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[Drama-committee] Possible Macbeth production?
by Conor Farrell 26 Nov '03

26 Nov '03

Hi, I'm interested in directing a production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. I feel it is a timeless plot and can be connected to even in modern times. Also, Macbeth is on the Leaving Cert English exam for 2004 and I think this would be an opportunity for schools to see a production of the play. I have a few basic ideas: First of all, I think the play could have a modern setting. Macbeth could be a jealous gang member trying to take control of a city, killing a gang leader in order to get to the top. The production could involve things relative to modern society (this way their interest could be held throughout the production): guns instead of swords, drug addicts as the witches, police forces as the armies gathering against Macbeth. Maybe some scenes could be set in nightclubs etc., using dance music to set an atmosphere. I also think that the fact that it's set in modern times could cut down on the costs of props and costumes (no need to make period costumes, actors could wear their own clothes; toy guns/water pistols used instead of bulky and probably expensive swords...). These are just some very basic ideas which can be expanded on. I'll be attending the meeting tonight in the Slipper and I'm looking forward to discussing the possibilty of putting on this production. -- Conor Farrell

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[Drama-committee] putting up posters: hurrah!
by Daniel Bevan 25 Nov '03

25 Nov '03

The posters for the forthcoming dcu drama production of "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me" have been printed - they are up in the clubs and soc area beside the pigeon holes. Could those who volunteered to put them up please do so, and any one else who's free. The appreciation will be palpable I assure you. Cheers, thanks and such, db

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[Drama-committee] agenda
by Medb Riordan. 24 Nov '03

24 Nov '03

here yis go Medb

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[Drama-committee] - -no subject whatsoever- -
by Margaret Mc Auliffe 24 Nov '03

24 Nov '03

Hey I won't be able to come to tonight's meeting, I have a dancing thing in town and it can't be missed :) sorry for the short notice, I only remembered this mornin' Christian Slater, Mags "I'm so drunk...I think I'm colour blind!" (Lisa Hayes, Nov. 21st 2003)

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[Drama-committee] what do you all think of this reply
by Elaine 23 Nov '03

23 Nov '03

if my tone is too impatient or im looking too unoptimistic about the whole thing then by all means but i though you should have a look at it before its sent to him. I think he's being very unrealistic about the whole thing but if he feels that he can put 100% into it I would encourage it only on the provision that he gets a production team togeather during the first semester.

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[Drama-committee] cleaning
by Medb Riordan. 21 Nov '03

21 Nov '03

all those involved yesterday have to help clean clubs and socs area today. mags and lorraine can you make sure that this happens. its in a bit of a state. get in touch with martin aswell. cheers Medb

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[Drama-committee] re: Filmsoc Quiz & Arts Week
by Medb Riordan. 14 Nov '03

14 Nov '03

Hi Ronan! Thats fine. we went ahead with the comedian anyway in the new bar. im sure it wont be cutting in too much. our comedian goes on at 8 as far as i know. Im sorry you werent aware of arts week. we tried to get in touch with every society, and as you know sometimes its hard to get in touch. i made the assumption you guys knew about it as Mark Boyle was present at a number of meetings and he is an active member of film soc. anyway, im sure itll all be lots of fun all the same and we'll definately have people at your quiz!! we all love a challenge! i, myself, will be in Germany so i cant make it, but best of luck. if you still want to put on that film on wednesday, I have been in touch with eoin of one world. theyre pretty snowed under much like yourselves but he's looking into it to see if he can give you guys a hand. we'd love to have film involved even at this late stage because film itself is a huge part of the arts world! if you cant we completely understand. thanks for meeting myself, lorraine and mags all the same. we hope to do something with yous again in the future after the huge success of rocky horror!! talk to you soon, medb. ps:here's eoin of one worlds mail address if you would like to contact him: eoin.kavanagh2(a)mail.dcu.ie thanks again! Medb

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[Drama-committee] [Film.Society@clubsandsocs.dcu.ie: Filimsoc Quiz & Arts Week]
by Paul May 13 Nov '03

13 Nov '03

----- Forwarded message from DCU Film Society <Film.Society(a)clubsandsocs.dcu.ie> ----- Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 17:46:16 +0000 From: "DCU Film Society" <Film.Society(a)clubsandsocs.dcu.ie> Subject: Filimsoc Quiz & Arts Week To: drama(a)redbrick.dcu.ie For Your Information, The majority vote of the filmsoc committee is to go ahead with our quiz in the old bar on Tuesday 18th of Nov, at 7pm. Perhaps the comedian could use the venue? Generally, the filmsoc quiz doesn't attract the same people as comedians, and a large group of our participants are former committee members who have left the college. It's a pity we weren't told of the Arts Week Plans before yesterday. Apologies, Ronan Chair -- DCU Film Society Committee http://www.filmsoc.com ----- End forwarded message ----- -- p a u l m a y www.paulmay.org

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[Drama-committee] Photos
by Paul May 12 Nov '03

12 Nov '03

80s Night photos are now up on the site, if anybody has any more, send them on. If you have "real" photos, let me know and I'll scan them. Cheers Paul -- p a u l m a y www.paulmay.org

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[Drama-committee] Need arts week schedule
by Christopher Samuel Carroll 12 Nov '03

12 Nov '03

MPS are looking for the arts week schedule, as the following email iterates. Also, which is the seminar room? ******************************************************************************** hi christopher, Sarah here, I'm the chair of the MPS. Yeah we have some workshops going on, We have Myles Dungan, of 'Rattlebag' coming in for a talk at 10am on the Wednesday morning. Could we have the seminar room please for that talk. As far as i know, the room was supposed to be block booked for arts week, so could we use it for two hours? I am on the case of getting all the other ones sorted out, i will get back to you by the end of the day with our full schedule. And could you help me out please, we are doing up the schedule for arts week, it will be projected up on to a screen on the opening night. However, we need this schedule by five this evening if we are to do it really well, using flash animation. Could you get someone at drama to forward it to me today. its needed urgently. Thanks, Sarah.

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