The annual national drama and dance exposition by students of the nation’s
secondary schools takes place during this week.
Formally opened on Sunday, the National Secondary School Theatre Festival was
declared open by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education and
Creative Industries, Senator Shenella Govia, who noted that the importance of
theatre to the growth and development of the country cannot be denied.
“The performing arts encourage young people to explore their emotions, expand
their imaginations and help them develop their own unique voice. Each discipline
of music, dance and drama engages a child's brain, body, and emotions in different
ways, to encourage their confidence and find joy in self-expression. Students, I
encourage you to immerse yourself in the festivals,” she urged young people.
Cultural Director Khan Cordice explained that the performances for the festival
begin on Tuesday night with five schools participating in the dance presentations.
These schools are Ottos Comprehensive, All Saints Secondary, Princess Margaret
Secondary, Sir Novelle Richards Academy, and the Antigua Girls High School.
The drama performances take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday night
featuring two schools on each night. Jennings Secondary, Irene B. Williams
Secondary, St. Mary’s Secondary, Ottos Comprehensive, Princess Margaret
Secondary, and Sir Novell Richards Academy are carded to stage dramatic
presentations.
Meanwhile, participants for these presentations in dance and drama will spend
today undergoing intense training in both disciplines. Two local tutors – Veronica
Yearwood and Marvalene McClean and two overseas-based tutors will assist with
the training. They are Pierre Lamaire of Jamaica and John Hunt out of Barbados.
The performances take place at the Dean William Lake Cultural Centre.
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