Good afternoon. I would like to commend this mail to your immediate attention and would hope that you take the time to read the important and urgent issues we need covered. I'll try to cut down the verbal masturbation that has been the staple of drama meetings recently. Firstly, drama has a few major problems this year, but I'm just a little sick of the nonconstructive negativity and doom attitude that has been prevalent. Drama needs enthusiasm and interest. A "professional" show or reputation runs a very distant second. Really, as amateurs, drama need merely infective enthusiasm, something which gets considerably damaged by in-bitching and comments like "drama is crap this year", which, all things considered, is a daft statement. Cut the crap, go with the flow and let's have some good craic! Secondly, on the approaching Monday night meeting, there should only be two items, and two items only, on the Agenda. Namely the variety show and MacBeth. In case you weren't aware, the variety show is on Tuesday night and needs promotion, sound, etc. Bob and I are technically directing, and half producing but we do need people. MacBeth is a big issue that has been skirted around stupidly. We are now confined to week 3 of Semester two and promotions and details must be fixed now. The cast are unhappy knowing nothing, as is the director and the lead has stated in black and white that week 3 is his only realistic week. We have a couple of suggestions for aforementioned Scottish play that must be brought up sooner rather than later. The lead actor is making a decision this week over whether he will do the damn show or not. Let's not have yet another cancelled event or frantic last minute scramble! There's more to drama than the bloody musical!!! Suggestion about meetings: DO NOT DROP A SUBJECT UNTIL A COURSE OF ACTION HAS BEEN DECIDED AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ACTIONED TO UNDERTAKE IT!! Who cares if the meetings last longer?! It'll save us alot of time in the longrun. Finally, it is not fair to lump multiple events into the laps of people near the last minute. As much fun as drama is, we need to sleep occasionally and sometimes go to lectures. Bob wants to get his degree in 3 years, not five! I kinda don't want to fail either. And with 3 exams next week, 2 assignments and a possible class test, It's not exactly hammer time. Right, go do. No bitching. FIX IT! Dave (and Bob) www.altdcudrama.ie (just kidding) ps: Please add the following names to the drama list (I couldn't) emma.kelly27@mail.dcu.ie cliodhna.niruairc2@mail.dcu.ie