Founding Family
It is such a great pleasure watching someone share what they love. This week Paul and I had the opportunity to see DUBLIN BY LAMPLIGHT, a Corn Exchange Production, on the Abbey stage. It is the first time that we’ve watched a full production in the redesigned auditorium from up the top. And what a […]
Producing Love
How does one keep love in mind, at the forefront of everything one does? I would love to say that I have an answer to that question or better yet, that I’ve been able to do it. But I don’t. I think at best it is an intention that manifests in the little actions we […]
Home Sweet Home
What is home? You’ve heard that “home is where your heart is” or maybe where you’re born. Maybe it is where you grew up or where you live now. Some find home in other people or in a feeling. I’m not sure I know exactly what it is, but I know for sure that I’m […]
Up for a Challenge
When my husband mentioned that a friend was thinking of suggesting me to fill in for one performance of a musical, I was simultaneously thrilled and terrified. I love to sing, but I consider myself an actress who sings, not a bona fide singer. The friend put me forward and the next day I was […]
The Joy of Play
How can we forget the joy of play? Playing with your whole body (like tag) brings a greater joy. Working with a group towards the goal of fun (heart-rate up, eyes shining, smiles uncontrollable) is something I highly recommend. I just started Drama Facilitator training with NAYD (the National Association for Youth Drama) in Ireland. […]
#WakingTheFeminists, Rekindling the Flame
I’m inspired, incited, and wowed by the movement that is underway in Irish theatre right now, #WakingTheFeminists. What gets me especially jazzed up about this movement as opposed to similar movements in the States (that I am also in support of, by the way) is that in Ireland change actually seems possible. The country is […]
The Families We Choose
Does anyone else crave family? I’m blessed to have been born into a pretty alright one, dysfunctional yes, but I have good relationships with my siblings and step-siblings and I love my parents. I feel loved and accepted (or at the very least tolerated) for who I am. I also married into another great family […]
Gaiety School of Acting Blog – guest writer
Had a great time writing a blog about my acting journey so far for my acting alma mater!
Orson Welles’ Christmas Carol – Ireland
Orson Welles’ Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play December 20-22, 2013 Powerscourt Theatre Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Dublin 2 Playwright Paul Nugent, based on Orson Welles’ radio play version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Director Paul Meade Cast Orson Welles (Scrooge) Paul Nugent Joe Cotten (Bob Cratchit) Cillian O’Donnachadha Arlene Francis (Belle) Maureen O’Connell George […]
Orson Welles’ Christmas Carol * Marlay House * Dublin, Ireland * AboutFACE
AboutFACE Theatre Company 22-23 DEC ’12 Marlay House Ballroom, Marlay Park, Rathfarnham PLAYWRIGHT Adapted by Paul Nugent from Orson Welles’ radio play version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol DIRECTOR Moira Walsh CAST ORSON WELLES (Scrooge) Paul Nugent JOE COTTEN (Bob Cratchit) Cillian O’Donnachadha ARLENE FRANCIS (Belle) Tara McKeever GEORGE COULOURIS (Marley) Alan Walsh BENNY […]