Proficient Jamaicans within the fields of reggae, jazz, and comedy are being known as to audition for entry into the Tourism Leisure Academy (TEA), a government-backed initiative designed to strengthen the leisure element of the island’s tourism trade.
The academy, spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), is being applied in collaboration with the Edna Manley School of the Visible and Performing Arts. It goals to equip native entertainers with the abilities and coaching wanted not only for dwell efficiency, however to construct sustainable careers inside the tourism sector.
Auditions will happen from June 17 to 19 at Grand-A-View Restaurant and Occasion Place in Montego Bay, from 9:00 a.m. to six:00 p.m. Every day is devoted to a selected style: reggae on June 17, jazz on June 18, and comedy on June 19.
Aspiring individuals should register on-line at calendly.com/tourismenhancement/tea. If no slots can be found on the specified day, people are inspired to e mail [email protected] to precise their curiosity.
Following the audition course of, chosen performers will enter a structured 20-week coaching programme. This consists of 10 weeks of growth in cultural authenticity, efficiency approach, {and professional} conduct; 5 weeks of rehearsals; and 5 weeks of dwell performances.
Musicians within the programme will study as much as 150 songs to broaden their repertoire, whereas comedians will obtain teaching in scriptwriting and supply. The initiative will culminate in a grand showcase and commencement ceremony, the place individuals can be awarded certificates.
Extra data is on the market on the Tourism Leisure Academy Fb web page and on Instagram at @teacademyja.
