An Amateur Youth Production by Arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd.
The Phantom of the Opera 7th - 10th August 2013 The Premier Hall
Directed by AISLING DOYLE Musical Direction by DAVID WRAY Produced by GERARD O’ BRIEN Lighting by GERRY TAYLOR Set Design by JOHN O’ DONOGHUE Sound by STAR SYSTEMS Music by ANDREW LLYOD WEBBER Lyrics by CHARLES HART additional lyrics by richard stilgoe book by richard stilgoe & andrew llyod webber based on the novel ‘Le Fantóme de ’l’Opéra’ by Gaston LeRoux
page 4 | THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 2013 GERARD O’ BRIEN producer Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this, our 15th anniversary celebration and production of Phantom of the Opera. We are most grateful to the Really Useful Group for permitting us to stage this extremely popular production. You will note that the performing licence is restricted to those that are 21 years of age and under.
In these very difficult economic times we are most grateful and humbled by the enormous generosity of so many people. These include our sponsors, patrons, past members, and friends of Phoenix Productions for their financial assistance, without which this project simply could not happen. Particular thanks must be extended to Lisheen Mine. Behind-the-scenes a most dedicated and professional committee has worked tirelessly to make sure that funds remain available to assist the production team in placing this opus before the people of Thurles, and its environs. Such is the popularity of this show that people have auditioned from all over the county and beyond. We thank everybody for being here and making such a valuable contribution to this celebration of musical theatre. Phoenix Productions continues to evolve . Its lifeblood remains the love of stagecraft. This has been nurtured by the production team. Most special thanks to Aisling Doyle, whose dedication to direction, choreography and involving the audience re-
mains unparalleled; to David Wray’s commitment to getting the best out of young singers with the best accompaniment possible, to Gerry Taylor whose unbridled realism keeps us all grounded, while, at the same time, gloriously lit; and to John O’ Donoghue, whose interpretation of a vision remains mysterious and magical. This team has a perpetual belief in the value of handing on skills and expertise to the younger generation. This conviction remains at the forefront of their musical/theatrical motivation. North Tipperary is blessed by its consistent dedication to sport, music, drama and the arts. Our schools are beyond comparison. Nothing assists the development of the young more than the involvement of our young people in these activities. Long may these efforts continue! Finally, thank you for taking the time to support the young people involved in this production.
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 5 AISLING DOYLE director/choreographer Aisling trained at the Irish National college of Dance and later joined Dublin City Ballet performing in Giselle, Les Sylphydes, Coppelia, The Nutcracker and many of the company’s modern works. Aisling then went on to work for RTÉ in Saturday Night at the Olympia and has worked for RTÉ countless times since. The Wizard of Oz, Dick Whittington and Can’t Stop the Music are just a few of the pantomimes and musicals she has performed in at the Gaiety and Olympia theatres. Aisling’ choreographic and directorial credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver!, Oklahoma, West Side Story, Annie, Magic of the Musicals, That’s Showbiz, Razzle Dazzle ‘Em (M.Y.Th.), Rocky Horror Show (Olympia), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Alice in Wonderland (Civic, Tallaght), Dustin and Socky’s Christmas Panto (Olympia), Sleeping Beauty (Gaiety Panto), Grease, The Hot Mikado, Little Shop of Horrors, The Gondoliers, The Wiz, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, Seussical, South Pacific and The Producers, High School Musical, Ragtime, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Glasnevin’s Showstoppers at Christmas.
Throughout her career Aisling has also been acting on Dublin stages including Playboy of the Western World (Ambassador Theatre), Dactire (Passion Machine), Frankenstein (Theatre of Fire) and played the ‘Queen of Hearts’ in Alice in Wonderland (Civic Theatre, Tallght). Aisling has worked with Dance Theatre of Ireland (Dublin) and Daghda Dance Company (Limerick) on countless occasions and has completed her Masters Degree in performance at the University of Limerick. She is a founder member of Irish Modern Dance Theatre and performed in the original production of Beneath the Storm, Rough Notes & Dance Points, Invisible Territory, Thunderstorm, Dance for Another Place, Macalla, Ruby Red and You Must Tell the Bees.
Aisling has performed with Cois Ceim Dance Company in Mermaids (China & Dublin), Nutcracker and Orfeo ed Euridice (Gaiety, Dublin & Weisbaden, Germany) and worked with Jim Molloy in the successful production of Strauss’ The Great Waltz at the Gaiety and many of their Waltz from Vienna productions at the national concert hall. She has also directed the Macnas Parade twice for Galway Arts Festival, the opening ceremony of The Special Olympics and the opening ceremony of The Ryder Cup at The K Club. Most recently Aisling choreographed and performed in ‘Last Shot Redemption’ with Catastrophe Theatre Company for the Galway Arts festival and Co-Directed this years Dublin St. Patricks Day Parade. It has been an honour and a pleasure to work with Gerard O’Brien and the many casts and crews of Phoenix Productions over the last fifteen years. ‘Phantom’ has been an exciting and challenging experience for all involved. To the hard working cast and crew, break a leg and here’s to a great show.
page 6 | THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 2013 DAVID WRAY musical director David Wray trained at Lancaster University and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London . He has since worked as a pianist, musical director, arranger and Producer in the fields of Opera and Music Theatre. He was assistant to the director of The English Bach Festival, London, for three years with whom he appeared in many productions at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and throughout Europe. For this company he was Musical Director for productions of Dido and Aeneas (Queen Elizabeth Hall, London) and Handel’s Acis and Galatea (QEH, London and Barcelona, Festival di Peralda), In Ireland he has been a repetiteur for seaons with Wexford Festival Opera and Dublin Grand Opera Society and has worked as a freelance vocal coach and accompanist with many appearances on RTE radio and TV. David has been Musical Director for numerous productions in Ireland and beyond. In 1998 David, as producer and musical director, formed a new company Music Theatre Ireland. Their productions have included The Great American Songwriters Series (NCH, Dublin), Noel and Gertie (Opera Fringe Northern Ireland), A New York Songbook (Irish National Tour), Simply Sondheim (BBC N.I. recording/Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin) and Irish Premieres of Songs for a New World (Pavilion Theatre, Dublin), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Andrews Lane Theatre, Dublin) ‘The Last Five Years’(Pavilion Theatre, Dublin.) ‘Listen To My Heart:The Songs of David Friedman’ (Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin) David became Artistic & Musical Director for Opera in the Open in 2000. The company is now in its 14th season, presenting a programme of five abridged operas every August at Wood Quay, Dublin for Dublin City Council. Last year there was a special performance of ‘Turandot’ to mark the Chinese New Year. To commemorate its 10th Anniversary a CD of operatic highlights was produced to critical acclaim. He is also Musical Director for The Three Irish Tenors, The Irish Sopranos and Druid - a new male vocal ensemble. With these has toured the USA and in Europe and Far East. David has arranged and orchestrated a number of CDs (for various artists) and Projects. Recent writing credits include orchestrations and arrangements for Cork Opera House’s acclaimed production of Bryan Flynn’s ‘Michael Collins’ seen both in Cork Opera House and the Olympia Theatre, Dublin and a new Album for SImon Morgan (I’ll Be Seeing You) recorded in Prague with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and an album of 1940s French music for chanteuse Derby Browne (Pigalle) The Phantom of the Opera is David’s 13th production as musical director for Phoenix and is delighted to be a part of the company of Phoenix Productions. He would like to wish everyone involved the very best of luck in this production.
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 7 JOHN O’ DONOGHUE set design
John is a graduate of the National College of Art & Design. Recent design credits include On The Razzle for Garter Lane, The Witches of Eastwick (Wexford Opera House), RENT (The Helix), The Sound of Music (National Concert Hall), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Bord Gáis Energy Theatre), The Promise (The Helix), Mack & Mabel (Millbank Theatre & Landskrona Theatre, Sweden). Other designs include Eoin Colfer’s Lords of Love, Stephen Sondheim’s Follies and the Irish première of The Producers (Wexford Opera House), Ritual for Dolls (Mill Theatre), The Who’s Tommy (Civic Theatre), Frozen (Millbank Theatre), A Tribute To Patsy Cline (Pat Egan Productions), Assassins (Samuel Beckett Theatre), Camelot, South Pacific, Annie (NCH), Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Mill Theatre), The Full Monty (Olympia Theatre and Irish Tour), Seagulls Dance (Draíocht), Bugsy Malone (Olympia Theatre), Singin’ in the Rain (Olympia Theatre and Everyman Palace), The Pirates of Penzance (The Helix), The Great Waltz, Gigi, Guys and Dolls and My Fair Lady (Gaiety Theatre). For Cork Opera House John designed Hamlet and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Opera credits include La Traviata and La Bohème for Lyric Opera, and The Marriage of Figaro for An Taibhdhearc.
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 9 ALLAN BUTLER set construction Allan Butler has been involved in Phoenix Productions since 2008. Even at that stage, he flirted with stage management, construction and design. Allan congratulates Phoenix Productions for taking on this project in its 15th year. He hopes that Phoenix will continue to take on such challenging undertakings into the future. He is absolutely delighted, once again, to take on the role of stage manager for this year’s production of The Phantom of the Opera. It has been a particularly challenging project because of the complexity of the plot and the demands that naturally flow therefrom. He is particularly grateful to his uncle Liam Crowe for his knowledge and expertise. He wishes to acknowledge the immense contribution made by Jack Rossiter, recently returned from a European tour. He has enjoyed every minute of working with the cast and crew on Phantom of the Opera.
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 11
Happy 15th Birthday Phoenix Productions 1998 - Present
1998 Rock Nativity
2005 Seven Brides for
1999 Grease
2000 Westside Story
2006 Guys and Dolls
2001 Joseph and the
2007 Seussical The Musical
Amazing Technicolor
2008 High School Musical
Dream Coat
2009 The Hot Mikado
Seven Brothers
2002 Little Shop of Horrors
2010 Oliver
2003 The Wiz
2011 Les MisĂŠrables
2004 Jesus Christ Superstar
2013 The Phantom of the Opera
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CAST
The Phantom Sonny Dwyer Christine Daaé Lucy Tobin Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny Paul Browne Carlotta Giudicelli Róisín Heenan Monsieur Firmin Andrew Whelan Monsieur André Ryan Grace Madame Giry Stephanie Browne Ubaldo Piangi/Don Attilio Graham Maher Meg Giry Emily Murphy Joseph Buquet/Passarino Nathan Carroll Monsieur Reyer/Hairdresser Eamonn Shanahan Auctioneer/Monsieur Lefévre Colm Sheppard Jeweller/Chief Robert Ryan Wardrobe Mistress Melissa Morris Confidante Aoibhínn Slattery CORPS DE BALLET Emily Murphy Aoibhínn Slattery Aoife Phelan Annie Blake Billie Kelly Leah Carroll MALE CHORUS Michael Dillon Cameron Kelly Gavin Murphy Loughlin Russell Oisin Kenny Philip Ryan Jonathan Strapp
FEMALE CHORUS Ruth Atkins Kim Comerford Grace Dillon Rose Lineen Caoimhe Maher Martha Kirwan Elaine Hayes Róisín Putti
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PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Choreographer Aisling Doyle Producer Gerard O’ Brien Musical Director David Wray Lighting Design Gerry Taylor Stage Design John O’ Donoghue Stage Manager Allan Butler Sound Star Systems Stage Crew Allan Butler Jack Rossiter Liam Crowe Gary Dempsey Pat Hayes Costumes Michele Walsh Catherine Fitzgibbon Make-Up/Wigs Consultant Trevor Killeen PR, Promotional Artwork Eamonn Shanahan & Program Design Booking Office
Siobhán King
Committee Mary Blake Anita McKenna Don Cunningham Gerard Fogarty Eamonn Shanahan Billy O’ Dwyer Siobhán King Mary Murphy Anne Strapp Make Up Mary Darmody Dymphna Purcell Mary Mullaney Christine Douglas Geraldine O’ Hara Sally Willoughby Mairéad Hackett Sarah Power Jessica Dillon
page 16 | THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 2013 MUSICAL NUMBERS act one Prologue/Overture Scene 1
Hannibal Dress Rehearsal “Think of Me”
Scene 2
After the Gala “Angel of Music”
Scene 3
Christine’s Dressing Room “Little Lotte/The Mirror”
Scene 4
The Labyrinth Underground “The Phantom of the Opera”*
Scene 5
Beyond the Lake “The Music of the Night”
Scene 6 Beyond the Lake, the Next Morning “I Remember/ Stranger Than You Dreamt It” Scene 7 Backstage “Magical Lasso” Scene 8 The Manager’s Office “Notes/Prima Donna” Scene 9
A Performance of Il Muto “Poor Fool, He Makes Me Laugh”
Scene 10
The Roof of the Opera House “Why Have You Brought Me Here?/ Raoul, I’ve Been There”
“All I Ask of You”
“All I Ask of You (Reprise)”
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 17 act two MUSICAL NUMBERS Entr’acte The Staircase of the Opera House New Year’s Eve “Masquerade/Why So Silent”
Scene 1
The Manager’s Office “Notes/Twisted Every Way”
Scene 2
A Rehearsal for Don Juan Truimphant
Scene 3
A Graveyard in Perros “Wishing you Were Somehow Here Again Christine Wandering Child/Bravo, Bravo”
Scene 4
Before the Premiere
Scene 5
Don Juan Triumphant “The Point of No Return”
Scene 6
The Labyrinth Underground “Down Once More/Track Down This Murderer”
Scene 7
Finale
Scene 8
SYNOPSIS Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist. The musical opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre on 9 October 1986 with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman in the leading roles, and there have been dozens of productions worldwide since then. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life each night.
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 19 PHANTOM sonny dwyer This is Sonny’s second appearance on stage with Phoenix Productions, having played the role of Jean ValJean in their 2011 production of ‘Les Miserables’. Sonny was amazed and delighted to be chosen to play the Phantom in Phoenix’s production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. Sonny wishes everyone the best. It’s here, the Phantom of the Opera! RAOUL paul browne This is Paul’s first year in Phoenix. He is 17 years of age. Since 2007, he has been in 8 shows with Nenagh Choral Society and been involved in 3 school shows. He has played the roles of Jean Valjean (Les Miserables), Gaston (Beauty & The Beast), Tony (West Side Story) and Rolf Gruber (The Sound of Music) with NCS. He has also played the role of Alf Bueller (Back to the 80’s) with Nenagh CBS. Currently, he is receiving vocal training at the Mid-West Vocal Academy under the direction of Owen Gilhooly. Paul has enjoyed every minute in Phoenix and can’t wait to take to the stage in one of his favourite musicals!
CHRISTINE DAAÉ lucy tobin Lucy has just finished her Leaving Cert and hopes to go on to the Cork School of Music to pursue a music career. This is Lucy’s first appearance with Phoenix Productions and she is delighted to undertake the part of Christine Daaé. Lucy has previously taken part in other musicals such as Oklahoma, Crazy For You and The Sound of Music. CARLOTTA róisín heenan This is Roisin’s first show with Phoenix Productions and is delighted to play Carlotta in The Phantom of The Opera. She has previously played Cosette in Les Miserables, Maria in West Side Story with Nenagh Choral Society. She attends the Ursuline Convent. Earlier this year she played Curly in Ursuline production of Oklahoma. She also took part in Nenagh’s The Sound of Music, CBS Thurles’ Little Shop of Horrors and Roscrea Musical Society’s Seven Brides for Seven brothers, where she played Sarah. She plays violin, piano and harp, and is a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland. She would like to thank all at Phoenix for the opportunity to take part in this show and would like to wish all involved the best of luck!
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 21 ANDRÉ ryan grace Ryan first joined Phoenix Productions in 2007 for their production of “Suessical The Musical”. Since then he has featured in numerous cabarets, and productions including “Les Miserables”, “Oliver” and “High School Musical”. Ryan returns once again, playing the role of Monsieur Giles André. As he prepares to enter his second year studying music in UCC, Ryan is delighted to have the opportunity to expand his musical and theatrical experience outside of academia.
FIRMIN andrew whelan This is Andrew’s first time on stage with Phoenix Productions. He is 18 years of age. Since 2011 he has played the role of ‘Dean Hyde’ in the Nenagh CBS production of ‘All Shook Up’ and ‘Corey Jr’ in ‘Back to the 80’s.’ He is a member of Nenagh Choral Society where in ‘Beauty & the Beast’ he played the role of ‘The Beast’ and as a member of NCS Youth Academy he has played the roles of ‘Enjolras’ in Les Miserables and ‘Action’ in ‘West Side Story’. Andrew would like to wish all his new found friends cast and crew a spectacular & successful run.
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 23 Carlotta MADAME GIRY
STEPHANIE BROWNE Stephanie is 19, comes from Nenagh and is Piangi delighted to be a new member of Phoenix. Stephanie has been in over 10 productions with Nenagh Choral Society since she was Giry 8, taking on roles such as ‘Anita’ in ‘West Side Story’, ‘Eponine’ in ‘Les Miserables, ‘Bonnie’ in ‘Anything Goes’, ‘Peep-Bo’ in ‘Hot Mikado’, ‘Beth’ in ‘Oliver’. She has choreographed NCSYA’s production of ‘West Side Story’ and co- choreographed NCS’s productions of ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Carousel’, ‘Anything Goes’, ‘Hot Mikado’ to name a few. She has studied voice under Birrs ‘Deirdre Hannify’ and Limerick’s ‘Owen Gilhooley’. In September, Stephanie is going onto study musical theatre with Musical Theatre Ireland. PIANGI graham maher The Phantom Of The Opera is Graham’s 7th show with Phoenix and has also taken part in 6 cabarets including the 10th anniversary Gala Concert in 2008. Graham first joined Phoenix in 2004 as part of the children’s chorus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. Graham then returned as part of the Schmitz chorus for ‘Sussical The Musical’. In ‘Oliver’ Graham played the role of Mr. Sowerberry, the undertaker. In “Les Misérables” Graham played the role of Marius. Graham has taken part in Thurles CBS shows, including ‘Buddy Holly’, ‘Disco Inferno’, ‘The Wedding Singer’. In ‘All Shook Up’ he played the lead role of Chad. Graham is delighted to return to the stage once again with Phoenix and hopes you enjoy the show.
MEG GIRY emily murphy This is Emily’s first show with Phoenix Productions. She is 17 years old and attending the Presentation Secondary School in Thurles. Emily has taken part in a number of musicals with the Presentation. She played the part of Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray and last year she played the part of Grizabella in Cats. Earlier this year Emily sang her way to the all Ireland semi final of the All Ireland Schools Talent Search. Emily is really enjoying being part of this production and she is thrilled to be playing the part of Meg and hopes everyone enjoys the show as much as she has!
BUQUET NATHAN CARROLL Nathan is delighted to return to the stage for his fourth summer show with Phoenix Productions. Since joining in 2009 he has taken part in The Hot Mikado, Oliver and Les Miserables, where he perfected the art of quick costume changes! Nathan is currently in his second year in Trinity College Dublin where he is studying Human Genetics. He hopes that you enjoy tonight’s show as much as he has enjoyed his summer working with the very talented cast and crew of Phantom of the Opera!
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Jeweller Mistress Confidante
PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 25 Carlotta REYER
eamonn shanahan
This is Eamonn’s fifth show with Phoenix having been involved in ‘Les Piangi Misérables’, ‘Oliver’, ‘The Hot Mikado’ and ‘Seussical’. With Thurles CBS he was in their productions of ‘Oklahoma’, ‘Grease’, Giry ‘Buddy Holly’ and ‘Disco Inferno’. With TMS he took part in ‘Ragtime’. With CIT Musical Society Eamonn was Artistic Director for their productions of ‘Opening Night’, ‘Tick, Tick, Boom!’, ‘A New Brain’ (CSM & Cork Opera House) and this years ‘Into the Woods’. Other projects include ‘Heaven Can Wait’ Charity EP (Producer), ‘So in Love’ Single (Music Video), and Artistic Director for ‘La Passione’ and ‘Cabaret Sauvingnon’. Eamonn is currently a 4th Year Fine Art Student at Crawford College of Art, Cork. He has recently directed his first Collaborative Art Exhibition in Cork, ‘AWTY’ receiving 4* Stars from the Irish Examiner.
CHIEF OF POLICE/FOP robert ryan This is Robert’s fourth appearance with Phoenix Productions. Robert has a keen interest in music and theatre. He has been in numerous dramatic productions and musicals with Phoenix and Fracture Youth Theatre. Robert also plays guitar and sings in Thurles Cathedral Folk Group. Robert really enjoyed his summer with Phoenix and had great Craic with the cast and crew. He hopes you enjoy the show.
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Jeweller Mistress Confidante
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 2013 | page 27 CONFIDANTE M. LEFÉVRE aoibhÍnn colm slattery sheppard Aoibhínn is 18 and is Born in 1995, sevena sixth year student at teen year old Colm St Mary’s Secondary Sheppard has recentSchool, Nenagh. Her ly joined the ranks of love for the stage bePhoenix productions. gan at the early age In the production of of 7 when she joined Phantom of the Opera Expressive Arts Theatre School under the direction of Tommy Colm will be playing the parts of both the Drennan and Pearl Kiely, participating in a Auctioneer and Monsieur Lefevre, the prenumber of productions. Aoibhínn has been vious owner of the Opera Populaire. Colm a member of Nenagh Choral Society since has also preformed in Phoenix’s April pro1/2 in various duction: Madness. He is also a four year 2009 where Lámha she hasBeaga performed productions such as Oliver, Les Misérables, veteran member of the local ‘Fracture Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story and Youth Theatre’ and has been in several of The Sound of Music. Aoibhínn would like their productions including ‘It only ever to wish all the cast and crew the best of luck with the run of Phantom of the Opera and happens in the movies’ playing Leonarwould like to thank Phoenix Productions do Di Caprio. In ‘Alex in Wonderland’ he played the Mad Hatter. Executive Menswear | Kobii Café and all involved for making it possible.
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MELISSA MORRIS
Melissa is delighted to be part of this years’ production of Phantom of the Opera. Melissa first joined Phoenix in 2008 for ‘High School Musical’. This is her fifth show with the group having also taken part in ‘Hot Mikado’, ‘Oliver’ and ‘Les Misérables’. She has also taken part in the Presentation Secondary School productions of ‘Annie Get Your Gun’, ‘Godspell’ and played the part of Monsieur D’Arque in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Melissa is about to enter her first year in NUIG studying Science. During her “gap year” she joined Thurles Musical Society for Titanic and Thurles Drama Group’s ‘Short Cuts’. Melissa has been performing since she was four, as a member of the Aisling Doherty School of Ballet. She has performed with the school in the Watergate Theatre, the National Concert Hall and the Grand Canal Theatre and is currently studying for her Intermediate Ballet exam with the RAD.
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 29 THANK YOU
Phoenix Productions is delighted and honoured to have been the recipient of very generous sponsorship from the Lisheen Mine. Without this financial support Phoenix simply could not function, and we look forward to our continued relationship. We in Phoenix Productions are delighted once again to have received such wonderful encouragement and assistance from the local community. Many thanks again to Ms Miriam Butler, Principal, Scoil Ailbhe, Primary School for their unbelievable generosity in giving us the use of the school for countless rehearsals in 2013. We could not be as successful without their commitment. Special thanks to Noel Dundon of the Tipperary Star for all his help in publicising and advertising The Phantom of the Opera. We must also acknowledge Tipp FM and Geraldine Henchion for their wonderful assistance in publicising this event. A big thank you to Harvey Motors for their sponsorship which includes providing transport, tickets and refreshments for the elderly in the community to attend Thursday’s performance.
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PHOENIX PRODUCTIONS | page 31 Carlotta & FRIENDS PATRONS Dew Valley Thank YouMeats
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Presentation Community
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Thurles Parish Centre
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