Rise Productions Interviews with Dramsoc Alumni
Check out these great interview with former Dramsoc Alumni from Rise Productions, Irish Theatre Podcast.
Caitríona Ennis (Series 2, Episode 35) - Dramsoc Auditor 2010/11
“One of our most prolific performers, Caitríona Ennis consistently creates magic on our stages. Her she talks about the refuge of childhood drama classes with Hilary Cahill, being Auditor of UCD's Dramsoc, her heartbreaking performances with Anu, and the benefits of having her own theatre company. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast, Series 2, Episode 35 – Enjoy!”
Ste Murray (Series 2, Episode 5) - Dramsoc VDA 2007/08
“Equal parts actor, designer, and photographer, Ste Murray has almost single-handedly shaped the aesthetic of how independent Irish theatre is presented to the public. Here we chat about his beginnings as a student architect, his time at UCD's DramSoc, his process as a designer and photographer, and his continuing career as an actor on stage and screen. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast, Series 2, Episode 5 – Enjoy!”
Stephen Jones (Series 2, Episode 3) - Dramsoc External Public Relations Officer 2005/06 & ISDA Festival Sub Committee 2005
“One of Ireland's hardest working actors, Stephen Jones is at the top of his game. Here we chat about his time at UCD's DramSoc, studying for his masters, taking to the Gaiety stage in Corn Exchange's Dubliners, and his cult hit web series The Goo. It’s the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast, Series 2, Episode 3 – Enjoy!”
Rory Nolan (Series 1, Episode 6) - Dramsoc Auditor 2000/01
“One of Ireland’s best and busiest actors, Rory Nolan’s career just keeps going from strength to strength. Here he talks about his formative years in UCD’s DramSoc, his ongoing relationships with directors Jimmy Fay and Lynne Parker, and plans for the world tour of Druid’s Murphy Project next year. It’s Episode 6 of the Rise Productions Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!”
Willie White (Series 1, Episode 49) - Auditor 1993/94
“Without question the most influential figure in Irish theatre over the past decade, Willie White has been at the forefront of shaping contemporary performance and bringing on a whole new generation of Irish theatre makers. Here, he chats about his first forays as an actor and director at UCD DramSoc, the formation of Loose Canon Theatre Company, his role in Arts programming at RTE, his decade in charge of Project Arts Centre, and his new position as Artistic Director of Dublin Theatre Festival. It’s Episode 49 of the Rise Productions: Irish Theatre Podcast – Enjoy!”
You can find more out more about Irish theatre company Rise Productions, and their incredible podcast, at their website https://www.riseproductions.ie/home.