Frank McCourt has been giving accent coaching to veteran American actor Paul Newman. After a dinner one night, Paul told Frank that he was playing an Irish character and would like some `accent' coaching. It was arranged that Paul would visit Frank at his apartment where Frank proceeded to read Paul's lines into a recorder. They then enjoyed coffee and a chat as Paul regaled … [Read more...] about McCourt Returns to Teaching
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Danny Boy Uncovered
In his book Danny Boy – The Beloved Irish Ballad to be published in March, well-known Irish-American writer Malachy McCourt offers an explication of the history, facts and myths surrounding the well-loved Irish air. McCourt explains that "Danny Boy" is unique in that people are willing to overlook a bad rendition if the singer is earnest and the moment is true. It is certainly … [Read more...] about Danny Boy Uncovered
To Haiti and Back
Frank McCourt's life-altering trip to Haiti with Concern Worldwide. "Beyond the powers of description" are not the words you would expect to come out of a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, especially when the words are in regards to poverty and they are coming from the mouth of Angela's Ashes author, Frank McCourt. The man who moved millions with his memoir of an … [Read more...] about To Haiti and Back
The Rep Takes Broadway
Séan Campion and Conleth Hill of Stones in His Pockets and the legendary Shirley Jones headlined a spectacular cast of performers appearing in The Irish Repertory Theater's 8th Annual Broadway Benefit on Monday, June 4. Founded by Ciaran O'Reilly and Charlotte Moore, the Irish Rep enjoys a reputation for stellar performances and this evening was no exception. The many Irish … [Read more...] about The Rep Takes Broadway
Amnesty Celebrates 40 Years
W.B. Yeats had his second coming on June 11 with actors, writers, and other members of New York's creative community slouching towards the microphone to read from the hilarious new novel Yeats is Dead. It was all in a good cause, however, with the proceeds from American sales going to Amnesty International and a pound per book from all Irish and U.L. sales. Written in … [Read more...] about Amnesty Celebrates 40 Years