheers

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[Drama-Committee] Fwd: Ratoath Panto Fwd: newslettter. with extra t.
by Joey Kavanagh 17 Dec '06

17 Dec '06

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Laura Aspil <laura.aspil(a)gmail.com> Date: Dec 15, 2006 10:03 AM Subject: Ratoath Panto Fwd: newslettter. with extra t. To: joey kavanagh <joeykavanagh(a)gmail.com> hey hey, Here's some Ratoath Panto info for ya. If you could will you pass it on to DCU drama committee. Use whatever info you want, you dont have to take it all. Just thought some of my DCU mates might like to give me a bit of support on my first non DCU Drama venture. Mwahhh, Laura x x x -- Laura Aspil "I can resist anything but temptation." Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900), Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892, Act I -- msn: joeykavanagh(a)gmail.com ph: 085 7322 505

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[Drama-Committee] The end of an era...
by Stephen Grimes 16 Dec '06

16 Dec '06

Gonna send this soon- anything to add that I missed??? ********************************************************** Drama peoples!!! The Semester is over- college is done for several weeks! There's only a few split ends to tie up! * Six Semester- Extras Needed!!! * Musical Musicians Needed * Broadway Baby * Looking Back... * What will tomorrow bring? Six Semester - Extras needed! The producers of the DCU's first-ever feature length film Six Semesters would really like as many extras as possible on Tuesday 19th December in HG23, which in the nursing building. If you're interested, you'll only be needed for a maximum of an hour and a half starting from 11am. It's a classroom scene; so bring notepads, pens etc. And don't worry, it's all only make-believe, so there definitely won't be any learning involved. No need for anyone to be moving, just sitting, pretending you're listening to a lecturer talk. Any queries, e-mail sixsemesters(a)gmail.com "Musical" Musicians needed Alan Keegan, co-producer of next years musical, is searching for students which can play the following instruments... Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass (possibly double bass), Drums, Timpani, Duck Call, Glockenspiel, Large Gong, Mark Tree, Triangle, Flute, Clarinet, Alto, Saxophone, Trombone, Flugelhorn, Tambourine, Trumpet If you can play any of the above and are interested in playing in next years show then e-mail Alan at tech(a)dcudrama.ie Broadway Baby! Reminder for those lucky 40 heading to Broadway... We are not taking responsibility for anyone who has not correctly sorted there passport/visa details for travelling to America. You passport should be in date for up to 6 months after our return date from Broadway- i.e. August 4th onwards. Should you not have the required 'stuff' then make sure to get it between now and Broadway- cus I'm getting on that flight regardless- SCREW the little people!!! Also- you should sort travel insurance for yourselves- its relatively inexpensive and many of you may already be covered. But just check that out as well! I will send out information packets of everything you need to know via e-mail so make sure you check them regularly over the Christmas break! Any immediate questions queries contact chair(a)dcudrama.ie Looking Back... Just thought I'd take two minutes to remind everyone of all the stuff that's happened with Drama this Semester... - Drama Bag-packing (Thanks to all the Bag Packers- there wouldn't be a drama this year without your help!) - Freshers Week, Manhunt & Drama Games!!! - The casting and preparation of Six Semesters- DCU's first feature length film! - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Drama rocks... Hic...) - West Side Story Theatre Trip - The Lovely One Act Festival Show a.k.a- The LOAFS - Stars in Their Eyes - Comedy Night in the nuBar - The One Act Wonder Festival (We won 4 awards! Well done to all those who headed down!) - "Back to Neverland" the panto (Congrats to Pauric, Aisling & all the cast & crew!) - A Nightmare Before Christmas Theatre Trip (Well done Liana!) What will tomorrow bring? Well... in the Helix alone... *cough* - Iago... Don't get mad... get EVIL! - King Lear - Hot Mikado!!! DCU Drama's MUSICAL! As well as WEEK 1... "Three Days of Rain" directed by Fiona Colhoun (last year best director at the DADA's) and taking place in the Space, the Helix. The show will be running from Mon to Thurs in the Space and tickets are €8. It promises to be amazing, so make sure to head down and give your support next semester! There's loads more to come- I'm just wetting your appetite! Merry Christmas Everybody! Steve -- Stephen Grimes AP2 Rep DCU Drama Chair 085 7079768 55456550

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[Drama-Committee] Final announce drama
by Stephen Grimes 16 Dec '06

16 Dec '06

Guys... I'm sending the final announce drama with the following.... 1.) Six semesters extras for tues 2.) Musicians needed for musical 3.) Broadway- double check passports etc etc 4.) Complete list of every event this semester- just a little reminder Anything ELSE?! LET ME KNOW ASAP!! Thanks Steve -- Stephen Grimes AP2 Rep DCU Drama Chair 085 7079768 55456550

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