Caribbean in Queens

Braata Productions
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Caribbean-American Radio Plays about families in Queens New York & the COVID 19 Pandemic.

  1. 05/05/2021

    Bodega De la Sol - Episode 4: COUNTER GRABS

    Caribbean in Queens: a Podcast featuring Audio Plays and interviews about Caribbean-Americans living in New York City during the COVID 19 Pandemic. This is a project of Braata Productions: a Caribbean non-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean Heritage. Written by Janelle Lawrence Directed by Antonio Miniño Featured Voices: LUCIA/COMP 2       Gyana Mella ROBERTO/PERSON 1      Ian Blanco EDUARDO        Kervin Peralta RAUL/COMP 3/ROOMMATE 2/HOMIE 1/CHAR  Ana Lia Arias Garrido PERSON 2/CUSTOMER 1/ROOMMATE 1/HOMIE 2  Rigo Vindiola AMI 1/CASS        Pilar Gonzalez Music by Janelle Lawrence & Joel Edwards Production by Joel Edwards Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    7 min

  2. 04/28/2021

    Bodega De la Sol - Episode 3: AISLE 5, HOME SUPPLIES

    Caribbean in Queens: a Podcast featuring Audio Plays and interviews about Caribbean-Americans living in New York City during the COVID 19 Pandemic. This is a project of Braata Productions: a Caribbean non-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean Heritage. Episode 3: AISLE 5, HOME SUPPLIES Written by Janelle Lawrence Directed by Antonio Miniño Featured Voices: ABUELA/COMP 1        Jessica Carmona LUCIA/COMP 2       Gyana Mella ROBERTO/PERSON 1      Ian Blanco EDUARDO        Kervin Peralta RAUL/COMP 3/ROOMMATE 2/HOMIE 1/CHAR  Ana Lia Arias Garrido PERSON 2/CUSTOMER 1/ROOMMATE 1/HOMIE 2  Rigo Vindiola AMI 1/CASS        Pilar Gonzalez AMI 2       Leonardo Gonzalez Dominguez Music by Janelle Lawrence & Joel Edwards Production by Joel Edwards Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    11 min

  3. 04/21/2021

    Bodega De la Sol - Episode 2: Aisle 3

    Caribbean in Queens: a Podcast featuring Audio Plays and interviews about Caribbean-Americans living in New York City during the COVID 19 Pandemic. This is a project of Braata Productions: a Caribbean non-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean Heritage. Episode 2: AISLE 3 Written by Janelle Lawrence Directed by Antonio Miniño Featured Voices: ROBERTO/PERSON 1      Ian Blanco EDUARDO/POLICE      Kervin Peralta RAUL/COMP 3/ROOMMATE 2/HOMIE 1/CHAR  Ana Lia Arias Garrido PERSON 2/CUSTOMER 1/ROOMMATE 1/HOMIE 2  Rigo Vindiola AMI 1/CASS        Pilar Gonzalez Music by Janelle Lawrence & Joel Edwards Production by Joel Edwards Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    11 min

  4. 04/14/2021

    Bodega De la Sol - Episode 1: The Origin

    Caribbean in Queens: a Podcast featuring Audio Plays and interviews about Caribbean-Americans living in New York City during the COVID 19 Pandemic. This is a project of Braata Productions: a Caribbean non-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean Heritage. Episode 1: The Origin At Bodega De la Sol, COVID hasn’t stopped the doors from opening; which keeps the Sol family somewhere in-between safety and illusion. With 4 generations in one home, the diversity of realities becomes blaringly loud when they have to sit with each other & live with big personalities. Welcome to Bodega De la Sol, choose your own story. Written by Janelle Lawrence (they/them) Directed by Antonio Miniño Featured Voices: ABUELA/COMP 1       Jessica Carmona LUCIA/COMP 2      Gyana Mella ROBERTO/PERSON 1     Ian Blanco EDUARDO       Kervin Peralta WAITER       Tori Lanzillo RAUL/COMP 3/ROOMMATE 2/HOMIE 1/CHAR  Ana Lia Arias Garrido PERSON 2/CUSTOMER 1/ROOMMATE 1/HOMIE 2  Rigo Vindiola POLICE        Kervin Peralta AMI 1/CASS         Pilar Gonzalez AMI 2       Leonardo Gonzalez Dominguez Music by Janelle Lawrence and Joel Edwards Production by Joel Edwards  Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor: Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    11 min

  5. 04/12/2021 · BONUS

    Bodega De La Sol - Playwright Interview

    Interview with “BODEGA DE LA SOL” playwright JANELLE LAWRENCE: Caribbean in Queens: a Podcast featuring Audio Plays and interviews about Caribbean-Americans living in New York City during the COVID 19 Pandemic. This is a project of Braata Productions: a Caribbean non-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean Heritage. Music & Production by Joel Edwards  Narration by Julene Robinson Host - Karl O’Brian Williams Sponsor Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    17 min

  6. 04/07/2021

    Will We Make It - Episode 3: Homecoming, but coming home looks different in a pandemic.

    The lockdown. After returning to Queens from London, Katrina finds herself in a precarious position as her return has prompted a different emotion from what both she and her parents expected. To cope, Katrina is doing what she feels is best for her: therapy. For old-fashioned Jamaican father Toney, therapy isn’t his first option for his daughter. As Meryl tries to keep the peace, a lot is exposed when an argument erupts between father and daughter. Will the family make it through quarantine closer or will they be ripped apart? Written by Nyanda Cammock Directed by Teisha Duncan Featured Voices: KATRINA   Lydia Eku MERYL   Julene Robinson TONEY   Michael Sean Harris MALE COMPANION  Frederick Philip Jr. Local News Reporter       Teisha Duncan Music & Production by Joel Edwards Music Composition by Mijanne Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    25 min

  7. 03/31/2021

    Will We Make It - Episode 2: Far from Queens, keeping together when being kept apart.

    Katrina and her co-worker are still trying to make it back to the United States from London; this is proving more difficult than expected. Back in Queens her parents, Meryl and Toney, are praying for her safe return. With the Coronavirus on the rise across the world, it is stressful for this Jamaican family to be apart at such a crucial time and it is also taking its toll individually. Will the world make it through Covid19? Written by Nyanda Cammock Directed by Teisha Duncan Featured Voices: KATRINA    Lydia Eku MERYL    Julene Robinson TONEY    Michael Sean Harris MALE COMPANION   Frederick Philip Jr. CSR/London News Reporter Samantha Hudson Music & Production by Joel Edwards Music Composition by Mijanne Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    32 min

  8. 03/24/2021

    Will We Make It - Episode 1: A Jamaican-American in London… and COVID hits!

    Caribbean in Queens: a Podcast featuring Audio Plays and interviews about Caribbean-Americans living in New York City during the COVID 19 Pandemic. This is a project of Braata Productions: a Caribbean non-profit arts organization dedicated to preserving Caribbean Heritage. Episode 1:  A Jamaican-American in London… and COVID hits! Katrina Holgate is away from her home in Queens, NY working in London; this is her first time being so far away, which at times takes its toll as she is very close with her Jamaican parents: Meryl and Toney Holgate. While in London, there is an outbreak of the Coronavirus. Katrina and a male coworker find themselves stuck in London after being left behind out of a group of seven people. The race is on to make it home in time before the lockdown starts in London. Will they be able to make it? Written by Nyanda Cammock Directed by Teisha Duncan Featured Voices: KATRINA   Lydia Eku MERYL   Julene Robinson TONEY   Michael Sean Harris Local News Reporter  Teisha Duncan Music & Production by Joel Edwards Music Composition by Mijanne Webster Narration by Julene Robinson Sponsor: Funded in part by the Venturous Theater Fund of the Tides Foundation. More Information about Braata Productions & Caribbean in Queens: www.braataproductions.org

    17 min
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Caribbean-American Radio Plays about families in Queens New York & the COVID 19 Pandemic.

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  • Creator
    Braata Productions
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Braata Productions