THE H&T Theatre Arts Group wants to honour fathers who have stood up to their responsibilities, even during turbulent family situations, with a show called “Dedication to Daddy” on Sunday.

One of the ‘H&T Directors, Sheron Cadogan-Taylor, told the Buzz during an interview, that local singing sensation Delisha Wright is gearing up to woo the audience when she performs at the event which is being held under the theme, “Picture Perfect.”
The former ‘Miss Emancipation Queen’ has captured attention with her melodious voice in recent appearances, the producer of the ‘Father’s Day’ event, Cadogan-Taylor said.
She said she is optimistic that the event, to be held at 20:00hrs at the National Cultural Centre,will see Wright putting on an extraordinary and memorable show.
Cadogan-Taylor said H&T Theatre Arts Group, a production company that has been around since the year 2012, is currently in the midst of preparation for a “successful presentation of the song, dance and drama.”

The director said the show will provide treats for all dads who will be attending. “Five fathers will be honoured on that evening who, in the opinion of the director, have been exemplary in their conduct as fathers.”

This will be an element of surprise as only family members of these fathers have been informed. “They themselves are in the dark,” Cadogan-Taylor said.
For instance, she said one father who has successfully been raising three children on his own after his wife left him and went away, is sure to receive a prize. Other fathers who have simply been there for their family year after year, in a constant and enduring fashion, will also be honoured.

According to Cadogan-Taylor, other vocal renditions will be performed by singers Colin Ambrose, Cleveland Hutson, Barbara Lee, Simone Dowding, Pheona Da Silva and Keon Heywood.

The show also promises to feature dance performances, including a ballroom rendition.
Dramatic performers are Sonia Yarde, Max Massiah, Nelan Benjamin, Simone Dowding, Paul Budnah, and Leslyn Johnson.
Appearing on the programme also is Miss Safisha Castello and little Felicity Granger.
“This dynamic cast is working assiduously with the aim of celebrating our fathers while encouraging others to ‘stand up.’ The production is family oriented,” Cadogan-Taylor said.
Tickets cost $1,500 and are available at the National Cultural Centre or any member of the cast.

The first ‘Dedication to Daddy’ in 2017 saw performances by award-winning dramatists Mark Luke-Edwards, Nathaya Whaul, Sean Thompson, Simone Dowding, Sonia Yarde, and Paul Budnah.

And serenading the audience with their melodious voices were Colin Ambrose, Barbara Lee, Keon Heywood, and Cleveland Hutson, while Makini Harry-Thompson lent her voice in poetry.