Moloney (Persuasion trilogy)

Moloney is a video installation, a script-based dance work about Margaret Moloney (1868-1952). From Co. Limerick, Moloney was Glin’s final harbour master and the only known woman in that role. In this work, “Barbara” (Angie Smalis) considers Ms. Moloney as a woman in a position of power, managing the flow of maritime traffic.

It continues our exploration of historical and artificial perspectives through the use of storytelling techniques and place-based narrative for dance and forms the first part of the Persuasion trilogy, which explores ethical dilemmas created where personal and public interests conflict.

Concept and dramaturgy: Colin Gee

Performance and choreography: Angie Smalis

Narration: Liam O’Brien

Set design: Martin Shannon

Costume design: Giordana Giache

Music: Irish Chamber Orchestra

Violin: Diane Daly and Cello: Aoife Nic Athlaoich

Composer: Erin Gee

Music Producer: Daragh Dukes

Film: Dominik Kosicki

Graphic Design: Alina O’Shaughnessy

Initial development began with a 2021 Arts Council Bursary award. The touring installation was made possible under the Arts Grant Funding, 2022 and the Limerick City and County Council Strategic Award, 2022.

TOUR INSTALLATION, VENUES AND DATES

  • Dance Limerick\Feb 7-11- What Next Dance Festival

  • Firkin Crane\Feb 14-March 5

  • glór, Ennis\March 7-12

  • Irish Chamber Orchestra Studio\March 14-19

  • Nenagh Arts Centre\March 22-26

  • Dance Ireland\March 29-April 2

  • Brandeis University Boston\ April 27

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