WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 The world premiere of a new, original work from Frank McGuinness has been one of the most anticipated events of the theatrical season in Dublin. McGuinness, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary playwrights is a prolific adaptor of...

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Our first post-play TalkBack was a far-reaching discussion of THE THREEPENNY OPERA, Bertold Brecht’s and Kurt Weill’s re-imagining of John Gay’s 18th century masterwork, THE BEGGAR’S OPERA. Brecht’s sardonic tale of beggars, thieves and whores combined with...

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Monday morning found us in the restored Georgian townhouse that houses The Irish Writers’ Centre. Our second floor meeting room overlooking the Garden of Remembrance provided a gracious setting for our first TalkBack — a panel discussion featuring...

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 Our first day in Dublin was filled with more activity than usual. Often we touch down after our overnight flight, and spend the day catching up on lost sleep and getting our their feet under us. This...

This season, CTC was honored with three grants in support of our Youth Apprentice Program (YAP). Since 1994, YAP has functioned as an introduction to theatre professions for high schoolers and a critical career stepping-stone for college students, employing approximately...