‘Jumbie Leggo’ to be staged at month end

The playwright of ‘The Claim’ and director of ‘Illusions’ from 2018 National Theatre Arts Drama Festival is bringing another play to the Vincentian stage.

‘Jumbie Leggo’ will be staged on Saturday, April 27 at the Community College Villa Campus by an all Vincentian cast and crew with the hope that the audience will consider the play worthy of representing St Vincent and the Grenadines at CARIFESTA 2019 in Trinidad and Tobago.

The play is directed by Nerissa King, a local poet, visual artist and actor. ‘Jumbie Leggo’ tells the story of Ken, played by Jomo Greaves, who is haunted by the ghost Randy, a murder victim played by Jerron James, whose soul cannot rest because his grieving mother Sybil, played by Naddia DaSilva, needs closure and seeks justice.

The play highlights themes of violence, grief, betrayal and the effects of crime in our society all played out using our traditional folklore of the All Souls celebration as the theatrical device.

The rhythm of the Big Drums, singing and dancing set the tone of this modern day play, whilst connecting us to our African heritage.

“CARIFESTA provides the platform for Caribbean Artists to showcase their talents and within recent years, the invitation has been extended to international scouts. Hence, this provides an excellent opportunity for our local talents to be seen and showcased with a global impact. We encourage Vincentians to support this event and welcome your feedback at the end of the production,” a release from the producers said.

The play is sponsored by the SVG Association of Musicians and Producers and the Kingstown Co-operative Credit Union.

Tickets are available at the Peace Memorial Hall, KCCU and members of the cast.

For more information, please contact Jaykel Mars at 784-496-2588 or email at focusentinc@gmail.com.