In this episode, I speak to actor/writer/director, Desmond Dennis (@desmondedennis), one of Jamaica’s most talented actors, as we traverse his journey to theatre and his current life as a creative in Jamaica.

• In a sentence/a paragraph, who is Desmond Dennis?
• Where in Jamaica are you from?
• Were you a child that liked to tell stories or perform?
• Tell me about early schooling?
• Did you do any acting in primary school?
• When is your birthday?
• Tell me about your high school life?
• Who are some of the forces behind the creative power of Glenmuir High School?
• Are you acting from 1st form in high school?
• Comment on the importance of receiving validation?
• Did you believe in your own talent from early out?
• What are your next moves after high school?
• What kind of subjects were you doing in high school?
• Is acting even a real career in Jamaica?
• What groups were you in university?
• Summarize what ‘Tallawah’ is?
• Tell me more about the productions you have been in?
• Tell me about CARIFESTA?
• What are some of your personal challenges when taking the stage?
• How do you channel a character, especially if you have never lived their lives?
• Do you get nervous before going on stage and why or why not?
• Is there an experience to come out of a character, and what is that like?
• What are the things you find most challenging to do as an actor?
• Do you think people underestimate what goes into the craft of acting?
• Do you regret choosing the Creative Arts and if so, why?
• Tell me about your personal hopes for your future?
• Have you considered pursuing your career outside of Jamaica?
• What words of advice do you have for young actors and actresses?

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NOTABLE QUOTES:

“I want to create and do things that people will remember, and remember for all the right reasons.”

“I want to do a piece of work that forces people to talk about what the issues are, and come up with solutions.”

“You have to be consistent.”