Playwrights Workshop Trinbago (PWT) is set to showcase emerging theatrical talent with its February installment of the Monthly Readers Theatre Series (MRTS), featuring actress and playwright Sashta Jebodh’s provocative new work ‘A Work of Art’ on February 4th.
The ongoing series, held at Trinidad Theatre Workshop in Port of Spain, provides a crucial developmental platform for local dramatists to present works-in-progress and engage in meaningful discourse with live audiences. The monthly gatherings occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, fostering Trinidad and Tobago’s growing theatrical community.
Jebodh’s ‘A Work of Art’ presents a compelling philosophical confrontation between two museum workers divided over their interpretations of an artwork. The narrative delves into the subjective nature of perception and the meanings we assign to objects, challenging conventional notions of ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ perspectives. Through this artistic confrontation, the play invites audiences to contemplate whether reality exists as fixed truth or as fluid interpretation shaped by individual experience.
The playwright brings substantial credentials to her emerging writing career, holding a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts and English literature from the University of the West Indies. Jebodh further cultivates her creative practice through involvement with Playwrights Workshop Trinbago, Torch Theatre Company, and her podcast venture ‘Waiz Dat?’
The event welcomes public participation, encouraging theater enthusiasts, students, and community members to attend the reading and contribute to the post-performance feedback session. This collaborative process assists writers in refining their scripts, with selected works potentially advancing to full dramatic readings in future programming.
Admission to the February 4th event at Trinidad Theatre Workshop, 6 Newbold Street, St Clair, remains free of charge. Those interested in script submissions, future events, or additional information may contact the organization via email at playwrightsworkshoptt@gmail.com, phone/text/WhatsApp at 351-6293, or through their social media channels @playwrightsworkshoptt.