This weeks minutes. Take a look at the NY Stuff especially and let me know if I left anything out. Drama Committee meeting 13th January 2009. Absent: Ed, Blaithin, Conor DCU/DIT Drama Exchange: -Pauric was talking to DIT Drama. They’re holding a festival 2 weeks before ISDA and thought it would be a good idea if we sent Pillowman to it. They were offered and exchange too but haven’t suggested anything yet. -This would be a good opportunity to get an outside audience to watch and it would also be good practice before ISDAs. ISDA: - The deadline to send in entries is the 16th of January so we need to get the application for Pillowman in asap. The system is changed from a 2 tiered to a 3 tiered system categorised as follows: Colleges with over 1000 members is T1, Colleges with between 50 and 1000 members is T2, and Colleges with under 50 members is T3. - We need to try and get photos of the venues as we missed the open day. -We also need to look into hiring a transport company to get the set etc to Limerick. Weekly Drama: -Pauric proposed having a weekly drama night for those who want to be involved as so much of this semester is given over to RENT. -It was suggested by Ger to run it like a theatre workshop and give people monologues or scenes to prepare each week culminating in a showcase at the end of the year. -Other suggestions were creative writing workshops, tech, etc. Everyone should think about suggestions. The Sound of Disney: -Pauric wants to change The Sound of Musicals to The Sound of Disney. This would broaden the appeal of the showcase. Everything else remains the same. Pillowman: - Pauric wants to sort out a budget asap for the show. He needs to speak to Conor about it. Broadway: -GER in the next email please remind people about travel insurance. It can be gotten quite cheaply on www.getcover.com (around 12e). Also to remind people top get dollars before they go to avoid wasting time in the airport (and to eliminate there not being much there) PLAN: Day 1: - Meet Hub 6.30 for those who want to get the bus (41 or 16a from Swords road). All other be in the airport before 7.15.Meet at door 1 of departures beside the Aer Lingus desks. GER will send out everyone’s numbers in case of any problems. -Split into four groups (see below) and check in a machines with assistance from those who know how to. Immediately proceed to baggage check-in. Then go to the left frisking area as this moves fastest according to Cian. -Break for 1 hour to get food/stock up on duty free alcohol! After the hour, meet at Gate B where we will be boarding and answering questions for US Customs. Flight takes off at 10.30. -ARRIVE NYC at 1:00, collect bags and proceed to security check etc. Get trains to: Hostelling International NY, 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025, USA. Phone: 212-932-2300 -Check into the hotel and get settled. Meet at hostel at 6.30 to go to dinner at Mustang Harry’s. Day2: -Meet at hostel at 10.30 to go ice-skating. FREE TIME. Meet at hostel at 5.30 to see Jersey Boys at 7pm. IF YOU’RE NOT THERE IN TIME WE WILL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU! Dinner will be decided on arrival each night. Day 3: -FREE TIME, perfect opportunity for a matinee. Meet at hostel at 6.30 for The 39 Steps at 8. Day 4: -FREE TIME. Meet at hostel at 6.30 for Chicago at 8. Day 5: -Meet at 2.30 ready to leave. Trains to airport etc. Home TIPS: Stay in groups of at least 3, have at least 3 mobile numbers in case of emergency. GROUPS: GER: Conor Tweed, Ciara Buggy, Chris Cleary, Leeanne Heneghan, Aoife Nangle, Mark Doyle, Rob Walsh, Clodagh Long, Dave O’Shaughnessey. DECLAN: Barry Cannon, John Cannon, Gary Rutledge, Aoibhinn Gleeson, Deirdre McCall, Ciaran Frost, Shaun Dunne, Mars Bars, Rory O’Keefe. ADAM: Cian Markey, Sinead Forde, Aoife Kearney, Brian Moloney, Mark Campbell, Carlyn Ennis, Conor Lynch, Conor “Mr. Wally”, Blaithin McCormick. SINEAD: Ed Leamy, Doireann Wylde, Michelle Ryan, Stevi Russell, Maeve McQuillan, Dave Grimes, Derwin Brennan, Triona Brick, Delphine Leriche. Sinéad McDonald 57416181 CS2 Class Rep Drama Committee Secretary 08/09