Sacred Space: The Play - Two Hit Performances

Months of rehearsals and hard work came to fruition last Friday during two hit performances of the play "Sacred Space" at the Holy Trinity Activities Centre.

The play, produced by The Imagination Workshop in association with the Clifton Heritage Authority, is loosely based on the lives of six actual slave women who worked at the Whylly Plantation at Clifton.

The play revolves around five women who grapple with the issues of ownership and freedom, and who strive to find their true place in the world.

The all female ensemble cast included Taneka Thompson as Chloe, Terneille "TaDa" Burrows as Amelia, Juanita Kelly as Matilda, Onike Archer as Lucy, Christine Wilson as The Sacred Space Spirit and Narma Ash as Sue Eve.

In addition to the evening show at 8pm an November 21, the production played to six schools during an 11am matinee performance. Students from L W Young, Lyford Cay International School, Anatol Rodgers High, St Thomas More, Aquinas College and Xavier's Lawer School attended the performance.

Sacred Space was written and directed by Rupert Missick Jr, who was inspired by the Sacred Space sculptures af Antonius Roberts at the Clifton Heritage Park.

The production was made possible by the Clifton Heritage Authority, Coca Cola and NUA Insurance Agents and Brokers.

Source: The Tribune
November 26, 2008