THE NOW AND THEN production company

St. Mary's Priory 24 Saint Mary’s Dominican Priory, Tallaght, Dublin, 24. Penny Black Welcome from the Prior of St. Mary’s Dominican Community. On behalf of the Dominican Community here at St. Mary’s I wel- come you to the Now and Then Production Company’s presentation of “The Feast of Life” which is based on stories taken from the Tavern Gospel of St. Luke. The Gospel of St. Luke highlights Jesus’ journey from Galilee to Jerusalem – a journey that is completed in the Acts of the Apostles by the journey of the Church from Jerusalem “to the The Award-Winning Pub ends of the earth”.

The production you shall see to-night is unlike earlier Now and Then Carvery Lunches: 12:30 - 3:00pm musicals. “The Feast of Life” does not have identifiable characters Evening Meals : 3:00 - 8:00pm such as ‘Jesus’ or ‘Peter’. This work portrays contemporary Christians sharing Gospel stories in word and song. Certificate of distinction 1988, 1989 & For many weeks now the young people of the Now and Then Pro- duction Company have been coming to the Priory for their rehears- 1990 For Good Food & Drink als. This production is the result of these long weeks of preparation. I congratulate the Chairperson and the very hard working committee of the Now and Then Company. My special congratulations to the young people from the Tallaght area involved in this production. Communions & Confirmations Catered for St. Luke’s Gospel ends with these lines – Then he took them out as far as the outskirts of Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed All major credit cards accepted them. Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God (Luke 24: 50-53). I pray that like the apostles you will Penny Black Tavern leave here tonight full of joy, praising God, and that you will do all Tymon North, Tallaght, Dublin 24. in your power to make the words of Jesus alive in your home, your school, your place of work and recreation. Telephone 452 5876 (Office) Fax 452 5801 Fr. Eddie Conway, OP Prior.

13 2 THE NOW AND THEN production company THE NOW AND THEN Fáilte/Welcome Please note production company Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh chuile dhuine anseo anocht. I  The exits in the would like to welcome you all to this year's production of The Feast church of Life, a new show by Marty Haugen.  No smoking in the church This year our cast is made up of a very new young group, in which  A car park attendant is we have found a wealth of talent, ably supported by our more provided for vehicle security experienced members. We have presented gospel stories in song and dance for many years, which of course is the ethos of the Now  Please turn off all mobiles phones and Then Production Company. Our audiences, young and old, over  Order of Malta in attendance the years have appreciated our presentations of these stories in a way that gives them their true meaning. If you enjoyed the show tonight tell your friends These productions are dependent on the financial support of our sponsors and patrons without whose assistance the show could not go on and to them we say, go raibh míle maith agat.

Pobalscoil Lios na Coille I would like to thank Fr. Eddie Conway, O.P., Prior and the Domin- Old Bawn Community School ican Community of St. Mary's Priory for all their patience and kind- ness in allowing us the use of their house and church. Serving the educational needs of the community for 25 years. A special thanks to the committee of the Now and Then Production Best wishes to the Company who put in such an effort to bring this show to you Now and Then Production Company tonight. with their production of "The Feast of Life" Ar deireadh ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil le gach duine a We offer a wide of Adult Education Courses at chabhraíonn linn an seó a chur chun cinn and the encouragement Old Bawn Community School – check our website we receive from you the audience is the force that drives us on. Are you interested in going to University as a mature student? Máirín Oman Why not consider a preparatory course with UCD here in Old Bawn on their Chairperson Returning to Learning Foundation Certificate Course. Committee Tel/Fax: 452 6137 – E-mail: [email protected] Máirín Oman Chairperson, Siobhán Somerville, Treasurer, Gisèle www.indigo.ie/obscaded Mansfield, Secretary, Jason Nagle, Caitríona Browne, Olivia Muldowney.

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Helen McCann - Director D & J Dunne Monuments We are delighted to have Helen back with us again this year. Headstones, Inscriptions, Renovations, Chippings, Helen studied Dance/Drama and went from leading lady to All Cemeteries directing in 1990. She has worked with lots of groups such as Tallaght Harold's Cross Musical Society, Tallaght Youth Telephone:: 4511646 or 087-2464093 Services, Glencullen, MS Electra Stage School in Kilnamanagh and last year she directed ‘Grease’ in Tallaght Community School. Helen is also teaching dancing in St. 64 Mountain Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Paul's School, Greenhills.

Workshop Tricia Nolan - Musical Director 6 Lr. Greenhills Road, Dublin 12 Tricia has been involved with the Now and then Production Company since its early days. Most noticeably she has been the piano player in the orchestra and was rehearsal pianist for several years. This is Tricia’s 1st year with us as Musical Director. Priory Veterinary Hospital NICOLA CADDLE, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. Pamela Thompson - Choreographer Pamela has been dancing from a very young age, and is no stranger to the stage. She started dancing with the Marina 513 MAIN STREET, Doyle School of Ballet, and then joined Electra Stage School TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24 and performed with them in many different Variety Shows. She has also performed in Panto's, some, which include Surgery by Appointment Cinderella and Aladdin. She has performed on programmes such as, Kenny Live and Telephone 451 6577 Open House. and also BlackOut Productions in the Civic Theatre. Surgery Opening Hours: She has performed with the Now and Then Productions in MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10a.m. – 1p.m. 2p.m. – 7p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar, and is back again with us as choreog- SATURDAY: 10a.m. – 1p.m. 2p.m. – 5p.m. rapher, and would like to wish all the cast and crew the best of luck, in this year's performance of The Feast of Life.

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Gather Round This Table ………… Fionnuala Fay, Joey McAleer, Pit Singers Pat Moran, Gisèle Mansfield, Eveleen Fíona Canavan ,Ciara Woodlock Brennan, Joan Nolan, Olivia Come To Us, Emmanuel (The Birth) Andrew Garton, Rebecca Ge- Muldowney, Ashling Reigh, Martina oghegan, Fíona Canavan Nolan, Catherine O’Brien, Sheila God Has Anointed Me …………… Nicola Phelan, Philomena Royal Curtin, Pauline McDonnell, Vera Car- Take Up Your Cross …………………… Alan Reigh ey, Kay Birchall, Doreen Kempson, Who Is My Neighbour………………….. Andrew Garton, Laura Goucher, Jimmy Kempson, Grainne McCarthy, Philomena Royal, Sinead Hegarty, Mary Somerville, Siobhan Somerville, Ciara Woodlock Kathleen O’Connor, Ann Cummins, Where Your Treasure Is………………... Sinead Hegarty, Joey McAleer Deirdre Bannon, Derek McNamara, The Banquet …………………………… Philomena Royal, Mark Murphy, Mark Murphy, Ian Callaghan, Alan Jimmy Kempson, Alan Reigh, Reigh. Ashling Reigh Good Rejoices When The Lost Is Found Joey McAleer, Nicola Phelan, Niall Orchestra Lynch, Jimmy Kempson Look On Us, Saviour (The Passion) …… Joey McAleer, Philomena Royal, Piano Sharon Deane Niall Lynch, Sinead Hegarty, Keyboard Ben Fox Fionnuala Fay, Rebecca Ge- Guitar Matt Quinn oghegan, Nicola Phelan Bass Guitar Donal Mannion Emmaus / Within The Reign of God …... Mark Murphy, Philomena Royal, Flute Aoife Biddulph, Eimear Dillon Andrew Garton, Rebecca Ge- Drums Johnny Christopher oghegan, Ciara Woodlock, Nico- la Phelan, Niall Lynch, Doreen Kempson, Joey McAleer, Sinead Production Team Hegarty, Fionnuala Fay Director Helen McCann Musical director Trisha Nolan Choreographer Pamela Thompson Cast & Dancers Melissa Brown, Caitríona Browne, Karen Hallahan, Costume Design Eileen Gallagher Sinéad Hegarty, Laura Hitchings, Anne Hynes, Sarah Lights Liam Fitzgerald Kemp, Louise McEvoy, Jason Nagle, Samantha O'Reil- Sound Dee Rogers ly, Michelle O’Rourke, Rachel Rogers. Stage Manager and Props Mary and Jack Gregory and team Stage Construction Rocksolid Banner Geraldine Gallagher Casting Helen McCann, Tricia Nolan, Pamela Thompson Front of House Pat Dunne and team Video Gearóid Oman 7 8 List of Sponsors

o The Egan Family, Bancroft. o The Oman Family, Bancroft. Helen McCann - Director o Gisele Mansfield, Mountain Park. o The Finnegan Family, . o Joe Holt, Ratherfarnham. o Pat Moran, Bancroft o Pauline & Brian Conlon, Aylesbury o Kay Birchall, ICA, Tallaght. o Vera Carey, ICA, Tallaght. o Pauline McDonnell, ICA Tallaght. o Alan & Ashling Reigh, Tricia Nolan - Musical Director o Siobhan Somerville & Brian Farrell, Desleby. o The Browne Family, Kilnamanagh. o The Cummins Family, . o Mary Somerville, Seskin View. o Deirdre Bannon, Allenton. o Nicola o Pauline Adamson, Seskin View. o Anon. o Cllr. Roderick Smyth, South Dublin Co. Co. o Olivia Muldowney Bancroft. Pamela Thompson - Choreographer o Olivia Dowling, Intrapharma o Nuala Canavan, Monalea.

5 10 Special Thanks

Celine's Flower Studio The Now and Then Production Company wish to acknowledge Teleflorist Worldwide Deliveries especially 2 Village Centre, Tallaght Bowling Complex, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Fr. Eddie Conway, O.P. Prior, St. Mary's Priory, Tallaght Telephone:: 452 7272 /452 7414 After Hours: 624 3545 Fax: 452 7955 Dominican Community, St. Mary's Priory, Tallaght Email:: [email protected] www.irishflowershops.com Fr. Gearóid Manning, O.P., Provincial Fr. Len Perrem, O.P., St. Mary's Priory.

The Dominican Houses of Friar and Sisters who were so kind in Wedding Flowers, Bouquets and their support of this production arrangements a speciality! South Dublin County Council Credit Cards accepted over the phone Tallaght Youth Services VEC Tallaght Smurfit Corrugated Cases John Wilson Tallaght Echo Order of Malta Brian Farrell

We would sincerely like to thank Francis Worrell, Molloy's for his The Civic Theatre comprises the main auditorium, the Loose End (studio kind assistance and sponsorship of the Patronage Night. space), gallery, daytime restaurant and theatre bar. The Civic Theatre is the premier arts venue in South . It is located just off the M50 in Tallaght Town Centre between the square shopping Thanks to KFRC for all their assistance. Centre and Tallaght Hospital. Membership of the Civic Theatre cost €72 per person every year. We also wish to thank all those not mentioned whose contribution, Benefits include two tickets for the price one on Monday, Tuesday or however small, has made this production possible. Wednesday selected shows for a minimum of twenty shows per year (a net sav- ing of €420 per year) priority booking, invitations to gallery openings and a The Now and Then Production Company asks you to support our regular mail-out of information on forthcoming events. advertisers. For information on membership and full details on all shows please call the box office to receive a calendar of events... Tel:01 462 7477 - 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.

3 12 The Feast of Life Stories from the Gospel of Luke

The Feast of Life is a performance work based on stories taken from the Gospel of Luke.

Unlike earlier Now and Then musicals The Feast of Life does not have identifiable characters, such as 'Jesus' or 'Peter'. The intent in this work is to portray contemporary Christians sharing Gospel stories in word and song with children and young people, and with each other. It is not a historical passion play – rather it is meant to be a timeless event.

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