<-- Original Message -- <Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 16:10:20 +0000 <From: "David Grimes" <david.grimes2@mail.dcu.ie> <To: drama-committee@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie <Subject: [Drama-committee] Urgent - Take the time to read this..there will < be a test on it... < < <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

Guys, Just a few points on this that I'd like to make. Almost everyone on the committee has made a comment to me about your mail, but so far no-one has aired their views on the list. Ironic seen as some of the issues in it are definitely down to lack of communication. I'm going to go out on a limb here and assume it was written in frustration; and no offence guys but if you were both beside each other when it was written chances are that you were both fueling each other in the process. Here's my two cents... For starters, What was said was a little inaccurate, very short sighted and more than a little unfair. To be honest I think you both knew that when you were writing it and were trying to get a rise out of people. If you think you're efforts are going unnoticed I can tell you that they're not. However you are not seeing any of the work that the rest of the committee are doing because you are both running around doing your own thing. You should know that if you need help in any particular area you should just ask for it and before you sent this email out on Friday there was not one email sent to the list asking for assistance. For starters guys, the reason the variety show is on such short notice is because it is a short notice job, to replace the pantomime which isn't going ahead as I'm sure you're both aware Next, don't worry about MacBeth. As you know, the director & the lead live in my house and I'm fully aware of all the issues. It's simply a production issue. There is going to be a production team meeting and when it's called you'll be informed and your suggestions are more than welcome. With regards to "events being dumped in peoples laps", I ask you to name one event which has been forcibly dumped in anyones lap. You, like everyone else are very aware of the issues that have come up this year, and spanners that have been thrown in the works as a result. In several cases you have both jumped at the oppurtunity to "fix" things so that events didn't get left to the way side, and I absolutely commend your enthusiasm, but don't for one second come whinging and moaning that you yourselves took too much on. Finally, Committee meetings are there for a purpose. They give you a chance to bring up any issues you have. They give you a chance to bring the other committee members up to speed. And they give you a chance to ask for help if you need it. This applies to everyone, and its 10 times more constructive to do it that way, rather than letting things pile up on you, getting stressed and sending snotty mails to the list. And as you'll see from my next mail, theres a damn sight more than 2 issues to be discussed at Mondays meeting. ~Elaine www.thankchristdavedoesntmaketheagenda.com (just kidding :P ) PS: I've made sure those people are added to the mailing list. 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 < < <_______________________________________________ <Drama-committee mailing list <Drama-committee@lists.redbrick.dcu.ie <http://lists.redbrick.dcu.ie/mailman/listinfo/drama-committee