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ABOUT US
Spraoi is a full-time, professional, arts organisation. The
company employs four people fulltime, one person part-time, and
many more on a contract basis throughout the year. These include
scenic artists, performers, musicians, production and technical
staff, designers, directors, choreographers and construction staff.
One of the major strengths
of the company lies in its capacity to enable voluntary workers
to make the magic happen. Hundreds are actively involved in Spraoi
each year, from performance and construction through to stage management
and crowd control. The Spraoi Festival would not be what it is today
without the enthusiasm and dedication of this voluntary workforce. Their
infectious energy is picked up by the national and international
performers who come to the city for the festival, as well as by
the audience. Together, they make Spraoi happen.
Spraoi's home, The
Studios, is on a green field site at Carrickpherish, about two miles
from Waterford city centre (population approx 60,000). It's a 10,000
sq ft purpose built studio, encompassing an 8,000 sq ft workshop
space including costume and store rooms, a 2000 sq ft studio space,
offices and a meeting area. Under the Waterford City Development
Plan, Carrickpherish will undergo massive development over the next
few years, with schools, a Scout Hall, houses and shops all due
to be constructed; a new community in fact. Work has already begun
on some of these. The Spraoi Studios will be at the heart of this
new community
BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Spraoi is a
company limited by guarantee, and its activities are overseen by an
eight member Board of Directors:
Jaimie Dower – Chairperson
Michael Duffy
Miriam Dunne
Joanne Galvin
Michael Leahy
Mick O’Brien
Patrick Munden
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