SOUTH FLORIDA – Legendary Jamaican Actress Leonie Forbes comes to South Florida in the Award Winning Jamaican Play, “For My Daughter“ written by David Tulloch.
Sunshine Theatre Company and under the Patronage of Mr. Franz Hall, Consul General of Jamaica, proudly presents David Tulloch’s multi award winning dramatic play “ For My Daughter “.
The multi -talented David Tulloch is quickly becoming one of Jamaica’s top writer/director and has won awards for his writing, acting, lighting design and composing musical scores.
“For My Daughter” is written, directed, produced and acted in by David Tulloch and also stars the legendary Leonie Forbes (who came out of retirement and gave a spectacular performance that won her Best Actress award), Terri Salmon, (Best Supporting Actress), Rosie Murray , Rushae Watson/ Ruschienne Deidrick and David Tulloch.
The story surrounds the Parkins family who are living paycheck to paycheck. Molly Parkins (Leonie Forbes) the matriarch of the family is a retired pharmacist who lives with her daughter Janet (Rosie Murray) and her granddaughter Melissa (Ruschienne Deidrick) who is in school studying pharmacy.
The relationship between Melissa and her mother is acrimonious at best as neither understand each other, but soon Melissa falls for her first real love, a young medical doctor Keith ( David Tulloch) who shows her what it takes to open her heart as well as her mind.
“For My Daughter” offers a thought provoking meditation on the struggles and sacrifices of single motherhood, the cost of deceit and the price of dignity and budding love.
“For My Daughter “ won 4 Thespy awards including Outstanding Jamaican Play, Outstanding Writer, Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role – Leonie Forbes and Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role – Terri Salmon.
“For My Daughter“ Show Schedule
Friday, September 23rd
SW Miami High School
8855 SW 50th Terr.
Miami, FL 33165
Showtime 8.00pm
Saturday, September 24th
Miramar High School
3601 SW 89th Ave.
Miramar, FL 33025
Showtime 8.00pm
Sunday September 25th
Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Showtime 7.00pm
Tickets for this event are $35.00 for general seating, $40.00 for reserved seats and $45.00 for the VIP seats (preferred seating) and are available from selected Caribbean outlets, the Coral Springs box office or call Sunshine Theatre at 786-237-5493 for information and group discounts. Log on to www.sunshinetheatrecompany.com. to purchase tickets online .
The pre show entertainment on Friday September 23rd will feature entertainer Keith Lynn, formerly of Byron Lee and the Dragonaire’s band.
Pre show entertainment for Miramar and Coral Springs will feature recording artist Fiona. Part proceeds from this show will go towards the Jamaica Association of Dade Educators (JADE).
Gate Prize for the shows include 3 day 2 night hotel stay and baskets of grocery from Lady B of National Motor Club and Western Union/ Grace Foods respectively.
Other Sponsors include Jamaica National Money Transfer, Caribbean Today, National Weekly, Attorney Georgia Robinson/ Reading Pays More and EVI of West Palm Beach.
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