Smile Orange comes to Little Carib Theatre



Trevor Rhone was one of the Caribbean’s most well loved and appreciated playwrights and directors. His first big hit was 'Smile Orange' which ran for 245 performances forty years ago when it was first performed in Jamaica.

Just prior to his passing in September 2009 Rhone was in discussion with Trinidadian producers to stage an updated version of the smash hit. Now close to two years later, in honour of Rhone’s passing Frontline ...Theatre Productions and Scarlett Project will bring to the newly reopened Little Carib Theatre an exciting remounting of 'Smile Orange'.

'Smile Orange' has been judged “a savage little comedy” (Sunday Telegraph), "a rollicking slapstick satire” (Washington Star). The Jamaican Gleaner exudes: “In the warm afterglow of the production when smiles come easily, if you see Trevor Rhone tell him he still has the last laugh".

A genuinely hilarious politicized farce, a satire on tourism that centers on a hotel waiter, Ringo Smith and his efforts to exploit the exploiter, 'Smile Orange' will make you roar with laughter, but in much of the mirth there is pain.

This production features some of T&T’s exciting and dynamic theatre talent, among our acting cast is Paul Pryce (presently a student at the Yale School of Drama) in the lead role of Ringo, Keino Swamber as his sidekick Joe, Arnold Goindhan as the bumbling busboy Cyril, Shannalee DeFreitas as Miss Brandon and in the role of Mr. O'Keefe; Stefan Simmons. The play is directed by Award Winning Director Charlotte Brathwaite.

We invite you to be a part of this “delightfully playful hilarious comedy”!!
Tickets go on Sale from Friday 1st July'2011 at the Little Carib Theater Box Office, Benihana Restaurant - Trincity Mall, La Maison De Fifi - Level Three, Long Circular Mall, Fen's - Marabella, Drink Wine Bar - Woodbrook and Levels - Woodbrook.

Gala Evening Tickets $250 - July 14th. Go on sale from 1st July.

General Admission - $150 - July15th - 24th July. Go on sale fro 4th July.

Comments

Anonymous said…
the legend of Trevor Rhone's Smile Orange will never die but it was badly wounded by Yale Student Director Charlotte Brathwaite
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Anonymous said…
The set was very West Mall and the costume OMG was horrible, don't talk about the video which never synchronized with what was going on, on stage. The actors did their best though with what Yale Student Director Charlotte Brathwaite did. She openly had no idea about anything West Indian. And what’s up with the African clothing. She obviously did not do any homework on Trinidad and its people. Big let down.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
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