Locally-based Drama Group members were invited to put together and develop short, fifteen minute plays which would be workshopped over a number of weeks under the mentorship of David Butler. The weekly Zoom sessions began with a series of three 2 hour talks on structure, characterisation, and dramatic dialogue.

We then had eight weeks during which we workshopped the plays so that each one got a minimum of three workshopping sessions. Unfortunately the Covid situation did not allow for live performances or live rehearsed readings of the plays as planned. Instead, each group was invited in to Dunamaise Arts Centre to record their play, to be aired as a podcast via Dunamaise on Air. 

In this episode we begin with "Lemony Drizzly" by Dan E Hyland, followed by "Jimmy" by Collette Rafter.

Please Note these plays contain some use of adult language and challenging themes.

"Lemony Drizzly"

Chuck--------------Alan Conroy

Mr Marwood----John "Banjo" Quin

Bella---------------Marie Brennan

Written and Directed by Dan E. Hyland

"Jimmy"

Jimmy          Joe O Neill

Peter            Rory Corcoran

Kathleen      Colette Wrarfter  

Written and directed by Colette Wrafter

Music Paradoxes and Palindromes by Blueberry Rouge

Produced & Presented by Dunamaise Arts Centre

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Dunamaise on Air theme Music by Piano Man Tom  www.pianomantom.com

Supported by Creative Ireland Laois as part of the Creative Ireland programme (2017-2022) in partnership with Laois County Council.

Dunamaise Arts Centre also gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance received from the Arts Council.