A play by veteran Dominican playwright, Dr. Alwin Bully, has been selected for publication, in five languages by the French Company – L’Autre Souffle.
Making the announcement at a symposium on Caribbean Theatre in Paris recently, President of the company, Jean-Michel Martial, said that the excellent work of the region’s playwrights must be brought to the attention of the world and the first step in that direction was to make the plays available in various languages.
As such, over the next few years L’Autre Souffle will publish a series of approximately thirty plays in English, French, Spanish, Dutch and Kweyol.
The Bully play selected for publication next year is “The Ruler”, a political drama based on the 1972 novel, “Ruler in Hiroona” by the late G.C.H. Thomas of St. Vincent and The Grenadines.
“The Ruler” was first performed in 1976 by the Peoples Action Theatre to rave reviews in Dominica, Barbados, St. Vincent and Antigua.
Dr. Bully said that he felt honoured and happy that Dominica will be represented in the series.
He added that plans are afoot to re-stage the play in Dominica in 2014, with a number of the original cast members.
Congratulations, Dr. Bully! We just wrote to Lennox and Gairy; looking forward to the 2014 restaging! Keep up the illustrious work!
The writer is outstanding but the actors were fantastic. Congrats to all..
congratulations—–only positive remarks!!!!!!
Congratulations Mr. Bully. It would be good to put the play on during Carnival season so people in the Diaspora coming home for carnival could have a chance to see it. Please think about that and see if that is possible. I know you might say there will be lots of events during carnival season, but it could be put on during the week, rather than on the weekend. Please give this serious thought. God bless you.
Sounds like the presentation in Paris went very well Alwin. Congratulations and all the very best and looking forward to the revival of “Ruler”.
Congratulations Alwin……always a pleasure to hear of your success. You are a role model by being a perfectionist and creating art and plays that are always world class. You work is excellent measured against any standard
Hearty congratulations Alwin! Cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition. Keep up the good work!
You’ve been at it for a very long time, I suggested years ago that a theater should be built in Dominica, and named after you; I still hope for the day when that will become reality!
Your legacy will become part of our nations’ history.
Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
Congratulations Mr.Bully. I for one appreciate your work for it’s depth, originality, drama and humour.
Wonderful for you and for Dominica…
Alwin, you done know how I truly feel about you. Thanks, and keep climbing because I know that you shall pull me up as high as you climb.
Love you bro.
Peace
Congratulate the man for his accomplishments, not for what you can get out of him.
That is/was a wonderful production!
Well done Alwin. I look forward to seeing the play re-staged next year.
So proud of you my brother. Congrats!
Congrats Mr Alwin. You have done DA proud – continue your great work.
Congratulations Alwin, you are a true blessing to Dominica and to all who come in contact with you. You deserve this honour and more. Blessings my brother.
Kudos to Dr Bully!
Alwin, it is indeed good to get your ‘flowers’ while you are still alive.
Congratulations.Well deserved.
Very good. Congratulations Dr. Bully!
Impressive- congrats Dr. Bully
congrats alwin