Moville Drama Club seeks “new blood” for Autumn play

Moville Drama Club, established in 1888 after St Eugene’s Hall opened its doors, is now recruiting young and older adults for their next Autumn production.

Rehearsals begin in early September, with the play due to be performed in late Autumn. Director and actor Eamonn McLaughlin of Moville Drama Club is seeking anyone 20 years old or over to join their cast, with no previous acting experience necessary.

The theme of this year's play has been kept under wraps by Eamon until closer to the time, but it promises to be another successful staging by Moville drama society following the stunning performances of ‘Moll’ last year and ‘The Kings of the Kilburn High Road’ in 2023.

The performer and director is appealing to anyone 20 years old and over who would like to be part of a drama club to contact him, as there are a couple of positions still open ahead of rehearsals starting. “Anybody who wants to get involved in any capacity at all, acting or off stage, should contact me.”

“The plays are always well received, and maybe there is new blood wanting to get involved in it. We just have a few positions that are available in the play we hope to do this year.”

Eamon said everyone involved in previous plays found it a fun, rewarding, and fantastic way to socialise. “It's a good way of passing the winter or autumn months in  the dark evenings, meeting new people and having a bit of fun and a bit of enjoyment.”

Moville Drama Club has been a proud part of the local community for over a century, contributing significantly through the years. All members operate voluntarily, and everyone is welcome to take part – whether on stage or behind the scenes.

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The first play by Moville Drama Club nearly 140 years ago was ‘The Colleen Bawn’. The story centered on the secret marriage of a wealthy young man to a peasant girl, which leads to attempts to suppress their union to protect his inheritance. 

Several local people had different parts in the play, including John Barr, Henry Maguire, James Dean, Charles Doherty, and Charles Sweeney. 

Moville schoolteacher Mr George Conaghan from Castlefin played the main role as ‘Myles na gCopaleen’ and was also instrumental in organising the whole event.

To get involved in any capacity with the play, contact Eamonn McLaughlin on 086 1626620.