This could well be the strangest request we’ve heard. The Events is a play by David Greig which questions ‘just how far forgiveness will stretch in the wake of tragedy’. They have an unusual requirement for the play, the need an Irish Choir! The full list of requirements are below, but it sounds like you will be letting yourselves in for something weird and wonderful.

Actors Touring Company and director Ramin Gray invite Irish choirs to apply to take part in The Events by David Greig – one of the most eagerly anticipated shows in this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival programme and recent winner of a Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Actors Touring Company in partnership with Dublin Theatre Festival and the Abbey Theatre are looking for a different choir to perform live in the production each night the during its run from October 1 – 5 on the Peacock Stage.

Full details of the choir requirement is below.

Choir Requirements

• Choir size can range between 17 and 30 people. Larger choirs may wish to put forward a smaller group as a representative
• Members of the choir must be over the age of 18
• The choir will need to have been together for a minimum of three months
• The choir will need to have a vocal leader who will champion and lead on learning of material
• The material consists of six songs composed by John Browne (acclaimed Irish composer) and the choir will be asked to perform one song from their own repertoire in addition to this
• The choir will need to commit to at least 4 weeks of rehearsal time. This can of course be combined with the choir’s weekly rehearsals for other performances. The choir may also choose to learn the music over the course of half day weekend intensive workshops
• The choir will need to nominate a group contact leader (e.g. a Choir Secretary) who will liaise with Dublin Theatre Festival during the application process and Actors Touring Company if selected for participation regarding any choir concerns and questions
• Choir members will need to agree to being filmed and photographed

·         The Choir will be asked to take part in Actors Touring Company’s evaluation process

How to Apply

If you are interested in being a part of this project please forward a short note registering your interest and a description of how your choir meets the above criteria to:

choirs@dublintheatrefestival.com

Deadline for applications: FRIDAY 23 AUGUST, 2013