The Letter was inspired by the personal story of Goran Zelic, who experienced the war in Croatia as a child. During this time, he received a letter from an Irish child as humanitarian aid. As part of the project’s development, the team collaborated with children through a series of workshops designed to open out fresh conversations around friendship, enmity, conflict, fear, diversity, care, and hope.
These workshops took place in schools across both Dublin and Longford, with the aim of encouraging the young participants to express their opinions and ideas which would inform the eventual material of the play. Following this, a universal story was created, highlighting the power of how one gesture can leave an indelible mark on a person’s life – changing their reality and giving them strength and hope for the future. Thanks to the children from Sacred Heart Tallaght who were part of the project in association with The Civic.
11:45am School Performance (Booking via Box Office)
3:30pm Public Performance FREE, Booking Essential (Online or via Box Office 01 4627477)
SCRATCH: Mini festival is a week-long showcase of work in development by some of Ireland’s leading creative minds in experience creation for our children & young audiences. Presented by Ready, Steady, SHOW!, The Civic’s ongoing programme of work for children & young people.
Commissioned by Ready Steady SHOW! with project partners: The Backstage Theatre Longford. The Letter was funded by: Arts Council Young People, Children and Education Project Award, Strand 2.
Director / Producer
Gea Gojak
Cast
Cillian O Donnachadha
Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
Dramaturgy
Luke Casserly
Set Design
Claudia Lamantea
Composition & Sound Design
Gerry Horan
Collaborator
Goran Zelic
Mentor
Branar
Marc Mac Lochlainn
Partners
The Backstage Theatre Longford
The Civic
Funded by
Arts Council Young People, Children and Education Project Award, Strand 2
Presented by Ready, Steady, SHOW!
Duration: 30 minutes. No interval
Age Suitability 9+
