RSVP                                       

Red sandstone Varied Productions

In Kinsale, on Wednesday 11th March, theatre company RSVP (Red Sandstone Varied Productions) will perform Seven Jewish Children, directed by Yvonne Coughlan. This is a 10 minute play written by the UK-playwright Caryl Churchill as a response to the bombing of
Gaza in January 2009. In association with Project Brand New this play will be performed all over Ireland in the next few weeks, by RSVP and other theatre companies.

Churchill wrote the piece in immediate reaction to the situation in Gaza and has stipulated that the play can be read or performed anywhere free-of-charge providing that no admission fee is charged and a collection is taken at each performance for Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). We are presently looking for venues in, and around, Kinsale, for the evening of the 11^th.

We offer the highest quality of performance for a good cause. Including a short opening introduction, the performance itself, and the collection, this activity will take place within thirty minutes:

6.30– THE LAND TRAIN 

A unique opportunity to see this play. This is 45 minute journey from Bolands to Charles Fort. Return.

FOLLOWED BY PERFORMANCES AT:

7.15-MUDDY MAHERS

8.00-ACTONS HOTEL

8.45-THE SPANIARD

9.15– THE LORD KINGSALE

 

The RSVP performance on the 11^th will be presented by actors Noelle O’Regan, Richard Clare, Cathie Clinton and Arina Obuch. The last performance of the evening will take place at 9.15 to 9.45 in the Lord Kingsale, where the Viva Palestina fundraiser, organised by Chris Michalowicz is taking place from 8pm. There we also have the band Ilya K, DJ Fun Raizer, Guest speakers, Raffles and an opening Trad. Session. RSVP is freely submitting its resources to this good cause, and looks forward to your support on the night. Please contact RSVP if you wish to include this production in any upcoming events.

For information on other Play for Gaza productions, please Theatre Forum website.
 

Thank you for any postings, publication or support you may wish to give this project. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any further information or clarification.

Yvonne Coughlan, director of RSVP, attended this physical theatre workshop, facilitated by Sergei Ostrenko.

http://www.youghal.ie/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=73&extmode=view&extid=63&recurdate=1219510800

Come join us in a workshop at the Irish Green Gathering.

http://www.irishgreengathering.com/

The functions of these workshops are:
1. To introduce the participants and allow them to form a bond. As with  
    Chaikin’s Open theatre, to evolve “ a common effort so intense that at 
    the end of [the project] I have been unable to say which part was my  
    work and which part belonged to someone else.”
2. To provide an enjoyable and documented experience, for all concerned.
3. To enhance performance abilities, by acting as a stimulus for new
ideas, and by offering a different perspective.
4. To create a unique performance piece.

August 26th RSVP performed at the festival. A specially comissioned thirty minute script and several improvised, historically based, performances. See the Album for an idea of the work. Well done to all involved. It was spectacular.

The phenomenal cast of The Haunted History Tour have gotten us off to a awe inspiring start. If you have been following the publicity, you will have seen the photos and read the reviews, which make it a clear winner, a must see for Cork said the Evening Echo. Audience turnout and feedback has been first class. Now we are looking for new blood. Yes it is with regret that we must say goodbye to some of our players next month, but we are loving the excitement of new members of the ensemble.

Email redsandstonevariedproductions@hotmail.com with your details, if you are interested in joining the company.

OPENING NIGHT THURSDAY 1ST FEBRUARY

A fantastic night according to all who attended. A success! The energy and entertainment provided by the cast, was second to none. The Lord Mayor of Cork and Mayor of Kinsale were among the guests in attendance.    

 

“A must see for Cork” “intelligently written” Evening Echo.

Click the following link for a short utube taster of the show:

Cork City Gaol Haunted History Tour 2006

Casting has been completed and the first rehearsal weekend was a great success. We are currently awaiting a reply from the final cast member who is out of the country for christmas. We will not be sending final notification to all those who auditioned until we have had a response from this cast member, as obviously a negative response would mean further casting is required. 

We are currently undergoing casting procedures. All cast will be notified by Thursday. All others will be emailed by Monday. We are most gratified at the turn out and high standards we recieved.