YorickBrown
09-14-04, - 06:26 PM
September 16 - 20 .
A series of humorous skits in which popular local theatrical
troupe, James Catalyn & Friends, pokes fun at a variety of contemporary
social issues.
8:30 nightly, at the Dundas Centre for Performing Arts. Admission is $15. Tickets available at the Dundas' Box Office Tel: 393-3728.
YorickBrown
09-18-04, - 02:57 PM
My review: Been there, saw it, loved it! James Catalyn and friends kept me and my cohorts rolling in the aisles laughing with their truly Bahamian antics. The pace was quick and witty and the entire presentation seemed to fly by in no time - I was ready for more, no doubt.
It's a "must see" for those who want to experience a well-organized and hilarious show that demonstrates political and social intellect, without preachy overtones. They need to archive this sort of talent on DVD - I would buy the entire collection just to watch it over and over again!
........They need to archive this sort of talent on DVD - I would buy the entire collection just to watch it over and over again![/B]
You are right, YorickBrown! The trouble with live theater is that the performance lives only in the minds of those who have seen it - and often that does not last long!
I hope that James Catalyn, and others that put on plays, try to save them to film (or another media) so that there is a history of these performances for future generations to enjoy. Not to mention the money that could be made from the sale of these films.
Mr. Catalyn and friends have captured something of the nature of the Bahamians. Maybe in time this nature may change or be lost. It would be good to have a record of it.