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

[Drama-Committee] *faints*
by Joseph Murray 19 Mar '06

19 Mar '06

Hi!! Just sending my apologies in advance for tomorrow - due to the fact that i've missed all my shifts at work this weekend cause i've been in bed with a fever, and i'm asking for time off next weekend for some cocksuckers 21st, i've been told i've to work every other evening this week!! This means I definitely won't be at tomorrow's meeting!! I'm gonna do my best to try and get off for the table quiz, but i can't make any promises!! - sorry bout this guys, but it's a $$ thing!! Can't afford to be fired!! ttfn, Laters, Joe

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[Drama-Committee] Schtuff
by Joey Kavanagh 19 Mar '06

19 Mar '06

Just to let you know, Eoghan. There's whole-cast musical rehearsals until 9:30 tomorrow night so there'll probably be a poor turnout from the Guys and Dolls posse. Also, I was gonna suggest a Drama round in the quiz but Eoin's idea of using drama questions for spot prizes is much better cos it won'ty alienate the "non-drama heads" quite so much. There's still some crap left up in the store room from Karaoke that might be approptiate for spot prizes. Also, maybe we could use some tickets to the musical as prizes? Might be a good way to get in a plug? I think the Jervis St. vouchers sound like a great idea too. Joey

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[Drama-Committee] Table Quiz
by David Grimes 19 Mar '06

19 Mar '06

Hey Gang. Just a few quick questions and comments in relation to the table quiz. I) The question of rounds. Bob, Eoin and myself wrote the Film round. I have written the TV, Music, History and Science round and can handle a randomosity (or general knowledge, or generic knowledge!) round. That comes to 6 rounds. I am hopeless at writing a decent sports round, and want to know if anyone would like to help? And what should the final round be? Another -harder- general knowledge one? II) Promotion. Finally got Gary. He will be sending the poster to Joe M and myself in the morning. We have three days to make sure everyone knows. Can everyone help us with a poster assault? And now the dreaded.. III) Prizes. I am unfortunatly totally broke until Thursday, and cannot buy the prizes. Shane, can you loosen up some funds so we may go shopping? How much are we allowed spend? Here's some Ideas I have discusses, but I need feedback, help and ideas. --For third prize, 4x 25e vouchers = 100e worth. From where? HMV? Jervis St? Other? --Lidl and Aldi would be a very good bet for picking up funky but relativly cheap prizes, like small MP3 players, cheap digital cameras and cheap hardrives ect... but how much should we spend and what should we buy? --I am getting in touch with Lynx and Actimel to see if they'll supply a few spot prizes. --Speaking of spot prizes, exactly what do we have? I was thinking of spending ~90e on some random bits and bobs, but nothing too gaudy! Please help out here guys, what would YOU like to see as prizes? IV) Bonus questions: What do you think? We take x volunteers up and ask a question AND/OR give them a challenge and if they complete it, they win something pointless but amusing. Ideas: Most sexist joke, Most embarrassing revelation, Limbo (old but classic ;P) , Timewarp (again..), striptease, urban legend questions... V) Other ideas.... Please get back to me! I need all your assistance to make this a sucessful venture :) DRG

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[Drama-Committee] Table Quiz budget
by Shane Murphy 19 Mar '06

19 Mar '06

Sorry, i stand corrected, we have not been allocated a cent for the table quiz!! Could you please forward me all details re no of tables etc, and ill put something together. Dave, ill get back to ya later re how much we can spend on prizes etc, -- Shane Murphy Treasurer, DCU Drama Mailto: shane.murphy53(a)mail.dcu.ie shane.murphy53(a)gmail.com treasurer(a)dcudrama.ie Ph: 087 7822628

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[Drama-Committee] [Musical-cast] Acting timetable
by Musical Producer 19 Mar '06

19 Mar '06

Okay folks, the last week of rehearsals! Here is the acting schedule for the moment. Music/vocal and dancing schedules will be sent out soon, along with locations. But for now, just take note of when you're needed, and keep an eye on emails for locations (will probably be Henry Grattan, Science Block and the Venue). *Monday:* 2.00 sky and Sarah 3.00 nathan and adelade 4.00 nathan, sky, adelade, benny, nicely, harry, 6.00 everybody till about 9.30 *Tuesday:* 3.00 sarah and Adelade 4.00 sarah and sky and adelade 5.00 all guys 6.00 everybody *Wednesday:* 1.00 sarah arvide sky and all save your souls 2.00 everybody *Thursday:* 1.00 nathan and adelade 2.00 sarah and sky 3.00 all men and adelade 4.00 sarah and adelade 6.00 everybody *Friday:* 12.00 everybody *Saturday:* 6.00 everybody Conor -- Conor Farrell (conor.farrell8(a)mail.dcu.ie) Laura Aspil (laura.aspil2(a)mail.dcu.ie) " Mayor: Jack, please, I'm only an elected official here, I can't make decisions by myself! " Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 _______________________________________________ Musical-cast mailing list Musical-cast(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/musical-cast

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[Drama-Committee] Sponsorship
by Eoin O' Callaghan 19 Mar '06

19 Mar '06

Hi folks, I think we should be trying to get away from copying previous mistakes made in previous shows. Last year's musical saw the cast members having to promote the show themselves, i.e. going around campus in their costumes (on the days of certain shows, if memory serves me correctly), etc and with the Panto last December, the cast were instructed (minutes before appearing on stage) to go out and sell tickets as there hadn't been any sold for that particular performance. On both counts, the cast should have been doing nothing of the sort. Your idea Shelly, while in theory is a fantastic one, practically, is a non-runner. Next week is Reading Week, i.e. a free week for Humanities students and owing to many of the musical cast being Humanities students, they will be rehearsing all day, every day. They simply should not and do not have time to be worrying about sponsorship for a show they are APPEARING in: this is someone else' job and something the cast should have nothing to do with. They should be worrying about their lines, their songs and their dance routines: that's plenty to have on their minds anyway. I agree with Joey's point that if the musical makes a profit, it will be a miracle. Circumstances have dictated that we alter our budget and that means that we will probably come out of it "in the red". Also, I don't see a point in using our musical as a fundraiser for another event, seeing as St. Michael's might not even be going ahead this year (?) If this idea was broached 2 months ago, we definitely could have hopped on board. Realistically, it's too late. That's my opinion, Eoin. P.S. Committee meeting next Monday at 9pm. Hope to see you all there. P.P.S. Also, anyone interested in heading in to the Parade tomorrow to see our guys flying the DCU DRAMA flag? Was thinking of heading in to take a few snaps...Get back to me on it. On 3/16/06, Joey Kavanagh <joeykavanagh(a)gmail.com > wrote: > > Hey guys, > > I think that's a really great idea Shelly but, at the same time, I > personally think it's far too late to be coming up with plans like this. > There's barely a week and a half before the show and I honestly feel that > the cast and crew are under enough pressure as it is without having to do > sponsorship work as well. If Shelly can go to all this work and only secure > one definite sponsor, I think it's a lot to expect of the cast and crew to > produce €2000 in sponsorship in the space of a week and a half while also > juggling lectures, rehearsals and other commitments. > > Also, I think the chances that the musical gonna run any sort of > substantial profit are quite slim. Apparently costs for the show are looking > like being upwards of €15,000. I think it's somewhat unrealistic to expect > that there will be any significant profits to contribute to St. Michael's > House after all costs are taken into consideration. > > I really don't wanna be a killjoy here but I genuinely think that this > course of action could lead to more problems than it solves. Again, I think > it's a really good idea Shelly but I just feel it maybe should have been > implemented a lot sooner. > > Just my thoughts on the matter. I understand that you guys might not > necessarily agree but I thought I'd throw my two cents in. > > Joey > > P.S. Happy Paddy's Day! > > > On 3/16/06, Shane Murphy <shane.murphy53(a)gmail.com > wrote: > > > > Well done chelly, killin 2 birds with one stone; looking after st > > michaels and money for the show, fantastic:) > > > > On 16/03/06, Michelle Ni Fhaircheallaigh <meathgirl(a)gmail.com > wrote: > > > > > > Yeh thats the plan. And if St Michaels doesn't go ahead i think we > > > should present them with a cheque from the profits > > > > > > On 3/16/06, Stephen Grimes < stephen.grimes5(a)gmail.com > wrote: > > > > > > > > I'm up for it on two conditions... > > > > > > > > 1.) ALL the profit goes DIRECTLY to St. Micheals House project and > > > > not to drama. > > > > > > > > 2.) And if we DO NOT MAKE A PROFIT we must hold another fundraiser > > > > for St. Micheals House project- because otherwise its just lying to get what > > > > we want!!! > > > > > > > > Anyway, I think its a really good idea, provided it goes to the > > > > cause we say it will! > > > > > > > > Well done on the AIB, > > > > Steve > > > > > > > > On 3/16/06, Michelle Ni Fhaircheallaigh < meathgirl(a)gmail.com> > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Ok here's the deal, > > > > > > > > AIB is a definate. Have to ring Navan SC back in an hour to see. > > > > Clerys won't and neither will Jervis. > > > > > > > > However someone came to me today with an idea for sponsorship which > > > > i think could work. If everyone involved in the musical and the committee > > > > were all given sponsorship cards with maybe 20 lines on it and asked jus to > > > > get sponsorship off random people. If every person came back with mayb €40 > > > > and there were about 50 people then we'd have in or aound €2000. Now people > > > > might be a bit reluctant to just hand out money jus for a musical so here's > > > > how we come around that. We tell them that the profits go into the fund for > > > > producing St Michaels House project which it would be doing anyway. > > > > > > > > Tis a suggestion and any suggestions back would be wonderful or any > > > > opinions so please get back to me ASAP so I can put this into opperation if > > > > everyone agrees > > > > > > > > > > > > Shelly xx > > > > > > > > -- > > > > Sponsorship Officer > > > > DCUDrama 2005/06 > > > > Panto Musical Director > > > > Frgf2 > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > Drama-Committee mailing list > > > > Drama-Committee(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie > > > > http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/drama-committee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Sponsorship Officer > > > DCUDrama 2005/06 > > > Panto Musical Director > > > Frgf2 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Drama-Committee mailing list > > > Drama-Committee(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie > > > http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/drama-committee > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Shane Murphy > > > > Treasurer, DCU Drama > > > > Mailto: shane.murphy53(a)mail.dcu.ie > > shane.murphy53(a)gmail.com > > treasurer(a)dcudrama.ie > > > > Ph: 087 7822628 > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Drama-Committee mailing list > > Drama-Committee(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie > > http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/drama-committee > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Drama-Committee mailing list > Drama-Committee(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie > http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/drama-committee > > >

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[Drama-Committee] [Musical-cast] Costumes
by Musical Producer 17 Mar '06

17 Mar '06

Hi, Can everyone take in clothes/costumes they have that may suit the show for dress rehearsals next week. As we'll be rehearsing next weekend there won't be much of a chance to get clothes then. Also, keep an eye on your emails for rehearsals this weekend. Conor -- Conor Farrell (conor.farrell8(a)mail.dcu.ie) Laura Aspil (laura.aspil2(a)mail.dcu.ie) " Mayor: Jack, please, I'm only an elected official here, I can't make decisions by myself! " Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 _______________________________________________ Musical-cast mailing list Musical-cast(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/musical-cast

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Re: [Drama-Committee] Sponsorship
by Musical Producer 17 Mar '06

17 Mar '06

All, I don't actually think it's a good idea to be honest. I think the cast are stressed enough as it is without asking the to take on what is being suggested. Also there is no way we will make enough profit to fund St Michaels House project as if we do make money, it will be used to pay off what we have spent. I think it's too late at this stage to be taking on such an idea. Just my opinion. Regards, Laura On 3/16/06, Musical Producer <dcu.musical(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Excellent idea. Might also be worth getting a load of local shops and > stuff for us to give us cash in return for some drama heads doing cheap work > for them! Like a gang of drama thespians in their hoodies packing bags in > Eurospar (and maybe with a drama banner hanging outside!) > > > On 3/16/06, Roibeard O Mhurcu <dramabob(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hey, if it gets us some cash, I'm all for it. > > > > Bob! > > > > On 3/16/06, Michelle Ni Fhaircheallaigh < meathgirl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Ok here's the deal, > > > > AIB is a definate. Have to ring Navan SC back in an hour to see. Clerys > > won't and neither will Jervis. > > > > However someone came to me today with an idea for sponsorship which i > > think could work. If everyone involved in the musical and the committee were > > all given sponsorship cards with maybe 20 lines on it and asked jus to get > > sponsorship off random people. If every person came back with mayb €40 and > > there were about 50 people then we'd have in or aound €2000. Now people > > might be a bit reluctant to just hand out money jus for a musical so here's > > how we come around that. We tell them that the profits go into the fund for > > producing St Michaels House project which it would be doing anyway. > > > > Tis a suggestion and any suggestions back would be wonderful or any > > opinions so please get back to me ASAP so I can put this into opperation if > > everyone agrees > > > > > > Shelly xx > > > > -- > > Sponsorship Officer > > DCUDrama 2005/06 > > Panto Musical Director > > Frgf2 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Drama-Committee mailing list > > Drama-Committee(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie > > http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/drama-committee > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > 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- > > > > > > -- > Conor Farrell (conor.farrell8(a)mail.dcu.ie) > Laura Aspil (laura.aspil2(a)mail.dcu.ie ) > > " Mayor: Jack, please, I'm only an elected official here, I can't make > decisions by myself! " > Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 > -- Conor Farrell (conor.farrell8(a)mail.dcu.ie) Laura Aspil (laura.aspil2(a)mail.dcu.ie) " Mayor: Jack, please, I'm only an elected official here, I can't make decisions by myself! " Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993

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[Drama-Committee] Sponsorship
by Michelle Ni Fhaircheallaigh 16 Mar '06

16 Mar '06

Ok here's the deal, AIB is a definate. Have to ring Navan SC back in an hour to see. Clerys won't and neither will Jervis. However someone came to me today with an idea for sponsorship which i think could work. If everyone involved in the musical and the committee were all given sponsorship cards with maybe 20 lines on it and asked jus to get sponsorship off random people. If every person came back with mayb €40 and there were about 50 people then we'd have in or aound €2000. Now people might be a bit reluctant to just hand out money jus for a musical so here's how we come around that. We tell them that the profits go into the fund for producing St Michaels House project which it would be doing anyway. Tis a suggestion and any suggestions back would be wonderful or any opinions so please get back to me ASAP so I can put this into opperation if everyone agrees Shelly xx -- Sponsorship Officer DCUDrama 2005/06 Panto Musical Director Frgf2

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[Drama-Committee] [Musical-cast] Update
by Musical Producer 16 Mar '06

16 Mar '06

Hi all, Alan just rang to say that he won't need to work with the crapshooters today. So any of the male dancers who were called for six need not attend. If you were called for any other part though please make every effort to be there Regards, Laura -- Conor Farrell (conor.farrell8(a)mail.dcu.ie) Laura Aspil (laura.aspil2(a)mail.dcu.ie) " Mayor: Jack, please, I'm only an elected official here, I can't make decisions by myself! " Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 1993 _______________________________________________ Musical-cast mailing list Musical-cast(a)lists.redbrick.dcu.ie http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/musical-cast

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