We are delighted to be working with three emerging writers with strong Donegal connections, Shaun Byrne, Kieran Kelly and Gerry Moriarty.
They have each supplied us with a 20-30 minute excerpt from works they have in progress. These will be given a Workshop Production by actors from the Ballyshannon Drama Society. More than a rehearsed reading but short of a full production, this will give a rare chance to see such talented writers display their creations in embryonic stage.
Homegirls by Shaun Byrne, is a historical piece set in St. Joseph’s, Stranorlar in 1932. The cast will present a number of short vignettes from different parts of the play, giving a sense of the whole. Performers include Louise Larkin, Anne-Marie Garvey, Roisin Lee, Diarmuid McInerney and Sean McLoone. It’s directed by Sean McLoone.
The Evicted by Kieran Kelly is based on a true story. Set in Donegal in 1865 with the Derryveagh Evictions as the background. The story is a personal one for Kieran as his ancestors were among the families evicted in 1861. The opening scene of the play will be performed by Ronan Drummond, Callum Gallagher and Joanne Cassidy. The director is Terence McEneaney.
The Priests is Gerry Moriarty’s first play. An Irish priest has retired from a career on the African Missions in Africa to an English parish..A journalist threatens to publicly expose an allegation against him. In this scene from the middle of the play he discusses his situation with a friend from school days who is now his housekeeper. Parts will be played by Mary Hoey and Mark Kirby with Kevin Lilly directing, assisted by Audrey Davitt.
The performances will be followed by a short Q & A with the writers, led by Michael McMullin.
Sunday, November 10, 3:30 in Theatre 1 in the Abbey Arts Centre. Adm €10.
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A joint production with Ballyshannon Drama Society.