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I am a playwright, an actor, a theatre-maker, and a filmmaker but what it all comes down to is storytelling, that is the common denominator. Methods and sources may vary, but for me, the aim is always storytelling, the process of trying to reach an audience with a story and evoke a reaction.
Playwriting credits
Maggie & Maire, feature length (75 minutes approx.), 3F, 1M.
A darkly humorous neo-noir thriller. Someone is following Maire and the only person she can turn to for help is her ex-best friend
Maggie. The pair lived together while they were in college but they haven’t seen each other in six years. As they try to patch up their
friendship over a few drinks, Maire gradually reveals who is following her and how much trouble she is in. When Maire’s pursuers track
her down, her story starts to unravel and it is revealed that she is in fact trying to escape her guilt. Maggie is forced to choose between
staying loyal to her friend or saving herself.
I wrote this play as part of my master's dissertation in NUI Galway under the mentorship of playwright Ursula Rani Sarma.
Dreamer, one-act (10 minute), 1M, 1 non-specific.
Selected for Waterford Culture Night 2018.
NUIG Dramsoc’s Jerome Hynes One Act Competition, 2018.
Awards: Winner of the Jerome Hynes award for Best Playwriting. Best Performer award for Colm Sheppard in the role of Murphy.
Gavin is losing control of his memories but he definitely remembers Cassandra!
The Fear, one-act, 3M, 3W.
2016 Macra Na Feirme One Act Drama
Competition, Seandun Region Finalist.
Awards: Best Supporting Actor award for Andrew O’Leary in the role
of Tim.
A darkly comic tale of three Irish lads as they battle the fear on one fateful Sunday morning.
Brothers, one-act, 5M, 2W.
Conor has just arrived home after three years in Australia; can he, Padraig and Seamus repair whats left of the family?
Acting Credits
Dung 2 in Victor's Dung by Seamus O'Rourke
Produced by Kinsale Macra for the Macra Na Feirme One Act Amateur
Drama Competition, 2017
Awards: Best Actor - National Final, Best Supporting Actor - National Semi Final, Best Actor - Cork County Round, Best Supporting Actor - Seandun Round
Ryan in The Fear by Eoin O'Donovan
Produced by Kinsale Macra for the Macra Na Feirme One Act Amateur
Drama Competition, 2016
Roy in Lone Star by James McLure
Produced by Kinsale Macra for the Macra Na Feirme One Act Amateur
Drama Competition, 2015
Awards: Best Actor - National
Final, Best Actor - National Semi Final, Best Actor - Seandun Round
Eddie in Backwater by John B. Keane
Produced by Kinsale Macra for the Macra Na Feirme One Act Amateur
Drama Competition, 2014
Pat in Blood Guilty by Antoine Ó Flatharta
Produced by Kinsale Macra for the Macra Na Feirme One Act Amateur
Drama Competition, 2013
Acting Bio
Location: Galway, Cork, Dublin
Nationality: Irish Language: English
Gender: Male Playing Age: 24 – 35
Height: 5’ 9” (175cm) Weight: 10st (64kg) Appearance: White
Eyes: Blue Hair: Mid Brown / Red Hair Length: Short
Accents: Irish, American - Southern States, American - East Coast, English - London
Training: Michael Chekhov Technique – Tutor: Max Hafler, NUI Galway, 2017
Education
MA in Playwriting & Dramaturgy (Awaiting results)
2017 – 2018, NUI Galway, Galway, Ireland
BA (Hons) Interactive Multimedia (Graduated with a first class honours degree)
2006 – 2010, Institute of Technology Tralee, Dromtacker, Tralee, Co. Kerry, IrelandOther Qualifications & Interests
I hold a full, clean Irish Driving Licence, valid throughout the EU
I enjoy Kayaking, Hiking, Cycling & Wakeboarding
I have produced short films and YouTube sketches
Film
Breakup Connoisseurs:
Breakup Connoisseurs was selected for the Galway Film Centre's One Minute Film Festival at the 2018 Galway Film Fleadh.
Multimedia Showreel: