This play is based on
"Christmas Stories and Letters of a Country Postman"
By John B. Keane
Published by Mercier Press.

As the play opens we are introduced to the life of a postman in the village of
Lisnacoo in County Kerry, a long time ago. It's Christmas and the post office
is a very busy place. However the postman Mocky Fondoo takes time out
to read excerpts from letters and relate the stories of his experiences as a
postman on his daily rounds. Tales of match-making, seduction, job-hunting,
fortune telling, intoxication, hope, bickering etc. contribute to the story.
Many of the stories are acted out but some are read out as the scenes blend
harmoniously throughout the entire production with the main cast members
playing many different roles.

Although the plot is non-conventional, the dialogue, lighting and sound all
transform the play into a smooth production at times involving the audience.
This is certainly a very funny play none the less some scenes are very touching.

 

The Cast

Character	Actor	City
Mocky Fondoo	John Devitt	Palos Park, IL
Fred,, Long jason,, Jacko	Mick Kenna	Oak Lawn, IL
Madame Lucia,, Dolly,, Julie jossie	Kathy Holahan	Chicago IL	?
Hamish...Canoon...Big Bob	Larry Coughlin	Tinley Park, IL
Maggie,, Gracie,, Kitty	Myra McWilliams	Tinly Park, IL
Nance,, Mary,, Alicia	Pamela Wolfe	Downers Grove, IL
Hector Fitzpitter	Dave Branigan	Palos Park IL
Bertie,, Mickey,, Martin	Barney Farrely	Lemont, IL
Frank,, 2nd TD	Martin Murphy	Oak Lawn, IL
Tom,, Critic,, Connie	Patrick Reilly	Chicago, IL
Assistant Director	Georgina Chapman	Oak Lawn, IL
Director	Kate McNally	Blue Island, IL
Producer	Dave Branigan	Palos Park IL

Performance Dates for

" A Christmas In Kerry "

are as follows:

November 2 , 3 , 4 , ~ 9 , 10 , 11 , ~ 16 , 17 , and 18,   2007

EVENING PERFORMANCES FRIDAY and SATURDAY are at 8:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES on SUNDAY are at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10.00 for Theatre Performances only.
Tickets are $23.00 for Dinner/Theatre Combination. (Sundays only)
Reservations are a must for Dinner/Theatre.
For tickets and reservations please call Gaelic Park at 708-687-9323

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