Just in response to Liana's suggestion of Aida: The show is brilliant - the music very modern and the script - very funny. However - there are racial issues there and I dont think we could cast people well suited to the roles! As well as that - its not a good show for an ensemble and the action is focused alot around 3 people. I definitely agree about Cabaret - WAYYY too overdone...but Into the Woods sounds like a possibility! I like the idea of multiple fairy tale characters all in one place...sounds kinda funny. Irish Premiers are great publicity - but I think college students in particular would be more likely to go see something they've heard of! Ive got a few ideas - but Im looking into Footloose. Anyone seen the 1989 movie wit Kevin Bacon? The songs r really memorable n' the 80's just plain rule. Anywho - cya all at the meeting! Liana - Im still waitin for that oral sex.... Suz xoxo On 5/4/06, liana o cleirigh <lianaocleary@gmail.com> wrote:

hey, was looking up musicals. just a suggestion, rent and hair-no can do.can't get the rights. but INTOTHE WOODS and AIDA are available, personally, i prefer these as either would be an irish premier which means more publicity. the media love irish premiers. in my opinion,AIDA suits us better, is easier, and just plain kicks ass. the rights have only just come on the market. i would keep away from the likes of cabaret as it is very heavily focused on dance, and VERY over done. but that's just what i think. see yes at the meeting.

On 5/4/06, Stephen Grimes <stephen.grimes5@gmail.com> wrote:

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Guys & Dolls,

We're discussing the musical next meeting, so if people want to come up with ideas before hand that'd be great cus the sooner we pick it the sooner we can advertise it in the helix program and stuff. Yahoo!

Steve

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If anyone from the new committee is interested, from May 22nd - 30th there is show in Skerries of highlights from musicals. It might give some insight if you guys are thinking of doing a classic show, so to speak. Anyway, I can arrange tickets for peanuts, and ye can get a 33 bus. Incidentally, if DCU Drama wanna run it as a summer theater trip we have a link with the company (Magic Carpet) and we'll get seated for practically nothing. Shows include: The Wizard of Oz The King and I HMS Pinafore The Mikado Oklahoma! My Fair lady Fiddler on the roof Personally, the Gilbert and Sullivan stuff is priceless, really clever, catchy arrangements and lends itself well to the stage because it's so over the top being a satire and all. But vocally it's quite complex, so that's probably a non-runner. Anyway, the same guys did a similar show last year which included scenes from Les Miserable Guys and Dolls 42nd Street Chicago Fame The sound of music Oliver A chorus line and a few others I can't recall now. I have a dvd of it if it's of any use. Olga is / was the musical director for both shows.I would suggest getting her or someone with the ability to re-arrange when needed and to have realistic ambitions and plans for music (ie: A pro!) because it makes everything a hell of a lot easier. We've used students before and it never quite worked, but that doesn't mean it can't. I would be so bold as to suggest that it would be easier for students to direct the acting and dancing, but I would be hesistant to let go of a proper MD. Perhaps Liana knows people in this regard? Alan is great, but fucking hell, he's expensive! Anyway that's my 2c. Aida sounds cool, but most modern shows are bloody expensive if the rights even are available. DCU Drama did Jesus Christ superstar a few years back, is that an operetta or a musical? I prefer operettas but realistically musicals are easier to deal with :) Oh, and John, I won't be at today's meeting, I'm up to my eyes at the moment.