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We had a great opening night for our three One-Act plays. Well done to the three directors, casts and crew. The feedback is very positive. |
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It's showtime! Our three One-Act plays will be staged this weekend, Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2009.
First up is Semper Fidelis, by Henry Hudson, directed by Kevin Martin. This is the harrowing tale of Barney Colgan’s turmoil whilst he confronts his past, leading him to question his loyalty to his faith, his church and his community. You, the audience, will join Barney on an emotional, evocative and poignant journey in this controversial and topical play.
Second on the night is A Galway Girl by Geraldine Aron, directed by Barbera Mellerick.
This story covers the thirty year span of Maisie and Dermot’s marriage. Each realizing that they made a mistake and that their married life is not what either of them imagined it would be. Sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, always captivating, ‘A Galway Girl’ while entertaining, will strike more than a few chords with the audience.
Third and final play of the night is Ruby of Elsinore by Bruce Kane, directed by Delphine Coudray.
This tale is set in Ruby’s Hair Salon. Ruby is part psychologist/part confidant, serving the hairdressing needs of the Royal Hamlet family and friends. Prince Hamlet has been urged by his dead father, King Hamlet, to avenge his murder. The murderer is the dead king’s brother, Claudius, who has now married the widow, Queen Gertrude (Hamlet’s mother). Meanwhile, Prince Hamlet’s would-be girlfriend, Ophelia, is bewildered and heartbroken. This story delivers hairdressing tips, Shakespearian style, and guaranteed laughs.
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Rehearsals are ongoing, in three different locations, for the One-Act plays that will be staged in Trim Town Hall on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November. Semper Fidelis, by Henry Hudson, is being directed by Kevin Martin. The Galway Girl, by Geraldine Aron, is being directed by Barbera McGonagle (nee Mellerick, for those of you that don't know!!) and Ruby of Elsinore, by Bruce Kane, is being directed by Delphine Coudray. The overall title is 'Truth, Lies and Murder?' |
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Cast list for the three One-Act plays, to be staged mid-November.
Semper Fidelis by Henry Hudson. Director Kevin Martin
Barney Jack Kirwan
Male Frank O'Reilly
Female Anne Marie Colgan
The Galway Girl by Geraldine Aron. Director Barbera McGonagle
Maisie Bernadette Walsh
Dermot Dara Kenny
Ruby of Elsinore by Bruce Kane. Director Delphine Coudray
Ruby Nichola McDonagh
Ophelia Laura Murphy
Gertrude Susan Brennan
Claudius Aidan Mitchell
Hamlet Mark Brady
Ghost Kevin Shelly |
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Due to the unavailability of the rights to Twelve Angry Men this autumn, TDG has decided to produce three 1-Act plays. These will be staged at our usual time slot of late November. We have a number of scripts available, and know that members may have plays themselves. With this in mind, we are inviting interested would-be directors and those who might like to assist a director, to attend a meeting on Monday 31st August, venue to be confirmed, to discuss this further. Please contact Willie on 087 2326259 to express an interest. Please bring along any 1-Act plays you may have to hand. Even if you are not interested in directing that particular one, somebody else may like it. |
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After a very enjoyable and successful season, with The Man From Clare and The Plough & The Stars, we ended with a most enjoyable party in Trim Castle Hotel on Saturday 20th June. There was a slight air of sadness on this occasion, as we bid farewell to Sheila O'Keeffe, who is returning to her native Leitrim after a long stint with Trim Drama Group. We wish her all the best, and she has promised to return to see our next production, Twelve Angry Men, in November. We then had a final hurrah with our Ploughing in The Field on Sunday 21st June at the Scurlogstown Haymaking Festival. Enjoy the break, everybody, and see you at auditions on 2nd September.
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Chairperson: Willie O'Brien
Vice-Chairperson: Kevin Shelly
Secretary: Terry White
Treasurer: Elaine McLoughlin
Committee members: Barbera McGonagle, Jan Way,
Brendan Fox, Delphine Coudray, Laura Murphy,
Mary Clemenger, Jillian Doyle |
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The Annual General Meeting of Trim Drama Group will take place on Tuseday 2nd June 2009 @ 9pm in the Tower Room, Trim Castle Hotel. All welcome. Please support your group by attending. |
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Trim Drama Group presents The Plough & The Stars in Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Friday 22nd May and Saturday 23rd May. Admission €15, with concessions €12. Booking directly with the theatre on 046 9092300 or online at www.solsticeartscentre.com |
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The Cast!
Jack Clitheroe Mark Ryan
Nora Clitheroe Jillian Doyle
Peter Flynn Frank O'Reilly
The Young Covey Mark Brady
Bessie Burgess Sheila O'Keeffe
Mrs Gogan Carmel Elliffe
Mollser Caoimhe Shelly
Fluther Good Martin Bolger
Lieutenant Langan Colin Flynn
Captain Brennan Damien Cleere
Corporal Stoddart Eoin Kenny
Sergeant Tinley Craig Regan
Rosie Redmond Denise Teelin
A Bartender Brendan Bagnall
A Woman Sandra Kilner
The Figure in the Window Danny O'Brien
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