National Drama Company launches 2018 production

With the aim of promoting the talents of young Guyanese artistes, the National Drama Company (NDC), in collaboration with the Department of Education – Unit of Allied Arts and various Private Sector entities, on Wednesday launched their annual school productions for this year.
The National Drama Company will be presenting six days of spectacular stage performances titled “The Tempest”; a romantic comedy composed by the famous William Shakespeare at the National Cultural Centre. The upcoming events will feature professional artistes trained in the field of theater arts and drama.
The organisation targets the promotion of quality theatrical performances in every aspect of theatre arts while entertaining their audience and engaging the general public. The plays are also part of the Drama Company’s mandate to deliver a vivid scenario to students who will be studying the various pieces of the English literature syllabus, for the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) examination.
The production is slated for April 13-15 for evening shows while there will be several matinees shows from April 17-19 for students at $1000 and $500 for each show respectively.