After decades of producing a range of musicals, jazz shows, classical shows, drama, storytelling and other productions, achieving some 300 productions on stage and in television, and hosting international artistes and groups, Gem Madhoo-Nascimento, 70, is now focusing on educational theatre.
“As I wind up my career as a theatre producer, the six productions I have for 2025/2026 featuring the ethnicities in Guyana are all edutainment productions. ‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’, a William Shakespeare play that will open on 12th April at 1 pm at the National Cultural Centre for schools is educational theatre. ‘Edgar Mittelholzer’s A Pleasant Career’ that I plan to stage in September is also educational”, Madhoo-Nascimento told Stabroek Weekend in a recent interview.
“Twelfth Night” is on the Caribbean Examinations Council’s syllabus. The Ministry of Education is sponsoring the play.