Carrick-on-Suir's Brewery Lane Theatre elects committee for year ahead
Rehearsals are also underway at the theatre for its upcoming production of Witness for the Prosecution
Brewery Lane Theatre elected its committee for the year ahead at its Annual General Meeting where chairman Barry Comerford recounted the drama group's achievements on stage over the past year.
He expressed heartfelt gratitude at the AGM on September 30 to all members who contributed to the theatre's success, including directors Colm Power, Maria Clancy, cast members, Alban Glascott and front -of- house volunteers.
He specially recognised Breda McCarthy and the tearoom personnel for their efforts.
Company secretary Angelina Laoiso and group secretary Jayne Tennyson received a special mention for their invaluable support.
Barry also thanked Margaret O'Brien for her remarkable 15 year contribution with her original version of the Poetry Plus open-mic sessions for writers and welcomed Shirley O'Shea and Jillian Wheaton as they take on this role.
He acknowledged the fantastic support from CE Scheme members and Joanne from Tipperary ETB.
A special shout-out went to Lana Walsh and Cliona Nagle for their dedication in facilitating the youth drama workshops.
Barry also thanked Sarah Dunne for her commitment during rehearsals, as well as Roseanne Glascott and Ann Mansell.
And he congratulated Niamh De Paor for her excellent performance with the Kilmeen Drama Group that earned her the Best Actor award at the All-Ireland Drama Finals in Athlone.
The theatre group extends condolences to the families of recently deceased members Pat Duggan and Michael Butler.
Meanwhile, rehearsals are well underway for the group's upcoming production of Witness for the Prosecution, which will be performed from November 21-28.
Brewery Lane Theatre Committee officers elected for the coming year are: Chairman Barry Comerford; Vice-Chairman Eamon Faulkner, Company Secretary Angelina Laoiso, Group Secretary Jayne Tennyson, PRO Walter Dunphy, Archivist Sarah Dunne. Committee: Ann Mansell, Colm Power, Roseanne Glascott, Walter Power, Alban Glascott, Margaret O'Brien.