Stories by Marcia Rowe

  On the surface, David Tulloch’s attempt at catharsis, in Jamaica Sweeter, did not go as he may have intended. The playwright’s goal was hindered by too many stereotypical characters and their non-descript settings. However,...

With the dawning of a new year, a new era awaits the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC). One of its long-standing members, principal dancer and more recently the artistic director, Barry Moncrieffe, will retire at the end of this month.Last...

The adage 'music is a universal language', became a reality in the spacious Webster Memorial United Church, Half Way Tree Road, recently, when students of various Jamaican schools came together to spread the joy of Christmas through songs and...

Over the years, a wide cross section of students across Jamaica have journeyed to the National Arena to view one of Father Ho Lung's productions. These performances are held on Thursdays and Fridays during the two weeks of shows. This year was no...

From all account, the recent staging of the St Andrew High School for Girls (SAHS) Parent-Teacher Association 'Evening of Culture', was 'good' and 'amazing'.The theme for the concert, held in the school's Garden Theatre, was Let the Good Times Roll...

Saturday's show was the second of the Wolmer's Dance Troupe 27th Season of Dance. And on an evening when the raindrops pounded the roof of the Little Theatre, the Barbara McDaniel-led company, danced their way into the annals of memory.Lighting,...

Celebrating 50 years in any form is a significant achievement. So it is for The Jamaican Folk Singers, who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.The group was founded in 1967 by Dr Olive Lewin. There were eight members, all friends. Among...

Where best to sit and labrish about Miss Lou's impact and contribution to the Jamaican cultural landscape than on a veranda.It was against this setting that friends shared fond memories. Others performed poems, modelled, sang, and spoke of...

At a recent media launch for his upcoming concert - Ernie Smith Celebrates 50 - the Jamaican musical pioneer spoke of his high and low moments of his musical career.But first, The Gleaner wanted to know why he has decided to assist the Jamaica...

It was the perfect culminating activity. The concept was refreshing and exciting. This was due to a consistent measured number of dances, fireworks, and other forms of entertainment used to keep the energy level of the festive occasion on a high.So...