Fifth national drama festival to open on October 30

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
From left to right are Administrator (ag) of the National School of Theatre, Arts and Drama Margaret Lawrence, Director of Culture (ag) Tamika Boatswain, Digicel’s Sponsorship Executive Louanna Abrams, Drama Coordinator of the Unit of Allied Arts Loraine Barker-King and Lavon George. In photo, Boatswain receives Digicel’s contribution for the festival from Abrams. (Digicel photo)
From left to right are Administrator (ag) of the National School of Theatre, Arts and Drama Margaret Lawrence, Director of Culture (ag) Tamika Boatswain, Digicel’s Sponsorship Executive Louanna Abrams, Drama Coordinator of the Unit of Allied Arts Loraine Barker-King and Lavon George. In photo, Boatswain receives Digicel’s contribution for the festival from Abrams. (Digicel photo)

The curtains will rise at the end of this month on the fifth annual National Drama Festival.

According to a statement issued by Digicel, which has been the main sponsor since the inauguration of the festival, the event, is expected to engage over 1,000 persons, including school children, young people and adults from across Guyana.