Eire We Go

EIRE WE GO is a heartwarming, offbeat comedy about friendship, second chances, and the wild ride of chasing dreams. When the beloved—but crumbling—Wilde Players Theater faces foreclosure thanks to a forgotten mortgage, its quirky troupe of actors stumbles upon a chance to save their stage: a once-in-a-lifetime contest in Ireland. What begins as a desperate plan soon turns into an unforgettable adventure filled with narrow roads, misadventures, one too many pints, unexpected romance, and a few stubborn sheep. As the journey unfolds, the Wilde Players discover that sometimes the greatest performances happen offstage—and that a little chaos (and a lot of heart) can bring people together in the most unexpected ways.

Meet the Wilde Players

MAGGIE -

Maggie, in her late 60s, embodies a bohemian spirit, reflected in her distinctive style. She co-founded the Wilde Players Theater with her husband when they were first married; however, his untimely passing just a few years after their opening left her heartbroken and alone to manage the theater. Without children to nurture, the theater became her singular passion. Stubborn and set in her ways, Maggie shuns change, a resistance that has contributed to both the theater's decline and her own health issues. Recently diagnosed with lung cancer, attributed to her lifelong chain-smoking, she finds herself in a precarious situation, struggling to keep up with mortgage payments. Despite her suffering, she insists she is "fine," refusing to relinquish her smoking habit. When the theater troupe is presented with an opportunity to perform in Ireland, Maggie is hesitant to go. Her reluctance stems from two sources: her husband's burial in the country and her deep-seated fear of flying.

CASSIE

Cassie – Cassie who’s in her 50s is the mother of two teenagers. She is on the brink of filing for divorce. Having a workaholic/alcoholic husband, she feels she’s raised the kids on her own and that life has lost its purpose and meaning. Living in a loveless marriage she’s tired of feeling complacent and lonely. She’s not quite sure of what love is anymore. The big house and money don’t mean anything to her without someone to share them with. Cassie finds peace of mind not to mention herself, when she joined the Wilde Players community theater group. Wine and acting are her friends now and she considers the theater her home away from home.

BRIAN

Brian an eccentric heavy-set man in his late 50s, always speaks in Shakespearean English and quotes.  He is a former renowned Shakespearean actor who lost it when a woman in the front row assaulted his performance by noisily eating a bag of potato chips. He now bides his time driving a mail truck in between alcohol nips. Brian is a big teddy bear who’s loud, funny and always in good spirits. His one saving grace is performing with the local theater group, the Wilde Players, which he always manages to be late to.

JOHN

John in his 30s is handsome in a tall, skinny kind of way. He is the browbeaten father of one who seeks the support of the local community theater to escape the harsh realities of a loveless marriage. He’s also a carpenter who can’t seem to find a steady job which adds stress to his marriage. John has a love of the theater which also causes him grief with his wife.  He has a secret crush on Trisha who has become his best friend but he never acts on those feelings. John is confused about what to do in his marriage. He doesn’t know whether to stay in it or leave because he’s deathly afraid of losing his daughter if he gets divorced. The Wilde Players Theater is the only place he can be himself which makes him happy.

SARAH

Sarah an IT specialist for an advertising firm, is a very private person and struggling with her sexual identity. Reason being, the one person she’s in love with (Cassie) has no clue.  She’s involved with the theater because her best friend (Cassie) is. Sarah is honest and always willing to help when she can. She has no family to speak of which is why she considers the Wilde Players her family.

Trisha

Trisha, in her late 20’s struggles with the cultural expectations of being the only child of two affluent Indian doctors both of whom expect her to join the family practice.  But Trisha is deathly afraid of blood. Her passion lies with acting and all she wants to do is be an actress and make a living at it. She still lives with her parents who hound her daily to sign up for medical school. Her naivete and entitled lifestyle lend themselves to a comical life. She’s a light-hearted, bubble-head and loved by all. She joined the Wilde Players to run away from her parents and keep her acting chops honed. Plus, she wants to see John who she has strong feelings for.  

Willie

Willie in his late 70s looks like the male version of Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies with the mind of Howard Hughes. He’s crazy smart but has a severe case of OCD which would usually interfere with one’s life but he’s managed to get a handle on it. He has his routines and has recently been introduced to music therapy which helps him cope. He mostly keeps to himself but when he speaks, it’s with eloquence and wisdom. He has been involved with the Wilde Players since it opened and finds he is most content when acting in this local community theater.