In a year that has been so challenging to artists and creators of artistic work, Roscommon Arts Centre is once more reinforcing its commitment to supporting artists in their creation of work by continuing its 'Artist in Residence' programme throughout 2021.
In 2020 Fregoli Theatre Company embarked on their 'Finding Home' residency at The Roscommon Arts Centre. They explored the theme of home in a year when the meaning of home became entirely different. And now, Fregoli Theatre are delighted to announce their return as Theatre Company in residence at The Roscommon Arts Centre to continue this exploration. The residency is supported by The Roscommon Arts Centre and The Arts Council.
As part of their residency in 2020, Fregoli reimagined their work presenting a number of digital productions including 'I Want You to Know Me' which explored domestic violence and fundraised for Safe Ireland, 'Inside You Stay’ which explored home as both sanctuary and prison as well as themes of communication and mental health. ‘Tangents’ was created in response to the loss of the company’s physical rehearsal room, their home and their beautiful short film ‘Home For Christmas’ was filmed in Roscommon town and county, this digital work is full of joy, heartache and the warmth of home.
The calendar year 2020 also saw the beginning of ‘Cross Street’ - a new play written by Jarlath Tivnan which explores how mental issues can grow and manifest when left to fester. Fregoli released a virtual rehearsed reading of this work in progress filmed by Mimar Productions.
As part of their residency in 2021 Fregoli will continue to develop Cross Street gearing up for a full production (Covid-19 permitting ). They will also now embark on an exciting new programme of work that will include professional development, peer learning as well as community based engagements at locations throughout the county, bringing some theatrical craic and madness to communities and groups across Roscommon.
Founded in 2007, Fregoli Theatre Company aims to produce and perform energetic and stimulating work that appeals to a large cross section of the public. They focus primarily on new and original work and are committed to the promotion of the arts and theatre on a local, national and international scale.
There is a strong Roscommon vein running through Fregoli with Artistic Director Maria Tivnan and company members Jarlath Tivnan and Peter Shine all hailing from the county. Other members of the company include Rob McFeely, Eilish McCarthy, Kate Murray, Tara Finn, Eimear Finan and Oisin Robbins.
To view previous work from Fregoli Theatre Company check out www.fregolitheatre.ie and full details on their residency are available from roscommonartscentre.ie
