Dear everyone,
Arts in Autumn is taking shape and we are getting our programme organised for 2010. Please see below our provisional events list and dates.
We are also holding Open Auditions for the Theatre Productions and anyone over 16 is welcome. More information on that is below. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in helping out backstage or unloading and packing up equipment, please contact us. It would be invaluable experience for any student wanting to work in theatre or film.
Auditions for AGAP Theatre
AGAP are holding Open Auditions for the Arts In Autumn productions, “Pure Dead Dangerous” and “Going for Broke on Jesus: The Bob Park Story” on
Monday 9th and Thursday 12th August 2010 at 7.30pm in
St Michael’s Church Hall, 1350 Gallowgate, G31 4DJ
A full character list and details of the parts available can be downloaded from the website: www.agap.org.uk
It is possible for actors to be cast in both plays as the rehearsals and performances will be held at different times. It is not necessary to prepare an audition piece, but specific requests can be made to do this if desired. Sections of the script will be given to you. You may also be asked to take part in a group activity. First-time performers are very welcome. Auditions are informal.
REHEARSALS:
Due to the format of the play, rehearsals for “Pure Dead Dangerous” may be negotiated by the director with the actors involved. The rehearsals for “Going for Broke on Jesus” will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in St Michael’s Church Hall, Parkhead and commence the week beginning 30th August.
If you are interested, please contact 0141-554-1333 or info@agap.org.uk
ARTS IN AUTUMN EVENT LIST:
If you know a venue that would like to host any of these events, please let us know.
Pure Dead Dangerous
Written and Directed by Stephen Callaghan
With a discussion forum led by John Deighan
AGAP has been working with John Deighan from the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office and has produced a roadshow that will help people in parishes across the Archdiocese of Glasgow to explore the concept of euthanasia and assisted suicide through a series of monologues and sketches performed by AGAP and a post-performance forum led by John Deighan, Parliamentary Officer for the Scottish Bishops Conference.
PROVISIONAL PERFORMANCE DATES:
Any 4 evenings during 27th Sept – 2nd Oct 2010
Going For Broke On Jesus: The Bob Park Story
Written and Directed by Stephen Callaghan
Based upon the book by Robert Park
This is the true story of how Jesus restored a broken home and turned beer bottles into furniture. Based upon the autobiographical work by Robert Park, this new play from AGAP Theatre is a story of hope and redemption in the most desperate circumstances. It will be accompanied by a chance to meet the real Bob Park and to hear his music.
PROVISIONAL PERFORMANCE DATES:
Any 4 evenings during 25th – 30th Oct 2010
Songs from the Cradle to the Grave
A concert including songs that chronicle many aspects of human experience – but, despite the passage of years, many of the central themes which inspired the singers and songwriters of the past mirror concerns we still wrestle with in our modern 21st century world.
Joe Murray: Vocals, Banjo, Keyboard, Guitar/David Murray: Vocals, Guitar/Karen McCabe: Vocals, Guitar/John Reilly: Fiddle/Violin.
PROVISIONAL PERFORMANCE DATES:
Any 4 evenings during 14th – 17th Oct 2010
The Living Rosary
Drama Workshops & Performance
Are you in a prayer or rosary group? We are offering a workshop plan to develop personal prayer and devotional use of the rosary by young people through drama. Each workshop will focus on a particular mystery of the rosary and there will be two performances of the outcome presented on the Sanctuary at St Michael’s Church, Parkhead on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th October 2010.
We hope that people in prayer groups will come along to either evening to pray the rosary in a different way with the young people who have taken part in the workshops.
Schools Art Competition
Week beginning 15 November
Re-launching the Junior and Senior Shields for Excellence in the Expression of Faith Through Art, culminating in an exhibition and presentation of shields at the Mass for the Artistic Community (see below). Judged by the world renowned religious artist Tommy Canning. If you know any young people who might be interested in entering this competition, please pass on our details to them.
Mass for the Artistic Community 2010
Sunday 21st November at St Michael’s, Parkhead
Come along and take part in the celebration of Holy Mass to pray for artists in every field. It would be wonderful to have your support on this day. The Schools Art Competition will also conclude with the winners being awarded their shields and prizes after this Mass.
If you have any questions or want more information on any of the events, please call our office, email us or visit our website: www.agap.org.uk