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DLI NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2020
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As you will see in this month's newsletter, there is a LOT going on in the drama scene around the country! Our DLI Convention is earlier than usual in 2020, and we invite all our members to join us in the home of the DLI, dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum on 1 March - more details below.
The 2020 ADCI Full Length Festival Circuit gets underway this weekend 21 February, with 35 festivals running throughout Ireland until Saturday 28 March. Kilmuckridge, Newtownstewart and Rush Festivals lead the way - all details, including nightly programmes and festival contacts on www.adci.ie. Good luck to all the groups going out,and support your local festival!
The All Ireland Confined Finals are hosted this year by Ballyshannon Drama Festival, and will be held 17 -25 April in The Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon with adjudicator Paul Fowler.
www.ballyshannondrama.com
The RTE All Ireland Open Finals, will be held, as usual, in Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone
30 April - 9 May with adjudicator Michael Poynor.
www.dramafestival.ie
DLI Spring Magazine: Editor Christine O'Brien wants to remind our members that it is not too late to submit articles and flyers for possible inclusion in the upcoming issue, due for publication in April.
The copy deadline is Sunday, 29 March:
christineobrien@scoilmhuirelongford.ie
magazine@dli.ie
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 The Annual General Meeting gives members an opportunity to review the past year in the Drama League of Ireland, to learn about plans for the year ahead, and to influence decisions that are made on the future of the organisation. The AGM will include the process of electing new Committee members. All DLI members welcome. It’s important that two delegates from each DLI member drama group and all individual members attend and vote.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Mill on 1 March!
Motions for Convention, received by the deadline Friday February 7th 2020 are as follow:
1.'That there should be more stringent and transparent procedures around the activities and behaviour of the Adjudicator' - submitted by Model Box Productions.
2. 'That more clear direction be given to festivals around the 1-Act selection process, and also the number of festivals per weekend'. - submitted by Model Box Productions.
3. The Board of the DLI proposes to increase the annual membership fee from €120 to €140 from January 2021. - submitted by the DLI Board.
4. 'That there be three Adjudicators adjudicating at the All Ireland
1-Act Finals'- co-sponsored by Coolgreany ADS, Bradán Players, Cornmill Theatre, Bunclody-Kilmyshall DG, Seumas O'Kelly Players, Model Box Productions, Rasper Players, Enniscorthy DG, Lucan Drama,Wayside Players and Martello Productions.
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DLI SUMMER SCHOOL 25 JULY -1 AUGUST
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Director, Willie O'Brien, is delighted that Pius McGrath has joined our line -up of tutors for DLI Summer School 2020. Pius is Assistant Technical Manager in University Concert Hall, Limerick, and his Course G will concentrate on Sound and Lighting.
COURSE A Belinda Wild: Newcomers to acting and directing
COURSE B Geoff O'Keeffe: Dare to Dream - Dare to Direct for aspiring, or for directors with some experience.
COURSE C Aaron Monaghan: For actors with some experience.
COURSE D Wayne Jordan: For experienced directors.
COURSE E Peter McAllister Scenes from An Ideal Husband & Lady's Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde: For experienced actors.
COURSE F Ciarán McCauley And Then You Act! Movement & Physical Theatre.
COURSE G Pius McGrath: Sound & Lighting.
Are you thinking of attending the DLI Summer School 25 July -1 August?
If so, why not contact your local Arts Office to check if they are offering bursaries?
Each year a number of our Summer School participants receive a full or partial bursary towards their costs.
You will find a list of Arts Officers on:
www.localartsireland.ie/contact/arts-officers
Further information on Summer School 2020:
www.dli.ie/theatretraining
Willie O'Brien:
087 2326259
summerschool@dli.ie
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SHOWS IN FEBRUARY & MARCH
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Sharon's Grave by John B Keane Kilmeen DG St Mary's Theatre, Rossmore
20, 21 February & 24 March and circuit. www.rossmoretheatre.com
Don't Tell the Wife by Sam Cree Herbertstown Lark Players, Kilmallock Herbertstown Parochial Hall
21 & 22 February Mary Jones 086 8030030
Big Maggie by John B Keane Carnaross DG, Co Meath Carnaross Community Centre
21 -23 February Eimear Smith 087 9046436
Separate Beds by Sam Cree Knocknagoshel Spike Players, Co Kerry Knocknagoshel Community Hall
21 -23 February Noel Murphy 087 9462816
Widows' Paradise by Sam Cree Gaggin DS, Bandon Gaggin Community Hall
28, 29 February, 6, 7 March Sarah O'Keeffe 086 1510429
Many Young Men of Twenty by John B Keane The Virginians, Co Cavan Ramor Theatre
5- 7 March www.ramortheatre.com
Sive by John B Keane Shannonside DG Clonlara Community Hall
7, 8, 13, 14, 15 March Noelle Clancy 087 9738049
Cupid Wore Skirts by Sam Cree Aughnasheelin Yellow River Players, Leitrim
Aughnasheelin Community Centre
20 -22 March Kerry Meehan 087 1357573
Cupid Wore Skirts by Sam Cree Manor Kilbride DS, Wicklow Manor Kilbride Community Hall
20, 21, 28 March Marlyn Reilly 087 6608138
Moll by John B Keane Boden TG, Dublin Ballyboden St Enda's GAA Club
25 -28 March Geraldine Reynolds 086 8516387
Sive by John B Keane Kiltoom DS, Roscommon Kiltoom Parish Hall
26 - 29 March Barry Donnelly 086 8504636
Sive by John B Keane Puckane & Carrig DG, Tipperary Ballycommon Hall
27 -29 March Gerry Foley 086 8274242
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ALONE IT STANDS OPENS TONIGHT!!
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ABSENT FRIENDS OPENS TONIGHT!!
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DON'T TELL THE WIFE! Catch it tonight!!
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This play is also on the 2020 Full Length Open Circuit.
www.adci.ie for further dates
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This play is also on the 2020 Full Length Open Circuit.
www.adci.ie for further dates
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This play is also on the 2020 Full Length Confined Circuit.
www.adci.ie for further dates
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MAGGIE & MAIRE / GODS & FIGHTING MEN
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This play is also on the 2020 Full Length Open Circuit.
www.adci.ie for further dates
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This play is also on the 2020 Full Length Confined Circuit.
www.adci.ie for further dates
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