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Christine Bullen '08 and Jonathan Blakeley

Question: What does it take to transform Morningside Heights in 2011 to County Wicklow, Ireland in 1798? 
Answer: A talented cast rife with the strength of their creative convictions.
Arrah na Pogue, a classic Irish comedic drama by Dion Boucicault, is playing at The Theatre of the Church of Notre Dame and features two Cornellians.  Directed by Peter Dobbins and produced by The Storm Theatre, this love story is filled with intrigue, villains and true Irish lyricism.  Written in the 19th century and performed in dialect, in less capable hands this production might not soar as it does here.  There is a lightness and joy that negates any tones of melodrama, allowing for the dramatic poignant moments to ring true.
Christine Bullen ’08 is an absolute delight as an extraordinarily convincing Fanny Power (one of the romantic leads.)  Philip Mills ’07 is very appropriately cast as Shaun, the dashing half of the wedding couple, and a joy to watch.  The young couples are joined by a myriad of townsfolk, red-coats, step-dancers and balladeers. 
See this production and escape to the land of County Wicklow and feel the sun on your face and the lilt in the air.

Playing until April 2nd.  For more information visit: Storm Theatre link