Curtain Call – Episode 17 Love Boat Revival
Disgraced duplicitous dogged dastardly reporter, Jean-Luc Dyamontay, has a new podcast! Join him now on his journey investigating the terrible accident when the Love Boat 2 sank 15 years ago. Jean-Luc’s search for the exclusive truth and redemption may be more perilous than he ever could have imagined.
Written, Produced and Music by Ciarán Treanor
Starring: Siobhán Hickey, Declan Ryan, Grainne Curistan, Daniel O’Brien, Stephen Rush, Alejandro Niklison
Blurb: ‘The Love Boat Revival’ is a radio play about a podcast about a catastrophe centred around the revival of an old tv show.
Curtain Call – Episode 16 Seminar Edition
In this edition of Curtain Call, the cast of No Drama’s latest production Seminar sit down with Seán and give an insight into the roles they play and give us a teaser of this great piece by Theresa Rebeck which will be available to stream from the 17th-19th June 2021 – see No Drama Theatre for more details.
Joining Seán for a chat is:
Greg Freegrove
Jane Tuohy
John Lawler
Sorcha Herlihy
Andrei Callanan
Curtain Call – Episode 15 A Conversation with Corinna Reichle
Corinna has recently finished her College course in Theatre Performance at ICFE and taken the ATCL exams in Speech & Drama and Musical Theatre.
Being member of NoDrama Theatre since 2016, she wrote for, acted and directed in several of their bi-annual “Shindigs“ and performs regularly at their monologue nights. She made her directorial debut with the original short play “Insomnia” in the 2018 Scene and Heard and was Assistant Director for NoDrama’s production of “Gaslight“ in December 2019.
She is beyond thrilled to have been chosen to direct “Seminar“ – despite all ups and downs during the last year“ – and can’t wait for people to hear the audio version, before we get to take the play to the stage in 2022.
Curtain Call – Episode 14 Radio Play – Best Policy and Signals – Written and Directed by Johnny Shorthall
It may be a wet a windy one out there folks but we have not one but two radio plays to lift your spirits, whether it’s walking in the rain or chilling at home, these are sure to make you giggle.
Two for the price of one!
Written and Directed by Johnny Shorthall, these two pieces offer up a brace of comedic moments to chase away those lockdown blues.
“The Best Policy”
Featuring Sorcha Herlihy & Renée van de Schoor
“Signals”
Featuring Malcolm Bolton & Jonathan Shortall
Curtain Call – Episode 13 A Conversation with Alejandro Niklison
In this episode of Curtain Call Seán has a conversation with award-nominated Actor/ Writer/ Director – Alejandro Niklison.
They discuss all things acting, surrealism, writing for radio and theatre and touch upon Alejandro’s progress in the field. They also discuss Alejandro’s recently published book “El hombre Artificial” and his most recent radio play Games. Games debuted 2 weeks ago on Curtain Call and are available for streaming now.
Alejandro is one of No Drama’s brilliantly diverse writers and actors and has several radio, stage and online credits to his name having most recently taken part in the Clare Drama Radio/Scariff Bay FM Festival where his play Wine from Greenland was nominated for overall performance.
Curtain Call – Episode 12 Games
Written By Alejandro Niklison and Directed by Terry Kenny, While a storm roars outside the window, Daniel dwells on the past. A voice guides him through visions of his mother, his father, and Tim. But memory is uncertain and, as the images contradict themselves, he starts to doubt his sanity and to wonder: what is this place, and to which point we can trust that what we remember is what happened?
Games is a play about abuse, guilt, and the uncertainty of memory.
Directed: by Terry Kenny
Cast: Alejandro Niklison, Andrei Callanan, Daniel O´Shea, Lisa Gallagher, Stephen Madden.
Written and produced by Alejandro Niklison.
Curtain Call – Episode 11 A Conversation with Andrei Callanan
This episode of Curtain Call Seán has a conversation with actor and poet Andrei Callanan.
They discuss all things acting, writing, theatre and delve into the foundation of inspiration, actor-director relationships, overcoming shyness, adapting to acting for the radio, poetry, the implication of words into monologues and the writing process and much more.
Andrei is one of No Drama’s diverse talented actors and valued members, and has several radio, stage and online credits to his name and is one of the main characters in our summer production of Theresa Rebeck’s Seminar.
Curtain Call – Episode 10 Wacky Tales of Dublin, The Past, The Present and Hopefully Not The Future
Fresh from inclusion in the Scariff Bay/Clare Drama Radio Festival is 4 Wacky Tales of Dublin, The Past, Present and Hopefully Not The Future – A Satire By Seán Coyle.
A satirical look at the lives and loves of some wacky characters and their ongoing shenanigans whilst living in Dublin’s fair city.
This play contains strong language and a sense of ridiculousness only people with a good sense of humour will get – it’s a Dublin thing!
The wonderful ensemble cast:
Michael McCormack
Paula Nash
Seán Coyle
Lana Camilli
Loui Vangelder
Theo Dennis
Alex O’Neal
John Fox
Andrei Callanan
Curtain Call – Episode 9 The Art of Directing
On this edition of Curtain call Seán is talking with the talented directors Declan Ryan, Malcolm Bolton, Ciaran Treanor. The Guys were kind enough to sit down and give us an insight on ways to enhance the directing process for stage and film. They give helpful tips and advice and we talk all things theatre with the use of some great metaphors’.
Curtain Call – Episode 8 Radio Play – It’s Still Me Written and Directed by Kieron Connolly
“We’re taken on a leisurely stroll through the highways and byways of what once was, memory soon fading”
“It’s Still Me”
Written and Directed by Kieron Connolly
Performed by Elaine Carroll
Sound by Peter Blennerhassett
Poster by Louise Dunne.
Curtain Call – Episode 7 Writing, Acting, Improvisation with Comedy
On this edition of Curtain call Seán is talking with the talented Director, Writer, Producer, Comedian and Actor Tamryn Reinecke. Tamryn was kind enough to sit down and give us an insight on way to enhance Acting, Writing and Improvising with comedy for stage and screen.
We will also be discussing the other side of the coin Directing and Producing and ways to get started in that field.
Curtain Call – Episode 6 Radio Play – Arrivals Written by Peter Blennerhassett and Directed by Siobhán Hickey
Dear friends,
As we approach the end of 2020, we have a gorgeous Christmas treat for you all, a simply magnetic and wonderful play, performed for the first time as a radio play, written by Peter Blennerhassett and directed by Siobhán Hickey.
“Arrivals can stir up things. Feelings you didn’t know you had or that you wished you didn’t. The paths and stumbles we take write our stories but sometimes it takes a complete stranger to help bridge the chapters.”
A sensational cast:
Shane Robinson
Declan Ryan
Kate Cosgrave
Megan Carter
Curtain Call – Episode 5 The Essence of a Radio Drama
In this episode, Sean Coyle (our host) speaks to Alejandro Niklison and Johnny Shorthall about the essence of a radio drama. We discuss advice and methods for participants who wish to write, direct, act in a radio theatrical piece. We also reflect on our guest’s previous radio plays and discuss what it takes to make them intriguing and pleasant on the ear. We also look ahead to what is coming next and our love for all things theatrical. Curtain Call is a podcast designed by Dublin’s No Drama Theatre. A drama group based in the City Centre of Dublin, Ireland. We discover the do’s and don’ts, exchange knowledge and dive into all things theatrical. A podcast for theatre lovers, practitioners and beings.
Curtain Call – Episode 4 Radio Play – Wine From Greenland by Alejandro Niklison
“Wine from Greenland”, an audioplay that explores the meaning of society and identity in the search for absolute freedom.
As Anton and Ian wait to be seated at a restaurant, a seemingly ordinary conversation leads them to a mutual realization about life and society: man is a caged animal, chained to social conventions, roles and relationships. But beyond married life, affairs, jobs and obligations lies a land where one can start over and rediscover themselves.
Will they find freedom or will they fail in their quest?
Performed by Andrei Callanan, Lisa Gallagher and Rahul Dewan Dewan
Written & directed by Alejandro Niklison
Curtain Call – Episode 3 The Art of Monologue Acting
In this episode, Sean Coyle (our host) speaks to actor Noel Murphy about the craft of monologue acting. We discuss advice and methods for participants who wish to perform for No Drama’s Bring Your Own Nights and who wish to partake in the audition process for upcoming productions.
Join us for the upcoming Bring Your Own Night on Monday 16th of November.
Curtain Call is a podcast designed by Dublin’s No Drama Theatre. A drama group based in the City Centre of Dublin, Ireland. We discover the do’s and don’ts, exchange knowledge and dive into all things theatrical. A podcast for theatre lovers, practitioners and beings.
Curtain Call – Episode 2 Hardboiled by Jonathan Shorthall
On this episode of Curtain Call we are proud to present the wonderful radio play Hardboiled written and directed by the one and only Jonathan Shorthall. We couldn’t be more excited and if that’s not enough, in will include all original cast members:
– Declan Ryan as Frank O’Hara.
– Kate Cosgrave as Donna.
– Malcolm Bolton as Wintson E. Chesterfield.
– Charlotte Keating as Titania Lockheart.
Curtain Call – Episode 1 Acting for Camera
In the podcast’s first-ever episode, Sean Coyle (our host) speaks to No Drama’s Club pro, Mr Good-looking himself, Actor Shane Robinson about the craft of acting for the camera. We discuss advice and methods for participants submitting short films for No Drama’s online showcase this October.
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