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There is a non-profit organization the Turks and Caicos called the Friends of the Arts (TCFAF) and they do wonderful work in promoting and teaching kids and adults about all sorts of artistic endeavors – music, dance, acting, etc. They regularly sponsor visiting groups of performing artists to come to the islands and encourage kids to participate more in performing and visual arts.
One of their signature events every year is the Christmas pantomime – or ‘panto’ (the history of British Pantomime dates back to the middle ages, and usually blends a well known story line or traditional fairy-tale elements with a combination of slapstick, buffoonery, dance and music. “Panto” is a staple in the British theater diet during the Christmas season.).
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It’s a rollicking night of music and laughs and the folks at the TCFAF raise the bar every year. The show is written, produced, directed, choreographed and performed by an entirely locally-based team of more than 60 volunteers, underwritten by the TCFAF.
This year they will put on the 2009 edition of the panto, called “A Little Caribbean Mermaid and the Enchanted Ring.” It is the story of a young lobster fisherman who encounters a beautiful mermaid, and a very special ring, while searching for treasure instead of lobster. There are traditional panto elements such as audience interaction, the ‘Dame’ and lots of entertainment for the children.
Dates for the performances are December 3, 4, 5 and 10, 11, 12. Tickets will be on sale by the end of October at IGA Supermarket, The Unicorn Bookstore, and through www.tcfaf.com.
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