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CHANDELIER PRODUCTIONS

ABOUT US

Beneath The Crystal Chandelier

Chandelier Productions is a theatre production company founded in 2015 by singer, stage manager and producer, Tiana Chandler. At just 22 years old, Tiana saw the need for more opportunities for young performers and others in the creative industry and launched Chandelier Productions as a platform for them to be seen and heard. Chandelier Productions features mostly up and coming performers on stage, but also features young, rising stars behind the scenes on its production team.

Chandelier Productions’ inaugural concert, Theatre Night Out, was held at Queen’s Hall in 2015. This concert featured several musical theatre pieces expertly punctuated with dance and spoken word. Since then, Tiana has produced 4 other concerts at major venues across the country. In 2016 Chandelier Productions held 2 concerts featuring individual artistes. The first, A Breath of Fresh Air, was hosted at SAPA and featured then 18-year-old composer and singer, Michael Hudlin as he premiered several original compositions and arrangements performed by young singers. The second, The Christmas Things We Do, featured veteran soprano, Michele Dowrich who wanted to share and expand the work she does with students. Michele shared the Naparima Bowl stage with some of her past and present students at the time. Chandelier Productions returned to its flagship production in 2017 with Theatre Night Out II at SAPA. This production featured dramatic presentations of musical theatre favourites by exceptional vocalists who also executed choreography by young dancer and choreographer, Trevorn Cudjoe. In 2018, Chandelier Productions ventured to the Government Campus Plaza Auditorium to produce Fresh featuring south based vocalist Kevin Humphrey. This was Kevin’s first full length solo concert and included dance and spoken word from guest performers. Tiana, the producer behind Chandelier Productions, hopes to continue to use the company to provide performance opportunities to showcase the wealth of talent in Trinidad and Tobago.

NOW ON STAGE

WHERE WE FROM

Chandelier Productions proudly presents “Where We From,” a harmonious fusion of elegance and vibrancy. This production will feature a meticulously curated collection of pieces that seamlessly marry the sophistication of Western Classical music with the rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean.

Under the expert musical direction of esteemed Conductor and Composer, Michael Hudlin, “Where We From” will unfold in three captivating segments, in a journey traversing from classical masterpieces to the vibrant heartbeat of Caribbean folk melodies, and culminating in an exquisite ode to Trinidad and Tobago through artful arrangements of our National Songs. The production will enchant audiences with the feature presentation of Hudlin’s “Te Deum” and bringing this ethereal piece to life will be a chorus of acclaimed vocalists:

Sopranos: Samantha Stanislaus, Adafih Padmore, Josanne Bethelmy

Altos: Gabrielle Tull, Christine David Lewis, Paula Daniel-Linton

Tenors: Carl-Anthony Hines, Jamel Williams

Baritones: Isaiah Alexander, Christopher Thomas, Garnet Allen

With live accompaniment by the Lydian Steel Ensemble, adding an extra layer of richness to the symphony of voices.

“Where We From” promises to be an unforgettable musical experience that transcends cultural boundaries. Secure your seat now

‘Where We From’ is made possible through the generous support of our sponsor, Trinidad and Tobago Music Company Ltd (Music TT)’s Live Music District.

Ticket & Location Information

Date: Saturday 6th April 2024

Time: 6:30pm

Venue: All Saints Anglican Church.

Tickets: TT $200.00

PAST PRODUCTIONS

UNE PETITE NUIT

𝘜𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘪𝘵 ✨ returns!

Chandelier Productions’ flagship event returns THIS OCTOBER, with a spectacular reprisal of its 2022 hit production 𝘜𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘪𝘵.

𝘜𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘪𝘵 (French translation: “a little night”) describes an evening of eagerness, misunderstandings and heartbreak unfolding among eight characters during ‘date night’ in Palmiste Park.
In “one little night”, huge relationship upheavals occur as their separate love stories combine into one.

The theatrical love story will feature a Musical Theatre Revue of specially curated Broadway Musical classics 🎭 including ‘Ten Minutes Ago’ from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Chicago’s ‘El Tango de Roxanne’ and ‘All I Ask of You’ from The Phantom of the Opera! Patrons will also enjoy an exclusive performance by the Contemporary band ‘One Vision One Voice’

An original script written by the late Janine Charles-Farray, 𝘜𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘪𝘵 will commemorate the official launch of the Black Collar Creative Foundation, through which creative sector entities can access assistance for their start-ups or special projects.

“𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝒖𝒔 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 ‘𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕’ 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚.” – Michael Hudlin.

Birthed from an artist’s feeling of intense burnout, Chandelier Productions together with musical conductor and composer Michael Hudlin, will draw audiences into the artistic journey, with special attention on the importance of rest throughout the pursuit of any goal or passion. 𝐑 𝐄 𝐒 𝐓 will feature choral and solo performances of classical and spiritual music in a programme that will model the Latin translation and tradition of a Requiem; a mass done in memorial for those who have died.

The first half of the production will follow the idea of death and mourning and feature Bach’s Cantata 106 ‘Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit’, which translates to ‘God’s time is the best time’. The second half will encapsulate the joy of entering heaven, alongside the feeling of hope of reuniting with loved ones someday.

The stellar cast of 𝐑 𝐄 𝐒 𝐓 includes:

✨𝑺𝒐𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒔: Adafih Padmore and Samantha Stanislaus

✨𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒔: Diahann White and Gabrielle Tull

✨𝑻𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒔: Edward Cumberbatch and Carl-Anthony Hines

✨𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔: Isaiah Alexander and Christopher Thomas

With musical accompaniment by:

Jessel Murray (Keyboard) and Martina Chow and Kayla Persad (Flute)

R E S T

Theatre Night Out III

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙊𝙪𝙩 𝙄𝙄𝙄: 𝘜𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘪𝘵 is dramatic Trini Love Story set to songs from your favourite Broadway Musicals! For one night only on Saturday 2^nd July 2022, 7:30 p.m., bring the entire family to The Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) for an evening of love, drama, and music.

“Une petite nuit”, (French translation: “a little night”), describes an evening of eagerness, misunderstandings and heartbreak unfolding among eight (8) characters within a short space of time. It’s ‘𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩‘ in Palmiste Park – a time for sweethearts and lovers. In ‘one little night’, huge relationship upheavals occur as several love stories combine into one, set in the garden splendor.

Our T&T theatre stars include Isaiah Alexander, Gabrielle Alleyne, Noelle Archer, Stephan Bellamy, Daniel De Cranie-Pierre, Victoria Griffith, Kevin Humphrey and Misty-Ann Knights. Stage Direction will be done by Chanel Quesnel with Musical Direction and programming by Conductor | Composer Michael Hudlin, Story and Script by Janine Charles-Farray, Stage Direction Consultation by Trevon Jugmohan, Choreography by Triston Wallace, Marketing and Publicity by Black Collar Creative Ltd., Sound by Simplicity Sound Systems, Lighting by Kinly Lighting Design and Videography by Denithy.

The Pursuit of Greatness

The Pursuit of Greatness featured George Frederic Handel’s first autographed work, Dixit Dominus under the musical direction of Conductor | Composer, Michael Hudlin. This Baroque piece was brought to life by a chorus of featured vocalists and accompanied by Mr. Jessel Murray on piano and The Lydian Steel Ensemble.

Sopranos – Misty-Ann Knights, Victoria Griffith, Aniya Carty-Hart, Samantha Stanislaus

Altos – Diahann White, Janine Charles-Farray

Tenors – Edward Cumberbatch, Carl-Anthony Hines

Baritones – Marc Morancie and Wayne Sealey

The programme is separated into three segments, starting with “The Pursuit of Faith” followed by “The Pursuit of Freedom” and concluding with “The Pursuit of Greatness”. An evening of beautiful music comprising Spirituals, Classical, Contemporary, Art songs and more awaits you!

This 90-minute concert combines the works of composers including Mendelssohn, Bardos, Ešenvalds and LaBarr, along with a special performance of Handel’s first autographed work, ‘Dixit Dominus’. ‘Dixit Dominus’ was first performed in 1707 in Montesanto, Italy and definitively marks the beginning of Handel’s early career. It now carries a reputation as one of the most vivacious and strident homages to the strength and glory of God.

The concert also featured the world premiere performance of ‘Lamentation’, sung by Baritone Marc Morancie from the pen of Composer, Conductor Michael Hudlin. ‘Lamentation’ is an art song composed in response to the tragic death of George Floyd. The protagonist sings about his frustrations with the people who claim to believe in God, Truth, and Justice.

"For Faith and Music"

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Missa Brevis in F Major will make its Trinidad and Tobago premiere at a concert entitled, “For Faith and Music: A Mass for the People” at the All Saints’ Anglican Church in Port of Spain, under the musical direction of Michael Hudlin. This will be Michael’s final recital concert required before completing his Master of Music in Conducting – Choral from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.

The essence of this musical endeavor will be to present a religious mass expressed with all the eloquence and passion of its master composer, Mozart. Over two hundred and forty years after having penned this mass, Mozart might be delighted to know that his music endures to be performed, accompanied by steelpan instruments invented in the 20^th century and sung by a choral ensemble of Caribbean voices.

"And on earth, peace"

Michael Hudlin’s second featured concert entitled, “…And on Earth, Peace”, produced by Chandelier Productions will present a one-hour, online-streamed performance by a specially selected chorus of vocalists inclusive of Trinidad and Tobago Music Festival champions, internationally debuted vocalists, and renowned national performers.

“Our goal is to take you from a feeling of despair to genuine tranquility through music; the feeling where all is well and we are unified in peace. In the Christmas story, this is the ultimate finale – “Et In Terra, Pax,” “And on Earth, Peace.” – Conductor, Michael Hudlin

Fr3sh

Chandelier Productions presents fr3sh starring South based vocalist k3v!n in his first full length solo concert.
fr3sh featured a variety of musical styles performed by k3v!n as he showcases his exceptional and versatile vocal talent backed by a live band.

Hosted by Keigs, fr3sh will also feature guest performances by Ifa Aluko, Ms. Dija, Gregory Burris, Jillia, and more.

. Theatre Night Out II

Experience the magic of Musical Theatre when “Theatre Night Out II” opens at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts. Enjoy some of Trinidad’s most promising vocalists, performing excerpts from Broadway’s greatest hits.

Theatre Night Out II features stellar vocal performances by Tiana Chandler, Michael Hudlin, Conrad Parris, Isaiah Alexander, C’Rel Harper, Bri Celestin, Keegan Miguel, Paula Hamilton-Smith, and more with choreography by Trevorn Cudjoe.

Theatre Night Out II also featured a special preview performance from Presentation College Mixed Choir’s cast of AIDA.

The Christmas Things We Do

San Fernando’s premiere mezzo-soprano, music teacher and choir director, Michele Dowrich, shares with you a captivating Christmas experience at “The Christmas Things We Do” produced by Chandelier Productions.

This musical concert showcased the vocal excellence of Michele Dowrich through stellar arrangements and traditional Christmas music. Several guest artistes, including Voix Riches, Dexter Theophile, Etienne Charles and Anselm Walters also graced the stage to guide you through the various Christmas traditions, all woven together by storyteller, Avion Crooks.
Patrons were filled with the Christmas spirit as they are serenaded with the sweet sounds of pan and parang from Pan Elders and Los Ruisenores before and after the show.

A Breath of Fresh Air

For ONE NIGHT ONLY, 18 year old, musical prodigy and multiple trophy winner at The Trinidad and Tobago Music Festival Association HBM – Michael Hudlin, premiered some of his original compositions at Chandelier Productions’ A Breath of Fresh Air.

In addition to his original work, this musical concert also featured Hudlin’s refreshing new arrangements of popular pieces across multiple genres including classical, broadway and folk, several which will be brought to life by the UWI Arts Chorale (UAC) under the instruction of Jessel Murray

A Breath of Fresh Air also featured stellar solo performances from C’Rel Harper, Tevin R. Gall, Anikha Ballah and many more, with accompaniment provided by a hand-picked group of talented young instrumentalists and Jessel Murray on piano.

Theatre Night Out

Chandelier Productions’ inaugural concert, Theatre Night Out, is a concert performance of popular classical, operatic and musical theatre songs.

This production featured the vocal stylings of soprano Tiana Chandler, tenor Marlon De Bique, the UWI Arts Chorale, and many other special guests all under the musical direction of Jessel Murray and accompanied by a live band.

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