Auditions for “Santa’s Christmas Comet” and Cosmic Christmas at Blackrock Castle
Auditions at Blackrock Castle
25th and 26th November
3-8pm
Saturday, November 14, 2009
McCarthy’s History in Action
The vision for this event is one of encouraging community participation, by inviting the local community to be involved in its creation, either in performance or production capacity, as well as encouraging as wide an audience as possible. We are living in a tough economic climate, resources have become tighter, and though we feel this in the arts sector, we are acutely aware of the effects on local community; increased family pressures, isolation and general disconnection from society. Our company, RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions) strives to produce theatrical events, which can bring the community together. Our underlying philosophy is that ‘we are all connected’. We believe in core values; family, community, concern for our neighbours, kindness and compassion to all.
With ‘History in Action’ we honour the past, where there is much to learn, as we help build the future; we encourage people to actively engage with life around them, as well as examining the history that brought us here. We believe that growth and transformation in society is affected positively by respecting our heritage in this way.
Producer Yvonne Coughlan invites your participation-
All are invited to attend McCarthy’s History in Action.
This is an art and heritage project in Cork, which we believe reflects the artistic, educational and moral values that we are interested in supporting. Cllr. Kieran McCarthy’s ‘History in Action’ in association with RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions) will take place in Ballinlough Community Center 1-5pm on Sunday 29th November. This family friendly event will offer a fun-filled day out, with the participation of re-enactment groups, performers and story tellers. This non-profit event has low cost admission prices to cover administration costs and refreshments for the participants. Ticket prices €6. Family ticket €20. Students/Unemployed/OAP’s €5.
Medieval and Renaissance Society, UCC, Youghal 2007.
Historians, re-enactors, story tellers, performers, members of the community.
We would be delighted with any help that you choose to give us, and encourage interested individuals and groups to take as active a role in the creation of this project. Together we can create a more inspiring event.
Call 085-7335260
E-Mail rsvpireland@gmail.com
Kieran McCarthy is a born and bred Cork man. Growing up in Ballinlough he developed a great love for his hometown and today remains dedicated to promoting the past, present and future of this city (see www.corkheritage.ie and www.kieranmccarthy.ie).
The vision for this event is one of encouraging community participation, by inviting the local community to be involved in its creation, either in performance or production capacity, as well as encouraging as wide an audience as possible. We are living in a tough economic climate, resources have become tighter, and though we feel this in the arts sector, we are acutely aware of the effects on local community; increased family pressures, isolation and general disconnection from society. Our company, RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions) strives to produce theatrical events, which can bring the community together. Our underlying philosophy is that ‘we are all connected’. We believe in core values; family, community, concern for our neighbours, kindness and compassion to all.
With ‘History in Action’ we honour the past, where there is much to learn, as we help build the future; we encourage people to actively engage with life around them, as well as examining the history that brought us here. We believe that growth and transformation in society is affected positively by respecting our heritage in this way.Tales from the Halloween Crypt
“Tales from the Halloween Crypt” written and
directed by Yvonne Coughlan.
Kinsale three night this Halloween 2009.
Lighting
John Petersson
Make-up
Taylor Nelson
Jessie Mae Winchester
Hairdresser
Claire Healy
Production Assistants
Virginia Stearns
Ben Coughlan
Tara De Las Casas
Ananda Mann
Terezia Fodor
Jean Nelligan
Posters
Alan O Rourke
rareowldesign@gmail.com
Programmes
John Allen
Sponsors
Leonard Coughlan,Bandon & Mahon Tae Kwon-Do.
www.corkitf.com
Jim Edwards, Restaurant.
www.jimedwardskinsale.com
PJ Fitzgerald Insurances, Kinsale.
The White House, Kinsale.
Super Valu, Kinsale.
A Special Thank you to:
Granny’s Bottom Drawer, Main St.
Gourmet Galley, 43 Main St.
Nouvelle Boutique, Main St.
Transition Town Kinsale (TTK)
Fintan Lynch Hairdressing Salon, Main St.
Cronins of Kinsale, The Commercial Hall.
Hamish Hawkin & Co. 15 Main St.
Eileen’s Beauty Salon, Pearse St.
SúBar, Milk Market, Kinsale.
Divas, Ballinspittle.
Kinsale Crystal, Market St.
Donal Lordan’s Butchers, Ballinspittle.
Kinsale FEC Theatre Performance.
The Armada Bar, Pearse St.
Actons Hotel, Pier Road.
Hickey’s Coal, Kinsale.
Tales from the Crypt
8pm-All Hallows Eve
druids
Quiz Fright
Mary Shelley
Hamlet ‘s Ghost
Intermission, 15minutes
Sam
Mary Murphy
Twenty Lashes
The White Lady
She
Time-10pm
Tales from the Halloween Crypt is constructed as a series of plays within a play. These stories of stories are accolades to the work of others, or based on historical record and legend. Your host provides the links between this tapestry of Halloween themed tales, as well as contributing her own drama. There are many layers to this crypt. Enter if you dare.
Director’s note.
I would like to thank all of those who were once again swept up in the excitement of a theatrical journey. Creating art has its difficulties, but when it inspires such a community of involvement it is a truly moving experience. To our cast, crew and sponsors I offer my eternal gratitude. To you the audience I wish you an unforgettable evening, and I thank you wholeheartedly for your participation.
Usher; Wilful; Director; Jane; Mary Murphy; Mary Cudmore.
Noelle O Regan from Kinsale is amazing, brilliant, and fantastic. What more do we need to say? Except that she began her theatre career in Scoil Stiofáin Naofa with Belinda Wilde 14 yrs ago, and since then she has studied in Latvia and the Czech Republic with Russian director Sergei Ostrenko. She has appeared in several short films, and worked with the Kinsale Ghost Tour, The Rampart Players and RSVP. She is right to be proud of herself.
Count Dracula; Captain Hull/Sentry; Hamlet; Lashed man; Hugh Langford.
Erik has studied drama, television, film and method acting, he has starred in film and numerous stage productions. Recently returned from an extensive period of world travel, he is delighted to resume his Irish acting career. RSVP is more than delighted with his reappearance on the Cork theatre scene, and we predict great things for this ingénue. Whatever.
Host.
Shannon Keane from Seattle has been living in Kinsale for ten years. This former Alaskan fisherwoman and 80’s Rock n’ Roll groupie, now sells cakes in her café in Ballinspittle. ‘Where did all the good times go?’ she asks! Previously this year she astounded audiences with her performance in The Vagina Monologues. We believe this Diva will be your ‘hostess with the mostess’. Let the good times roll.
Igor; Marcellus; Warder.
Donal O’ Driscoll is an honest to decent West Cork man from Clonakilty, who likes his Cider and his spuds. He has been involved in amateur drama for the best part of a decade. His biggest role was as ‘Seamus Shields’ in the Shadow of a Gunman. However his most memorable roles have been shouting at a cinema screen in The Wind that Shakes the Barley and prancing around stage in pyjamas as ‘Buttons’ in Cinderella. Not to forget his inspiring role as a drunken water worker in The Energy of Life.
Mary Shelley; Psychic.
Grace O Leary is an up-and-coming singer/actress, who is only sweet sixteen! She has starred in numerous shows in Cork, including West Side Story, The Wizard of Oz and the Culture Night performance The Energy of Life. She is also currently working on The Phantom of the Opera, as well as studying for her Christmas exams.
Frankenstein; Horatio; Sir Trevor Ashurst.
David Curtin from Middleton, enjoys many types of performance including turning people into hamsters, eating his own hand (he’s got to stop doing that one), and future-citing poetry (performing poems that have not yet been written). He has performed characters from egomaniacs “Big Mickey” to noble historic warriors, but his most challenging role was that of an irate coalman, who was the local punching bag for angry women.
Colonel Warrender; Warder.
Kieran McCarthy has worked in Cork theatres for many years; his most recent work was The Energy of Life in Lifetime Lab. He is also a well known Cork historian, and recently elected Cork city councillor. His work can be viewed at www.corkheritage.ie and www.kieranmccarthy.ie
Director/Producer
Yvonne Coughlan M.A. is a playwright, producer and director. She has studied theatre and drama at UCC, physical theatre with Sergei Ostrenko, performance art with Marilyn Arsem and Goat Island, and voice with Kevin Crawford. Most recently, as part of Cork’s Culture Night, she wrote and directed The Energy of Life for Lifetime Lab, a site-specific theatrical event, which was free to the public. Previously this year she directed The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler and Seven Jewish Children by Caryl Churchill; facilitated theatre workshops at The Electric Picnic; and compèred a variety of events. Yvonne is delighted to offer another theatrical experience to her home town of Kinsale.
Costumes
Jessie Mae Winchester is an artist, who was born in West Cork in 1982. She completed her B.A. Honours degree in Fine Art in June 09, specialising in sculpture and life drawing, in the Crawford College of Art and Design, and is now building a career in the arts. She is also an experienced costume designer, and has produced pieces for previous performances by Red Sandstone Varied Productions.
winchesterjessie@yahoo.ie
The Energy of Life
In support of this year’s Culture Night, Lifetime Lab presents ‘The Energy of Life’. Written and directed by Yvonne Coughlan, and produced in association with RSVP(Red Sandstone Varied Productions) this newly commissioned theatrical performance tour promises a unique experience for the audience.
‘The Energy of Life’ project is fueled by the collaboration of many skilled and talented people, who call Cork home; actors, artists, musicians, singers, writers, historians, poets, songwriters, engineers, historians and more… We will take you on a trip through the past and present of Cork’s old waterworks, and give you a glimpse of the heritage and culture available within Cork. The feedback so far is that this production will provide a unique, exciting, fun filled addition to the Culture Night programme of events. The cast and crew are confident that this event will fully energise the site of Lifetime Lab, and make it a night to remember for all concerned.
On Culture Night, 25th Sept, between 5pm and 9pm we invite you to arrive at any point for your ‘one hour’ tour of our performance site; Lifetime Lab on the Lee Road.
The vision for the Culture Night production says director, Yvonne, is:
●To create a unique, site-specific theatrical event worthy of Culture Night.
●To bring the old waterworks alive.
●To highlight the values of Lifetime Lab.
●To showcase the talented people we have in our local environs.
●To welcome audiences of children and adults equally to this event.
Lifetime Lab is the home of the old waterworks and provides a well preserved museum of the steam engines that once powered it. In more recent times it has become a fun filled learning center on the subject of sustainable energy,.
‘We are all connected,’ is the tag line of RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions,) a theatrical events company. Through professionally produced performances, workshops, classes and varied community and charity events, RSVP encourages expression and self-fulfilment, and successfully creates reasons for people to come together, work together, and support each other, in the community.
Times of this Culture Night performance, 25th September:
Opening time-5pm. Closing time- 9pm sharp.
The cyclical nature of the event allows for entry and exit at any time, although last advised arrival time is 8.30pm.
Each performance cycle will begin on the hour and last for one hour. Each hour offers: scripted performance, improvised performance and performance art.
Entry for Culture Night is free, and a bus service will be running on the night.
5pm-9pm. Lifetime Lab and RSVP(Red Sandstone Varied Productions) present The Energy of Life, written and directed by Yvonne Coughlan. This family friendly theatrical event merges site-specific drama, art, music and improvisation, as you journey through the past and present of Cork’s Old Waterworks. Arrive when you like, and be guided through your ‘one hour’ performance tour.
To the cast and crew of ‘The Energy of Life’. Love from Yvonne. 25/09/09
I wanted to write you all a personal note
But I simply just ran out of time
So I thought a group message would work
Especially if I did it in rhyme
Thank you for being so wonderful
In each and every way
Thank you for all of your talent
And your good spirits every day
I hope you will have some great memories
Of this time we spent together
I hope you know that I’m proud of you
And I hope I wasn’t too much heavy weather
Livy, my lovely, as always you are a star
Noelle super nova, my right hand is what you are
Dave your music’s magic, (Is Mickey the real you?)
Grace you have amazed me, and you’re an angel too.
Beccy you have stunned me with talent
Cian I can’t wait to see your work
Hannah keep running my fair lady
Kieran don’t go too beserk
Charlie you are one of the incredibles
Erik the writing’s on the wall *
Donal great wit and timing
Go on now you all have a ball.
I will say many more good things later
Heartfelt and even more poetic
I foresee great things in the future
You make me feel quite prophetic
If I had more time I’d keep going
As you all have really done so much
I must leave it here for the moment
But in future please do keep in touch
Thank you, thank you, thank you, I cannot say it enough
You have given me so much joy, I hope the ride wasn’t too rough.
One last verse for Ann, Anna, Jessie
Thanks for running the show
We couldn’t do it without you
I just wanted to let you know.
Thanks Alan and Tara for joining the crew,
And to Cian’s imaginary friend,
Mervyn it wouldn’t have happened without you
And to Hannah Rose and Martin my thanks I send
*(That means ‘fabulous darling’ but that was too long and wouldn’t rhyme)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
McCarthy’s Talent Competition
The question was asked of
South-East Cork’s Children; ‘Have you got talent?’
Cork’s young people were invited to participate in the inaugural ‘McCarthy’s Talent Competition’ on 8 May 2009. The auditions and registration began Sunday 26th April at 1pm, in Blackrock Castle. There were no entry fees and all talents were considered valid. The final was held on Friday 8 May, 7.30pm to 10pm in Blackrock Hurling Club. Two categories, one for primary school children and one for secondary school students, were awarded a perpetual trophy and prize money of €150.
This non-profit community event was open to all children in south east Cork City (Turners Cross, Ballinlough, Ballintemple, Blackrock, Mahon, Douglas & Tramore). A panel of well known Cork professionals in the Arts presided over the auditions; Elaine Canning, Soprano; Gerry Kelly, Cork School of Music; Claire Mansfield, Seraphim Group; Jon Whitty, Cork Director & Actor; Aaron Wolfe, Playwright.
The project was organised and funded by Kieran McCarthy in association with RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions). Kieran is running as an Independent local councillor candidate in the local elections in south east Cork City. He noted: “The talent competition is a community initiative. It encourages all young people to develop their talents and creative skills and to embrace their community positively”. Kieran is a Cork historian, a youth leader, an author and a columnist with the Cork Independent. He runs the Discover Cork: Schools’ History Project in 90 schools in Cork.
*Kieran is running in local city elections as an independent city council candidate http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie/
Sponsor/Organiser Kieran McCarthy.
Final Judges Elaine Canning, Claire Mansfield, Jon Whitty.
Sound Engineer Chris Geasley.
Stage Manager Hannah Rose Farrington.
Stewards Sarah Hegarty, Aoife Lucey.
Production Assistant Francesca Farrington.
Producer/Compere Yvonne Coughlan.
Production Company: RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions)
Our thanks to-
Special guest Christopher Prout and Lassie. (& Con Prout)
The Staff and management of Blackrock Castle.
The Staff and management of Blackrock Hurling Club.
Photographer John Allen.
‘Moonshine’ Children’s entertainer Victor Forja.
All the competitors, their parents, family and friends, and schools.
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Claudia O Sullivan (11), Leanne Hill (11), Abbie O Donavan (12) Sally Mackesy (11), |
C.L.A.S. C.R.E.W.
Singing,dancing ensemble Highschool musical |
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Emma O Sullivan (12) |
Singing Fields of Gold |
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Grace Daly (10)
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Singing ‘Maybe’ from Annie |
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Sara Turnbull (11) |
Drama Speech Extract: Sleeping beauty |
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Rachel O Donavan (10) |
Singing The Climb |
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Audrey Kane (11), Caitlin Cunningham (11) |
Dancing
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Emma Teahan (11) |
Ballet Flying without wings |
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Oran O Sullivan (8) |
Recitation Emma Hacketts Newsbook |
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Shauna Pumphrey (16) |
Singing Teardrops on my Guitar |
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Laura Cahill (15) |
Singing Ave Maria |
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Jody Bermingham (13) |
Singer A moment like this |
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Andrew De Juan (17) |
Singing/keyboard player Alone |
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Joanna McCarthy (13) |
Singing Reflection |
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Tracey Fleming (15) |
Singer/Guitarist Haunting Me |
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Carol-Ann Gould (15) |
Singing Ave Maria |
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Emer Lyons (18) |
Singing Listen |
Friday, April 24, 2009
The Vagina Monologues
PRESS RELEASE
The Vagina Monologues has become a world-wide phenomenon. This award-winning play by Eve Ensler has been staged all over the world, often with celebrity monologists. In 1998, Ensler launched V-Day, a global non profit project that has raised over $60 million for women’s anti-violence groups through fund-raising performances.
The Monologues are read by a varying number of women. Each one relates to the vagina. Every year a new monologue is added to highlight a current issue affecting women around the world. This year’s spotlight focuses on the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rape is being used as a systematic weapon of war. The play uses dialogue about the vagina and its many uses, and facets, from sexual to reproductive, from pleasurable to abusive. It is funny, poignant, heartbreaking, seductive, informative, creative and shocking. It calls both men and women to protect our sisters/mothers/daughters/girlfriends/wives/friends from violence.
Red Sandstone Varied Productions (http://rsvp.blog.com/) will produce The Vagina Monologues, directed by Kinsale woman, Yvonne Coughlan, in three venues in
Cork and one in Kinsale, during April 2009, with a Grand Finale in The Vertigo Suite, on the top floor of County Hall. This is a non-profit community event organised by Cork woman, Gráinne O’Driscoll, and featuring 19 women living in Cork city and county, which will raise funds for organisations supporting women in violent situations. Domestic Violence Centre, Sexual violence Centre, YANA (You are not Alone), Mna Feasa with 10% donated to aid women in the Congo (DRC). http://newsite.vday.org/drcongo Pro Musica, 20 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. 021-4271659
The vision for this production says director/producer, Yvonne, is:
●To promote the joy of being a woman as we show the true cost of violence against women.
●To highlight the injustices women suffer, but not to portray them as victims.
●To showcase the beautiful, intelligent, stylish, sexy, powerful, emotive, multi-talented and multi-faceted women of our community, and so of the world at large.
●To welcome men and women equally to this event, which serves to protect us all from violence, and raise awareness, and funds for these issues at home, and in the world community.
●To generate love, laughter, friendship and discussion, and share this with an audience.
●To impassion people so that they go on to find ways to stop the violence against all women around the world.
90% of proceeds from this fundraising event will go to local charities which aid Cork women and girls, who suffer violence;
Dates and venues of the Cork Community performances:
Monday 27 April The Pavilion, Carey’s Lane 8pm - €15/12
Tuesday 28 April The White Lady Kinsale, 8pm €15/12
Wednesday 29 April The Crane Lane Theatre, 8pm €15/12
Thursday 30 April The Vertigo Suite, County Hall, 8pm €25/20 - Grand Finale!
Each performance lasts 90 minutes, and will be followed by further entertainment, musicians, DJs, dancing, for everyone to join in and celebrate the 11th year of V Day.
Ticket Vendors:
SúBar, Milk Market, Kinsale. 087-6408020
Friday, April 10, 2009
The Vagina Monologues
RSVP
Red Sandstone Varied Productions
A benefit production of
The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.
This is a call to both men and women; it is about protecting the women in your life.
We are all connected.
“The pride I feel, that with this organisation, that grew out of this little play, she [Eve Ensler] has raised more money, than the entire US government has raised, to stop violence against women” Jane Fonda. http://newsite.vday.org/node/54
V-Day; this worldwide benefit event is coming to you. 90% of these fundraising efforts will go towards helping local
Cork women and girls, who suffer domestic violence and sexual violence. 10% will go to aid women in the Congo (DRC).
€15(conc. 12)
Performance dates and Venues-
27th April The Pavilion, Careys Lane
Doors open 8pm
Opening Ceremony 8.30
Performance 9pm
DJ begins 10.30pm
Auctions/raffles/surprise guests.
Full bar. Except during performance.
Closing time 12pm (Downstairs open til 2am)
DJ begins 10.30pm
28th April The White Lady, Kinsale
Doors open 8pm €15 (conc. 12)
Opening Ceremony 8.30
Performance 9pm
Auctions/raffles/surprise guests.
Full bar. Except during performance.
Closing time 12pm €15(conc. 12)
29th April The Crane Lane Theatre
Doors open 7pm
Opening ceremony 7.30pm
Performance 8pm-9.30pm
Auctions/raffles/surprise guests.
Full bar. Except during performance.
Band begins 10.30pm
(Alex O Relli and The Blues Makers)
Closing time 2am. €25(conc. 20)
30th April Top Floor(17th) The County Hall
(Panoramic views of the city)
Doors open 8pm
Opening Ceremony 8.30pm
Performance begins 9pm
Music begins 10.30pm
Auctions/raffles/surprise guests.
Full bar. Except during performance.
Closing time 2am.
Organiser Grainne 087-9008654 / werise@hotmail.com
“Until the violence stops”
Director/Producer Yvonne 085-7335260 rsvpireland@gmail.com
The Vagina Monologues Gallery
Red
Sandstone
Varied
Productions
A benefit production of
The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler.
DIRECTED BY YVONNE COUGHLAN.
Click here for short utube
- The whole team
DIRECTOR’S NOTE
Working in such a large group of people is challenging, enjoyable and inspiring. Our cast of stunning
women go beyond what might have been expected, to make this project the powerful event that it is.
This motivated and committed team, of cast and crew, provides the beating heart of this production.
Thanks to our community of musicians, technicians, artists and sponsors. We and our beneficiaries are
profoundly grateful.
Yvonne Coughlan.
PERFORMERS
Introduction
Woman 1
Paula McGlinchey
Woman 2
Sinéad Dunphy
Woman 3
Angelina Ryle
Intro - Hair
Olivia Sheehan
Hair
Cora Keating
The “Wear and Say” Lists
Woman 1
Noelle O’Regan
Woman 2
Aoife Byrne
Woman 3
Nicola Morry
Intro – The Flood
Olivia Sheehan
The Flood
Tess Healy Maguire
The Vagina Workshop
Vanessa Hyde
Vagina Happy Fact
Rosie O’Regan
Intro - Because He …
Paula McGlinchey
Because He Liked …
Derval McDonagh
Not-So-Happy Fact
Paula McGlinchey
Intro - Say It
Aoife Byrne
Say It
Cal Duggan
My Angry Vagina
Shannen Keane
Intro - My Vagina Was …
Gráinne O’Driscoll
My Vagina Was …
Rosie O’Regan
Intro-The Little Coochi…
Paula McGlinchey
The Little Coochi…
Christiana Underwood
Outrageous Vagina Fact
Nicola Morry
Exciting update
Paula McGlinchey
Intro - Reclaiming Cunt
Aoife Byrne
Reclaiming Cunt
Noelle O’Regan
A six-year-old girl …
Kate Browne
Intro-The Woman Who
Paula McGlinchey
The Woman Who Loved
Cathie Clinton
Intro - I Was There …
Nicola Morry
I Was There In the Room
Livy Riordan
2009 Spotlight …
Sinéad Dunphy
Baptised
Angelina Ryle
CREW
Director/Producer
Yvonne Coughlan
Organiser
Gráinne O Driscoll
Assistant Producer/LX
Maud Ceuterick
Assistant to Director
Noelle O Regan
Stage Management
Anna Drews
Stage Management
Hannah Farrington
PR
Michelle Phelan
Marketing
Hannah Farrington
Graphic Design
Alan O Rourke
Graphic Design
Sinéad Dunphy
Hairdresser
Leon Sousa
Assistant Hairdresser
Claire Healy
Costume/Make-up
Anna Drews
Raffle Organiser
Gina Murray
General Crew
Naomi O Dowds
Denise Gregg
Miriam Journet
Mary Connelly
Roseanne Miller
Niall O’ Brien
Caoimhe Ni chiardhe
Anne Ffrench
Artists Involved
Denise Gregg
Miriam Journet
Mary Connelly
Roseanne Miller
Niall O’ Brien
Caoimhe Ni chiardhe
Anne Ffrench
Artists Involved
Mary Cooke
Sculptor/Visual Artist. Working
and living in Cork.
Artist Statement. “Glimpsed from the corner
of my eye”
Mary created a special sculpture of a pink Lady, and a tapestry used as set pieces.
Contact
Brian Brennan
Shiela na gigs are most commonly
found on south facing walls, the best
location for re-birth in the northern hemisphere,
giving the longest period of sunlight
to fall on the welcoming and open vulva, they
were reseeded daily by the sun and had great
power to channel fertility to the land and its
people.
Brian Created four paintings for auction.
Anne Ffrench
Anne’s work was displayed before and after all shows.
-video artmbacooke@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
V-Day benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues-RSVP Cork/Kinsale
RSVP
Red Sandstone Varied Productions
Get involved with V-Day. This worldwide benefit event is coming to
Cork City and Kinsale, at the end of April. Your fundraising efforts will go towards helping local women and girls who suffer from domestic violence and sexual violence.
10% will go to aid women in the Congo (DRC). Where rape is being used as a systematic method of war.
Calling all Actors/Crew/Helpers
for this benefit production of
The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler,
directed by Yvonne Coughlan;
This is a call to both men and women, it is about protecting the women in your life.
Help your sisters/mothers/daughters/girlfriends/wives/
friends, by also helping women around the world. We are all connected.
Actors must be female or transgender. Those with no experience may audition. All ethnic origins. All ages 16+
Cork Auditions
Where: Turners Cross Community Centre
When: Saturday 4th April
Time: 12noon - 3pm
Attend organisers meeting 3pm if you wish to be part of the crew, all help welcome.
Kinsale Auditions
Where: Temperance Hall
When: Sunday 5th April
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Attend organisers meeting 4pm if you wish to be part of the crew, all help welcome.
OPEN AUDITIONS with booking available.
If you wish to book audition time call 085-7335260.
For any further details contact
Grainne 087-9008654 / werise@hotmail.com
AUDITION
Prepared piece not essential- but please do present one if that is your preferred method of audition.
A cold reading will be part of the audition process.
A workshop style of audition is our practise.
Provide a CV and head shot at audition or email in advance to
redsandstonevariedproductions
@hotmail.com
“Until the violence stops.”
Activist Christine Schuler Deschryver speaks out about the horrific violence against women in her home, she describes it as “the massive rape” in the eastern part of Congo. The act has no sexual basis it is used a method of destruction. The women who make it to the hospital are horrifically mutilated. When she sees them smile again she wonders where they find the strength. Christine chooses “not to give up, to stay,” despite being “in danger every day […] because she denounces these people internationally.” She chooses to stay in her country saying, “V-Day says ‘Until the violence stops we will fight’, we will fight, believe me.”
“We will have our center, we are not looking for money nice clothes, for jewellery, we are looking for a roof and maybe food to eat once a day and these women will be happy and we will also be happy.”
http://newsite.vday.org/meet-vday/activist-spotlights/christine-schuler-deschryver
“The pride I feel that with this organisation that grew out of this little play she [Eve Ensler] has raised more money than the entire US government has raised to stop violence against women” Jane Fonda.
http://newsite.vday.org/node/54
Monday, March 30, 2009
UPDATE ON PLAY FOR GAZA
RSVP
Red Sandstone Varied Productions
The 15 minute play Seven Jewish Children, by Caryl Churchill, directed by Yvonne Coughlan, opened Wednesday 11th, 6pm, in Temperance Hall, Kinsale.
“Kinsale residents witnessed a unique theatrical event last week when they were the first people outside the capital to see the acclaimed and controversial play Seven Jewish Children, by Caryl Churchill […] It was an outstanding production with the intensity of the acting and the enthusiasm of the participants warmly applauded by each audience. Noelle O’Regan, Cathie Clinton, Yvonne Coughlan, Richard Clare, and Arina Obuchova put everything into the play and Noelle was particularly impressive at each performance.” Southern Star. 21 March, 2009.
For Full Article, 21 march, 2009. See:
http://www.southernstar.ie/localnotes.php#3
As a result of intimidation by those who do not share Churchill’s view of the situation, a number of venues had to be changed at the last minute. We would like to thank all the venues for their support of this very successful fundraising night, in spite of the controversy.
Please note that RSVP performed at all the following venues on Wednesday.
This does not imply any endorsement of the content of the performance by the venue.
6.30-TEMPERANCE HALL; 7.15-MUDDY MAHERS; 8.00-ACTONS HOTEL; 8.45-THE SPANIARD; 9.15– THE ARMADA.
The company travelled around Kinsale on the opening night and the final performance of the evening took place in the ARMADA BAR, where band Ilya K continued the very successful fundraising night.
The company felt it was necessary to write this response to the controversy and intimidation arising from RSVP’s production of Churchill’s play. This statement was read at performances, and sent in response to press inquiries. This statement is not to be confused as an apology. It is meant as a clear statement of intent:
We at RSVP are concerned by the level of controversy arising from the production of this play, and refute the implication that our production of this play may be construed as anti-Semitic. This is not our intention, nor do we believe that our interpretation of Caryl Churchill’s play does this in any way. We feel this is a balanced and thought provoking piece of writing, in response to extreme conflict in
Gaza, and we trust that our production, sensitively and intelligently, captures the truth of this work.
This performance has been constructed as a piece of art, and we fully embrace it as such, by equally honouring its capacity to create awareness. We believe that public debate, of this nature, rightly challenges occurrences of injustice in the world around us. For us the piece raises many issues, such as; the turmoil on the human face of war; the importance of protecting our children’s futures with balanced truths; the relevance of learning from world history to create that positive future; the power of injustice to push individuals to the edge of reason; the dangers of propaganda and fanaticism; the many facets of truth in every story. Yes, this is a play referencing Jewish families in extreme circumstances; this does not make it racist.
In working on this project the members of our company have had much cause for empathy with all people who must live in times of great struggle. This empathy pushes us to create change for the better in our own small way, by generating fund-raising, especially for humanitarian aid. We believe in the innate generosity of spirit within our community to support this piece for the creative, humanitarian, truthful, dedicated piece of art work that it is. All funds raised by the production of this play go to Medical Aid for Palestinians, MAP, at a time when this aid is desperately required.
We thank you for your support,
Yvonne Coughlan. Director, RSVP.
For information on other ‘Play for Gaza’ productions, see Theatre Forum.
http://www.theatreforumireland.com/index.php/tf/notice_board/a_play_for_gaza
Articles on this play.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0306/1224242372462.html
http://www.independent.ie/incoming/acting-fast-in-the-face-of-rage-1657056.h
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2009/0311/1224242651863.html
The venue referred to in the following article was forced to pull out because of ‘bullying’ emails, and we were very sorry to have caused them any upset. No mail was sent by supporters of the play to rescind this decision, as is falsely stated in this piece. A letter has been sent to the editor to point out this discrepancy.
http://www.totallyjewish.com/news/national/c-11373/hotel-bans-hate-play/
RSVP’s production of Seven Jewish Children was requested by and performed at further venues:
•The Other Place, Cork. Palestinian Fundraiser Night. Friday 13th March.
•University College Cork, Four Lunchtime Performances, Thurs 26th March.
Due to other commitments by cast members, some roles are being re-cast presently, with the intention of continuing this fundraising activism in the future. Several venues and events organisers have expressed continued interest in this project.
