AILDT Pictures

See the beautiful photographs from the play Aisling. Click here to see video from the plays. Enjoy!

These are pictures from the 2004 performance of Aisling at the East County Performing Arts Center. You can also view the trailer for the DVD of this show by clicking here. Enjoy!

Check out the pictures from the premiere at The Lyceum! Click on the thumbnails to see a larger image. All of the photographs from this show are courtesy of photographer Sean Haffey. Thanks a million!

If you like these photos, you'll love the video clips from this performance. Click here to enjoy!

	The King and Queen - The Rí (Michael McCann) and the Banríon (Barbara Crist) are the kind and happy rulers of a happy realm.
	Aisling - Aisling (Patricia Page) (Author) is the lovely, young princess.
	Fionn - Fionn (David Page) is the fine, young carpenter who's always had a crush on the princess.
	Cianán - Cianán (Peter Connolly) (Director) is the court clerk who has always had his eye on the princess, and her father's throne.
	Draoi - The wise, thoughtful Druid (Shanti Hofshi) is full of patience and sage advice.
	Órlaith - A mysterious but kind woman from The Other World, Órlaith (Liath Ní h-Éalaithe) is always in search of a good deed.
	Domhnall - A mysterious and mischievous man from The Other World, Domhnall (Thomas Page) is always in search of an opportunity.
	Nuala - The palace servant Nuala (Kathleen Hartshorne) has had her eye on Cianán for quite some time.
	Bébhin - Bébhin (Maire Page-Wendt) is a close family friend, and Aisling's confidant.
	Ceoltóir an Pháláis (Royal Musician) - The King's favorite musician (George Rubsamen) is always up for a party, which is probably why he's the King's favorite.
	Ceoltóir (Musician) - The Royal Musician's best buddy (Cristine Marie Martin).
	The Ladies of the Palace - These wise women (Ellen McLaughlin-Artley (first photo) and Kathleen McEvilly (second photo)) know everything that goes on in the palace.
	Servant Girl - This is the lovely, young wine servant (Eibhleis Hartshorne).
	Gentleman of the Palace - An old regular at the royal palace (Louis Colton).
	The Royal Dancers - Lead by the Royal Dance Instructor (Maureen Connell), the Royal Dance Troupe (The Celtic Pride Dancers) never fail to entertain the noble palace dwellers.
	Narrator - Since all the inhabitants of this ancient kingdom only speak Irish, our good friend the Narrator (Mick Ward) keeps us constantly abreast of what is being said.

	The gentlemen (first photo) and ladies (second photo) of the palace assemble in the throne room with the royal family (third photo).
	The Druid proclaims the beginning of the Summer Festival!
	A troupe of wandering minstrels (left to right: Judy Lipnick, John Tuohy, Ian Law) play for the royal assemblage.
	The royal dancers emerge to entertain the crowd.
	They put on a great show...
	...with grace...
	...and charm.
	The noble assemblage loves it!
	The Princess and Fionn join in.
	Everybody enjoys the spectacular festival.

	The mysterious Domhnall offers Cianán a magical potion which will make the King and Queen give him Aisling's hand in marriage.
	Cianán isn't so sure about it, but can't resist.
	Cianán slips the royal family a mickey!
	The deed is done!
	Fionn is stunned by the sudden engagement of his beloved princess.
	Bébhin helps Aisling overcome the potion's hold and discover her true feelings.
	Aisling searches in vain for Fionn.
	Just before Fionn loses all hope, Órlaith reveals herself, as well as a magical solution.
	Now that the King and Queen are free from Cianán's magic, Fionn is free to ask Aisling for her hand in marraige, and she, of course, accepts!
	The King and Queen leave to change the wedding plans.
	Fionn confronts Cianán about what he did.
	Aisling is furious!
	She's really furious!
	Despite everything, Fionn finds forgiveness and compassion for Cianán.
	It will take more to convince Aisling, but Fionn's generosity sways her to have compassion, too.
	The wedding plans have been changed, to the great joy of certain palace residents.
	Nuala is glad to hear that Cianán is no longer engaged.
	Cianán is glad that Nuala is glad that he is no longer engaged.
	All's well that ends well!

	What's a better way to start a party than with a lively dance, like the Kerry Sets?
	Not only is it fun to watch...
	... it's fun to dance, too!
	A good drinking song always adds to a party.
	And no party is complete without some good refreshments.
	But good friends are the most important of all.
	Of course, when the Queen says so, it's time to go home.
	But that won't stop the King from planning his next party!

	The Royal Dance Instructor (Maureen Connell, center) is very proud of her troupe.
	They are a precision dance team...
	... because they're always on their toes!
	The Celtic Pride dancers always put on a good show.
	Just watch their feet, if you can.
	Riverdance, eat your heart out!

	The palace dwellers dance the Irish Waltz Cotillion.
	It's a lovely and elegant dance.
	This photo is a bit blurry but also a bit surreal.
	The whole palace entourage joins in for the beautiful Sixteen Handed Reel.
	The happy King loves to live it up with his people.
	Everyone gets together for the dancing.
	It's a fun and engaging way to spend the time...
	... and a great excuse to get together.
	This kingdom is a wonderfully happy place.

	Here is a shot of the King's band: (from left to right) Rebecca Lindquist, Michael Eskin, Michael Ballard, David Lindquist, and Dave Page (not shown).
	Singer/songwriter Gregory Page being accompanied by his mother, Maire Page-Wendt.
	With a little photo editing, you can see the most important part of the show - the audience!
	Here is the curtain call at the end, showing the Celtic Pride dancers.
	Here are some of the cast at the end of the show.
	Here is the cast taking a bow.
	Here is more of the cast at the end of the show.
	The narrator comes out to take a bow.
	Snapshot of a happy kingdom!
	The King consoles his wife.
	Cianán thinks about his future.
	Doesn't Irish dancing look like a heck of a lot of fun?!