INVITATION from the DLI MASTERCLASS AT U. L.

with Raymond Keane, founding member and Artistic Director of Barabbas.

Join us at 7.30p.m. Jean Monnet Theatre, University of Limerick Wednesday August 4th 2010

Raymond Keane devised and appeared in much of Barrabas early work and his credits include Come Down From The Mountain John Clown John Clown, Macbeth, Half Eight Mass Of A Tuesday, Out The Back Door, Sick Dying Dead Buried Out, The Whiteheaded Boy, God’s Gift, Nightmare on Essex Street

Raymond works regularly with writer and performer Donal O’Kelly for whom he directed Vive La, which opened at Draícht, Blanchardstown and toured nationally. For Donal he also directed The Cambria which continues to tour nationally and internationally and The Hand which played at the Vilar Theatre Festival, Colorado.

Why not join us in what will be an inspiring experience.  7.30 pm to 8.45p.m
The Jean Monnet Theatre in the main building.

Admission is free.  Sponsored by The Drama League of Ireland and The Arts Council.

DLI SUMMER SCHOOL NEWS

Drama League of Ireland - 45th Summer School
University of Limerick 31st  July - 7th August 2010

Course F

Gerard Stembridge will now tutor Course F as Daniela Peleanu Hardie has had to cancel for personal and family reasons and sends her deepest apologies.

New course title: 'Improvisation - Its Uses and Abuses.'

This course is ideal for actors, directors and writers who are interested in developing new work. It will also be of value to directors and actors who might use it as part of character preparation for a difficult or classic text. Everyone on the course must be prepared to improvise - no spectators. Neither should you be scared of it - as the course will show.

Gerard Stembridge is one of our best-known, most highly regarded, home-grown theatre practitioners. An award-winning writer-director, his latest feature film, About Adam, was critically acclaimed and a popular success in Ireland. His relatively recent RTE programme Black Day at Black Rock focuses on Irish racism. He wrote the screenplay for the film Ordinary Decent Criminal and was writer-director of the highly acclaimed film Guiltrip (1995). For the theatre, Gerard wrote The Gay Detective, (produced by Rough Magic) and That Was Then. He is perhaps best-known for his sharp and satirical radio show: Scrap Saturday.

There is a limited number of places available so contact Anne now at summerschool@dli.ie

Stop Press!

In view of the current economic climate, the Drama League of Ireland, is pleased to offer:

6 Tuition-Only scholarships
for DLI Summer School at UL 31st July – 7th August.

Applicants must be Over 18 years of age Belong to a group which holds up-to-date membership of DLI Be responsible for own accommodation and meals Attend all classes promptly at 10am each day

Apply immediately: to Anne Mekitarian: summerschool@dli.ie

DLI Office Annual Holidays

The DLI office in Dundrum will close for annual holidays on Friday 30 July 2010, reopening on Monday 16 August. Please email any queries during our absence to dli@eircom.net , and we’ll be happy to deal with them on our return.

Valerie McGuile
DLI Administrator

PERFORM ON AN ISLAND 300 MILES INSIDE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE…

International Amateur Theatre Festival
Tromsø DIALOG 2010, Norway.
July 14-24, 2011

Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the small island of Tromsøya. The island is connected to the mainland by the Tromsø Bridge. The city is warmer than most other places located on the same latitude, due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream.

The city centre of Tromsø contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway, the oldest house dating from 1789. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsø. The city is a cultural centre for its region, several festivals taking place in the summer.

Apply immediately.  Details from Mary Pears : email dlimary@eircom.net or call 01-6243391

For more on AITA/IATA click here

Application deadline to the Irish Centre of AITA/IATA to iatairl@eircom.net asap but NO LATER than 15 August 2010.

The Drama League of Ireland & The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland - One Act Festivals 2010

Visit the One Act Festivals page for more...

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)

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.