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(PAID)
Crow’s Old Gold by Carina McNally
dir. Ciarán MacArtain
Rehearsal period. May 5th to 25th 2025
Premiere May 31st 2025.
Tour dates pending.
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The Crow’s Old Gold
Carina McNally.
A Play.
A rock near Dursey Island called The Crow.
In collaboration with playwright Éadaoin O’ Donoghue.
The Crow’s Old Gold explores the mythology of the magical blacksmith, the Gaibhleann Gabha, on Crow Island at the end of the Beara Peninsula, the Hag of Beara on Dursey Island and the rocks Bull, Cow and Calf. Centering on Goibhniú, the Dé Danann blacksmithing God, the play is set on a rock near Dursey Island called The Crow where he is reputed to have had his magical forge.
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Roles.
Grainne / Maree - A versatille actor aged between 35 and 45 who can take on the roles of both Grainne and Maree.
Grainne is a village women working in the local supermarket with an ear for juicy gossip and no nonsense approach to sparing peoples’ blushes…
Maree is a Cavan women, whose come to West Cork to make an offering to An Gabhleann Gabha before she is due to undergo a significant operation. Passionate about Irish lore, she is on a mission of discovery to deepen her connection to the old Gods.
Gavin - An island character whose famous/ infamous around the village… Down-at-heel and nostalgic for his former glory, Gavin is on a mission to rediscover his vigour and hear his name held in the respect it once was. An understanding of the Irish language an advantage but not a pre-requisite.
Auditions to be held in Civic Trust House on Tuesday February 11th and Wednesday February 12th. Slots available on Tuesday between 1pm - 4pm and on Wednesday between 5pm and 9pm. To book an audition please email strivetheatre12@gmail.com with “Audition Booking” in the subject line of the email, your preferred time and day and a CV and headshot attached. We ask auditionees to prepare a 1 - 2 min. monologue of their choice. Sides provided also. For any further information please email strivetheatre12@gmail.com. If the above times and days do not suit please get in contact to see if an alternative can be found.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Mile Buíochas
- The Strive Theatre Team