"Seeking the Source of Rivers" is the name of the piece which will be performed in honour of Leroy Clarke later this month. The epic piece of work, written by Poet Laureate of Port of Spain, Eintou Pearl Springer draws from all that is 'Leroy' to create one, cohesive and sustained portrayal – truly a mammoth task, culling the work, words and thoughts of Trinidad and Tobago's Master Artist from the past forty years or so of his life and experience.
Says the playwright, "It is a monumental task which I have approached with trepidation and humility…I have climbed beyond my trepidation and ventured into this work, because I feel an affinity to Leroy's poetry, writing and fundamental philosophies of being. The poetry speaks to me in a direct and personal way."
Rehearsals continue apace, as the cast and crew of experienced performers and theatre practitioners flex their own muscles and draw on their own expertise to interpret work from the minds of both Leroy and Eintou, at the same time!
Following are the people who are involved in this historic production:
Playwright
Eintou Pearl Springer
Cast
Actors
Leroy Clarke:
Errol "Blood" Roberts
Muhammad Muwakil
Christopher Sheppard
Ma Deeka:
Camille Quamina
Yemanja:
Dara E. Healy
Dancers
Samantha Flores
Joanna Francis
Dara E. Healy
Drummers
Everald "Redman" Watson
"Chibale" Drumming Ensemble:
Ajani Healy
Shomari Healy
Kayode Charles
Pannist
Hasely Benjamin
Creative Team
Director
Eintou Pearl Springer
Choreographer
Christopher Sheppard
Stage Manager
Patrick Cambridge
Costume and Prop Mistress
Nydia Byron-Johnson
Production Assistant; Sound Track Research and Compilation
Attillah Springer
The Idakeda Group extends its sincere thanks to the UNESCO Committee for the invitation and the opportunity to present this production to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, as part of the United Nations' celebration of the life and work of their very own, Leroy Clarke.
