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The Wild Geese Players of Seattle are an amateur group who present readings of Irish literature, by writers such as James Joyce and W. B. Yeats.
We are a diverse group of about twenty people, united by a common interest in Irish literature.
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Have you ever wanted to read James Joyce's Ulysses aloud? To have others hear the rush of English that rolls past your inner ear? To re-enact Leopold Bloom's tramp around the city of Dublin?
This is your chance. In order to stage this year's reading, which will be taken from Chapter 14, Oxen of the Sun, we need some new readers. Rehearsals will start in March.
If interested, please contact George Reilly. Rehearsals will start in March.
James Joyce's novel Ulysses takes place on June 16th, 1904. It follows the wanderings of Leopold Bloom, a Jewish everyman, and Stephen Dedalus, a young writer and Joyce's alter ego, as they wander the streets of Dublin. The centenary of Bloomsday, June 16th, 2004, was celebrated worldwide.
The Wild Geese Players of Seattle presented a staged reading of Ulysses, chapter 13, "Nausicaa", at the Elliott Bay Bookstore, 101 S. Main St, on Sat 16th June 2007 at 4:30pm, and at the Pike Brewery and Pub, 1415 First Ave, on Sun 17th June at 6pm.
Leopold Bloom, newly escaped from Barney Kiernan's pub, reposes on Sandymount Beach, exchanging meaningful glances with Gerty MacDowell.
The Wild Geese Players Present
A Celebration of William Butler Yeats
Poetry of Ireland's Greatest Poet
With Music by the Monday Night Session
Come to Murphy's Pub in Wallingford and raise a pint to celebrate the work of Yeats; both Romantic visionary and prophet of 20th century turmoil, his poetry personifies beauty, truth, and Ireland. Readings are intertwined with bewitching music by traditional Irish players, for an evening not to be missed.
Monday, Oct. 22, 8 pm
Murphy's Pub
1928 N. 45th St. (Corner of 45th and Meridian)
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 634-2110