KINGSTON, JAMAICA— Junior Civil Engineer, Undertaking Supervisor, and Communication Specialist Ricardo Anderson is getting into the highlight in a brand-new manner. On Sunday, April 13 at 8:00 PM, the multi-hyphenate inventive will make his directorial debut with the musical Again to Black: Past the Black on the Phillip Sherlock Center for the Creative Arts, situated on the Mona Campus of The College of the West Indies (UWI).
Penned and directed by Anderson himself, the manufacturing guarantees to be extra than simply leisure—it’s a daring, emotional exploration of the usually unstated struggles throughout the Black neighborhood, significantly throughout the Jamaican context.
“It’s a testomony to my journey and the way our previous can impression us,” Anderson shared when requested concerning the inspiration behind the script. He additional defined that viewers members can count on deep emotional resonance: “Previous trauma has been given a personality,” he mentioned, hinting on the highly effective and symbolic storytelling on the coronary heart of the musical.
Including to the evening’s cultural richness, the occasion will even function the Rhythm & Roots Village, a vibrant area the place Black artisans and small enterprise house owners will showcase their crafts, merchandise, and providers—a real celebration of Black excellence and entrepreneurship.
The ONE NIGHT ONLY occasion begins with cocktails at 7:00 PM, the place attendees can be handled to stay performances, together with a particular look by Remone Watson, Digicel Rising Star 2023 Winner.
Tickets can be found now at Elsa Leo Rhynie Corridor or ASHE, of which Anderson is a proud member.
Don’t miss this highly effective fusion of artwork, tradition, and neighborhood—Again to Black: Past the Black is about to be an unforgettable evening of reflection, empowerment, and storytelling.
