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Passion Project for Youghal’s Brian Hogan
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Brian Hogan is the son of Noel and Assumpta Hogan, Youghal, and even though he was interested in acting when he finished school, he worked in various jobs and positions until when, in his late 20’s, he played a small part in Youghal in the John B Keane play, Many Young Men of Twenty. And that was that! Report: Denise Fitzgerald. Photo: Michael Hussey (YoughalOnline.com)
Brian Hogan who performs in Sean O' Neill's 'The Passion.'
He studied various courses with the Gaiety School of Acting and studied film technique which, ultimately, led him to a role in Fair City. Making a career out of acting, Brian has since performed in shows such as Dancing at Lughnasa, The Glass Menagerie and Guys ‘n’ Dolls.
Scene from Sean O'Neill's 'The Passion.'
As fate would have it, Brian recently met Sean O’Neill, Playwright and Director, who also has firm roots in Youghal. Sean had written a play entitled The Passion, the World Premier of which is to be performed at the Mall Arts Centre, Youghal, from March 30th through until April 3rd.
Brian told the East Cork Journal that Sean asked him how he would feel about playing seven different characters in ‘The Passion’. “At first I found it exciting and extremely challenging to pull this off and make it work,” Brian said. “As a result of further discussions with Sean I was reassured that, with the correct approach and dedication, this would work.
Sean gave me the script, which I read, and it was then I realized I had a formidable challenge ahead of me. This was the first time I had come across a script that made me question my decision to become an actor. However, having expressed my concerns to Sean he instructed me to allow the characters to naturally evolve and to stop rushing towards the characters and allow the characters to come to me”.
Warren Tivy, Sound engineer, Oona Colin, Mall Arts Centre administrator, Actor Brian Hogan, Writer/Director Sean O'Neill and Tony Irwin, lighting director
Brian has obviously taken Sean’s good advice to heart and, after weeks of intensive rehearsals, he is very confident that this play will be something never seen before in Youghal. Having such a professional and competent, all-local team involved in the production is a great support and encouragement to Brian, who is now looking forward with great ‘passion’ to performing in his home town again.
Doors open at 7.30pm with complimentary wines, teas and coffees for the opening night. Tickets available at Cree’s Card Shop.
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Very best of luck to you Brian….We are so proud of you….Thinking of all your hard work you and all the crew….love from down under Ciara ,Steve and Isla xxx
I went to see Brian last night in the “Passion” at the Mall House. He put on an outstanding performance playing out the character of Jesus and several others as well. He kept up the momentum to the very end and in particular the crucifixion scene was outstanding. Great special effects as well and very enjoyable in a kind of sad way as we saw the Passion of Jesus made human by a great actor.
When it was over I felt that I had got a better insight into Jesus the person. Congrats also to Sean O Neill who wrote and directed the play. Well worth going to see.
Went to opening night of show. Congratulations to all involved, excellent production.
Well done Brian, you did a great job.
Willie del.
Congratulations, Brian. Sounds fantastic and wish I had been there to see it. Continued success with the stage career and look forward to catching up soon. Best wishes, Brian Mul