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This year has seen the return of the Theatre Guild to its former glory, thanks to numerous benefactors who have recognized the need for the cultural edification of the masses and have come forward with the necessary funds to make this a reality.Continuing in this trend is Maria Edwards-Benschop, who decided to contribute her talent to this project.She is currently working on the inaugural production of “Nothing to Laugh About” for the Theatre Guild that will run from November 21-23 this year.This production is satirical in nature and comprises several hilarious skits,Adam Shaheen Jersey, songs and dances, which are guaranteed to ‘lighten up’ even the toughest audience.Citing the depressing economic and social situation many are enduring, she penned this production with a vision to taking people away from our troubles where “we can see the lighter side of them and actually laugh at ourselves and our follies and problems”.In an invited comment recently,Cheap Football Jerseys China, Maria related that humour is always the best way to escape the rigours of real life, promising that there is more than enough laughter in her production.Directing this three-night laugh fest is none other than the versatile and multi talented Henry Rodney, whose long and illustrious career in comedy has regaled and delighted us over the years. Henry,Cheap NFL Jerseys From China, commenting on the piece, said that this is the type of show that Guyanese need.He added that Guyanese love to laugh, especially at themselves, and as such any satirical review would evoke such spirits within the Guyanese populace.Rodney revealed that it is a fresh type of show that will be gracing the stage in Guyana, in the sense that the cast is very young and promises to bring a new perspective and dynamism to the theatrical landscape.In concluding he said there are youthful faces coming on the scene with refreshing exuberance that is most delightful and encouraging to work with.The cast members of “Nothing to Laugh About”Maria, meanwhile, revealed that she was introduced at an early age to this environment by her mother who took her along with her to plays, cultural presentations, made her recite poetry in public and taught her to read at an early age. That opened up a whole new world for her and was the beginning of her first theatrical love affair.She recalled going to the theatre when she was very young and still has memories of a play produced by Chauramanie Bissoondial in which his costumes were so intricate and beautiful and the music so sentimental, that although the plot went over her head, she came away from the Guild enthralled.In the cast of the upcoming production are Kamai Fraser, Lynyus Adams, Jamal La Rose, Clemencia Godette and Shonette Somerset,Nike Schuhe G��nstig Kaufen Schweiz, who are all recent standout graduates of the Carifesta workshop, the Technical Theatre Training Course,Seahawks Jersey Youth Cheap, where several youths were trained in acting, directing, stage management, lights, production management, set construction and design, among other areas.Well known names such as Sheron Cadogan-Taylor, Shelly Bancroft and Joel Fraser will also be headlining in “Nothing to Laugh About”.Writer and producer, Maria Benschop promises three evenings of pure entertainment and fun. “It is something where you can get dressed up and bring out the family for the evening without having to shell out a large sum of money for the privilege,” she assures.The entire proceeds of “Nothing to Laugh About” will be donated to the Theatre Guild in aid of their restoration project by the Benschop Foundation. Subsequent productions will be held in New Amsterdam and Linden.Mrs. Edwards-Benschop, on behalf of Signature Productions, extended gratitude to the management of GT&T, Giftland Office Max, HA Snacks, GWTV Ch2, CNS Ch6,Billy Hamilton Jersey, HBTV Ch9,Wholesale China Jerseys, VCT Ch28, HJTV Ch72 and Prime News for their support in making the venture a reality.(Alex Wayne) |
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