(American Premiere)
Alone it Stands by John Breen
Nov. 15 to Dec.15, 2007
Alone It Stands tells the tale of Munster Rugby Team’s legendary victory over New Zealand’s mighty All Blacks in Thomond Park, Limerick in 1978. In the play six actors play 62 roles including the Munster team, the Kiwis, the two coaches, the ref, the crowd, the press, a pregnant woman, several children and a dog. Breen’s hysterical, high energy play has been a staple in theatres across Ireland for almost a decade. Directed by Eric Lucas & Kerry Waters Lucas
(World Premiere)
Last Days of the Killone Players by Eric Lucas
Mar.6 to April 5, 2008
In a dying town in the west of Ireland, an amateur theatre group comes together for the first read of their final production. As the Celtic Tiger threatens to devour everything in it’s path, this group spends a single evening, remembering, laughing, and embracing the past. Stories will be told and long buried secrets will finally rise to the surface. Directed by Leslie A. Kobylinski
(American Premiere)
Closing Time by Owen McCafferty
May 8 to June 7
A run-down pub/hotel in Belfast acts as a refuge for the drinkers who stop there - including the owners. This is a day like many before it - yet different - sometimes we have to face up to the truth. A tender and comic portrait of love, dignity and emotional damage from the award- winning writer of Shoot the Crow and Mojo Mickybo.
(New Adaptation)
The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde
July 25 to Aug. 23
In a city of great wealth and great poverty, a tiny sparrow becomes the messenger of a prince imprisoned in a golden statue. Together they work to solve the poverty they see before them and teach us life’s most precious gifts. Actors, masks, and puppetry come together in this new adaptation to tell the story. Fantastical fare for children and adults alike. Adapted and Directed by Kerry Waters Lucas
