Date

Comments

15 Nov 09

Wishing everyone at Masquerade all the best for the London Suite - I'm sure it will be a big success! Yvonne Sheridan

11 Sep 09

Stephen, Well done on the Party photos. I love the web page one . You are the only one in it looking at the camera !!  Mary Hurley

11 Sep 09

Great new look website Stephen - a credit to you! Happy birthday for Monday 24th.  Yvonne Sheridan

11 July 09

Stephen, Congrats on the new website. Fantastic job keep up the good work.  Marie

02 July 09

Stephen - web site is brilliant, keep up the good work  Mark Canavan

22 June 09

Loving the new site guys!! Missing you all! X Rachael Mackay

06 June 09

Hi all,
Thank you so much for the generous gift and card from Masquerade for my work on the website. It was a lovely surprise and I know I'll have fun spending it!  
I really enjoyed creating and managing the website over the past three years - it was great fun and has captured a lot of happy memories for all of us.  I'm sure that Stephen will do a great job with it so I'm happy it's passed into good hands. 
Have a great summer and all the best.Yvonne

27 May 09

I'd like to say how much I've enjoyed creating and updating the website over the past three years - it has been a pleasure.  I wish the group continued success and look forward to dropping into the site from time to time to see how you're all getting on. All the best. Yvonne Sheridan

19 May 09

Our production of J B Keane's 'The Chastitute' was a resounding success. I want to thank our cast for their excellent performance, our patrons for their positive reaction and Bridgewater administration for a very successful venue. The long months of rehearsals were well worth it. I have to say that the craic during rehearsals was fantastic. Long may it continue. We are now looking forward to our November production. Michael O'Grady

[The Chastitute] was a great nights entertainment! Patricia via Facebook

25 Mar 09

"The Chastitute" production is going to be great. The craic at rehearsals is mighty. We are looking forward to presenting it to the people of Arklow and surrounding areas.  Mary Hurley

08 Feb 09

Congrats on the 'hat trick' in Bray. Was great just to be there and see such a brilliant performance - so not surprised! So well done to Ross, Stephen and Kevin. Marie Milligan

01 Feb 09

Delighted to hear about our great success. Not surprised, just delighted !! Roll on more honours and glory with "The Chastitute".  Mary Hurley

01 Feb 09

Yvonne, Well done with the Bray Festival results. It's great to have the information available so quickly! Regards, Michael O'Grady

01 Feb 09

Heya, big thanks to Kev for all his effort. Stephen a very well done too, it was a pleasure. And thanks to all who helped and supported us on the night. See you all for the Chastitute! Ross Fogarty

01 Feb 09

Many thanks to all the Masquerade members for their encouragement and support and congratulations to Ross and Stephen who performed magnificently on the night. Kevin Duignan

01 Feb 09

Congratulations to Kevin, Stephen and Ross for their wonderful achievement. Everyone associated with Masquerade will be justly proud of you all. Looking forward to a serious few scoops on the strength of all this. Michael O'Grady

01 Feb 09

Congratulations Kevin, Ross, Stephen and all that worked on 'Pillow Talk'. It was a superb production and I'm not in the least bit surprised at how well it did in Bray - Well done! Yvonne Sheridan

01 Feb 09

01 Feb 09

Well done to Kevin Ross and Stephen for the great job in Bray. SILVERWARE!! Ha Ha! Eamonn O'Shiel

01 Feb 09

Hi Yvonne, Just wanted to pass on my congratulations to Kevin, Ross, Stephen and all in Masquerade on the success with "Pillow Talk" in Bray. Fantastic result. Sorry I couldn't get up to Bray to support you all. I was in the West End watching some Plays and Musicals (these are plays with songs in them HA HA!! ) . Keep up the good work. Regards Rob Donnelly

24 Jan 09

Just want to wish Kevin, Ross and Stephen all the best in Bray on Tuesday night. Break a leg guys! - at least the bed is ready! Marie Milligan

09 Jan 09

They are quite obviously "posed" by "actors", I mean just look at the Chairman!

Who could be that happy and full of the joys when all the world is poor ????

Well done to Masquerade actors for such scenes of enjoyment and long may you continue to pretend that we can be happy despite the recession. Anon

11 Nov 08

Yvonne, Once again, well done on your prompt downloads to the website. Do you ever sleep? The photos are so good. Hope you enjoyed the plays as much as we enjoyed performing them for our audiences. Keep up the good work. Mary Hurley

07 Nov 08

Well done to cast and crew for 'Pillow Talk' and 'Foreign Exchange' - we really enjoyed the night. Yvonne Sheridan

06 Nov 08

Hi, Thanks for selecting my one-act play, 'Foreign Exchange" for your current season, good luck to all involved tomorrow night. Best regards, Denis O'Donoghue, Killarney

06 Nov 08

Hey all, Well, as you may or may not have noticed I didn't return to Arklow after my trip...! I've moved to Limerick and all is great but I haven't joined another drama group yet- it's going to be hard to find as great a crew of people as you guys. Great drama, good laughs making it and the apres rehearsal and apres play analysis will be hard to beat!! Just wanted to say best of luck with the one acts, enjoy and hope you get good crowds. Hopefully I'll make it up for the next play and have an ol' catch up;) Take care xd Deirdre Curtin

05 Jul 08

Sorry I missed the party.  Delighted to see a good time was had by all. Marie Milligan

01 Jul 08

John and Ann...great party. Good to know its possible to enjoy a party totally sober. I had fun watching everyone else getting "happy"... Hope wasn't too much cleaning up Sun morning! Sinead Lucey

29 Jun 08

Thanks a million to everybody for the wonderful night at our soiree last night. It would not have been the wonderful night it was without you all. Special thanks to Yvonne for photos on website before we had resurrected ourselves. The last guests left the Hall household at approx. 6am - they shall remain nameless! Once again thanks to Masquerade and all its wonderful characters! John Hall

02 May 08

Big congrats to all those involved in "Portia Coughlan", by all accounts it was super! I would have loved to have seen it- that's next for the site... live transmissions for overseas members;-) Yvonne the site has been superb way of keeping in touch with all the shenanigans of "Masquerade" so well done and keep up the hard work. Well bye for now and I hope everyone enjoys the break and the free time you find on your hands when a play finishes...!! xxd Deirdre Curtin

25 Apr 08

Well done to cast and crew of 'Portia Coughlan'.  It was a truly superb show and everyone I spoke to, raved about it. You just get better and better! Yvonne Sheridan

20 Apr 08

The show on Friday night was excellent in every way! Congratulations to the cast and everyone involved! Myself and my friend thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm Surprised and sorry to hear it wasn't better supported as it is certainly deserving of it! Good luck in the future, John Hogan

09 Apr 08

Hey folks! Greetings from the land "down unda"! Just wanted to wish everyone involved in "Portia Coughlan" the very best of luck for next week. I'm sure it will be great :-) Enjoy the week and all that goes with it...!! I'm in Oz until May before heading to New Zealand for a month. Well, take care all and I look forward to seeing the snaps of the play on the site soon! xd Deirdre Curtin

18 Dec 07

Hey all! Congrats on the one acts, the pictures all look great!! The site is super for checking up on everyone! I love the Santa picture too John;-) Hope the readings went well for "Portia Coughlan", good luck with that. Well I just wanted to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very happy new year. We'll be in Australia for Christmas day, leaving Vietnam on Friday. So have a mince pie for me and I'll throw something on the "barbie" for you guys, ho ho ho! xx Deirdre Curtin

16 Dec 07

I want to wish all Masquerade Members (at home or away) a Happy Christmas and every success, dramatic and otherwise, in 2008. Mary Hurley

16 Nov 07

Hey all, Just wanted to wish everyone the best of luck on Saturday night, enjoy it! Id love to be there, it sounds like it will be a good ol' laugh! Oh and for the very important post play drinks- have one for me;-) Cheers to everyone who has looked up the blog and left a message, great hearing the news! I'm in Cambodia now and then heading to Laos and Vietnam before Christmas, having an amazing time! Talk soon, break some legs!! bye xd Deirdre Curtin

13 Nov 07

Greetings to all from 'The City of Angels'. Just wanted to wish Masquerade the best for Saturday night. I'm sure it will be a great success and I'll be thinking of you. LA is a cool place. Working hard over here. Still a few more weeks of shooting to go. The weather is still really warm too! (Yvonne, My interview is coming, I promise!). Anyway best of luck to all and I'm looking forward to reading all about it. Eoin Keating

31 Oct 07

Well done Yvonne.  The site is very popular and it is down to you and your commitment to keeping it up to date. I just love the Icon.  Makes Masquerade stand out in Favourites. Keep up the good work between working on those sensational paintings. Mary Hurley

05 Oct 07

The Dublin Shakespeare Society invites you to our

Centenary Celebrations at the State Apartments Dublin Castle

Keynote Address 'Shakespeare our (Irish) Contemporary?' by

Nicholas Grene, Professor of English Literature, Trinity College, Dublin

10am Saturday 13th October 2007

Refreshments will be served

Entrance free, early booking essential from

Shirley Delaney: 087 2235513

www.dublinshakespearesociety.ie

Deirdre here just checking in! We are in India, on the first leg of our world trip and so far its been mighty! Been here a few weeks, India is a mental but fascinating country....! Heading for Malaysia, next week.

Anyway could you please pass on my best to everyone for the new season, I see readings are on Tuesday, so enjoy! Also we are keeping an account of our adventures on line if anyone is interested...! It's www.statravelblogs.com/fullcircle  then you'll see our homepage and click into "blogposts" on the top of the page to hear the story so far - just click the different places, "photos" to have a gawk at us! (again just click the different places to see the albums) and then most n.b. to leave a message, click on "message board" enter your name leave a message and do the sum underneath and then click "add message". And if ye cant be bothered that's fine too!! just giving the option, in case anyone misses me ;-) Well hope the new season is good ol' craic with a great end product! Looking forward to hearing about it on the site (hope there'll be video evidence!!).

Take care all xxxd Deirdre Curtin

It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to the Part Time Programme 2007-2008, our most ambitious line-up of quality courses to date. With venues across the country, from Castleblayney to Cork, it is now possible for you to grow in confidence and creativity in a more convenient location. This season's programme includes a brand new Parent & Toddler drama class in Temple Bar, specialist classes for Young Gaiety students in puppetry, dance, singing etc, Screenwriting & Directing for adults in Cork and a series of unique one-off Masterclasses delivered by some of Ireland's top industry professionals. Due to popular demand, the Gaiety School of Acting have developed a series of Stage Combat Actor Training courses for all levels and skills. Students can opt to take the Irish Dramatic Combat Academy (IDCA) fight proficiency test on completion of a course. Confidence and Creativity have always been our trademark. If you see a course that you or someone you know might be interested, make the leap and give us a call. CALL: 01 6799277 EMAIL: info@gaietyschool.com.  www.gaietyschool.com

Our so called summer is nearly over and we all know what that means! Masquerade back on the boards! Roll on rehearsals. Looking forward to seeing everyone back. Mary Hurley

Hi all, just signed in to have a looks see what going on here these days and I saw the Congrats box....Mick said he was going to mention the Dalkey production on the site but I was not expecting it on the home page!! very unexpected and much appreciated. (Scarlet!) Hey to Deirdre where ever you are at this stage in your trip. Sorry for not being able to make the leaving party. It was a good night...the photos tell a thousand words... Have a blast and keep us up to date on all the goings on.  Ross Fogarty

I would like to let you know about some interesting plays by Ciarán Roche. Details on his website www.oneactplays.info CHRoche

Sideline are producing a new series for RTE called 'Hollywood Trials' and are currently looking for actors to apply.  The actors can come from a professional, semi-professional or amateur dramatics background.  The closing date for applications is 29^th June 2007. 

For an application form and full details please log on to www.rte.ie/tv/hollywoodtrials or email hollywoodtrials@sideline.ie.

Greetings, Just wanted to send you on some information which may be of interest to you and your group. Thanking you. Pat Nolan - http://www.conary.net

Conary Community Arts in Association with

Dublin City Theatre and MadCap Theatre Co. presents 

The Conary Mini-Festival of Theatre

 4 Shows - 2 Weeks

For more information visit our website at www.conary.net 

Or contact Pat on 087 233- 4714

Hi webmaster, Just a short note to say well done on the site - it continues to get even better - the interviews with members are a nice touch. Also looking forward to the new schedule  - a murder mystery would be great! Marie Sheridan

Hi everyone, Just a quick email to let you know Edward Bond, writer of SAVED, is interviewed by Sean Rocks on 'The Eleventh Hour', RTE Radio 1, tonight (Monday 30th April), 11pm. Best, Jeanette McGarry-Keane, Marketing Officer - Abbey Theatre.

"Red Roses & Petrol" came up smelling of...........well.. Roses !  Well done to all.  Hard work and commitment are the order of the day with Masquerade and a good mixture of talent onstage, front of house and behind the scenes.  It was my pleasure to work with you all.  It was a good move to improve on those raffle prizes !!  I think everyone appreciated it. Hope it reflected well in the takings !  And where would we be without this website.  It really gels the group, keeps us up to date with all the activities.  Keep it up Yvonne, it is great.  OK that's it.  Looking forward to whatever is planned for our next public performance. Mary Hurley

Yvonne, Great to see pics of our performance. Memories for ever. It was a pleasure working with the Doyles and Tom 'sound as a hound' Ivers.  If there is an after life then it must be a case full of videos. Anyway really enjoyed the gig on Friday: there's a play that should never end.  Thanks again for producing the best drama site anywhere. Regards, Michael (Enda)

Dear friends in MASQUERADE, Please find attached details of our next production - "Portia Coughlan" by Marina Carr which runs from 13th - 17th March in Dalkey Town Hall. Kindest regards, Emer Casey - Dalkey Players PRO

Congratulations to the great cast and crew. A group of us went to see 'Red Roses and Petrol' last night and we had a great night.  Very moving performances with plenty of laughs too.  Well done! Yvonne Sheridan

The website is lookin gud yvonne!! Can't wait for the new show. Its so soon, is everyone nervous yet??? Caoimhe X

Well done everybody for a great performance at the Mermaid. Liam Finlay

Wishing cast and crew all the best in Mermaid tonight. Hope you bring home the silverware. Mary Hurley

14 Jan 07

I just wanted to wish Masquerade a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2007! Missing you all.  Frank, a very belated Happy 50th!! I was most surprised to hear that! - you don't look a day over 60!! I jest of course!!  It's so lovely to see everyone in the Social Pics!  My love to all X  (A big hello to Big D!) Rachael

23 Dec 06

Hi Kevin, Yes the web site is greatly improved and I am still waiting for the party. Kyle, Cein and myself are viewing your site from Vancouver and wish you all the best for the Festive Season and all the best for the New Year.  Noel, Kyle, Cein Duignan - Vancouver B.C. Canada

21 Dec 06

Hi Everyone, Wishing all members a very happy Christmas and every success in 2007.  Was disappointed not to be able to make the Party but from the pics looks like you were able to party on without me!  Good for you. See you all in 2007. Mary Hurley

28 Nov 06

Hi All - Greetings from Ushuaia. Sorry I wasn't with you for the plays but it is really great to see the video clips on arrival back in Argentina. Looking forward to hearing all the "backstage" stories when I get home. Best regards, Padraig Reid

23 Nov 06

Hi webmaster, Congratulations on a great website - I particularly enjoyed the video clips of the latest Masquerade productions.  Keep up the good work - looking forward to seeing the next production in February. Marie Sheridan

12 Nov 06

Well done to all on the one acts and Yvonne another great job on the site - the videos are something special. Eamonn O'Shiel

12 Nov 06

Lassie you're a fine photographer well done to you Yvonne for capturing the best moments. Jean Coleman

09 Nov 06

Well done on the One Acts to all the amazing cast and crew...Stephen Duignan

08 Nov 06

Congratulations on your two plays. We thoroughly enjoyed the night. Mary, Marie, Jean & Yvonne

08 Nov 06

Good luck to all on the 7-9th. Nov. Wishing you all the very best. Liam Finlay

25 Sep 06

Hi, Congratulations on your new site. I am happy to make a link to your site. Best wishes for upcoming productions. Regards. Mary DeCourcy, Developer/Analyst/Webmaster - Wicklow.ie

08 Sep 06

Great to see Masquerade back in rehearsals - looking forward to seeing the plays in November. Yvonne

13 Jul 06

All the best for your Autumn/Winter productions and well done on the Masquerade website. Donal Horgan - Dramashop

07 Jul 06

Frank Duffy?..50? Eh!  Congrats Frank. Don't worry I haven't forgotten about you. I'm trying to get more scripts for you.  Great work on the website. It's fab. Delighted to see that ye are going from strength to strength and turning out some excellent performances, even if it is without me. Best of luck with future productions. Morgan O'Connell

25 Jun 06

Hi there, Congratulations Frank on reaching the BIG 50, although I thought he was there years ago.  Only joking Frank. It was only when I spoke to Kevin on Friday night that I found out the new website was up and running. I didn't have a chance to check it out until this morning. What can I say. WOW!! It's absolutely brilliant. I spent a lot of time on it today.  Brought back some great memories. Congratulations to all involved, keep up the good work and I'll be keeping a regular eye on it. Cant wait 'til September. Rob Donnelly

24 Jun 06

Well done to Sandra and the girls for organising a great surprise birthday party for Frank - it was a brilliant night! Masquerade

09 Jun 06

Hi Kevin - A great website and I enjoyed the pictures of the party in June.  Would love the same when I am  back in August and September! Lots of luck. Noel Duignan, Canada

09 Jun 06

Hi All - The summer term at the Gaiety School of Acting is fast approaching and we are running a number of NEW & UNIQUE courses this year targeted at the experienced acting student. From the study of Elizabethan, Restoration and Regency acting styles to an introduction to the basic principles of movement expression, we have it all! If you would like to receive more information on our great summer courses please call us on 01 6799277 and speak to Aishling or Amy. Otherwise, check out our website www.gaietyschool.com. We look forward to seeing you here this Summer!  Best Wishes, Niamh Byrne - Administrator

04 Jun 06

A huge thank you to Kevin for hosting the Summer BBQ on 3 June. The weather was perfect, the venue was great and the 'refreshments' (supplied by the best caterers) and company were second to none!  The party animals

26 Apr 06

A big thank you and a job well done. Really great. John Hall

22 Apr 06

Fantastic! Very professional. Maybe a one act webcast sometime! Michael O'Grady

21 Apr 06

Congratulations on an excellent website.  Yet another great Masquerade Production!!! Mary Hurley

21 Apr 06

Dear Masquerade,

Lovely to see your webpage up and running! It is a tribute to you all!  As a past member it is great to be able to keep up to date with all your new productions and to reflect on good times shared in previous shows!  Best of luck to you all and I hope next season will be as good (if not better) than last.  Missing you all but thinking of you often! Break some legs! Rachael X

21 Apr 06

Great Job! Well Done. Eamonn O'Shiel