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Crew Profiles
McBett Tuula Voutilainen Maria Laura Ronzoni Sandra Villages Gavin Prior Johnny Dykes Paul Condon Aine O'Dwyer Imelda Kearney Ioan Valentino Barbara Celotto Paolo Catizone Gabriella Laurenza Maria Azambuja Liam Clancy
McBett- Italy
She works in different social contexts. Her research, always socially and intellectually aware, includes a deep interest in the continuous exchange within the local environment, inasmuch as it is influenced and moved by contemporary events, people's lives and public spaces, even when she adopts more literary or historical archetypes to explore them. She has been involved in artistic projects in Ireland and Italy for the past twenty years. Graduated in Set Design from the Roman Academy of Fine Art in 1984 she subsequently never stopped to work in both set design and interior design. Over the years she worked as a Sculptor, Constructor and Restorer, Performer, Art Teacher, Event Curator, Organizer, Writer and Musician. She has won awards in Italy and Ireland and grants to promote her artistic endeavors. She exhibits and performs in group and solo exhibitions across Europe and America.
Tuula Voutilainen- Finland (Performer/Theatre practitioner)
Master Degree in Music from Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, she trained as an actor under director/playwright Mikko Lammi in Koulutusteatteri, Helsinki. Special interest in vocal and movement improvisation, cross-disciplinary or otherwise adventurous projects. She collaborated with composer/director Trevor Knight, General Practice, and an Operating Theatre project lead by composer Roger Doyle. Her own work includes Kalevala, from the Finnish national epic, co-created and performed with Hugh O’Neill at Hugh Lane Gallery.
Maria Laura Ronzoni-Italy (Singer/Songwriter)
She moves fluidly through the genres of music, poetry and languages, tearing down the boundaries of classical and avant-garde tradition. A captivating presence with the "most amazing passion in her voice"-(Wally Page), and palpable energy released in her live performances, she is rapidly gaining recognition on the European cultural scene.-(Cork Orchestral Society)
Sandra Villegas-Ecuador (Actress/Director)
Recently graduated from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth with a 2 year Diploma in Drama & Theatre. Living in New York, she was full-time managing a Latino Cultural Festival in Queens Theatre in the Park. She was also involved in directing her own productions and acting. Invited this past August to the Festival in Queens to direct a production, she chose to present "A Telephone Call" by Dorothy Parker.
Gavin Prior- Ireland (Bass guitar/Electronics)
Graduated with an MA in Music Technology from Limerick University in 2000. For his Thesis he composed an electro-acoustic piece of music performed at the 2001 Digital Media Festival in the University of the Philippines College of Fine Arts. In that year he also composed an interactive piece (tape, clarinet and live electronics) for Concorde Ensemble clarinettist Paul Roe. In 2002 Prior joined United Bible Studies (Dublin-based group fusing Irish folk traditions with electronic music) and co-founded the Deserted Village Label, which brings new Irish music to the world through selling music online. Since 2002, he has promoted concerts and arranged Irish tours for international artists.
desertedvillage.com www.myspace.com/unitedbiblestudies
Jonathan "Johnny" Dykes- Ireland (Guitar/Electronics)
Previous music outings include lounge/metal band Sphinkter 90210 and solo electronic projects Jing and Ohm Boy. Joined the Deserted Village music collective in Spring 2003 and has played and recorded with Murmansk, Team Discovery Channel and United Bible Studies.
www.myspace.com/unitedbiblestudies
Paul Condon-Ireland (Guitar)
He is a member of UBS and also records and performs as Mahood.
Aine O'Dwyer- Ireland (Harp/Performance)
Graduated from the Limerick College of Art and Design, majoring in performance and video installation. At the moment she lives and works in Limerick City and occasionally she collaborates with other artists.
Imelda Kearney-Ireland (Actor/Martial arts/Physical fitness)
Trained as an actor at the Ringsend Institute and The Liberties College Dublin 2000/02. Performance on stage includes 'Back To Methuselah' G.B.Shaw. 'Roads' by J Cartwright. 'Cabaret' by C. Isherwood. She worked as a film extra for many years with regular appearances in 'Fair City' and frequently attends actors' workshops. Training in the martial arts for four years, she completed eight marathons. She will qualify as a physical fitness instructor in May 07 and she has an interest in writing.
Ioan Valentino-Romania (Orthotic technician, Artist)
Is an orthotic technician. He also paints and creates his own sculptures in wood and plaster. He is always in love with beauty.
Barbara Celotto-Italy (Advertising producer/TV prod manager)
Works in many different A/V fields, she has a good approach about working in every situation and role. Shis not afraid of working hard because she really loves this job. In the spare time she regularly acts in theatre and cinema.
Paola Catizone- Spain/Italy/Ireland (Yoga Teacher, Painter)
Teacher of Yoga and movement and Yoga for pregnancy she offers participants an opportunity to explore embodiment, meditation and imagination. She also paints and exhibits in solo and group shows in Ireland.
Gabriella Laurenza- Italy (Student)
Student of oriental languages but also studying Archeology of Nomadic Populations of Inner Asia. She likes reading comics and playing trumpet.
Maria Azambuja- Uruguay (Video, Drawing, Installation)
She is an artist working in mixed media influenced by the magic arts. She currently lives and works in Dublin.
Liam Clancy- Ireland (Lights/Set Designer)
He hails from the far flung boglands of Tipperary. Studied in IT, Art and Design and Technical Theatre. He is currently in his final year of college and working as a Free-Lance LX/Stage Crew, or in the Murceneries Crew for Theatre, Corporate and Rock and Roll events. Liam is an advocator of common sense. Hobbies include throwing tv's out windows, tying knots and solving patterns.