Clan Na Gael’s Fall Play

“THE UNIVITED ” BY TIM KELLY, DIRECTED BY PEG O’LEARY
Cast: Steven Bennett, Anne Marie Donohue, Jack Frum, Jennifer Healey, Valerie Huegel, Sara Kelly, Noeleen Nelson, Eamon Speer, Marie Stehle, Byrne White and Erin Williams

This mysterious ghost story is set in 1936 and takes place in “Cliff End” an old manor house overlooking the Irish sea. The house was recently bought by the Fitzgerald’s, a sister and brother who had heard stories of disturbances but they are undaunted as they begin renovating and settling in. Their housekeeper, Lizzie Flynn, however, quickly becomes disenchanted when her cat goes missing and her strong sense of unnatural occurrences foreshadows what’s to come.

The production will be reminiscent of the time and will be presented entirely in shades of black & white.  Show Dates are November 16th, 17th, 18th & 19th
For reservations please email Nancy O’Neil at playresvcng@gmail.com or call at (203) 377-1070

Auditions for Clan na Gael’s Fall Production

Clan na Gael has chosen its fall play.
“The Uninvited” by Dorothy Macardle and Tim Kelly.
AUDITIONS NOW. PRODUCTION NOVEMBER.
Due to travel plans of the director early Open *Auditions will be held at The Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road Fairfield, CT.

Open Auditions
Saturday June 10th 1:00-3:00 and Sunday June 11th 1:00-3:00
Casting four males, age range: 25-65 and six females, age range: 22-60’s
Those cast will receive scripts at the first reading.
Actors must be off book at the first rehearsal.
Scheduled rehearsals will be held beginning in October.
Production dates are November 16, 17, 18, 19
*Audition only if you are able to make the commitments as stated above. Thank you!
Information contact Peg at opeggyo812@gmail.com

Clan na Gael’s 2023 Season

Clan na Gael’s Spring Production

“The Poets Rebellion”, by Jason Downes and Martin Butler. The play is directed by Eamon Speer and Produced by Peg O’Leary.

Performances are Thursday 04/13, Friday 04/14 & Saturday 04/15 at 8pm
and Sunday 04/16 Matinee at 2:30pm

Featuring: Patrick Baldwin, Steven Bennett, Eileen Fickes, Alison Flannery, Joyce Fox,
Peter Haines, Bob Liftig, Marie Stehle and Byrne White.

The Poets Rebellion takes you to Dublin where a couple, tourists from America stop into the local pub, excited and enthusiastic about their day exploring the city. The bartender adds his thoughts, to theirs, on the events of the 1916 Uprising. Another patron, joins in, wanting his opposing views to be heard. The two men begin one-upping each other. Others coming into the pub dismiss the argument as “more of the same”. It becomes apparent that only those who were involved in the Uprising could speak to facts. Or could they?

Admission for the Poet’s Rebellion is $15.00. 
For reservations please email Nancy O’Neil at playresvcng@gmail.com

or call at (203) 377-1070

Then in March the Clan na Gael One Act Playwright Contest Winning entries will be read Sunday, March 26, 2023, 2:30pm – Admission is Free!

  • 1st Place “The Head of Shamus Delaney” by Ben Scranton
  • 2nd Place “The Turquois Sheep” by Alison Flannery
  • 3rd Place “Leaving” by Brian Whelan

CnG is planning an Evening of Merriment for those involved in prior CnG productions. And all interested in learning more about us as we celebrate 36 years of presenting plays by or about the Irish. No Experience Necessary! But always welcome! Watch for more information.

Clan na Gael News

Catch up on all Clan na Gael Players Events and maybe even come play with us!

Clan Na Gael’s Fall Play

“THE UNIVITED ” BY TIM KELLY, DIRECTED BY PEG O’LEARY Cast: Steven Bennett, Anne Marie Donohue, Jack Frum, Jennifer Healey, Valerie Huegel, Sara Kelly, Noeleen Nelson, Eamon Speer, Marie Stehle, Byrne White and Erin Williams This mysterious ghost story is set in 1936 and takes place in “Cliff End” an old manor house overlooking the […]

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Auditions for Clan na Gael’s Fall Production

Clan na Gael has chosen its fall play. “The Uninvited” by Dorothy Macardle and Tim Kelly. AUDITIONS NOW. PRODUCTION NOVEMBER. Due to travel plans of the director early Open *Auditions will be held at The Gaelic American Club, 74 Beach Road Fairfield, CT. Open Auditions Saturday June 10th 1:00-3:00 and Sunday June 11th 1:00-3:00 Casting […]

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Clan na Gael’s 2023 Season

Clan na Gael’s Spring Production “The Poets Rebellion”, by Jason Downes and Martin Butler. The play is directed by Eamon Speer and Produced by Peg O’Leary. Performances are Thursday 04/13, Friday 04/14 & Saturday 04/15 at 8pm and Sunday 04/16 Matinee at 2:30pm Featuring: Patrick Baldwin, Steven Bennett, Eileen Fickes, Alison Flannery, Joyce Fox, Peter […]

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History

The Clan na Gael Players had a humble beginning in 1987. Cardboard sets, lights in tin cans, folks dragged in from the bar to play a part! Ahh, but the audience enthusiasm towards this raggle-taggle group—that’s what made the Clan na Gael Players!

In addition to performing live theatre at the Gaelic-American Club, Clan na Gael has gone on the road to perform elsewhere – civic groups, fundraisers, pubs, schools and libraries. We have toured plays in Ireland twice, in Counties Kerry and Clare, in 2009 and 2016.

From the pens of such well-known playwrights as O’Casey, Gregory, and Keane have come several CnG productions. Equally, we point with pride to the premier productions where we have been privileged to work with playwrights in the creation of their work. Comedy, drama, music, song, dance, well-known and unknown, are all parts of Clan na Gael.

To all, thank you for supporting Clan na Gael! We look forward to continuing our stated purpose of presenting plays by or about the Irish. We hope you will continue to enjoy them as much as we enjoy presenting them to you. Break-a-Leg!

For more information, please contact Peggy O’Leary at opeggy0@gmail.com.