Don't Stop Believin'
The 2014 Davitt College Production
Welcome to the Sunset Strip
Production Archive 2014 / 2015
■ The Story
Set in L.A.'s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, Don’t Stop Believin' follows aspiring rock star Drew from South Detroit and small-town girl Sherrie as they chase their dreams. When the club owner faces losing the Bourbon Room to taxes, can the gang save the strip?
This 80s-themed musical features legendary rock anthems including Don’t Stop Believin', We Built This City, Thunderstruck, and I Want to Know What Love Is.
■ The Production
Marking our 30th anniversary, Davitt College staged four sold-out shows during the 2014/2015 school year as the very first production hosted in the newly transformed Joe Langan Sports Hall.
Spearheaded by Producer David Nevin and Musical Director Eamonn Mulderrig, the Transition Year students successfully drove every aspect of the show, celebrating a proud tradition of staff and student collaboration.
Anniversary Show
Celebrating three decades of successful Transition Year student musicals at Davitt College.
Sold-Out Shows
Packed houses reliving 80s rock glory on the Sunset Strip.
New Venue Debut
Joe Langan Sports Hall
The historic first musical to be staged in the newly transformed hall.
Band & Pit
Full Stage Production
Electrifying live music and authentic rock energy powering every performance.
Musical Numbers
Relive the high-voltage energy and rock anthems that brought the house to its feet.
Act 1
13 NumbersParadise City
Full Company
Sister Christian / Just Like Paradise / Nothin' But A Good Time
Sherrie (Aoife Halligan), Drew (Ethan Carey), Lonny (Stephen Kearns), Denise (Niamh Mullins)
Juke Box Hero / I Love Rock 'n' Roll
Sherrie (Aoife Halligan), Drew (Ethan Carey), Lonny (Stephen Kearns), Denise (Niamh Mullins)
Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Patricia (Déirbhile Mellotte)
Waiting For A Girl Like You
Drew (Ethan Carey), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan)
More Than Words / Heaven
Drew (Ethan Carey), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan)
Wanted Dead Or Alive
Stacee (Fintan Borotto)
I Want To Know What Love Is
Stacee (Fintan Borotto), Constance (Roisin Lennon)
Thunderstruck
Drew (Ethan Carey)
Pour Some Sugar On Me
Stacee (Fintan Borotto)
Harden My Heart
Justice (Mistura Akano), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan)
Shadows of the Night / Harden My Heart
Justice (Mistura Akano), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan)
Here I Go Again
Drew (Ethan Carey), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan), Justice (Mistura Akano), Stacee (Fintan Borotto)
Act 2
7 NumbersCan't Fight This Feeling
Lonny (Stephen Kearns), Denise (Niamh Mullins)
Any Way You Want It
Justice (Mistura Akano), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan)
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Drew (Ethan Carey), Sherrie (Aoife Halligan), Justice (Mistura Akano), Stacee (Fintan Borotto)
We Built This City / We're Not Gonna Take It
Full Company
Love Me For A Reason
Drew (Ethan Carey)
Don't Stop Believin'
Full Company
Sunset Strip Photo Gallery
Explore highlights from our photo archive showcasing cast portraits, backstage moments, and the electric rock 'n' roll energy of LA's legendary Sunset Strip.
Ethan Carey (Drew) & Aoife Halligan (Sherrie)
Pictured backstage ahead of taking their final bows and standing ovation in the 2014 production of Don't Stop Believin'.
Roisin Lennon (Constance) & Fintan Borotto (Stacee)
Cast members in full costume, capturing the unforgettable rock and roll character styling of our November 2014 shows.
The Production Team
The creative leaders, directors, choreographers, and musical directors who brought Don't Stop Believin' to life.
David Nevin
Fiona Murtagh
Eamonn Mulderrig
Claire Kennedy
DanceWorld
Aine Egan, Cora Duffy & Jade Clayton
Niall O'Connor
Dylan Martin, Jordan Ruane, Conor Calvey, Micheal Kwiatkowski, Eoin O'Doherty, Declan McDonnell, Micheal Graven & Patrick Just
David Nevin, Colm Garvey, Danny Buckley, Aidan Brogan, Ger Munnelly, PJ McTaibheis & Pádraic Moran
Assisted by TY Stage Crew
Agnes Nyland
Laura Ryan, Callan Quinn, Tadhg Salmon, Sarah Glendon, Darina Davitt & Heather Glancy
John Flatley & Co
Donal Hoban, Michael Buckton & Craig Donaldson
30+ Pit Singers
Caitriona O'Donnell & Dave MacDonnacha
Deirdre Gibbons, Stephanie Kelly & Fiona Murtagh
Martin O'Boyle
Toni Henry & Kelly's Hair Salon
Maria & Fintan Murphy
Ger King & Tracy Britton
Administration & Support
Emma Nestor
Mary Nugent & Anne Marie McDaniel
Ms. Bernie Rowland
Tracy Britton
The Cast
Meet the talented student cast who brought high-energy 80s rock, iconic characters, and show-stopping stage performances to the Sunset Strip.
Ethan Carey
Fintan Borotto
Stephen Kearns
Aoife Halligan
Mistura Akano
Déirbhile Mellotte
Niamh Mullins
Roisin Lennon
Ryan Walshe
Callan Quinn
Niamh Tobin
Ryan Potter
Darragh Redmond
Cora Hoban
Roisin Reilly
Megan Costello
Connor High
David O'Donnell & Brandon Keenan
Roisin Lennon
Paradise City
Channon Maughan, Megan Costello, Roisin Reilly, Simona Fernandes, Emma Wright
Roisin Lennon
Cora Hoban
Niamh Tobin
Jennifer Costello
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our 30th-anniversary production.
School Community
Management, teaching staff, and ancillary staff at Davitt College.
Stage & Construction
Danny Buckley, Colm Garvey, Aidan Brogan, Ger Munnelly, and PJ McTaibheis.
Music & Pit Crew
Pit singers, John Flatley, and the live instrumental ensemble.
Parents & Sponsors
Guardians and local Castlebar business sponsors.
