Laois singers can shine with Portlaoise Musical Society

Laois singers with a taste for theatrics are being invited to auditions in Portlaoise of the he local musical society's 2025 production.

Come From Away is the big show planned by the award-winning society in November at the Dunamaise Arts Centre. It tells the story of thousands of people who were stranded in Newfoundland after jets were grounded following the 9/11 attacks in New York.

After a planning meeting in the middle of May, the society has scheduled an auditions event for Come From Away on Sunday, May 25 in Portlaoise. Lead roles are open to the public.

"We’re calling all high-flyers ready to take on a role. All roles are open to the public. So buckle up, bring your best, and get ready to be part of something extraordinary," says the Society.

If interested the team ask that you email Portlaoisemusicalsoc@gmail.com to receive your audition pieces and registration form. They say this will secure your time slot.

Auditions get underway at 12pm on Sunday at the Holy Family Senior School in Sumerhill. Chorus roles will remain members only for now.

"Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible show," says the Society.

The new production team for the 2025 show is: Director - Art McGauran, Choreographer - Lea Carroll and Musical Director - Mairéad McKenna. 

The product runs from November 15-22 in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

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Meanwhile, the society say they are thrilled that 2024 production of Guys & Dolls received two AIMS awards nominations. MORE BELOW PICTURE.

Committee members at the Portlaoise Musical Society 25th Anniversary Gala Ball in 2024. Photo: Alf Harvey.

A huge congratulations were extended to: Lorraine O’Callaghan – Best Programme (Gilbert) and Anthony Kirby – Best Stage Management (Gilbert).

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"Your incredible work behind the scenes has made us so proud," said the Society.

Meanwhile, the Portlaoise team say they are "bursting with pride" for other Society members who were nominated for their roles and work with shows staged by other societies. They are:

• Stephanie Browne – Best Director (Gilbert)
• Aoife Digan – Best Comedienne (Sullivan)
• Adam Skeffington – Best Actor (Sullivan)
• Andrew Docherty – Best Comedian (Gilbert)
• Art McGauran – Best Comedian (Sullivan) with Clane Musical Society

Congratulations to all the nominees who will attend the gala awards night in Killarney this year.

More on the Portlaoise Musical Society on their facebook page