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.
