Drama is such an important part of Caribbean history and culture. Acting was one of the many ways enslaved people survived and coped. Today, we use drama to teach norms, customs, and history; to communicate; and to evoke empathy and understanding. CaribbeanReads is proud to have contributed to the genre of Caribbean drama by publishing the plays listed below:
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The Fight for Belle Vue by Travis Weekes contains two plays by Travis Weekes. They are both set in St. Lucia and explore the juxtaposition of traditional values and beliefs on modern society. Funding for this project provided by the Campus Research and Publication Fund Committee, UWI, Saint Augustine. |
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For Better For Worse by David Edgecombe pokes fun at the conflicts that result when one group insists on society-standards which they themselves are unwilling to respect. |
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Heaven by David Edgecombe, deception, temptations, revelations, and pain run amok in a discotheque named Heaven leaving none unscathed. |
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Lady of Parham by David Edgecombe: a dramatization of the 1650s Antiguan legend the Parham ghost with a modern twist. |
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Strong Currents by David Edgecombe is produced in tribute to Austin Clarke, originally from Barbados who became on of Canada’s foremost authors. Clarke died on June 26, 2016 in Toronto. The play explores the toll of immigration and the factors that determine who swims and who sinks in strong currents. |
