Full Length Amateur Drama Circuit 2012

poteen

Its not the first time that a group wins a festival without any other awards so for me its not unusual or a bad thing. I think the Adjudicator without doubt got the No. 1 right which is the most important decision. They may not have won an acting award but the production was so well balanced acting wise that to award an individual was very difficult to do. I was delighted for Corofin. It was their first night in Athlone and some of the more established groups and likely dismissed them. Again in my mind a similar situation to Kilmeen. A balanced cast performed on the night and took a new lease of life and freshness to Athlone.

For me too many groups in Athlone this year had not Balanced casts. You had many situations where 60%/70% of them in show worked. In Athlone you will not win with less than 100%

Again Silken come in the top 3 which is a great achievement for the group. In my mind they were just about value for that. That show had so many strong moments but the difference for me was the points i Mentioned in the last paragraph.

Here's one for debate. How do people think Letterkennys '39 Steps' would have done in Athlone ?

Vinny-Chase

Someone mentioned to me yesterday that they spoke to Walker at the interval in Shercock and he said "Well, they haven't done enough to win it for me" and that was after the 1st stronger act. He did go on to criticise the 2nd act in his adjudication. Interesting...

poteen

Vinny-Chase wrote: »

Someone mentioned to me yesterday that they spoke to Walker at the interval in Shercock and he said "Well, they haven't done enough to win it for me" and that was after the 1st stronger act. He did go on to criticise the 2nd act in his adjudication. Interesting...

Walker got too caught up in keeping people guessing in Shercock and went to extremes to stress that it was his decision and referenced this point on stage every night. Too often Adjudicators are trying to become the main act and centre of attention. His adjudication on closing night was by far the most severe all week in Shercock and it was just a power trip. He couldnt but give the win to Letterkenny.

It was by far and away the best show in Confined this year and in recent years.

Vinny-Chase

poteen wrote: »

Walker got too caught up in keeping people guessing in Shercock and went to extremes to stress that it was his decision and referenced this point on stage every night. Too often Adjudicators are trying to become the main act and centre of attention. His adjudication on closing night was by far the most severe all week in Shercock and it was just a power trip. He couldnt but give the win to Letterkenny.

It was by far and away the best show in Confined this year and in recent years.

I think you may be right. However the feeling amongst the audience up there on the night was a very mixed bag.

jorg

poteen wrote: »

.......Here's one for debate. How do people think Letterkennys '39 Steps' would have done in Athlone ?

The Ulster finals might answer that. Letterkenny are up against the Silkies and Estuary!

poteen

So Letterkennys '39 Steps' wins the Ulster Finals with Silken in Second...

giggs2

poteen wrote: »

So Letterkennys '39 Steps' wins the Ulster Finals with Silken in Second...

I am not surprised at the Ulster winners. I saw them in Shercock and they were brilliant. They would have won in Athlone if they were there. Well done LETTERKENNY you deserved it .

Jon Joe1

Can anybody explain to me the rules involving the set and setting up in the One Act drama festival?? Anybody else thinking of doing a One Act play??

observe

You have 10 mins to set and 5 mins to strike. These times are monitored and points deducted for going over time.
The set should consist of free standing pieces. Essentially what can be put in place in 10 mins. Some venues on circuit are tight on wing space and storage so the less you have the better.
But.....a one act should have a strong design element to it. 15 marks are given for PRESENTATION, including set, lighting, sound, costume makeup etc.
All the best.

brightspark

The full rules are on the DLI site

http://www.dli.ie/downloads/Rules%20for%20One%20Act%20Circuit%202012.pdf

Jon Joe1

Thanks.. To think were talking about the one acts and some groups have already beginning to hold auditions for the festival 2013 circuit... A bit mad!!

Vinny-Chase

Hi guys,
Curious as to any one who has wrote their own play and had it performed or anyone from any of the groups that put on a new play from a new writer and how it worked with the rights on the circuit?

Vinny-Chase

Hi guys,
Curious as to any one who has wrote their own play and had it performed or anyone from any of the groups that put on a new play from a new writer and how it worked with the rights on the circuit?

naasrd

Vinny-Chase wrote: »

Hi guys,
Curious as to any one who has wrote their own play and had it performed or anyone from any of the groups that put on a new play from a new writer and how it worked with the rights on the circuit?

Rights are the author's, standard DLI fees would apply per performance and a license issued from the author or an agent.