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Curtain Call


17 episodes


Multigenre Anthology Audio Drama


Synopsis:

In this podcast, Seán Coyle (our host) speaks to people in the craft of theatre. We discover dos and don'ts, exchange knowledge and dive into all things theatrical. A podcast for theatre lovers, practitioners and beings. Curtain Call is a podcast designed by Dublin's No Drama Theatre. An amateur drama group based in the City Centre of Dublin, Ireland.


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Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Anthology

Genres: Multigenre

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Episodes:

Radio Play - The Love Boat Revival - Written, Produced and Music by Ciarán Treanor

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:00:00 GMT

The Love Boat Revival 

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. 

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.

Important Note: It is advised to listen to the show with headphones to get the maximum experience of the sound design / enjoyment of play.


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Conversation with The Seminar Cast (Greg Freegrove, Jane Tuohy, John Lawler, Sorcha Herlihy, Andrei Callanan).

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT

In this edition of Curtain Call the cast of No Drama's latest production Seminar sit down with Seán and give  an insight to the roles they play and the 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 


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A Conversation with Corinna Reichle

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 11:00:00 GMT

A Conversation with Corinna Reichle: 

Corina 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. 


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Radio Play - The Best Policy & Signals - Written By Jonathan Shortall

Sat, 22 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Two for the price of one! Johnny Shortall offers up a brace of comedic pieces guaranteed to chase away those lockdown blues. Featuring the talented cast of himself, Renee, Sorcha and Malcolm, this week's podcast is sure to leave you in stitches.

The Best Policy :
Sorcha Herlihy
Renée van de Schoor

Signals:
Malcolm Bolton
Jonathan Shortall


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A Conversation with Alejandro Niklison

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:00:00 GMT

"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 is 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."



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Radio Play - Games - Written By Alejandro Niklison and Directed by Terry Kenny

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:00:00 GMT

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 own sanity and to wonder: what is this place, and to which point we can trust that what we remember is what really happened?  

Games is a play about abuse, guilt, and the uncertainty of memory.

Written and produced by Alejandro Niklison.

Directed by Terry Kenny.

Cast:

Alejandro Niklison.
Andrei Callanan.
Daniel O´Shea.
Lisa Gallagher.
Stephen Madden.



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A Conversation with Andrei Callanan

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In 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 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.

The Talking Heads  snippet clip on American Bandstand comes from Dick Clark Productions DAVID BYRNE IS SHY. - YouTube

Jeremy Irons Speech snippet is from - Jeremy Irons: How I approach reading poetry | 5x15 - YouTube

Morgan Freemans speech snippet on Actor/Directors relationships is from - Morgan Freeman on Actor/Director Relationship - YouTube

The old time radio broadcast snippet comes from - Amazing Short Film on Old Time Radio Sound Effects: "Back of the Mike" (1938) - YouTube


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Radio Play: 4 Wacky Tales of Dublin, The Past, Present and Hopefully Not The Future - A Satire By Seán Coyle.

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

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


Enjoy :)

Sound Effects Credits: https://freesound.org/people/luffy/sounds/3536/
http://www.theallsounds.com/2018/04/white-noise-sound-effects-all-sounds.html
Lighting a match / Striking a match Sound Effect (free to use) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HDDjHEKfn0
https://freesound.org/people/Dvideogu...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zih1O9gVM-w&t=539s 


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The Art of Directing

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

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'. 

Lots of information on No Drama's upcoming projects and productions too.


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Radio Play - It's Still Me - Written and Directed by Kieron Connolly

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

"We’re taken on a leisurely stroll through the highways and byways of what once was, memory soon fading".

Written and Directed by Kieron Connolly

Performed by Elaine Carroll

Sound by Peter Blennerhassett

Poster by Louise Dunne


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Writing, Acting, Improvisation with Comedy

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

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 ways 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.

Lots of information on No Drama's upcoming projects and productions too.


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Radio Play: Arrivals - Written by Peter Blennerhassett and Directed By Siobhán Hickey

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

As we approach the end of 2020, we have a 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

"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." 

Cast: 

Shane Robinson 

Declan Ryan 

Kate Cosgrave 

Megan Carter

Written by Peter Blennerhassett 

Directed By Siobhán Hickey


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The Essence of a Radio Drama

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Sean Coyle (our host) speaks to Alejandro Niklison and Johnny Shortall 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. An amateur 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


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Radio Play: Wine From Greenland By Alejandro Niklison

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

No Drama and Curtain Call are proud to present Wine From Greenland by Alejandro Niklison.

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?

“Wine from Greenland”, an audio play that explores the meaning of society and identity in the search for absolute freedom.

Performed by Andrei Callanan, Lisa Gallagher and Rahul Dewan. 

Written & Directed by Alejandro Niklison.

The following sounds from Freesound were used in this play:  Weird ambience by sensoniq; earthscan1 and wateradd by irad.


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The Art of Monologue Acting

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

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. An amateur 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. 


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Radio Play: Hardboiled by Jonathan Shortall.

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Episode 2: 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 Shortall. 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.

So sit back, listen and enjoy!





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Acting For Camera

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT

In this Episode, Sean Coyle (our host) speaks to Actor Shane Robinson about the craft of acting for camera. We discuss advice and methods for participants submitting short films for No Drama's online showcase this October. We discover do's and don'ts, exchange knowledge and dive into all things theatrical. A podcast for theatre lovers, practitioners and beings. 

Curtain Call is a podcast designed by Dublin's No Drama Theatre. An amateur drama group based in the City Centre of Dublin, Ireland.


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