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[Drama-Committee] Calendar
by Alan McHale 21 Nov '07

21 Nov '07

Hey Guys, Have been in contact with Dave about the calendar... sadly.. March and April are booked up. Dave liked the FAME idea too. he also mentioned that we could do a Rocky Horror theme and put us in October. It's that or just have FAME in a random month, maybe February. What you think? Alan

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[Drama-Committee] Equipment room clean-out
by Susan Bourke 21 Nov '07

21 Nov '07

Hey guys, We need to clean up our bit of the equipment room sometime in the near future, under orders from the SPC (Cian said it to Jenni). I don't know when exactly the deadline for the clean-out is, but probably better to do it sooner rather than later, so that people don't throw out MORE of our stuff. Does anyone have any suggestions of when we could do this? It will need a lot of hands on deck, I think, 'cause our stuff is all over the place, it's not a pretty sight... What do people think? Susan :-)

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[Drama-Committee] One Act wonder festival
by DCU Drama 20 Nov '07

20 Nov '07

Hey The word is that the one act wonder festival will be taking place in the old bar on wednesday in arts week.This will,i think,we our first ever intervarsity competition we have ever held. We will ask Olena to get her cast ready for it. P-Dawg -- www.dcudrama.ie

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[Drama-Committee] Les minutes...
by Susan Bourke 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

Voila! (Don't know why I'm suddenly in a French-y mood...) Susan :-) DCU DRAMA COMMITTEE MEETING * * *Agenda: **Monday, November 19th, 2007*** * * * * - Ratification of last meeting's minutes - Any matters arising from the minutes - The LOAFS - What happened with Music Soc - Style Soc calendar - One Act Wonder Festival - Stars - Comedy night - Living statues for Arts Week - Broadway - Back drop for the panto - Student director for the musical - Choreography for the musical - Masquerade Ball - Announce drama email - AOB *Matters arising:* *- Declan to get the receipt for the Rocky Horror screens* *- Yvonne to organise the gift basket for Liam Halligan* *The LOAFS:* - it was a successful event, close to 100 people there - took in €130 *What happened with Music Soc:* - Music Soc left their PA system in the Old Bar, we didn't know it was theirs - we didn't really need it for the LOAFS but we used it because it was there - Music Soc came over at ten past eight wanting to take their system back - we explained to them that it would look unprofessional on our part to dismantle the system just when the LOAFS were due to start - we arranged with Dearbhla that we would bring the system over to the nuBar at half nine for their Open Mic night - Kate O'Neill and Susan Hurley came in at twenty-five past nine and started giving out - it would have been unprofessional of them to interrupt our performance by taking the system away - they should have come over at ten to eight when they knew we had their system and we would have had time to dismantle it before the LOAFS began - they cancelled their event, but then put it back on when we brought their system back over to the nuBar after the LOAFS were over - Kate gave out to Pauric afterwards, he tried to explain our point of view - unfortunately their event didn't go as well as they could have hoped - but no one was in the right and no one was in the wrong - there may be a little bit of tension between drama and music from now on - want to promote intersociety love - let's be nice to Music Soc, no dwelling in the past *Style Soc calendar:* - Dave approached Pauric last week about drama doing a picture for the Style Soc calendar - we could ask for March and do a Fame-themed picture as promotion for the musical - could get five models in eighties clothes to do a dance pose *- Alan to organise the people for the photo* - just talk to specific people rather than sending out an email *One Act Wonder Festival:* - there have been problems with finding a suitable date for the festival - DCU suggested that we could do it for one night this Thursday, better than nothing - Pat's think that Thursday is far too early - they suggested that DCU could hold it Wednesday of Week 10 - definitely decided: we will do it in Week 10, it's in the evening so we should be able to fit it in - have six acts, one from each college - DCU will be putting forward Mourning Calls - the set up will be similar to the LOAFS - audience will be made up of people from other colleges too - it will be Open Mic night as well, so let's give the PA system to Music Soc well in advance *Stars:* - things are looking well - the producers are meeting up with all the contestants and MPS on Wednesday *- Alan to confirm with MPS that they are organising the tech for the pre-recording* - three judges: Lisa Muldowney, Alan Flanagan, Shea McNelis - Greg is going to do the interval act - but it might be better to put him on at the end, while the judges are off deliberating - his band can set up themselves, no hassle there - Jay is doing the tech - SPC will give us €400 for tech, based on projected ticket sales - €4 for tickets, want to sell 100+ *- Conor to organise posters for Stars, get them up by tomorrow or the day after* *- Fiona to try and organise sponsorship for Stars, maybe try the Slipper, maybe go to the Art and Hobby Shop for prizes* *- Alan to look after the programme* *- Pauric and Conor to help out backstage, also Adam Murphy and Conor Tweed* - starting at 8pm on Tuesday, but mentally believe that it's 7:30pm so we're ready on time *Comedy night:* - Megan couldn't get in touch with Ian Coppinger about the comedy workshop - Pauric is going to run the comedy workshop this Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm - on the topic of workshops, there will be a tech workshop this Thursday from 5pm to 7pm - the comedy night will be a similar format to last year, maybe have a few songs at the beginning - comedy night will be happening in the Old Bar, not the nuBar *Living statues for Arts Week:* - there will hopefully be a prize for Arts Week, but the Educational Trust are being stingy with their money - drama's idea: let's turn the Hub into Grafton St on Wednesday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm - John, Dearbhla and others can do some busking - Marian can do face painting and hair braids and make animal balloons - Pauric can be a living statue, or a mime - Art might be able to do portraits - Juggling might be able to juggle - have buckets for Rag Week *Broadway:* - the flights are okay at the moment - very difficult to get in contact with the hostel - needs to be done this week *- Jenni and Susan to try and book the hostel at **4:30pm** on Tuesday* - if that doesn't work, try at 4pm on Wednesday - if that doesn't work, try at 3pm on Thursday - show tickets need to be organised as soon as the hostel is sorted *- Alan and Pauric to sort out tickets to the shows* - Broadway people to meet Thursday of Week 10 at 6pm *- Pauric to email Broadway people about this meeting* *Back drop for the panto:* - Niamh is going to take care of it - needs to be organised this week *- Marian to tell Niamh to contact Jenni about ordering it* *Student director for the musical:* - both Steve and John are interested - Pauric has forwarded Steve's CV to Olena - John contacted Pauric last night saying that this is probably his last chance to be in the musical and that he thinks he would prefer to act in it rather than direct - we will know for definite by Wednesday whether he wants to do it or not - if John doesn't do it, Steve will do it *Choreography for the musical:* - Olena has organised Aoife Kearney to be the choreographer - but she has never seen her dance or seen anything she has choreographed, doesn't know what she can do - maybe Olena shouldn't accept the first person who comes to her - the director should have an input as well - what exactly is the role of producer: simply do what the director says? or is the director employed by the producer? *- Pauric to say to Olena that maybe she should audition Aoife and speak to the director (whoever he will be) about what he thinks also* *- Pauric to bring up the issue of role of producer with her as well* - last year it was clear who had the authority because it was a professional director *Masquerade Ball:* - don't know if it's going ahead - Casino Ball is happening around the same time - as of last Friday Dave hadn't contacted Megan, but Megan still wants it to go ahead *- Fiona and Megan to contact Dave* *Announce drama email:* - the email to committee is being sent out only three minutes before the email to the membership *- Pauric to send it out a little bit earlier so the committee can add things if we want to* *AOB:* - Do You Think You Can Dance? is happening on Monday at 8pm in the Venue - Pauric is producing it and is looking into getting judges for it - Lisa will probably email out about the Open Day winners - try and sell more hoodies, maybe around panto time *Next meeting: Sunday, **7:30pm**, **November 25th, 2007*

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[Drama-Committee] Announce
by DCU Drama 19 Nov '07

19 Nov '07

Hello Guys, Congrats to all those involved in The Lovely One Act Festival last Thursday, all the shows were amazing and i think we all throughly enjoyed them. But i suppose that's enough about last week,lets talk about this week.............. Vagina Monologues Auditions: This week we will be running even more Vagina auditions,if you have already auditioned don't worry,they just have a couple of more roles to fill. Auditions will be taking place between 2-6 and on Thursday 6-8 in CG01. This really is a fantastic show,so come one come all and gab about your vagina's. Tech and Comedy Workshops: This week we will have two fantastic workshops,first up will be a comedy workshop that will take place on Wednesday between 2-4 in CG12,here you will learn some games from the highly popular television show "Who's Line is it Anyway" We will also be having a tech workshop with Jason Fallon on Thursday at five to seven in the Venue.This will be a fantastic oppurunity for all those interested in learning about the more technical side of Drama. Technical Director: We recieved huge interest in the role of director for the musical,this week we would like to advertise the role of Technical Director. This is a fantastic role and a great addition to anyone's CV.Basically you will look after the lightening and sound production of the show,one of the most,if not most important roles in any production. We really want to make this years musical as student orientated as possible,so if you have any experience please come forward and drop us an email. Stars in their Eyes:Week Ten,Tuesday,8pm Get ready for DCU Dramna annual Stars in their Eyes, the standard of singers this year is breathtakingly good(is that even a word),this should be a fantastic show,and with tickets at only 4 euro,it won't break the bank either. So keep your eyes peeled for this event which will be taking place next week. Cheers Pauric Carroll -- www.dcudrama.ie

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[Drama-Committee] Items for the agenda please
by Susan Bourke 17 Nov '07

17 Nov '07

If there's anything you want to add to the agenda for Monday night's meeting, throw it my way! If you can't make it to the meeting, please let me know as well. Susan :-)

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[Drama-Committee] A couple of things.....
by DCU Drama 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Heyup Guys, Congratulations on the work you all put into the LOAFs,in total there was around 90-100 people there,so we did a fantastic job,well done once more to Fiona,Alan and Declan. Apart from that i just got sent this email from Joey Kavanagh...... *Hello there, My name's Joey Kavanagh and I'm contacting all you committee members on behalf of the Rag Week Fundraising Committee in relation to an event we are holding in week 10. The Charity Sleepover will take place over-night in The Venue on Wednesday, the 28th of November. Tickets for the event will be €5 with all proceeds going to the Rag Week Fund. We also hope to make more money on the night by selling toasted cheese sandwiches, hot chocoalte with marshmallows and the likes. The reason that I'm contacting you all is that we are hoping to get societies to run activities on the night that attendants at the sleepover might be able to participate in. For example, we thought Style Soc might be able to run a 'pyjama fashion show', Film Soc might be able to screen a film, Juggle Soc could run a magic show, Games Soc could set up some games consoles etc. If you reckon your society would be interested in taking part in this event, we'd appreciate if you (or another representative from your committee) would come and meet us at 2pm in The Seminar Room, this Monday, the 19th of November. Have a great weekend guys, Joey* Perhaps we could do some games for it....thats the only idea i can think of -- www.dcudrama.ie

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Re: [Drama-Committee] One Act Wonder Festival
by Jennifer Tweed 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

On Nov 16, 2007 3:15 PM, Jennifer Tweed <jennifertweed(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hey, > > Yeah i reckon one night is better than none at all? How many colleges > are involved? could we get two plays from each college if the plays > are fairly short. It would probably have to be Thursday as Susan says > to give us time to organise properly > > Jen > > > On Nov 16, 2007 12:16 PM, Susan Bourke <squeakysusie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey guys, > > > > Megan asked me to forward this on to everyone. > > > > I think it would be a shame if One Act Wonder didn't happen this year. It's > > a pity that it might have to happen on one night only, because then it's not > > really a festival, but better one night than no night at all. If it happens > > in Week 12 I think it would be difficult to get people to be there, both > > from the casts' point of view and the audience's point of view. If it > > happens next week, I'd say it would have to be Thursday just to give > > everyone enough notice. Would it be just one play from each college? That's > > probably all there would be time for really. In our case, I guess we would > > be putting forward Olena's play because it won Best Overall Production. > > > > Those are my thoughts anyway, what does everyone else think? > > > > Susan :-) > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > > From: Megan O Riordan < meganoriordan(a)gmail.com> > > Date: Nov 16, 2007 12:01 PM > > Subject: Re: [Drama-Committee] Student Director > > To: Susan Bourke <squeakysusie(a)gmail.com> > > > > > > Hey Suz....i cant figure out the forwarding thing - could youforward this > > to the committee?? > > > > Heyup guys, Im just emailing to update you on the one act festival in Pats. > > > > > > So nobody could meet this week so meeting all the colleges on Monday at > > seven, Por was saying we could host it next week for one night only in the > > old bar....? i think its probably a good idea cos well get the crowds in for > > that night, well have to pay less to judges and it will facilitate everyone > > easier. > > > > > > the other option is in week 12....which wont suit anybody really! > > > > > > > > Feedback!! > > > > > > > > > > On 11/13/07, Susan Bourke <squeakysusie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Do you mean Steve is still interested too? > > > > > > > > > On Nov 13, 2007 11:06 AM, DCU Drama <dcudrama(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > What do you think is the next step guys,my suggestion would be get the > > lads to both fill out a cv and also give some sort of mission plan for the > > musical,forward those on to olena and then arrange an meeting/interview. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > www.dcudrama.ie > > > > _______________________________________________ -- Jennifer Tweed FM2 Rep DCU Art Chair 2007/2008 DCU Drama Treasurer 2007/2008

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Fwd: [Drama-Committee] One Act Wonder Festival
by Susan Bourke 16 Nov '07

16 Nov '07

Hey guys, Megan asked me to forward this on to everyone. I think it would be a shame if One Act Wonder didn't happen this year. It's a pity that it might have to happen on one night only, because then it's not really a festival, but better one night than no night at all. If it happens in Week 12 I think it would be difficult to get people to be there, both from the casts' point of view and the audience's point of view. If it happens next week, I'd say it would have to be Thursday just to give everyone enough notice. Would it be just one play from each college? That's probably all there would be time for really. In our case, I guess we would be putting forward Olena's play because it won Best Overall Production. Those are my thoughts anyway, what does everyone else think? Susan :-) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Megan O Riordan <meganoriordan(a)gmail.com> Date: Nov 16, 2007 12:01 PM Subject: Re: [Drama-Committee] Student Director To: Susan Bourke <squeakysusie(a)gmail.com> Hey Suz....i cant figure out the forwarding thing - could youforward this to the committee?? Heyup guys, Im just emailing to update you on the one act festival in Pats. So nobody could meet this week so meeting all the colleges on Monday at seven, Por was saying we could host it next week for one night only in the old bar....? i think its probably a good idea cos well get the crowds in for that night, well have to pay less to judges and it will facilitate everyone easier. the other option is in week 12....which wont suit anybody really! Feedback!! On 11/13/07, Susan Bourke <squeakysusie(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Do you mean Steve is still interested too? > > On Nov 13, 2007 11:06 AM, DCU Drama <dcudrama(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > What do you think is the next step guys,my suggestion would be get the > > lads to both fill out a cv and also give some sort of mission plan for the > > musical,forward those on to olena and then arrange an meeting/interview. > > > > -- > > www.dcudrama.ie > > _______________________________________________ > > 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] Steve has throw his hat in
by DCU Drama 14 Nov '07

14 Nov '07

Hey committee, Just emailing to say that'd I'd be interested in directing the musical. I've previous experience of directing, producing and acting. Let me know when you want a CV and I'll send it in. Thank you kindly, Steve He email this to me and the committee but i hadnt approved it sorry. -- www.dcudrama.ie

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