Kachikka!
By Nicolette Bethel
Kachikka! Jun 14, 2020
Episode #35: “My son, don’t try to run ….” - A conversation with Tex Turnquest.
This week we chat with accomplished actor, singer, dancer and proud Long Islander, Tex Turnquest.
Episode #34: “Oh Belinda!” - A conversation with Scott Adderley.
This week we chat with Scott Adderley, a singer and actor who performed in the first five productions of our company. He was trained and introduced to the Performing Arts by his uncle Cleophas Adderley Jr.
Episode #33: “Sneak into the phrase” - A conversation with Lee Callender.
This week we have a conversation with Lee Callender, grandson of the late Timothy Gibson, an accomplished pianist, arranger, vocal coach and teacher.
Episode #32: "That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold". A Conversation with Carrie Collins.
This week we chat with Carrie Collins, a founding member of Ringplay Productions, an accomplished actress and costume designer.
Episode #31: “If politics is the art of the possible, theatre is the art of the impossible.” - Mark Humes joins us.
This week we chat with the Member of Parliament for the Fort Charlotte constituency, actor, singer, photographer, former union leader and former professor at the University of The Bahamas, Mark Humes.
Episode #30: "I write to discover what I know." - A conversation with some of the writers from Short Tales.
This week we chat with Patrice Francis, Gail Hanna, Anthony Wallas, Valicia Rolle and Denardo Hepburn who have all had plays selected for this year's "Short Tales", a part of the Shakespeare in Paradise Theatre Festival.
Episode #29: "Presenting the winner of the first and only Kachikka award" - A conversation with Anthony Delaney.
Tony has been in involved with the Dundas theatre for a number of years and is probably best known for originating the role of 'Son' in Winston Saunders' "You Can Lead A Horse To Water". He has also worked as a broadcaster and as an attorney.
Episode #28: "Bring Him Home" - A conversation with Craig Pinder
This week we chat with Craig Pinder, a Bahamian actor who has had lead roles in London's West End shows, Les Misérables, Mama Mia and Fiddler On The Roof. He has acted and directed for Shakespeare in Paradise and has appeared in film projects by Kareem Mortimer.
Episode #27: “I can sing, I can Crochet, I can do Set Design, I can Paint, I can Act” - A conversation with Leah Eneas.
This week we talk with the multi-talented Leah Eneas. A stage, film and television actress and a talented singer. Gifted also in art and craft and known for her inventive crochet pieces.
Episode #26: "From Run and Gun to Big Budget" - A Conversation with Kareem Mortimer.
We speak with the premier film maker of The Bahamas, Kareem Mortimer. From the $150 low budget project to the million dollar feature. We also discuss his work in theatre and his family life.
Episode 25: “My Child!!!!!!!!!” - A conversation with Joann Callender.
We discuss with Joann her very notable career as a singer, composer and teacher, her world travels and some of her personal and professional relationships.
Episode 24: “What I really want to do is direct” - A conversation with Delores “Reds” Adderley.
We talk with "Reds" about her early days in Chippingham, her school days, her softball career, her government work, her union work and her life in the theatre.
Episode 23: “Das Adrian, boy listen, I can’ stan’ him” - An interview with Fred Ferguson.
This week we chat with Fred Ferguson one of the top musicians in The Bahamas. Composer, Arranger, Singer, Guitarist and band leader. We touch on some of his musical history from Acklins to Alabama.
Episode 22: "Once the show opens, I'm in charge" - An Interview with Marcel T. Sherman.
We finally get to chat with our Productions Manager, Marcel T. Sherman, who has been involved at the Dundas for over forty years and involved in other theatre years before that.
Episode 21: “Sit Down, You're Rockin' The Boat” - An interview with Graham Thordarson.
In this episode we talk with Graham Thordarson who has been involved with theatre on and off for almost 40 years.
Episode 20: “He doesn’t stands a chance” - An interview with D. Sean Nottage.
This week we talk with D. Sean Nottage, a noted actor known for his stage, film and VoiceOver work. For over twenty five years Sean has been an active member in the theatre scene here in The Bahamas. He is probably best know for his VoiceOver work in numerous radio and television commercials.
Episode 19: Pa and the Professor - an interview with Ian Strachan
A discussion with Ian Strachan, a Theatre, Television & Film Director, Playwright, Actor, and Vice President of the University of The Bahamas-North. We talk about his work in the visual and performing arts.
Episode 18: “She jus’ goin’ play wit’ ya soul” - An interview with Anja Bowe.
Anja Bowe discusses her work with various Bahamian bands, the Bahamas National Youth Choir, Shakespeare in Paradise and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.
Episode 17: "Ga, ga, ga, ga, ga" - A conversation with Ricardo Christie
Choreographer, Teacher and Dancer Ricardo Christie talks with us about his work in dance in The Bahamas and abroad.
Episode 16: "Respekte Moun" - an interview with the cast and directors of Diary of Souls
In this episode, Nicolette talks to her co-director of Diary of Souls by Ian Strachan, the last play to have been performed at the Dundas before the lockdown. Renee and Nico also go in depth with the cast of Diary of Souls. Featuring Renee Caesar, Nicolette Bethel, T-Day Pierre Jeudi, Sony Jean-Jacques, Esther Louis, Brent Burrows, and Shireen Seymour.
Episode 15: “And though she be but little, she is fierce.” - A conversation with Nicolette Bethel.
Nico talks about her work in theatre from primary school to Shakespeare in Paradise.
Episode 14: "Kanoo!" An Interview with David Burrows.
We have a conversation with David Jonathan Burrows about his work at the Dundas as an Actor, Director and Makeup Artist over the past 30 plus years.
Episode 13: Dey washes ya, presses ya - A conversation with "Cookie".
We talk with Claudette "Cookie" Allens, the longest active member of the Dundas, about her career at the theatre.
Episode 12: Just a Singer - Featuring Sonovia Pierre
In this episode Sonovia Pierre talks to us about her career as a singer, actress, teacher and culturalist.
Episode 11: Dis Me Na - an interview with Gregory Deane
Episode 10: Oh "Happy" Day - An Interview with Dion Johnson
This week, Nicolette and Philip (mostly Philip) interview veteran actor Dion Johnson about his life and career on and off the Dundas stage.
Episode 9: All about Skeebo
In this episode, Philip and Nicolette interview Anthony "Skeebo" Roberts, Ringplay resident director and board member, about his career in the theatre ... and other places.
Episode 8: A Tale of Short Tales
In this episode, Nicolette gets a little inside knowledge of what went on in the development of the first and second Short Tales from Leslie Ellis-Tynes (Director/Actor/Crew, Short Tales 2019, 2020) and Valene Rolle (Director/Actor/Crew, Short Tales 2019, 2020).
Episode 7: The Francis Factor
In this episode, Philip and Nicolette talk to Patrice Francis, the inspiration for the return of the Season to the Dundas. Philip and Patrice discuss her history at the Dundas, and her development from actor to director to playwright.
Episode 6: A Tale of Two Seasons
Episode 5: Where's the Score? Musical trials and tribulations
This week, Nicolette and Philip talk to Adrian Archer, longtime musical director for Shakespeare in Paradise. They talk about the process of creating or recreating music from memory or from scratch, and how Adrian has been on the ground and behind the scenes in revivals such as Music of The Bahamas, The Legend of Sammie Swain, You Can Lead a Horse to Water, and Once on This Island. We also hear about Adrian's woes with regard to musical scores in shows as varied as Der Real Ting Musical!! and even Ain't Misbehavin'. There are many kachikka moments along the way! Don't miss this one. We promise you won't regret listening!
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