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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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[Drama-Committee] [Musical-cast] ATTENTION ALL CAST MEMBERS!!!
by Musical Producer 16 Mar '06

16 Mar '06

*ATTENTION ALL CAST MEMBERS!!!** * As you all know, we are on stage in 12 days and we still have a lot of work to do. Some scenes still need blocking, others need rehearsing, the dances need a lot of polishing and songs parts need to be learned (especially chorus parts). A noticeable drop in attendance has arisen, in particular at today's rehearsal (15th March) where it implicitly stated that everyone was to show at 3pm. However cast members were yet again missing. Thus, to address this issue of attendance, the production team has announced that if you do not attend rehearsals from now on without a valid excuse, *the cast member's part will be either dropped or replaced* with those who have consistently showed for rehearsals. Please contact the appropriate production member in the highly unlikely event you cannot attend. Alan Kinsella: 0868137824 Iain Dowling: 0872493686 Olga Reynolds: 0879819257 *REHEARSALS for Thursday 15th* *Thursday: XG14, XG15 – **5.00pm** sharp* Havana scene (*All involved for **Havana** scene*): Sky + Sarah, Female Dancers (Liana Ó Cléirigh, Jayanne Maher, Sarah Cramer) Male Dancers (Joseph Kavanagh, Dallan McCormick, Christopher Vella) And any other person invloved in this scene (Please check your scripts, ACT 1 Scene 8 - page 63) *Thursday: XG14, XG15 – **6.00pm** sharp*** All crapshooters *Thursday: XG14, XG15 – **5.45pm** sharp* All Hot Box Girls for: Bushel and a Peck & Take back your Mink *Regular checks of your emails will be necessary from now on. Details for rehearsals this weekend (due to St Patrick's Day) will be emailed out later. * *All lines must be learned from Monday - no scripts in hands will be allowed during rehearsals.* Best, The production team -- 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] the phone fairy
by Shane Murphy 15 Mar '06

15 Mar '06

the above phone fairy has found my phone, so im contactable again, yayness!! -- 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] Yay - 21-nessnessnessness!! Tonight!!!!!!
by Joseph Murray 15 Mar '06

15 Mar '06

Hey Buuuuuudies!! Ok, Last Second Noticey Stuff!! Anyone interested i'm having a small "box social" tomorrow night, set to take place in THE G!! We're planning to head in bout 9/ half nine (we're aiming to be there before ten - to avoid paying in!!) anyone with any queries just gimme a call or a txt - i think all of you have my number - if you don't, i'm sure you know someone who does!! But just to save ya'll the trouble, it's 0879351938!! And needless to say, all you guys will be grand to get in (just don't dress as though you're trying to shout, "I'm straight, dammit!!" P.S. - Not everyone's in my address book, so tell anyone you see incase they don't know yet!!

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[Drama-Committee] [Musical-cast] URGENT
by Musical Producer 15 Mar '06

15 Mar '06

Hey all, Can everyone please come to the venue now or asap to go over dances for a performace in the Grattan at 2.30pm. Apologies for the short notice. Also could any guys who are in the Crapshooters Ballet and have to cartwheel or do other crazy stuff, please come to the venue asap. We have a gymnastics coach who would like to help you out for a short while Thanks Laura & 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] [Musical-cast] All cast for dance rehearsal today
by Musical Producer 15 Mar '06

15 Mar '06

Hey all, Sorry for the delay: dance rehearsals will start at 1pm this afternoon in the Interfaith Centre for all cast members. Also, there will be a short performance of a dance or two in th Henry Grattan for the 25th Birthday! This will only take 15 mins or so, and should start around 2.30. See you then! 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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