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Pygmalion Review

31. March 2010

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There is a review of the Edna Manley College’s School of Drama’s recent play – Pygmalion – in today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper. The most recent play hosted by the Edna Manley College’s School of Drama at the Dennis Scott Studio Theatre did not disappoint. Pygmalion opened on Friday, March 19, and ran until Sunday, March 28. [...]

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For Better or Worse Wins Big At 20th Actor Boy Awards

31. March 2010

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‘For Better or Worse’ was announced “for best …” over and over again at the 20th Actor Boy Awards, especially in the later stages, on Monday night at the Courtleigh Auditorium, New Kingston … The Basil Dawkins production was Best Drama, Best New Play, Terri Salmon won Best Supporting Actress, Christopher Daley took Best Actor, [...]

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Actor Boy Awards 2010 Results & Review

30. March 2010

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The 2010 Actor Boy Awards took place last night, March 29, at the Courtleigh Auditorium on St. Lucia Avenue in New Kingston. Tyrone from tyronereviews.blogspot.com was there and you can get complete details at his website: - ‘For Better Or Worse’ wins 6 trophies - Big winners at the 2010 Actor Boy awards - 2010 Actor Boy acting [...]

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Oliver Samuels Enjoying Puppy Love

30. March 2010

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Veteran comedic actor, Oliver Samuels, is reportedly enjoying his stint in Patrick Brown’s romantic comedy Puppy Love, though admitting that the role has been one of the most challenging he has played to date. “Truth be told, I have not done many naturalistic pieces over the years, and as such, Puppy Love represented a real challenge [...]

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Serious Business Heading To Toronto In May

29. March 2010

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Shebada fans in Toronto are reportedly excited about seeing him in May, when the play Serious Business opens there. Already there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming play dates, which will take place from Friday, May 28 to Sunday, May 30 in Brampton, Toronto and Scarborough. Serious Business takes a hilarious yet realistic look [...]

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Friends of Louis Marriott To Celebrate His 75th Birthday

29. March 2010

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A group calling itself Friends of Louis Marriott have put on the table plans to stage a year-long celebration in recognition of the 75th birthday of one of the oldest living practitioners of the over 300-year-old Jamaica theatrical history. Marriott will be celebrating this milestone on Saturday May 22, 2010 … The main highlights of [...]

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2010 Actor Boy Awards – March 29

28. March 2010

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The 2010 Actor Boy Awards happens this Monday, March 29, at the Courtleigh Auditorium on St. Lucia Avenue in New Kingston. All are invited; additional details in the flyer below.

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David Tulloch Talks About His Actor Boy Nominations

24. March 2010

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In today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper, David Tulloch talks about his Actor Boy Award Nominations for music over the years. “For the past 10 years he has been busy composing and with four Actor Boy Award Nominations for music, he is elated that his work is now being recognised,” … more

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Oliver Samuels Returns To The Local Stage in PUPPY LOVE

23. March 2010

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Playwright, Patrick Brown, is at it again. This time, with the revival of his romantic comedy, Puppy Love (which last played some eight years ago – in Summer 2002). Puppy Love is centered around a sultry and precocious 18 year old – Karen ‘Kar Kar’ Cross (played by Natalee Cole), who, under the influence of peer [...]

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Oliver Samuels Returns In ‘Puppy Love’

21. March 2010

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In today’s Sunday Gleaner, Mel Cooke takes a look at the return of revered comedian, Oliver Samuels, to the local stage. After spending several months overseas in Canada and the UK, Samuels is back in Jamaica for Puppy Love, which opens at 8 p.m. on Wednesday (March 24) at The Pantry, Dumfries Road, New Kingston. [...]

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