Prisoners in Concert Rock Lichas Hall

Nov 18, 2014 News

Patrons who turned out at the LICHAS Hall, Linden, Saturday evening, for the

Some of the prisoners doing their thing.

Prisoners in Concert, certainly had their money’s worth in entertainment, dished out by an exuberant bunch of performers, drawn from the prisons fraternity.
Not to be swayed by the presence of police officers who guarded the venue throughout the event, Lindeners packed the Lichas Hall to capacity.
There was never a dull moment after the evening commenced, with the Prisons Steel Orchestra belting out their repertoire of lively music, which certainly put patrons in the mood for things to come.
Master of Ceremonies Henry Rodney advised patrons to “take out their false teeth,” and as the show progressed, it was evident why such an appeal was pertinent.
Participants showcased their talents in poetry, drama, song and dance.
They spoke to the audience, through these various art forms, on the social ills prevalent in today’s society.
There was the piece on AIDS, which illustrated the end result of promiscuous behavior, or what happens to those who indulge in risky behavior such as not using condoms and engaging in sex with multiple partners.
The most popular dramatization was however, the one that graphically depicted domestic abuse and some of the recourses women take, including begging for their deviant partner, when incarceration seems imminent.
Another popular piece drew attention to the “other woman”, who boasted of all her ‘conquests’ and the praises they sang of her many virtues, but nonetheless always “went home”. Apart from the group presentations, there were also quite a few solo performances in poetry and song.
Some of these were so touching, that a few persons were moved to tears.
Then there were the oldies renditions, featuring several songs of yesteryear. These were belted out with much gusto that had patrons rocking in their seats- savoring every moment.
However it was if the best was deliberately left for last, as a dramatic piece portraying a “con artist” Pastor and his gullible congregation really had the audience going. Most of the performances drew thunderous applause, and even after the curtain came down, patrons were still sitting, as if waiting for more……….
Despite the stiflingly hot Lichas Hall, it was a most memorable affair that patrons are going to remember for a long time to come. They will also definitely remember and believe, Henry Rodney’s words, “There is a lot of talent, behind those four walls!” (Enid Joaquin)

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