Colin Butler on his New York comedic debut.
Nelson A. King
Patrons attending the New York Version of the inaugural Vincy Comedy Fest at St. Gabriel Episcopal Church’s Golden Corridor on Hawthorne Avenue in Brooklyn on Sept. 13 discovered it was, certainly, a laughing matter, leaving them wanting extra.
The legendary comedy workforce of Earl “Ole George,” Colin Butler, Kevin Rodriguez, and the Agape dramatists gave New Yorkers a stomach full of fresh however ever so humorous Vincentian humor.
A lot of the comedy materials was closely based mostly on Vincentian tradition.
Daniel, a veteran stand-up Vincentian comic, of near 4 a long time, who conceptualized the present, instructed Caribbean Life afterwards that he was “greater than glad with all of the performances on stage.
“I had greater than an thought what was going to occur that night time, however I don’t suppose the gang knew what they have been in for,” he stated.
“Lots of them didn’t know what hit them as they fell sufferer to the cruel comedians, who solely stepped on the gasoline as they delivered line after line,” he added.
Daniel stated exhibits of this nature have been lacking in New York and that he was comfortable that “the chance offered itself for it to happen.”
The present featured, amongst different skits and stand-up comics, “Lucy,” “Potty,” “Sturdy Man,” “Huge Individuals,” “Jumbie,” “The Jewel Retailer,” “Shoebido,” “Dr. Dying,” “Manifesto,” “Chocolate,” “Rome,” “Sleep on High,” “Physique Confusion,” and “Bakes.”
In his opening act, Daniel — who had walked for eight consecutive days in St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Jamaica; and Atlanta, GA – stated upon arriving from Montreal, Canada, the place he resides, he “had an instantaneous headache.
“So, I went to the pharmacy, and requested for Ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug),” he stated. “The pharmacist requested me, ‘the place is the ache?’
Daniel stated he responded: “She’s again house (the gang rolled).”
Earlier than ripping the viewers with laughter, Butler disclosed that: “Vincy individuals actually pushed me quite a bit. The primary factor is to push our tradition.
“Should you’re a proud Vincy tonight, make some noise,” he added.
The group reciprocated.
Daniel stated the present met his expectations and that “the stage is ready for subsequent yr’s occasion.”
He stated he was happy with the response and was “excited and able to serve up extra laughter.”
Daniel lauded Vincentian-owned Pittance Bar and Woodzy Lounge in Brooklyn for his or her help.
He additionally showered reward of his New York counterpart and compatriot Cathy St. Hillaire.
“Cathy ran with the thought and instantly started placing issues in place,” stated Daniel, stating that he seems ahead to working intently together with her sooner or later.
