Young Directors hold open auditions

Mullingar Arts Centre is giving a group of talented students the opportunity to strut their stuff, not on the stage, but behind the scenes in a directorial capacity.Orla Connaughton, Ben Mulligan, Shane Bardon, Lauren Devine and Matt Harte, all aged between 16 and 19, responded to an invitation to be considered for the chance to direct a one-act play.Shane Bardon said: "I think we'd hope to have the audience in the palms of our hands, from start to finish," something the others agreed with. Orla Connaughton added: "We will be conducting open auditions for 14- to 20-year-olds at the Mullingar Arts Centre on Sunday March 11 at 6pm, and we'd like to encourage everyone to come along and give it a try!"Lauren Devine said she had just joined the Mullingar Student Players and is now working on Happy Days - The Musical. "I wanted to come along and join for so long, but I always thought you had to have experience. When I eventually found the courage to come along, I was surprised to find that absolutely everyone is welcome, experience or no experience!""Yes," agreed Ben, "everyone has to start somewhere, so even if you've never taken part in any dramatic or theatrical production, please come along on Sunday. We'd love you to join us."The Young Directors present their plays at the Mullingar Arts Centre on Friday April 27, 8pm.