Monday, February 8, 2010
Till I get there
Hi Everyone,
I should be another string on the bow of the director’s mentorship program but at the moment I’m sweating it out in Ghana. I’m working on a play here I’ve written for the kids of Christ Orphanage with some other members of CARAVAN/ON/FIRE/COLLECTIVE. It’s called Oh! Away! It’s loosely based on the story of Óisinn in Tír na nÓg except with a lot of Africa, Ewe druming, and tin whistle playing.
I’m really excited about the program and really looking forward to getting stuck in when I get back. I really want to be as involved as possible while I’m away so it’d be great if ye could keep me updated in what’s going on and if there’s anything I can do! I think some of you guys are planning on applying to the Fringe. I am too and would love to hear some ideas on what ye're thinking of.
I should be another string on the bow of the director’s mentorship program but at the moment I’m sweating it out in Ghana. I’m working on a play here I’ve written for the kids of Christ Orphanage with some other members of CARAVAN/ON/FIRE/COLLECTIVE. It’s called Oh! Away! It’s loosely based on the story of Óisinn in Tír na nÓg except with a lot of Africa, Ewe druming, and tin whistle playing.
I’m really excited about the program and really looking forward to getting stuck in when I get back. I really want to be as involved as possible while I’m away so it’d be great if ye could keep me updated in what’s going on and if there’s anything I can do! I think some of you guys are planning on applying to the Fringe. I am too and would love to hear some ideas on what ye're thinking of.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
"and if you feel like it posting random quotes from artists that inspire you"
Why don't I get the ball rolling then while this blog finds it's feet:
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." -Beckett
1st session YAY!
Ok. So the first session is over with. And I can breathe a sigh of relief!
After snow delays and all that it was great to put a face to all of the names and start a programme that has been developing for a while now.
This whole thing started last year when I was writing the Youth Arts Strategy for Kildare County Council. I started to think about programmes and supports I would have liked when I finished in college. I studied Drama and Performance in DIT, when I went in I only wanted to act, but the staff there especially Pete, Miriam, Vic and Declan opened up a whole new world of teaching, directing, even dance! to me. I left the course with one clear vision, I wanted to work professionally in the arts. What wasn't clear to me was, in what area?
So, back to the Youth Arts Strategy and this programme. I felt emerging artists needed, contact with the sector and a group of similar minded people to work with. I don't want to bore anyone with the details so lets skip to... some months later and with great input from Gavin, Jim and Orla at Fishamble: The new play company, here we are.
There was a great feeling throughout the first session with the group. Everyone seemed to be there to share as much as learn from each other which was great. I think everyone brings something different to the table which can only be a good thing.
Being in a room with other people who want to work and learn is always inspiring.
I don't know where we will be in 10 months time, but I do know I will be enriched because of this programme.
After snow delays and all that it was great to put a face to all of the names and start a programme that has been developing for a while now.
This whole thing started last year when I was writing the Youth Arts Strategy for Kildare County Council. I started to think about programmes and supports I would have liked when I finished in college. I studied Drama and Performance in DIT, when I went in I only wanted to act, but the staff there especially Pete, Miriam, Vic and Declan opened up a whole new world of teaching, directing, even dance! to me. I left the course with one clear vision, I wanted to work professionally in the arts. What wasn't clear to me was, in what area?
So, back to the Youth Arts Strategy and this programme. I felt emerging artists needed, contact with the sector and a group of similar minded people to work with. I don't want to bore anyone with the details so lets skip to... some months later and with great input from Gavin, Jim and Orla at Fishamble: The new play company, here we are.
There was a great feeling throughout the first session with the group. Everyone seemed to be there to share as much as learn from each other which was great. I think everyone brings something different to the table which can only be a good thing.
Being in a room with other people who want to work and learn is always inspiring.
I don't know where we will be in 10 months time, but I do know I will be enriched because of this programme.
1st session 24th January 2010
Welcome to the Mentoring Programme Blog!
The purpose of this blog is for the group to put up their own opinions of the programme, ask questions of the group, letting people know what you are up to and if you feel like it posting random quotes from artists that inspire you. And generally using it as a tool to stay in touch with each other.
If there are any other blogs we should be following you can add them to this blog. It would probably be best to keep it focused on writing and directing and maybe not the blog of someone really funny who keeps chickens or something.
I think I've set this up right, everyone should be able to post to this blog and comment etc, but if i'm missing out on something let me know and I'll fix it.
Like most things it will only work if people use it, so em... let's use it!
See you all at the next session on Saturday 6th Feb. I know I can't wait.
The purpose of this blog is for the group to put up their own opinions of the programme, ask questions of the group, letting people know what you are up to and if you feel like it posting random quotes from artists that inspire you. And generally using it as a tool to stay in touch with each other.
If there are any other blogs we should be following you can add them to this blog. It would probably be best to keep it focused on writing and directing and maybe not the blog of someone really funny who keeps chickens or something.
I think I've set this up right, everyone should be able to post to this blog and comment etc, but if i'm missing out on something let me know and I'll fix it.
Like most things it will only work if people use it, so em... let's use it!
See you all at the next session on Saturday 6th Feb. I know I can't wait.
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