Tag Archives: Theatre

Making Work

Posted on May 17, 2016 by ksheridan16

As a part of our course requirements at The Lir, the MFA directors present a new short piece (scene, devised work, choreography, installation) every week of the first two terms, totaling approximately twenty-four pieces between September and March. This is … Continue reading →

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Waking The Nation/ #wakingthefeminists

Posted on November 9, 2015 by ksheridan16

Approximately one year ago, I was in Brooklyn speaking over Skype with Serena Wilson and Trina Vargo as a semi-finalist for the Mitchell Scholarship before dashing off to the Brooklyn Prospect Charter School to work with a group of female … Continue reading →

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Break a Leg

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Kathryn Van Winkle - NUI Galway

When I last wrote, I was traveling home to the US, excited to be be going on tour to Princeton with the Austin theatre company the Rude Mechanicals. Well, on our opening night, I fell off the stage, sprained my … Continue reading →

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On Coffee and Culture

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sam Yates - Trinity College Dublin

I woke up early last Friday morning to essentially do one thing: get free coffee. If you have spent any time with me, I have probably waxed poetic about my desire for coffee. What might surprise you is that I … Continue reading →

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Wells of Oil, Pots of Gold

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Kathryn Van Winkle - NUI Galway

A chara, My winter holidays are kicking off earlier than those of the other Scholars. I’m currently enjoying an overnight layover in London (complete with shortbread shaped like Scottie dogs and an enchanting night at the circus). This time tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Gora Mila Maith Agat

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sam Yates - Trinity College Dublin

“When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty, my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” — Sam Lefkowitz Today is Thanksgiving! Now, for somewhat obvious reasons, Thanksgiving is not a holiday that is celebrated … Continue reading →

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