Voices of the Easter Rising 1916
A Theatrical Evening of Irish Poetry, Stories, and Song

Cafe opens at 6:00 p.m.

This program is part of the city-wide 1916 Easter Rising Centennial Commemoration Event Series

This evening of staged readings created especially for the centennial expresses the passions of poets, protesters and activists in the quest for independence. Hear inspiring passages by playwright Sean O'Casey and political leaders, poems by Patrick Pease and William Butler Yeats, stories by rebel fighters Margaret Skinnider and Countess Markievicz, and the songs that brought them all together. Cast includes Bruce Bierman, Howard Dillon, John Ilyin, Esther Mulligan, Melanie O’Reilly, Josiah Polhemus, Laura Sheppard and musicians Anne Bingham Goess ( fiddle/whistle), Lara Garner (harp/bodhran) and Jason Pollack (flute/whistle).

Dramaturgy and direction by Hal Gelb.

We also recommend the following programs and events:

• Irish American Crossroads Festival - www.irishamericancrossroads.org   
• Friday, April 22, World-Premiere of Ireland’s Poet-Patriots: A Musical Tribute - www.CityBoxOffice.com/IPP
• Friday, May 6-7, The Celts: History, Culture, Legend - www.humanitieswest.org