Not everyone goes to Jamaica and stays in a hotel. Some foreigners like Monique de Latour return year after year to places they consider a second home. An artist, designer and photographer originally from New Zealand, and living in the USA, she recently returned from a trip to Portland where she reunited with old friends. Aside from that she begun her mission to assist Jamaican artists she claims, and is considering publishing a pictorial book on her visits to that area.
Back in the early 80s, she lived in Long Bay, Portland where she married and gave birth to a son in Port Antonio. For this reason, she says the area has always held a special significance for her and her family.
On her first trip, she photographed the local area and friends in black and white 35mm SLR, and now on her recent journey twenty five years later, she again photographs the same people and places, but with a digital camera.
One of her goals on her 2010 summer trip was to photograph the many talented artists who live in Portland, with hopes to expose their work to the public. Her focus was on the artists who are self taught and known in the art world as
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Aspiring playwrite
Hi there Good day to you.
This message is not for a feature but I would like to introduce myself to you. My name is Tracey Walters and I am living in London UK and I am an aspiring playwright by the name (Tracey N Walters).
I discovered your website around four months ago and I see that you are very much involved in the arts, creativity and cultural side of things in Jamaica. I also see that you are multi-skilled with an impressive work history in your chosen professions.
I am writing to you because I am planning to come to Jamaica this year to begin my career as a playwright. I begin writing a short novel in 2008 (uncompleted) but had put things on hold until another time. But in April 2010 I tried my hand at writing dialogue for a play and discovered that I had a knack for scriptwriting. I also discovered my ability to adapt my writing style to suit a Jamaica audience. But of course I would need the opinion and approval of a professional in the Theatre business to justify this.
I am new to playwriting and I really want to come to Jamaica and be a part of the Theatre movement there. I am really passionate about theatre and I love watching Jamaican plays live or on DVDs. As a new playwright to the scene I would be very keen and willing to observe and learn from the best that Jamaica has to offer in terms of Directors, producers, actors/actresses and stage crews. This is so that I can get a feel for people in the business and to see how my material will be put into effect. I would also love to see the process and outcome of my devotion and hard work.
I truly believe that I may have something to offer which is why I am choosing to come to Jamaica and get myself started. I am not entirely sure whether to go ahead and approach a director and to first get in touch with a literary agent or someone who can act on my behalf. I want to protect myself from any unscrupulous persons who may misuse my material for their own purposes. A good friend of mine has warned me about this. I think it is wise for me to have someone I can consult with along the way.
I would also like your professional help and advice on the following:
1. How do I obtain a list of ‘reputable’ literacy agents in Jamaica. Can you recommend any?
2. How do I obtain a list of ‘reputable’ directors (of stage plays) in Jamaica. Can you recommend any?
3. How best to approach and correspond with them both and what are the pitfalls I need to be aware of?
4. Which is the best way to promote and market myself in Jamaica and gain the attention of those in Theatre circles (mainly directors)?
5. I am of Jamaican heritage but, as an outsider, how best can I integrate and fit into the local Theatre scene.
6. What kind of social events can I attend to begin networking and introducing myself to people?
7. Copyright protection in Jamaica
8. What is your view of playwrights from outside of Jamaica? Do you feel they are fully accepted in Jamaica?
I would really appreciate any advice you can give me and if you are in Jamaica around the time of my visit I would love to take the oppportunity to meet you to discuss things mutually. This is on your terms as you may be busy with other work commitments.
I look forward to hearing from you and take care for now.
Tracey N Walters
Good day.
Thank you for your interest and communication.
Your request is beyond the call of my usual free assistance. Please narrow down your request. Otherwise, you will be charged a nominal fee of US$25 per hour for consultation.
Thank you.