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Shapeshifters
Theatre Company
Background
Auditions
Performances
Background
Shapeshifters
is an ancient mythological creature in Celtic Lore. Gene Rodenberry
borrowed from Celtic mythology for the initiation of a shapeshifter
character (for good or evil) in Star Trek. As the actors on stage
become the characters of the written story, they become the Shapeshifters
before your eyes.
The Irish American Heritage Center has hosted Irish Theatre since
1987. The theatre company began with the devoted efforts of Mary
O'Reilly and Kay & Michael Shevlin. As the building renovation crews
restored the facility, the thespians recruited fellow theatre lovers
and began bringing Irish history, folklore, and much loved writings
to the stage.
In 1999, the theatre company took the next step forward with the
American Premier presentation of "Monday Night in a Country
Town", an original play by Dublin author, Tom O'Brien. For the
first time, they entered the "Acting Irish International Theatre
Festival" to bring this dramatic story to a new audiance.
For the first time, the theatre company took
to the road and toured to four summer festivals.
The season moved forward with the presentation of the first full
length musical,"My Home, My Heart, My Ireland". This original
show and much of its' memorable music was written by local author,
Carol J. Kearney. Audiances laughed, cried, sang, and loved as the
travelers and locals at the "Rose and Dragon" Pub shared their experiences
and their hearts. This production initiated a joint effort of the
Theatre Company, the Heritage Center Choir, and dancers from Rince
Na Cara and Mullane Dance school, based at the Heritage Center.
Members and students joined the cast of performers.
Shapeshifters Theatre Company continues to build on the tradition
of Irish Theatre and expands the presentation of established and
new works. We welcome you to join us.
AUDITIONS
Spring 2008
Auditions for the Spring show :
Auditionins will be Monday, Feb 25, 7 pm to 9:30pm. & Tuesday 2/26 7:00 to 9:30 pm - Cold readings from the script.
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PERFORMANCES
Irish Fairy Tales and Magic: An Evening with the Shapeshifters Theater
Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – Newberry Library
Reception; 5:30 pm; Presentation, 6:15 pm
Performers: Shapeshifters Theater, Irish American Heritage Center
Come celebrate the magic of the Irish in a night of theatrical and musical performances! The Shapeshifters Theater will present a variety of readings from Celtic mythology and fairy tales: Irish Fairy and Folktales, edited by William Butler Yeats; excerpts from their Spring production,Knocknashee (the hill of the Irish fairies and the magic it weaves); storytelling by its resident Seannachai; and songs centered on the magic of May Eve and the power of the Spirits.
Newberry-goers the doors open at 5;15 p.m. reception at 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. program (closes about 7:30 p.m.; library itself locks down at 8 p.m.). The Newberry Library is located at 60 W. Walton St. (between Clark and Dearborn Streets). Program is on main floor, inside Ruggles Hall. (Lobby guard can direct people.) Discounted parking is at 100 W. Chestnut St. (enter Clark St. side; look for small sign for garage). To see more information check out www.newberry.org/friends/chapter.html
April 11 to May 4th, 2008
"_Knocknashee_"
AMERICAN PREMIER
Show dates: April 11th to May 4th~ Fri & Sat 8:00 pm & Sun. 3:00 pm
Synopsis
It's May Eve and the town is alive with preparation for a festival. On the outskirts of town, folklore on the magic of May Eve and the hopes of Patrick (a gifted artist) and his friend Hughie and a local girl, Brigid, become entwined. While they prepare for their own greeting of the spirits due on May Eve, the earth nearby will yield secrets of it's own.
This story of mythology and mystery by Diedre Kinahan of Navan, County Meath, is an American Premier. It will also be the Shapeshifters entry in May to the Acting Irish International Theatre Fest in Rochester, NY.
Ticket prices are $12.00 IAHC members (Show your Member Card) and $15.00 All Others. Theatre 306 is a new 95-seat performing arts space.
To make sure you don't miss ANY shows, join our e-mail list!!
shapeshifters@irishamhc.com
Shapeshifters, the Irish American Heritage Center's resident theatre company since 1987, continues to build on the tradition of Irish Theatre and expanding the presentation of established and new works.
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GET INVOLVED
Shapeshifters would LOVE for you to get involved. They are always looking for Actresses/Actors, Stagehands, Set Designers, Carpenters, Costume Designers, Publicity Help, and a whole lot more…NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!
For further information, please call 773-282-7035 ext.30 or e-mail us atshapeshifters@irishamhc.com.
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