SHORT PLAYS presented by DÓCHAS DRAMA GROUP

 (from left, Ryan Jones, Liz Ryan, Brian Bowler and Charlene Brosnan)

Storm Brendan has passed but it is still January and though the snowdrops have appeared with the promise of Spring flowers and longer days, we all need a little distraction to cure the January blues.

The members of Dóchas Drama Group have found a way to keep them busy during the dark winter and would like to share  the results of their efforts with you to help brighten these dull days.

 (from left, Chloe Ballester, Lorraine O' Sullivan, Ryan Jones and Jessica O' Sullivan)

EIGHT SHORT PLAYS  by various authors will be presented by the group at Killarney Avenue Hotel early next week. These are all new scripts by local authors Brian Bowler, Liz Ryan, Mary McCarthy, Michael Mills and American author, Scott Mullen and Sadie Delaney from Dublin. All are being staged for the first time.                                   

      

(from left, Michael Mills, Maggie Huntington and Aisling O' Sullivan Darcy) 

A variety of themes and genres are explored – you will recognise some character types, you will love some, pity some, identify with some and question the intentions of others! The plays present a glance at a variety of characters and situations and you are sure to enjoy the evening in their company.

Alfred Hitchcock is quoted as saying that “theatre is life with the dull bits cut out.” Maybe that’s because we get a chance to see imaginary situations which include imaginary people but deep down we know people like these are real!

You can judge for yourselves.

Please come along to Killarney Avenue Hotel on Monday 20^th, Tuesday 21^st, Wednesday 22^nd or Thursday 23^rd January at 8pm. Admission €10 at the door.

(from left, Rena Daly, Karen Brennan and Charlene Brosnan)

      

IT WAS A GREAT ADVENTURE -THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME ON THE JOURNEY WITH US!

We now know the importance of “The Letter D, the secret of the “Third Window from the Right” and how “The Technophobe’s” mind works. We can begin to add to the over 200 words starting with “The Wonderful Letter Double U” and know the various messages in the many letters in the 11 plays staged in our “Series of Short Plays”.

The adventure which started in June 2018 and took us through many hours of reading, rehearsing and discussion has concluded. It was a wonderful journey and the four nights at Killarney Avenue Hotel last week were a fitting end to a very exciting time for Dóchas Drama. The weather predictions were not favourable but in spite of that, cast members and audiences arrived faithfully each night and the reaction has been very positive. It was so rewarding to see people leave with smiles on their faces.

We are grateful to our group members for their dedicated work, to our supporters who are the final, necessary dimension to a play and to the writers who entrusted us with their plays. A special mention for those who took part with us for the first time – thank you for adapting to the Dóchas “one for all and all for one” spirit. You have given light to the future!

Once again, we are indebted to the Management and Staff of Killarney Avenue whose support and kindness is overwhelming.

Now time to recharge the batteries – have a good rest and see you all soon.

DÓCHAS DRAMA PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON NEW WRITING.

Dóchas Drama Group’s request for 10 Minute Scripts resulted in the revelation of many new writers. The theme was “The Letter” and it is amazing how varied the interpretation of that theme was! Choosing an entertaining selection was a challenge but it was done  – now it is time for audiences to view the plays and decide for themselves.

If you are curious as to what is inside the “Third Window from the Right”, locked in the “Ungilded Cage” or behind the “Veneer”!  If you wonder if “Lost Time” can be recovered or want to  learn the contents of “The Missive”! If  you want to find out who has to “Bring Your A Game” or learn what “The Technophobe” is up to and why is “Ink on the Brink”? These questions will be answered by Dóchas Drama Group when you attend their “Series of Short Plays “ at Killarney Avenue Hotel. You will also hear the curious “Tick Tock” of time and learn the value of the letters W and D.

In just over two hours you will have ALL the answers and also enjoyed interval refreshments and maybe won a raffle prize!!!!

Scott Mullen who is based in Los Angeles, proud Killarney man, Brian Bowler,  the romantic German native, Claudia Grodotzki, the very talented Rebecca Fitzgerald from Firies and Hazel Joy from Beaufort and who you will know from Killarney Library have all written a short play that you can see, if you attend Dóchas Drama Group’s production at Killarney Avenue Hotel next week.

Sonia Elston, a native of Nottingham, London born Siobhán O’Flaherty,

Michael Nolan from Cork and published and prize-winning writers, Méabh de Brún, Mary McCarthy and Liz Ryan make up the 11 authors.

Twenty actors, five directors, a supportive production team and a Front of House Team ready to welcome you all! All we need now is you!

We are grateful to all who have helped, encouraged and supported us.

We thank the Management and Staff of Killarney Avenue Hotel for providing stage, sanctuary and support for which no words of thanks and appreciation could suffice.

We look forward to seeing you all at  Killarney Avenue Hotel on January 29^th, 30^th, 31^st and February 1^st. Curtain Up 8pm.

Admission €10 at the door.

List of Plays in our “Series of Short Plays.”

8pm on JANUARY 29^th, 30^th, 31^st and FEBRUARY 1^st 

at  KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL.

 The Wonderful Letter Double U by Sonia Elston.

Third Window from the Right by Scott Mullen.

Ungilded Cages by Siobhan O’Flaherty.

Veneer by Claudia Grodotzki.

Bring Your A Game by Méabh de Brún.

The Technophobe by Hazel Joy.

 The Missive by Michael Nolan.

Tick Tock by Liz Ryan.

Ink on the Brink by Mary McCarthy.

Lost Time by Rebecca Fitzgerald.

The Letter D by Brian Bowler.

COMING SOON

A SERIES OF SHORT PLAYS

KILLARNEY AVENUE HOTEL

WED 29TH, THURS 30TH,

FRI 31ST  JANUARY And SAT 1ST FEBRUARY.

8 p.m.

Doors open 7.30. Admission €10.

Tickets on sale at the door. Free seating - so come early!

DÓCHAS DRAMA RETURNS WITH NEW PLAYS.

11 Short Plays, new writing and great variety!

Following an invite from Dóchas Drama Killarney to the general public, to submit 10 minute scripts, a series of short plays will be performed at the end of this month.The plays center around the theme 'The Letter ' . We were inundated with a great variety of well written scripts.

The initiative was designed to provide a platform for writers to showcase their work. Some have written scripts before, some have won writing awards and many have written for the first time.

The reading and selection process was most difficult but finally the selection was narrowed down to the eleven short plays you will see. They will take you on a journey of confusion, disillusion, optimism, pessimism, imagination and reality!

You will definitely be stimulated and never bored.

You may even be inspired to write something yourself.

A number of the writers will attend the performances, some of them will appear on stage and many of them you will know.

                                                                    

The response to our request for 10 Minute Plays has been fantastic and far beyond our expectations.

We have seen a great variety of plays, everything from comedy, tragedy, farce, horror and fantasy.To produce these plays we will require many actors so we invite you all to contact us if you would like to take part. Also if you know of anybody that would like the opportunity to try acting for the first time you might mention it to them. These plays will be of short duration so rehearsal time will be very manageable, exciting and fun!  Any interested parties are asked to send a quick email to dochasdramakillarney@gmail.com .

In the words of Napoleon Hill:

Don't wait. The time will never be just right.