RTE All Ireland Finals 2012, Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone

Congratulations to Kilmeen Drama Group, winners of the All Ireland title for the second year running with their production of The Weir by Conor McPherson. Silken Thomas Players came second with their production of Jerusalemby Jez Butterworth, while Corofin Dramatic Society took third place with The Subject Was Roses by Frank D.Gilroy.

Go to www.adci.ie or www.dramafestival.ie for all the news from Athlone.

DLI Magazine Deadline: May 18^th

Reminder

One Act Festivals 2012

At a meeting of the joint ADCI/DLI One Act Festivals Committee on 15th April the results of the 2011 ADCI/DLI Survey of participating groups was discussed and the One Act Festival rules reviewed and revised.
The main changes to the rules are concerning:

The timing of complaints
Acceptance of a festival offer represents a binding contract
Clarification that use of a set as judged by the adjudicator results in disqualification
The rule in relation to the number of Groups required to constitute a competition was clarified and NO EXCEPTION will be allowed.
The number of groups qualifying for the All-Ireland was set as 6 Open & 5 Confined & in the event of two or more groups having the same points after all festival results have been considered then qualification will be on the basis of a draw.

The full set of rules can be viewed here...

DLI Summer School 2012 brochure

The 2012 Summer School brochure is now available. Download it to select your choice of course in Limerick this summer!

Download Summer School 2012 Brochure...

DLI SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 - GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!

Despite the recession:

Still running full week Sat. 28th July – Sat. 4th August
Still offering 6 courses with top-class professional tutors
No increase in overall cost
No hidden extras
Free photocopying
All courses cost the same
No surcharges
Members €440 Non-members €485 – this means en suite room in luxury apartment, lunch dinner, tuition, master class and full social programme for everyone
The very best value around
Run entirely by dedicated volunteers

Visit our Summer School page for the exciting final line-up of tutors and courses for the DLI Summer School 2012...

The application form is also available to download...

APPLY NOW DLI SUMMER SCHOOL 2012
FOUR HALF-SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Download Samuel French Scholarships Letter...

Download Application Form...

APPLY TO YOUR LOCAL ARTS OFFICER

for financial assistance to attend the DLI SUMMER SCHOOL

Click here for contact details: www.artscouncil.ie/en/links/local_arts_links.aspx

Amateur Licensing and Royalties

Before making a decision on choosing any play for amateur performance, please take a look at the factsheet which our DLI Royalties Officer, John Corcoran, has put together. It covers all aspects of the important areas of amateur licensing.

Applying for Performing Rights 2012...

Latest News from ADA

Please enjoy browsing the Association of Drama Adjudicators website at www.ada.ie

DLI Membership 2012 - 2013

Group and Individual membership of The Drama League of Ireland is now due for renewal. To renew your subscription with us, please send names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for two contacts in your group to the DLI office. The fees remain unchanged - €100.00 for Group Membership & €35.00 for Individual Membership.
New members are always welcome – contact Valerie in the office for details of the benefits of joining us!
01 2969343
dli@eircom.net

Workshops in 2012

Why not organise a workshop for your group this year? The DLI Development Officer Jackie Scanlan will be delighted to advise you on a theme for the workshop and to source and finance a professional tutor to facilitate it. In conjunction with The Arts Council, The Drama League of Ireland is in a position to provide workshops in all aspects of theatre – acting, directing, set design, sound, lighting, etc.

Call Jackie to discuss whatever ideas you might have for the workshop which your group needs to improve performance in 2012!

065 6841909 (H)
087 2679577
jscanlan@revenue.ie

Theatre Training

Funded workshops supported by The Arts Council
Priority booking and reduced fees for our Annual Summer School
Masterclasses with the best professional practitioners in Ireland
Members Day – hosted by DLI featuring theatre visits and post show discussions with cast and directors

Group Insurance
A high value insurance package, specifically tailored by JPC Insurances for amateur theatre groups and is exclusive to DLI group members. The insurance year runs from 1st April - 31st March. (The scheme offers substantial savings in comparison with other companies)

We are happy to announce that the annual premium 2012- 2013 is now priced at the very competitive €395 for a full year, down from €420.

Resource Service
Advice on selecting plays, scripts and performing rights,
Information on finding props and costumes and set pieces
Start up advice on forming a Drama group

Full details can be viewed on our member services page.