Email: boylemusicalsociety@gmail.com
Web: www.boylemusicalsociety.com
Boyle Musical Society is an amateur musical society based in Boyle. They have been in existence since 1984. All their annual shows have been staged in St. Joseph’s Hall, which is situated in the town centre.
They are a vibrant organisation, proud of the quality of the productions. They enjoy the experience of amateur musical theatre and are happy to provide quality theatre entertainment to the community!
The 2022 Boyle Musical is Guys and Dolls. This will be the Society’s 37th musical and the first since ‘Sister Act’ in 2019. It will be staged in St. Joseph’s Hall from Wed. November 23rd to Sat. November 26th.
Rehearsals will begin in early September and everybody is welcome. Look out here and in the local press for further details over the coming weeks.
Boyle Musical Society performed in 2019 the brand new musical comedy, 'Sister Act'.
'Sister Act' was Boyle Musical Society's 36th annual show.
For more details on Boyle Musical Society, check out our website www.boylemusicalsociety.com or watch here on Facebook and in local press for updates, over the coming months.
Brendan McGee,
PRO,
Boyle Musical Society.
Boyle Musical Society thank the community. Well, we really did not know what to expect when we heard that the Addams Family would be coming to town for a few nights in November. But they came, they entertained and they certainly left a lasting impression, before we reluctantly bade them farewell on November 24th.
We, the Boyle Musical Society Committee would like to extend a very sincere thanks to the business people and community of Boyle for responding so generously yet again, both by subscribing to the funding of our show and by their presence in such large numbers at every performance. To those who contributed to the show, either financially or otherwise and were too late for inclusion in our programme and to all who sponsored prizes – a very special ‘Thank You’. We urge everybody to love where they live, shop local and support all our local businesses over the Festive season.
We would of course like to thank our brilliant, talented cast of 32, especially all those who travelled to join us this year. The leads were so well cast and chorus sang, danced and acted ghoulishly well - the costumes, make-up and hair definitely helped people to throw themselves completely into the roles of dead ancestors!
Thanks to Vivienne and Anne in our Production team for their brilliant talents and endless energy, not forgetting to mention the stage crew, set builders, our light and sound teams, our costume, make-up and hair teams, the orchestra, pit chorus, the front of house team, ticket and programme sellers, ushers, tea ladies and those who donated props. We are especially grateful to all our sponsors, patrons, subscribers and associates. We are also indebted to the St. Joseph’s Hall committee and Abbey Community College for rehearsal facilities. We are also grateful to the staff and management of Únabhán, for allowing us to use their premises as our booking office this year.
From backstage to front of house, we have a powerful machine which starts up in preparation for rehearsals in September and operates to full capacity in the run up to and during the show, every November.
We have such a fantastic team behind us, to ensure the show goes on each year. There were 52 voluntary, talented and generous people, who helped out in every way possible this year. The community spirit in Boyle is definitely alive and well.
Publicity is vital for any production and we thank all the local publications, Roscommon Herald, Roscommon People, Leitrim Observer, Sligo Champion, Boyle Parish Newsletter and all who made room for our posters and signs. We would especially like to thank realboyle.com, boyletoday.com, Charlie McGettigan of Shannonside FM, and Áedín Gormley of RTÉ Lyric FM. We are very grateful to Sean O’Dowd, Benny Morgan and Mary Regan for their beautiful photographs and also to Pat Gannon and Thomas Gallagher, for managing our billboards.
Like any local voluntary organisation, we’ve had our ups and downs over the years but it has always been our intention to showcase the abundance of talent that we have here and to bring a little love, light, magic and music to everybody. In only a few months time, the task of choosing a new show will have to be overcome. By September, rehearsals will be underway and by mid November, Boyle Musical Society will be ready to raise the curtain on their 36th annual production.
Brendan McGee,
PRO
Boyle Musical Society.
Photos by Sean O’Dowd and Benny Morgan.
With no actual curtain to fall, we just had to let the colours fade into darkness following our final performance of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ in St. Joseph’s Church, on November 25th.
What started out as a dream earlier this year, finally became a spectacular reality over three nights and we would like to thank all those, who opened every door for us over the last six months, all who were involved in the show in any way and all who came from near and far to see it.
We, the Boyle Musical Society committee would like to extend a very sincere thanks to the business people and community of Boyle for responding so generously yet again, both by subscribing to the funding of the show and by their presence in such large numbers at every performance. To those who contributed to the show, either financially or otherwise and were too late for inclusion in our programme and to all who sponsored prizes – a very special ‘Thank You’. We urge everybody to support all our local businesses, over the festive season.
We were delighted to have been given the unique opportunity to stage ‘Joseph…’ in the beautiful environment of St. Joseph’s Church and we would like to thank Canon Gerry, Fr. Tito and the Parish Pastoral Council for facilitating this. We acknowledge the inconvenience that may have been caused to both the Clergy and the Parishioners, because of changes to Mass times and locations and we truly appreciate their accommodating us.
Thanks to Padraig Harrington for all his help and also to John Cummins with his team of stewards, who gave us long hours both indoors and outdoors, to ensure the safety of all.
We would especially like to thank our brilliant, talented cast of 93, including the 54 children who joined us this year and especially all those who travelled to join us. We are very grateful to all the parents, who supervised the children, during both rehearsals and the performances.
Thanks also to our production team, the orchestra, stage crew, set builders, our light and sound teams, our costume, make-up and hair teams, the front of house team, ticket and programme sellers, ushers, tea ladies, those who donated props, and especially those who helped dismantle the set and have the Church ready for Sunday’s services. We are especially grateful to all our sponsors, patrons, subscribers and associates. We are also indebted to the St. Joseph’s Hall committee and Abbey Community College for rehearsal facilities. Special thanks also to all at the Resource Centre for allowing us to use it for our make-up and hospitality area and to the Boyle Arts Festival committee, for additional booking facilities.
Publicity is vital for any production and we thank all the local publications, Roscommon Herald, Roscommon People, Leitrim Observer, Sligo Champion, Boyle Parish Newsletter and all who made room for our posters and signs. We would especially like to thank realboyle.com, boyletoday.com, Charlie McGettigan of Shannonside FM, Áedín Gormley of RTÉ Lyric FM and all at Irish Home and Abroad Television. We are very grateful to Sean O’Dowd, Brian Nerney, Benny Morgan and Mary Regan for their beautiful photographs and also to Joe O’Donnell and Pat Gannon, for managing our billboards.
Like any local voluntary organisation, we’ve had our ups and downs over the years but it has always been our intention to showcase the abundance of talent that we have here and to bring a little love, light, magic and music to everybody. Early next year, the task of choosing a new show will have to be overcome. Following that, the Society will hope to be included when the nominees for the 2018 AIMS awards are announced. By September, rehearsals will be underway and by mid November, the cast will once again be waiting in the wings, ready to raise the curtain on their 35th annual production.
Brendan McGee,
PRO
Boyle Musical Society.
For more information please go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com or follow them on Facebook.
On Sunday November 20th 2016, the members of Boyle Musical Society reluctantly drew the curtains on their 2016 production, ‘Hairspray’. Huge crowds and standing ovations greeted the cast, every night, during the five outstanding performances in St. Joseph’s Hall.
We, the Boyle Musical Society committee would like to extend a very sincere thanks to you, the community and the business people of Boyle for responding so generously yet again, both by subscribing to the funding of the show and by your presence in such large numbers at every performance. We are also very grateful to everybody who travelled long distances, to attend the show. To those who contributed to the show, either financially or otherwise, and were too late for inclusion in our programme and to all who sponsored prizes in our monster draw – a very special ‘Thank You’.
We would particularly like to thank our brilliant, talented cast of 36 and especially all those who travelled to join us this year. Thanks also to our production team, the orchestra, pit chorus, stage crew, set painters, front of house and box office team, our light and sound teams, ticket and programme sellers, raffle coordinators, ushers, our make-up and hair teams, tea ladies, shop assistants, those who donated props, and those who helped decorate our foyer. We are especially grateful to all our sponsors, patrons, subscribers and associates. We are also indebted to the St. Joseph’s Hall committee for rehearsal facilities, Abbey Community College and Scoil na n’Aingeal Naofa for additional rehearsal facilities and to Perpetua McGee for the use of her premises, as our booking office. Special thanks also to the Boyle Arts Festival committee for additional booking facilities and lights.
Publicity is an integral part of any production and we thank all the local publications, Roscommon Herald, Roscommon People, Roscommon Daily, Leitrim Observer, Sligo Champion, Boyle Parish Newsletter and all who made room for our posters. We would especially like to thank Seán O’Dowd at realboyle.com, Brian Nerney at boyletoday.com, Charlie McGettigan of Shannonside FM and Áedín Gormley of RTÉ Lyric FM.
We would once again like to acknowledge the entire community of Boyle for their help in the preparation and staging of ‘Hairspray’ both behind the scenes and front of house. Your dedication and commitment to our Musical Society is very much appreciated.
Like any voluntary organisation, we’ve had our ups and downs over the years but it has always been our intention to showcase the phenomenal talent that we have in this area and to bring a little love, light, music and magic to everybody. Early next year, the task of choosing a follow-up to ‘Hairspray’ will have to be overcome. Following that, all eyes will be on the Society in May, when the nominees for the 2017 AIMS awards are announced. By September, rehearsals will be underway and by mid November, the cast will once again be waiting in the wings, ready to raise the curtain on yet another spectacular production!
Brendan McGee,
PRO,
Boyle Musical Society.
For more information please go to www.boylemusicalsociety.com or follow them on Facebook.
This year's production of the Wizard of Oz was a huge success. People arrived to St. Joseph's Hall in droves and the musical was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Brendan McGee from the Boyle Musical Society wrote "On Sunday November 22nd, the members of Boyle Musical Society reluctantly drew the curtains on probably their most successful and memorable show to date. Capacity crowds and standing ovations greeted the cast, every night, during the six outstanding performances of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ in St. Joseph’s Hall.”
“We, the Boyle Musical Society committee, would like to extend a very sincere thanks to you, the community and the business people of Boyle, for responding so generously yet again, both by subscribing to the funding of the show and by your presence in such large numbers at every performance. We are also very grateful to everybody who travelled long distances, to attend the show. To those who contributed to the show, either financially or otherwise, and were too late for inclusion in our programme and to all who sponsored prizes in our draw – a very special Thank You."
Everybody will be familiar with the 1939 film production the Wizard of Oz, in which Judy Garland plays the part of Dorothy, the young girl from Kansas who dreams of faraway places. The show features well-known songs like, ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’, ‘We’re Off To See The Wizard’, ‘Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead’, and ‘The Merry Old Land Of Oz’.
The local cast of The Wizard of Oz, numbering almost 40, featured the usual mix of new and familiar faces and they were joined this year by 72 local children. All were rehearsing since early September 2015 and together with the production team and committee, they performed a spectacular and memorable musical treat, that will not be forgotten for a long time!
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