19th October 2011
Is college life weighing you down? Are you lacking the time commitment to get involved in the DCU Drama Panto, and other incredible( but time-intensive) Drama events?? Are you looking for the opportunity to act in front of your peers, but simply can't find your nerves?? Do you long for the opportunity to write for the stage, but with your studies, don't have the hours to unleash your inner writer?? Are you simply looking for the opportunity to have the craic with other like minded individuals??
Why not try DCU Dramas' brand new workshop, "Play in a Day"!!
The Play in a Day workshop is almost exactly what it says on the tin. After a few introductory games/icebreakers, Drama members, old and new, are paired into groups of approximately four or five, in which they will write, direct, and produce a play which is then performed in front of the whole group at the end of the day.
Whether you are an old hand of the acting scene, or simply a rebellious grasshopper, who's looking to make their first appearance on the stage, there is truly a place for everyone at the "Play in a Day" workshop. It is a truly fun, and creative event that serves as a strong introduction to the high-octane world of writing, acting, directing and producing.
As well as being a fantastic event in and of itself, the "Play in a Day" workshop also serves as the launch-pad for the "New Writers Festival".
The New Writers Festival is a yearly event which celebrates the quality of material which can be produced by new talent. DCU Drama members will gain the opportunity to experiment with acting, writing, directing, producing, lighting and MD-ing for a variety of plays. What makes the New Writers festival truly special is that these plays ( from ten minutes to fifty minutes in length) are written by students from across the DCU campus! Over the course of approximately five weeks, members are given the opportunity to gain a new insight into the workings of productions, both on stage and off.
So, whether you are looking for a way to get involved in DCU Drama, or you're simply hoping to meet new friends and have a bit of craic, the "Play in a Day" workshop has a little something for everyone!
