The auditioning process began in December, with the full cast being decided on in October. TY student Dakotah Carter O'Flynn played the role of Juliet, while 5th year Hugo Wells being Romeo.
Cast & Crew
TY cast members included Liam Tuite as Lord Montague, Sean Gannon as Mercutio, Michael O'Gara as Sampson, James Franklin as the Apothecary, and David McCarthy, Dara Barry-Walsh and Richard Williams being the First, Second and Third Watchmen, respectively.TY's that were involved in the crowd and dance scenes are: Tara Lynch, Laura Egan, Maria Dwyer, Eidin Dowling, Majella Votta, Dorcas Oyewande, Ellen Gercik, Sinead Foran and Shauna Flynn.
The Set Construction team consisted of: Craig Teahan, Dylan Savage, Brian O'Regan, Colm Healy and David Ryle.
The talented Set Design and Painting Team were: Alex Kelly, Rachel O' Regan, Heidi Crean and Sarah Ferguson.
TY's that assisted backstage are Dylan Savage, David Ryle, Colm Healy, Oisin Liston, Brian O'Regan and David Boyle.
The Ticket Seller Team consisted of Alex Kelly, Mary O'Connell, Rachel O'Regan, Aideen Fox, Rachel Godley, Hillary Jones, Shane McCarthy, Leah Kavanagh, Kacper Korol, Paul Cassidy, Ronan McElligott, James Quigley, Keeva Reidy and Lorraine Lyne.
The entire cast before the 1st performance.
The Performances
Opening night was Thursday 26th of January. It was a TY mandatory activity to attend the show and support our fellow students. The show went flawlessly, it was a great first night. The feedback from the audience makes the whole process worthwhile.On Friday there were two shows, one being a matinee primarily for students in town, the energy from the audience was felt by everyone. The night show also ran seamlessly. With each performance everyone became more comfortable in their roles and with the stage.
Final night, Saturday 28th, was unforgettable. It is arguable that it was our best performance, as we fully utilised our talents and this wonderful opportunity to perform. After the bows, Principal John O'Roarke thanked everyone involved who made the show a success. Director Tony Behan also said a few words as well as gave the cast members flowers and gifts. Mr.O'Roarke also presented Mr.Behan with a gift to signify his 50 years involved in the theatre.
'The Nurse' Amy Roche and 'Romeo' Hugo Wells presented all of the teachers with gifts that the whole cast chipped in to buy.
The show was an unforgettable experience and all the effort and work came to fruition in the end.
For never was a better Mounthawk show than this of Juliet and her Romeo.
-Written by Majella Votta
All photos are from TraleeToday.com
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