Playwright Eric Barry moves drama to the virtual stage

Local theatre company Tête-À-Tête Théâtre is presenting a unique virtual adaptation of Eric Barry's internationally recognized Caribbean play, 'Delisa Brings Home the Rainbow.' The play, penned and directed by veteran copywriter and playwright Eric Barry, will be accessible to audiences through live streaming on July 24 and 25. This production highlights Barry's acclaimed storytelling, as the piece previously earned him the Regional Winner title for the Caribbean in the prestigious BBC International Radio Playwriting Competition in 2020. Barry's extensive accolades also include multiple Cacique Awards, notably for his 2004 musical-political-drama 'The Catalyst' and his completion of the late Godfrey Sealey's final work, 'Paradise Garage.' His talent for sharp dialogue and deep emotional resonance, hallmarks of his writing, will now be showcased in the digital sphere. 'Delisa Brings Home the Rainbow' introduces the Burnett family, a seemingly perfect high-status household whose domestic harmony is shattered by an unexpected arrival. The ensuing conflict forces the family to confront truths about reputation and love. Barry describes the virtual format as an opportunity to strip away elaborate sets and costumes, allowing the focus to remain purely on the raw acting and the power of the spoken word. He likens the experience to a live podcast or a classic radio drama, inviting the audience's imagination to create the scenery. The production features a notable local cast, including Susan Hannay-Abraham, Deborah Lee Matthews, Alvin Fortuné, Gabrielle Alleyne, Chaquille Charles, and Andromeda Bacchus. In an innovative move for independent theatre, tickets are available for $50 via email at trinitheatre@yahoo.com, bypassing traditional box offices.

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We are stripping away the heavy sets and costumes to focus purely on the raw craft of acting and the power of the spoken word. It plays out with the intimacy of a live podcast or a classic radio drama, letting the audience’s imagination paint the scenery.