'Grimly Handsome' by Julia Jarcho at The Lir, Dublin- July 2016
Directed by Keelie Sheridan
Costume & Set- Valentin Eisele
Lights- Bill Woodland
Sound- John Gunning
Cast- Frank Blake, Eimear Keating, Conor O Riordan
Production photos by Keith Dixon.
European Premiere of 'Grimly Handsome' by Julia Jarcho
Don'tcha remember what I told ya when we first go partnered up?
That the worst mistake is to think you know the city.
Director Keelie Sheridan
Set and Costume Designer Valentin Eisele
Lighting Designer Bill Woodland
CSM Grainne McKnight
Assistant Stage Manager Evie McGuinness
Chief LX Sheila Murphy
Set Construction Barry O’Donovan
Sound Design Co-ordinator Niamh Cooke Escapil
Wardrobe Supervisor Beatrise Leikuca
Scenic Artist Roisin Kavanagh
The Cast
Alesh/Alpert/Alfo Frank Blake
Natalia/Nally/Nelly/Noplop Eimear Keating
Gregor/Greggins/Grox Conor O’Riordan
Preview 9th July, 8.30pm,
11th July – 13th July, 8.30pm
Matinee 13th July 1.00pm
Tickets Available HERE.
GRIMLY HANDSOME premiered in New York City in January 2013 at Incubator Arts Project’s Other Forces festival.
Occupied- A Collaboration with Colm McNally and Valentin Peter Eisele
"And now you’re here. I saw you. The camera saw you. And by the way, might I add, you all look terrific. You really do. You look happy. You look together."
He turns to take a selfie with the audience. Flash.
"I was there, too. I mean, I am here, too. Now. With you. The camera saw us. We’re happy. We’re together. We’re a part of something. And I have proof. "
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 at The Lir, Dublin, Ireland.
Director: Keelie A. Sheridan
Lights: Colm McNally
Costume: Valentin Peter Eisele
Actors: Amy Hughes, Aron Haggerty, Colin Smith, Jerry Iwu, Ciara Smyth
Photos by Valentin Peter Eisele
''Ain't No Raindrop When She's Gone' Collaboration with Valentin Peter Eisele
Design and concept by Valentin Peter Eisele. Performed at The Lir, Dublin, Ireland, December 2015.
"Wasteland" Collaboration with Valentin Eisele, Ciara Murnane and Bill Woodland
I had the opportunity to collaborate with three of the MFA Theatre Design students on an evening of design showcases inspired by T. S. Eliot's "The Wasteland." It was a different approach to creating performance than I've engaged in previously; using design as the leading element and developing narrative and performance from the visual concept for the piece.
I worked with Valentin Peter Eisele on a piece inspired by this portion of the poem:
If there were water
And no rock
If there were rock
And also water
And water
A spring
A pool among the rock
IF there were the sound of water only
...
But there is no water
I worked with Ciara Murnane and Bill Woodland on a piece inspired by this line:
My feet are at Moorgate, and my heart
Under my feet
More photos and video to follow.
Trinity College Dublin/ The Lir
I'm just over a month into my residence in Dublin and studies at The Lir/ Trinity College Dublin. The Tiger Dublin Fringe Fest and the Dublin Theatre Festival have provided infinitely fascinating viewing opportunities and I've been submersing myself in the city (and country)'s rich theatrical talent. I'm very grateful to the US Ireland Alliance for the George J Mitchell Scholarship which supports my year in Ireland.
The 2015-2016 George J Mitchell Scholars Welcome Reception at Google EU Headquarters, Dublin.
Myself with other Mitchells at RTÉ in Dublin for a taping of Claire Byrne Live.
More updates to follow!
George J Mitchell Scholars Announced- Hint: You Know One!
It still feels a bit surreal. I'm thrilled to announce that I've been selected as one of the twelve 2016 George J Mitchell Scholars from across the US. I'll be traveling to Dublin in the fall of 2015 to pursue my MFA in Theatre Directing at Trinity College's The Lir Academy. To say it's an honor is an understatement. Each year the US Ireland Alliance sponsors the George J Mitchell Scholarship which sends students with outstanding scholastic achievements, commitments to their communities and contributions to their fields to Ireland for a year of post-graduate study. There has only ever been one other CUNY student to receive this award- I'm honored to be representing Brooklyn College and the CUNY system internationally.
Pictured above are the twenty finalists with Ambassador Anne Anderson, Ambassador David O'Sullivan and Serena Wilson- Director of the Mitchell Scholarship Program.