‘Beyond the Skin’

An Original Production by the 2015 YAA Intensive Members

Beyond the Skin is an original work created by this summer’s YAA company, who range in age from 12 – 17. Each member has developed a character for the script which addresses human tendency to ‘mask’ things – insecurities, fears and problems. With support from YAA drama, music and dance instructors, the young performers have delved deep to access their feelings on topics such as success, divorce, beauty, loneliness and more, and will use theatre arts to tell their stories. Don’t miss the opportunity to support the next generation of performers!

Shows will take place at Harquail Theatre on:
Friday, 7 August (7pm)
Saturday, 8 August (2pm & 7pm)
Sunday, 9 August (6pm)

TICKETS $10.
AVAILABLE NOW FROM:
CNCF Box Office
Healthcare Pharmacy (Grand Harbour)
YAA Parents

Call (345) 949-5477 for more information.

About Young At Arts (YAA)

Young At Arts (YAA) is an educational youth programme of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, supported by Butterfield. The YAA company is guided by an artistic philosophy that recognises that Caymanian cultural forms and enactments, and their creative interpretation and expression through art, are vital in the moulding of a Caymanian aesthetic. This philosophy is best articulated by our mindfulness of the fact that the highest forms of art, even when specific to the culture out of which they emerged, are capable of universal communication and understanding. Visit www.artscayman.org/young-at-arts for more information.

(L-R (back row): Dequan, Jaedyn, Melody, Katherine, Amber, Omar (front row): Zayda, Tahiti, Jaimie Kae, Soleyah, Genesis)

2015 YAA Summer Arts Intensive Staff

Ms. Lesley-ann Bernard (Show Director & Drama Instructor) is a Drama Teacher at John Gray High School. Her journey as a professional actress and teacher began after graduating with Honours from The Edna Manley School of Drama at The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. Associations with The Edna Manley School of Drama, Bazba Productions Company and other independent commercial initiatives have given her a wealth of experience in theatre production which has become an integral part of what she now shares with her exam drama students. Locally, she has been cast in popular productions such as Rundown by Henry Muttoo and Hannah’s Confession by Patricia Bent.

“Theatre, and all it entails… including the unique perspective it lends to the revelation of self…is what I enjoy and wish to spend the rest of my life doing.” – Lesley-ann

Mrs. Robin Tayman (Vocal Instructor) received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Music with concentrations in voice and conducting in the US, and went on to tour and record with the worldwide broadcast Revivaltime Radio Choir. She was also a vocal coach and adjudicator for the U.S. National Fine Arts Program, and later, moved to the Bahamas to teach music in schools. Mrs. Tayman also taught music in Government high schools in Grand Cayman before becoming the YAA vocal and choral director. She is currently the Musical Director for the Cayman Islands Folk Singers, the Director of the Cayman Singing Christmas Tree Children’s Choir and Worship Arts Director at Cayman International Assembly of God.

Ms. Lorna Reid (Dance Instructor) is the Founder/Artistic Director of the Cayman Islands National Dance Company and School, Dance Unlimited, which began in 1988. She is also a trained educator, visual artist and art therapist, and has taught visual and performing arts to people of all ages for more than 30 years. Currently, she is an Art Instructor at Clifton Hunter High School and has been a member of the CNCF board since 1998. This is Ms. Reid’s second year teaching at the YAA Summer Arts Intensive.

Miss Chelsea Renee Bodden (Summer Intern) is a passionate learner in the field of Acting. She has worked within her university at West Palm Beach as an usher for the production of Reeling, as well as one of the build crew members. She has worked with props in the production of Dancing at Lughnasa, and was head of props in the production of Godspell. She was also a part of the Student One Acts as the narrator for the play The Actor’s Nightmare. Chelsea has gained experience working backstage at Rundown ’14 & ’15 and as well as at the 2014 YAA Summer Intensive and the Summer Arts Camp “Fun & Games”. This year, she is working closely with students and instructors in varying capacities for Beyond the Skin.

Miss Nicole Crance (Cultural Intern) graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and a Dance/Theatre minor, with honours. She is also a certified Crossfit personal trainer. As a Cultural Intern, she has worked on a number of CNCF programmes and productions such as Rundown, Fat Chance, GIMISTORY, the 30th anniversary celebrations, Cayfest (Dress for Culture, National Arts & Culture Awards, Red Sky At Night), Young Image Makers and Young At Arts. At the Intensive, Nicole handles physical and vocal warm-ups, preparing students for the classes in music, dance and drama.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity I’ve had working for CNCF, as it has made me a better listener, communicator, employee, member of this community, and person holistically.” – Nicole

Mr. Philipp Richter (Cultural Intern) has become a filmmaker/photographer who documents his surroundings to compare and contrast with other regions in his travels. Having degrees in television broadcasting and media theory, he is using those skills to create a documentary about Young At Arts with the aim of showcasing the challenges and joys of the theatre. He joined the Cayman National Cultural Foundation in hopes of strengthening his stage skills, for it is theatre that got him into film, and through the internship, Philipp has been able to work on stage and behind the scenes on numerous productions and programmes such as Rundown, Gimistory, Miss Lassie’s School Tours, Cayfest and more.

SEE YOU AT THE THEATRE!