The Urban Expression Theatre Company is by now the house whole name in the creative industry in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the group consists of predominantly young person’s 7 – 36.
Formed in 2007, the group has made its debut theatre presentation in the national theatre arts festival, of that year, the Urban Expression pride its self of sheer excellence with several awards in the creative sectors since its formation.
The group boost of having countless achievements and accomplishment to its name, in the area of youth and community development within the creative expression of our Vincentian heritage and folklore.
The group was formed on August 27th, 2007 by Ms. Roxanne Brudy and Mr. Sean Frederick of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The prime objective of the group is to provide an avenue for youth to express their creative abilities, by engaging them through theatre history, education, training and dramatic production, enabling excellence and talent scouting.
The dance component of the group focuses on the creative folk form of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the wider Caribbean, through movement and body structure and creativity. The Drama component use techniques and Contemporary Drama style, the groups in-house play writers, David Darkey Williams and Sean Frederick, aims to a more diverse creative, form of our Vincentian Dramatic Style.
The Literary aspect of the group takes more interest for the development of the artist and their expressive ability through the above medium, the focus is to create strong and vibrant literary individuals.
On 27th August, 2017 the Urban Expression Theatre commence operation of its creative enterprise business in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, On September 15th, 2017 the group received its formal legal status as a registered business in SVG.
The group leadership structure of the Urban Expression Theatre comprises of Directors who is charged with the responsibility of the proper functioning and management and execution of the group and its programs, the directors will serve for two (2) years.
Awards and Achievements
- 2nd Place Vincy Homecoming Best Village in SVG 2009.
- Feature Dance and Drama Group in the Union Island Easterval ( 2007 – 2012 )
- Feature Theatre group in the North Leeward Heritage Culture ( 2008 – 2016 )
- Best Dance Presentation ( 2009 ) for Fayann Lyon , Trinidad Soca Artist
- Best Opening Act in the National Theatre Arts Festival ( 2008 – 2009 )
- Best Production in the National Theatre Arts Festival ( 2007 – 2009 )
- Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre ( 2009 )
- Feature Drama Group in the Ministry of Tourism Short Movie ( 2013 )
- Community group of the Year, National Youth Awards ( 2013 )
Since our debut presentation in National Theatre Arts Festival in 2007, we have produced several notable productions in and around SVG:
2007 – Deception
2008 –Perfect Lie – Life of Granny Mable
2009 – Final Verdict
2010 – Ricochet
2011 – Acid Treasure
2012 – Dance Bongo
2013 – Haunted House community tour.
2014 – Final Verdict (rerun)
2015 – None
2016/17 – The Bar
Motto: “Youth the soul of our cultural expression“
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