BRANDON BYER-MALONEY is the cutest pothole you will probably find anywhere in Barbados.
While the real ones are found on the roads, he was on stage in the Major Noot Hall of Combermere School on Sunday during the final night of this year’s NIFCA Performing Arts semi-finals.
In a drama presentation written by his principal Tyrone Marshall, the Gordon Walters Primary student came to “set the record straight” because as a pothole, he got no respect for all the good he did. He put a case as to why he is and should be recognised as A Loyal Citizen Of Barbados. He said were it not for him and his relatives, motorists would speed along the highways, but they had to be “ready like Freddy” and stay alert when driving on a road.
The piece, directed by teacher Deborah McCollin, was humorous and relatable. It should get him to the finals as well as his other entry titled Glenburnie By Bus, written by McCollin in the theatre category.
There were a few other stand-outs acts on a night dominated by dance.
Louise Woodvine Dance Academy’s Sound Of Silence was just as beautiful. The choreography was seamless and a delight to watch. The dancers received rousing applause as they brought an end to the first half.
The Orchard Movement’s 9 took a creative look at the effects of the recent hurricanes on the region. It was an evocative choreography that effectively used costumes, lights and fog to create the trauma, as did Dancin’ Africa Junior Company’s Silent Victims Of Warfare, which carried the strong message about pollution and how plastic bags, cans and indiscriminate dumping harm the environment and kill marine life. (Green Bananas Media)
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