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[Drama-Committee] The results are in...
by Susan Bourke 02 Mar '08

02 Mar '08

Hey guys, Everyone has cast their votes on what shows they would like to see entered in the ISDA competition, and the two definite slots will be filled by: 1. A Theory of Everything 2. Snow White and the Dwarves If we get a third slot, Disco Pigs will have it. We should find this out soon enough, and any updates are on the agenda for tomorrow evening's meeting anyway. See you all then! Susan :-)

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[Drama-Committee] For those of you who are waiting in suspense...
by Susan Bourke 02 Mar '08

02 Mar '08

Sorry guys, I'm still waiting for one more vote to come in for the ISDA nominations so we just have to wait a little bit longer. I'll send around the result as soon as I know! Susan :-)

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[Drama-Committee] ISDA
by DCU Drama 01 Mar '08

01 Mar '08

-- *Theory of Everything* *Pro* * - Original Script - Interesting set, the set is a house being moved into and it builds up during the course of the show - Strong cast of Drama Veterans Cons - *Hasnt been seen yet Thanks Pauric

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[Drama-Committee] ISDA Competition
by DCU Drama 01 Mar '08

01 Mar '08

Hey guys, So went to the isda meeting and i found out the following things; We have two slots, with a possibility of a third depending on time constraints, we have to have our two choices by monday 9am, so we have to choose tonight to give the directors of the shows we are sending time to consider what venue they want and what date they want it on. The festival is taking place in week 8 for us.24-30 march.Their is 22 shows in total being put on, with two slots each for every college.The shows are taking place in DIT Black box, The Cube, temple bar, Trinity and the New theatre,temple bar. Award ceremony on Sunday. Their will be three shows a day, 11 am, 3pm and 8pm, with a twenty minute criteric at the end,get in time is eight hours, so if we are in on the morning, we have 4 the night before and 4 in the morning. The most interested thing about this years festival is, there is basically no more two- tier system, we are all on an even level field, also the fact it is in dublin is a huge advantages to us. The shows that wish to be put forward are as follows:I hope people don't mind me writing pro's and con's for them, but the fact we havent seen them means we have to have an idea what we are sending, we re lucky this year that we have a couple of shows to send. *Epic life of Cylde **Pro:* - Original script - Large cast of mixed frshers and drama heads - Is a comedy, which DCU Drama always do well - According to the director it has a set, and costumes and props, which will hold it in goodstead. *Cons:* - We haven't seen it yet - We dont know how well I.S.D.A responds to comedy - Cast is slightly inexperienced *Romeo and Juilet Pro: * - It has already been performed. - Strong performances were seen, in particular Fiona Carty, Brendan O'Rourke, Naomi Linehan. - Good reaction by audiences to it. *Cons: * - I have been told on numberous occasions, that in competitons, Shakespeare is often torn to shreds,when we sent MacBeth a couple of years ago,the judges were extremely critical. - Lacks a proper set. *Disco Pigs: **Pro's; * - I read the script last night, and it is truly fantastic, one of the best i have ever read. - Strong cast. - Interestinfg set changes and challenging performances. - Simple set changes *Cons: * - Haven't seen it performed, and it is quite challenging. - Has been performed before, although it is a completely different set of judges. *Snow White and the Dwarves: **Pro's: * - Origal script, developed from an intervarsity win in Galway. - Original music's. - features a veteran cast, including people who have been at ISDA before. - Has a set, costume, and lightening in place. *Con's: * - Hasnt been performed yet. - Short piece, only about 50 minutes long I think all these shows have great promise, and i think it is fantastic that we have so many shows willing to be considered, i hope people don't mind what i wrote, i am just trying to give as much information about the shows as i see them. If people don't mind, as chair i will be abstaining from voting, unless it is a tie.Send ur choice to Susan Bourke, in order of perferences, by tonight Pauric * * -- www.dcudrama.ie

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[Drama-Committee] To those who couldnt open
by DCU Drama 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

*Achievements:* Major events during the year. Any new initiatives during the year. Inter-Society activity. Intervarsity activity. In what has proved to be a landmark year in DCU Drama history, we have endeavoured to supple as many events as possible for our membership and play a major part in helping DCU maintain its reputation as one of the most student friendly college's in Ireland *Organisation & Major Events:* * * * * - *Avenue Q Performances: *At the start of the year, Drama was asked to perform a piece to the fresher in the Mahoney Hall. Happy to oblige, three of our members sang songs from the hit musical Avenue Q. Performing to over three thousand students over the course of three days, this was one of the highlights of freshers week.** - *Freshers Week: *During the course of fresher week, DCU Drama had a stand open, we also organized a number of workshops, which allowed people to get to know each other better, in what is quite a scary time. We also organized a game of Manhunt, with the eventually winners receiving a lovely bottle of wine each.** - *Clubs and Soc's Day: *During clubs and soc's day, Drama added to the atmosphere by setting up a stand, dressing up as giant puppets, bursting into dance and generally *making a scene. *With numbers over 300 people registering, this was another great day for Drama.** - *EGM: *Our Extraordinaire General Meeting, saw huge interest in the vacant positions of Tech. Officer and First Year Rep. After fierce competition, Declan Mckeown and Marian Hughes were elected on to our committee. Also at this meeting we drew lots for the much-coveted Broadway places and declared the winner of our Broadway raffle. After explaining what would be happening during the course of the year, we supplied our members with hot food and drink.** - *Workshops: *We are extremely proud of the workshops we have had this year, with acting, improvisation, dancing, producing, lightening and set workshops covered, we feel our weekly workshops on Tuesday have become a mainstay in our members diaries.** - *Rocky Horror Picture Show:* In what is the highlight of many people's year, well mine any way, DCU Drama supplied the cross dressers of DCU, the perfect opportunity to come out and shake their bums to the ever popular, Rocky Horror picture show. Turning the Venue into a gothic cinema, this was once again a fantastic night.** - *Lovely One Act Festivals: *Or loaf's, as they are affectionally called, are now a mainstay of our calendar. Featuring mostly original scripts, this night proved to be great fun for all involved, and also allowed people who may not have had previous experience* to *jump abroad the drama bandwagon.** - *Comedy Night: *In what proved to be an extremely busy week for Drama, we held a comedy night on the Thursday of Art's week. With our improv team playing "Who's Line is it anyway", movies by our chair Pauric Carroll and songs from Avenue Q, this was a relaxed evening of entertainment.* * - *Aladdin: *After the success of last year's pantomime, Drama was eager to host another fantastic panto. 'Aladdin' proved to be a massive success and another hilarious production to add to DCU Drama's history books. Impressively, Drama's first year students did most of the hard work and organisation. 'The show received rave reviews and also helped to support the St. Vincent de Paul society, we donated €1 for every ticket sold, thus handing over a cheque of €400 to SVP. ** - *RAG Week:* With our ever-popular Drown Drama, where we gave people a chance to soak their drama committee, and with busking and face paints in the Hub, we were able to raise around 300 euro for the rag weeks charities. ** - *Romeo and Juliet: *The most famous love story of all time, par maybe the Notebook, DCU Drama put on its own production of Romeo and Juliet in the Space. Running three nights and a matinee, which was attended by the local secondary school, this was a show truly worthy of the great scribe. ** - *Vagina Monologues*: A show we were extremely proud to put on, Vagina Monologues were held in the Helix for one sell-out night in Week Four. In an intense piece, the strongest women in our society explored what it meant to be a woman. With all profits, around 700 euro, going to a woman's aid charity, it was a stunning show by everyone involved.** - *Broadway Baby… 2008: *For the past three years, DCU Drama has brought forty of its members to Broadway for only five hundred euro. This time we went one better and one of members went for only five euro. In a trip, which is unique to only DCU Drama, we spent five days, in the capital of the world; New York City and saw three fantastic shows. Frequently described as, one of the best weeks in people's life's, we would like to thank the SPC for helping us do this each year and we hope it continues to be carried on by next year's committee's - *Website/ Bebo:* As well as our ever popular website, this year DCU Drama branched out and set up a page on the student base website Bebo. With weekly blogs, photo's and update's this has proven to be a great addition for our society. * * *Forthcoming events:* * * - *Fame: The DCU Musical: *Week 9, the Theatre, The Helix! A musical based on the struggles of students to make it on the acting business, produced by an all student team, this is set to be one of the highlights of DCU's year.** - *Irish Student Drama Association:* In week eight, we shall be sending two/three of our best shows to the I.S.D.A competition, with the top colleges in Ireland attending, it should prove to be an interesting week. This year we hope not only to enjoy the experience but bring back a couple of awards for DCU. - *Epic Life of Clyde* :In week six, DCU Drama does what it does best, with a hilarious parody on the Robin Hood story, with a stellar cast of first years and Drama veteran Connor Lynch writing and directing, this is set to be a rip roaring fun show. - *Disco Pigs*: In week seven, DCU Drama will present the dark tale of intense love in Disco Pigs. This award winning show, directed by Joey Kavanagh, will explore the relationship of the iconic characters Runt and Pig, in a deeply compelling manner. - *Snow White and the Dwarves*: Following their victory in the National Improv competition, DCU Drama's improvisation group has developed an idea from that pivotal weekend. Taking place in conjunction with Disco Pigs, this is a dark drama, loosely based on the classic fairy tale. - *Theory of Everything*: In week eleven, Alan Flanagan will once more be directing his self-penned play. Following the success of his play last year, this show is set t showcase the creative talents of our membership. - *Forbidden*: In week ten, we will be showcasing another original script. This time Robin Cafolla will be filling the mantle of writer/director extraordinaire - *SCRUBS*: *The Musical: *In week ten, fresher, Gary O'Donoghue, Brian Moloney and Doireann Whyte will be producing a musical based on the medical comedy. Set to be a hilarious, fun filled show, this is also the first all first year show, and we are thrilled by their incentive. - *Dada's Award Ceremony: *Inspired by the Oscars and no less prestigious: P, we will be combining the Dada's with our Variety show, which is set to make this special night even more extrazegent** * * * * *New Initiatives:* * * - *Broadway for a fiver:* Each year we offer our membership the fantastic opportunity to go to New York, to experience the magic of Broadway. This year we went one step better and offered one of our Drama heads the chance to go for five euro, the same price as a panine in the cantine!!!! Eventually winner Ciara Buggy had what she described "the best week of her life." - *Play in a Day:* Following on from a number of workshops from drama co-coordinator Liam Halighan, our amazing first years astounded the audience with their hilarious play, which ran in conjunction with the One Act Festival. Doing exactly what it said on the tin, this proved to be the beginning of a first year revolution with our society, one which we welcomed with open arms. - *Drama Forum:* At the beginning of semester two, we held our first ever Drama Forum. Here we discussed up coming events an also developed a number of idea's for plays and shows. - *Improvisation Group:* At the start of semester one, we ran a number of workshops based on improvisation. This was a great way to develop people's confidence and held us in good steam, when we won the National Improv Competition. - *Fame:* *A Student Production: *This years DCU Musical, is an all student production. This is a fantastic opportunity for our members to put a show on in one of Ireland's premiere venue. Drama legend Stephen Grimes will direct, John Cannon will be producing and Rhiona Flood will choreograph. We are particular pleased with this new incentives as in previous years we have hired professional in, due to the scale of the musical. We hope to prove that professionalism is more than paying someone; it is a state of mind. - *Yearbook/CD:* This year has really been a landmark year, in DCU Drama history. With so many of our active members leaving and so many fresher joining, we felt we had to mark it in some way. Coupled with the fact, we have just celebrated our 25th anniversary; we have decided to publish a Yearbook and CD, to mark a fantastic year. *Inter-Society & Intervarsity Events:* * * - *Stars in Their Eyes: *In association with MPS, 'Stars' was a huge success and also winner of "Best Event" in Arts Week. Featuring the likes of Take That, Spices Girls and the previously believed to be dead, Frank Sinatra, this was one of the highlights of semester one - *Intervarsity One Act Wonder Festival: *This year DCU Drama held its first ever-intervarsity event. Winning best production and best actresses, playing on our home ground proved to be an inspiration for our society. This helped foster great ties between us and in particular DIT. - *National Improvisation Competition:* In November of last year, DCU Drama send its team down to compete in the National Improvisation competition. An intensive weekend followed, and we were eventually decided winners by esteemed judges Alan Stanford and Leila Dugan. Great friendships were fostered between the different Drama groups and we are looking forward to competing again with our new friends in the theatrical arts. - *Arts / Drama set workshops:* The newly formed Arts Soc, has proved to be a great help in organizing set workshops for our various show. It has been a pleasure to work with such highly enthusiastic ART Soc heads, and we hope this relationship continues to grow and develop. - *Clubs and Soc's Calendar: *For rag week, Style came up with the fantastic idea of having a Club and Soc's Calendar. Dramas were glad to fill the month of February with a picture inspired by Fame. - *DCU Drama Christmas Party (2007):* In association with Redbrick and GamesSoc. Over 150 attended this fun night in the Slipper, complete with a Santa's Grotto, mulled wine and minced pies. - *Aladdin / SVP:* Drama was delighted to donate one euro of each ticket sold for the Christmas Panto to SVP. Raising 500 euro, we hope this helped them in carrying not their amazing charity work. - *Swing Ball: *Along with the other societies in DCU, Drama hopes to help this year Swing Ball, by holding a number of performances during the course of the night. - *Charity Sleepover:* For the SU's charity sleepover, Drama was at hand to keep the night moving with games and enthusiasm. - *Open Day:* DCU has a great reputation for clubs and societies activity, along with a number of others; Drama opened a stand and performed songs from the musical Hairspray for perspective students. Due to our energy on that weekend, we were awarded money by the college. - *Drama/Style Workshop:* At start of semester two, Drama held a body movement workshop for the models in the fashion show. -- www.dcudrama.ie

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[Drama-Committee] Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes...
by Susan Bourke 29 Feb '08

29 Feb '08

Sorry, just listening to Phantom of the Opera. Items for the agenda, please! Susan :-)

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[Drama-Committee] clubs and soc's
by DCU Drama 27 Feb '08

27 Feb '08

Hey guys, Can you look over this please, see if i have lefted things out, or maybe written poorly, this is the form they will really use, the scrap is more flicking through, so if we want a shot this has to be pretty deadly ville 2008. Thanks Pauric Carroll DCU Drama Chair -- www.dcudrama.ie

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[Drama-Committee] Clubs and Soc's Nominations
by DCU Drama 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Hey Gazzers, Each year, DCU holds its annual clubs and soc's awardsto honour the best societies, clubs, individual and freshers. Because of your huge impact with DCU Drama this year, we the committee are going to put you forward as our nomination for best society fresher.For us, you have been a shining example of what a newbie should be, getting involved in all production throughout the year and constantly having a smile on your face. If you coulds send me on the list off the things you have done with drama this year and with other clubs ansd societies, we can start filling out your nomination form. Congratulations, you're one kick ass dude:) Pauric Carroll DCU Drama Chair -- www.dcudrama.ie

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[Drama-Committee] Penguins
by Susan Bourke 26 Feb '08

26 Feb '08

Nah, it's just the minutes... Susan :-) DCU DRAMA COMMITTEE MEETING * * *Agenda: **Monday, February 25th, 2008*** * * * * - Ratification of last meeting's minutes - Any matters arising from the minutes - Leisureplex event - Scrubs/Variety Show/Week 11 - Tech workshop - Blood Brothers - CD songlist - Clubs and Socs Awards nominations - AOB *Absent:* Fiona, Conor, Alan *Leisureplex event:* - happening on March 12th *- Pauric to add it to next week's announce drama* *Scrubs/Variety Show/Week 11:* - Scrubs as part of Variety Show, Variety Show as part of DADAs - Week 11: Mon, Tues, Wed: Alan Flanagan's play, Thurs: BICS - Week 12: Mon: Variety Show mixed in with the DADAs *Tech workshop:* - lighting workshop held by a Helix technician - Thursday of Week 5 *Blood Brothers:* - Marian has been in contact by phone and email - hope to organise the trip for Monday of Week 5 *- Marian to email committee when she gets a reply to her email* *CD songlist:* - Avenue Q: Alan, Fiona, Brendan - Hairspray: Steve, Dearbhla, Megan, Alan - three winning songs from Stars in Their Eyes - two songs from Aladdin - three songs from Fame *- Pauric to get in contact with people to maybe record this Friday* *Clubs and Socs Awards nominations:* - *Best Society*: DCU Drama - Organisation: Susan - Finances: Jenni - Promotion: Megan - Achievements: Pauric - Statement: Pauric - *Best Event*: Fame - Steve and John will write it - nominations for *First Five Individual*: Niamh Maher, Susan Doyle, Alan McHale, John Cannon, Pauric Carroll, Jenni Tweed, Brendan O'Rourke, Susan Bourke - vote not finalised at the meeting - whoever gets it will write it themselves - nominations for *Best Fresher*: Marian Hughes, Aoife Kearney, Gary O'Donoghue, Cian Markey, Brian Moloney, Ger Collis, Doireann Wylde, David Leon, Adam Murphy, Barry Cannon, Sinead Forde - vote not finalised at the meeting - nominations for *Best Poster*: Play in a Day, We're Not Good Spellers, Aladdin - winner: We're Not Good Spellers - *Best Website*: www.dcudrama.ie *- Susan to email out the various sections of last year's nomination forms* *- everyone to send their bits to Susan by Friday* *AOB:* - ISDA - we have two slots at an hour and a half each *- Pauric to send out an email to the directors of all our plays from this year asking for 200 words on why their play should go to the ISDA festival* - Campus blurb - Ciaran Gray workshop, tech workshop, Blood Brothers *Next meeting: **6pm**, **Monday, March 3rd, 2008***

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[Drama-Committee] Nominations
by DCU Drama 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

**************Poster***************** Freshers day: DCU Drama: Spelling ************Fresher**************** Gary O'Donoghue **********Individual***************** Pauric Carroll -- www.dcudrama.ie

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