Braata Folks Singers huddle for “Banana” in the course of the third Caribbean Heritage, Juneteenth Competition in June at Seaview Park in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Picture by Nelson A. King
Braata Productions, a Jamaica, Queens-based vibrant and dynamic Caribbean arts group, on Friday introduced the launch of a “crowdfunding” marketing campaign geared toward bringing its distinctive and culturally wealthy manufacturing to the Off-Broadway stage.
With a mission to have a good time and showcase the various creative expressions of the Caribbean, Braata Productions has been a pillar within the cultural group, selling inclusivity, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the area’s wealthy heritage.
Now, the group stated it’s setting its sights on the world-renowned Off-Broadway stage, searching for assist from the group and artwork fans to make this dream a actuality.
Andrew Clarke, the Jamaican-born founder and head of Braata Productions, stated the “crowdfunding” marketing campaign goals to boost $30,000 towards protecting manufacturing prices, venue charges, promotional efforts, and different important bills related to “bringing an Off-Broadway manufacturing to life.”
“This monetary assist won’t solely assist Braata Productions attain a broader viewers however can even present a platform for Caribbean artists to share their expertise and tales with a world viewers,” he stated.
Clarke stated Braata Productions’s debut Off-Broadway manufacturing will comply with the group’s mission of mixing conventional Caribbean parts with progressive storytelling methods.
He stated the group goals to showcase the richness and variety of Caribbean tradition, “dispelling stereotypes and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
“We imagine that our tales, music and artwork have the facility to captivate and encourage audiences worldwide,” Clarke stated. “Making our Off-Broadway debut is a major milestone for us, and we’re excited to ask everybody to affix us on this journey via our crowdfunding marketing campaign.”
He stated contributors to the marketing campaign could have the chance to obtain unique perks, resembling VIP tickets to the premiere, behind-the-scenes entry, music by the Braata Folks Singers, and extra.
The marketing campaign is hosted on Seed&Spark, and supporters can go to seedandspark.com/fund/braata-off-broadway to make a contribution and be taught extra in regards to the challenge.
“Braata Productions encourages supporters to share the marketing campaign on social media, spreading the phrase and serving to to make this cultural celebration a actuality,” Clarke stated. “With the group’s assist, Braata Productions goals to deliver a chunk of the Caribbean to the center of New York Metropolis’s theater scene.”
Clarke might be reached at [email protected], or name 917-668-2209, ext. 5.
